marie's bird...

it has been a mild winter in lyndhurst, ohio.  it is rare to see signs of springtime this soon, yet the entrance to our shop is sprouting. and tucked amongst the greenery is a little bird...

i treasure this sweet gift. it was neatly positioned in a planter delivered during our grand opening.  i remember the tears falling from my eyes when i opened the card and saw it was from marie bostwick, the author.  i have a special connection to marie. it was a chance reading of one of her books, a thread of truth, that confirmed to me we were heading down the right path with this shop and our mission. every year when i see marie's bird among the new growth of springtime, i am reminded of the beauty of her words. and thankful.    

a sign of spring...

just under our window are tiny buds sprouting...

and the beautiful painted bird we placed there just before the first snowfall. ahh...there's a freshness swirling about when the first signs of spring appear. something magical. uplifting, rejuvenating.