leaf your mark...

So I am always out and about looking at the plants around me and am always surprised at what I find. This one however caught me off guard. These large plants were covered with carvings of people's names. I came across them while at a robust ranch in Texas, they were on a hill overlooking a lake and the dessert and mountains beyond. Beautiful scene. I kept thinking didn't these people have something better to do?

winter brushes

I walked into this gang of winter brushes (I didn't get their names) and they were nice enough to sit for a few photos. Love their hard and soft edges.

Texas on my mind

Images from my trip over the holidays. We had a glorious time.

Happy New Year

Winner of the smallroots calendar is comment number 24!

Congrats Nicolian!

Thank you to everyone who participated! My first giveaway was a success and for me was a great way to start the new year. Thank you for posting your resolutions, I enjoyed reading them all. Special thanks to Audrey from Audrey's Giveaway Blog, who offered to post a link to this giveaway on her blog. (Who knew giveaway blogs existed?! I'm a newbie to this giveaway game!)

Great new things are in the works for smallroots in 2010 - I'm working on note cards, prints and other goodies. Please check back to see what's new. Happy New Year!

Calendar Giveaway

In order to make someone's new year it's time to giveaway a smallroots calendar!
To qualify for the calendar giveaway simply leave a comment below and tell me what your new year's resolution is (I won't hold you to it). You don't have to leave your full name just make sure there is some way I can identify you if you should win. (Please one comment per person.) You have until this Friday January 1 at midnight to enter.
The winner will be selected by random drawing and will be announced Saturday (January 2). Check back then to see if you are the lucky winner. Cheers and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

smallroots resolution is: To put things back where they belong (sounds simple but the cereal box never seems to put itself back in the cupboard) and to get my shop in order (lots of new prints and note cards are in the works!).

What is your new year's resolution? Click on COMMENTS below.

lone star state

Here is the door to my home away from home. I am happy to be here celebrating the holidays. Happy Holidays to everyone! - xxoo

character marks

I like looking at the unique markings on leaves who are settling into old age.

it snowed!?

Today I woke up and was shocked to see that it had snowed! (what?!) It very rarely snows in my neck of the woods.
While most of it was melted by noon, it was nice to have it stop by for a short visit.

reasons to smile

1. Just had my first holiday gathering last night (very fun filled)
2. Just sold my first calendar (to someone I wasn't related to - yay!).
Thank you to the special someone in Oregon, hope you enjoy!

(p.s. - cookies above were created by me. Fancy, right?)

smallroots 2010 desk calendar

yes, you heard right I created a calendar!

As I say in my calendar description...
"My resolution for 2009 was to get out and take as many photos as I could. During my photo sessions I became drawn to taking "portraits of nature". This calendar is made from some of my favorite shots. I hope it inspires you in 2010 as much as nature inspired me to create it. Happy New Year."

See more pics of the calendar here at my smallroots etsy shop ».