I was just about to walk out the door yesterday and saw a big box sitting on the porch. I was ever so curious but didn’t have time to investigate since I was on my way to a doctors appointment so I brought it inside so that I could open it when I returned.
photo credit: marklarson
Although the sun wasn’t out when my appointment was over it had at least stopped raining, so Isabelle and I went for an nice long walk and then headed to the park, where she proceeded to get wet and muddy playing with three other cute dogs.

Finally back home I saw the package once again and wasted no time opening it! I was pretty sure, judging from the address, that I knew what was …read more

You can visit Wildpen’s Etsy shop to purchase these one of a kind pieces.  100% of Wildpen’s net profit is donated to bird rescues, so this is one of those gifts that give back, something you and your recipient can feel good about.

Items like the ocean vials would make a lovely gift to a beach lover (As a housewarming gift, perhaps? You could frame the photo of the beach that the glass is collected at so that they have some art for their new home – two gifts in one!).  The earrings and pendants are just right for the woman in your life – be it your wife, mother or sister – this is the type of woman who wears the simplistic beauty of jewelry like these well.  Look at the women you are close …read more