A stop along the road...

Pot Hole Gardens

Pete Dungey has planted gardens in potholes... Incredible. What a beautiful installation. Baltimore may benefit from this artistic touch after all of the snow has lifted. Thanks Pete for the transformation!

Everybody has a little crazy...

"Im not asking you to be normal. 

Im just asking you to be a little bit smarter about your crazy side"

Get in that party mode!

Since Meant for a Moment is celebrating this week I thought it would be fitting to post these great party ideas. So many creative people out there! I can't wait for my next excuse to celebrate. How fabulous are all of those balloons? I hope at your next birthday, at least one balloon makes it into your day!

Heres to reasons to celebrate! Cheers!

Meant for a Moment Celebrates

Another Children's Book to illustrate!  Stay tuned for details!

Some of the best things...

Some of the best things in my life:

Kisses

morning jog

dinner with family

sunshine in February

Dr Seuss rhymes

illustrating

silly jokes

pink scarves in my hair

conversations with Vicky

sailing the Etchells

a warm fire (marshmallows add a bonus!)

laughing loudly

a thank you

a pat on the back

a boat ride

scrabble

ice cream at midnight

Oh Audrey, I adore you...

Audrey... How do I love thee... 

OPERATION: Think Audrey! 

“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.”

“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.”

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

~Audrey Hepburn

Have a heart and spread some pleasantness around... Winter is almost over and Spring is soon to come, lets find that sunshine and make people believe, its gonna be a good day after all.

Happy Monday Everyone, Love Tara

Its time to get Rolling Folks, working on some non-commissioned things this month! Stay Tuned... 

Wishing Special Things for you and your Valentine!

I'll take three!

For the recipe for these FANTASTIC Heart Macaroons:

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If I ran the Zoo...

If I ran the Zoo... I would run to Anthropologie and loot their "home" section to fill my house with these fabulous finds. It is my personal belief that 'the more color the better' I do love Color!

Website Glitch!

I have received several email submissions from my website home page... that did not prompt to leave an email address. This is a glitch on my website, I apologize! So I have your submissions, but no way to contact you. If you have submitted an inquiry with Meant for a Moment with in the past few days, please email me: meant4amoment@gmail.com. I will be happy to get in touch!

I apologize for the inconvenience! I hope to hear from you soon!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Thinking of warming yourself up this weekend? Try this interesting drink mixes.

BITE SIZED! How Fabulous!

I am really enjoying these Bite-Sized ideas! Look how fantastic those cake pops are! If you are snowed in like myself, and miraculously have a boat load of baking ingredients on your cupboard maybe its time to get baking! Good Luck and Happy Eating!

My Talented Grandmother's Sketches

Find your inspiration, and tell them you love them..

Snowed in?

 With all the snow we have been receiving, one thing is for sure...CABIN FEVER! Its hard for me to stay inside when the weather gets to rough... Here are beautifully portrayed ideas that inspire me, don't let the weather get the best of you...

One sure bet to beat cabin fever is to take a walk! Brave the elements and get outside. J. Ashley Kirby makes this winter walk seem painless and romantic...

 

Or there is always the option of hunkering down with your sweetheart and taking a nice afternoon nap, as the snow covers the roof above you. It seems extra nice to be warm and cozy, when the weather outside is so frightful.
Illustration by, Kurt Halsey

And Naturally, get comfortable by a fire and lose yourself in a great book. I am currently reading two books (bad habit) both are very good, "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett and "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett... and I can confidently recommend both.

 

And if you want to get a little bit crazy...make some hot chocolate, toss a bit of vanilla in there and...drink it out of a snout cup...

DIY Valentine's Giveaway!

Carla David Design and Meant for a Moment teamed up to spread the love this Valentine's Day. Our gift to you: Some super cute Valentine's, just print, cut and share! Happy Valentine's Day! Spread the love, and don't be shy...after all, it 'tis the season...

For a high resolution download visit: www.carladaviddesign.com

Amazing Watercolors

Exceptionally Unique watercolors

  posted by Jeff Wong Design

Just Some Valentines Day inspiration

Love these found hearts posted by Design Crush...

Sending Our Love...

Valentine's Coming your way! Meant for a Moment and Carla David Designs teamed up for this special treat! Check your mailboxes!

Catching Snowflakes

This may be unrelated...but How Awesome is this!?

The rumor was true...three thousand feet of snow fell from the sky and landed in our front yard... here is a small photographic montage of the adventure of the second 2010 Blizzard!

So... bring on the snow...I guess

Rumor has there is 18-24 inches about the fall from the sky and reek havoc upon Maryland. Wishing you all luck! Hopefully you find a reason to stay inside. And if you must go out, I hope it involves dancing or building a snowman...

Something Sweet to wake up to...

Not only would this be something sweet to wake up to... wouldn't it be nice if those flowers came from the back yard? That would mean it was summer! Hope you are all in the spirit of Valentine's Day and thinking about how to surprise that special lovely with something particularly wonderful! 

Cute as a button

The only thing cuter than these button cookies, May be the recipe page. Thinking of adding these to my list of things to do...maybe on Saturday..if the snow comes!

Something Fabulous...

Ever wish you had an excuse to where something totally fabulous? I haven't found my excuse but when I do... I will be wearing this fabulous head band... love love love it!

Five Hundred Pencils

Wow... to be honest, colored pencils havent made their way into my hands since college... But it is possible, with this installation by, Felissimo I may just pull out my old box and see what I can do with them.  Just a little unique bit of sunshine for your morning... Color Color Color! 

You let me down Phil... you let me down

Six more weeks of Winter

Invitation, By Shel Silverstien

Today... i thought of you...

Taking a stroll down Ellicott City Main Street and finding some old sketch books of my Grandmother's got me thinking... Its so nice to have family, its hard missing them, even harder know I haven't ever met others that passed too early... Today I was thinking... of my grandmothers, one whom I have met, loved and now miss. One whom I have never met, but still love and still miss... Thinking of you. And grateful for you...

Valentines for YOU!

Hello Everyone!

I have been compiling a list of people to send some Valentine's to...when it occurred to me, there may be some people who would like to receive some Valentines who follow my blog... I would LOVE to send some Valentine's to my followers! If you would like to receive a bundle of blank Valentines designed by Meant for a Moment and Carla David Designs, email me your address... meant4amoment@gmail.com... they are free and super cute!

Don't be Shy! I would love to connect with you!

Just a wish for happy...

Day Dreaming

I've been day dreaming a lot lately. When the weather is cold and my skin is deprived of the sunshine it needs, I find myself reflecting upon what I would do if the weather were warm... Read a good book in the sun by the bay, A long jog at the park, work up some sketches on the porch, go for a sail, I so wish! ...Oh the possibilities...

Something a little Melancholy....