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So it is going to be a little dreary today (overcast, rainy, maybe rain/snow mix), I'm waiting for a plate to arrive so I can print something special STAT! So while I wait I thought I'd show you another view of the studio with another little tidbit and a little professional daydreaming…(I'm really good at this!) During the summers of 2000 and 2001 Andy and I were able to spend extended time in Florence, Italy…we made many wonderful Italian and American friends and when I look back at that time, it is still life-changing in every way. Living in another...

Hello dear friends! I have been busy lately with quite a few mundane things such as ordering new rollers for a press, more paper (always more paper), new roller height gauge, and finally lighting and signage for my booth for The National Stationery Show. I've got a few projects on the books that need to be printed so just waiting for plates and finishing of designs …over the course of the next few weeks you'll see some new printed pieces. But in the meantime I thought I'd just take a few photos around the studio and tell you some funny...

Hello friends, we're having a Carnival…well not the traditional "Carnival," but one that 2-4 year olds are gonna love! Just finished designing C's birthday party invite…no, I did not have time to letterpress it, but it would've been lovely if I did. You know the old story about the cobbler and his kids without shoes, yeah, kinda like a letterpress printer whose kids don't get letterpressed invitations! Anyway, enjoy…    

Can you believe my littlest one turned one this past Saturday? We had a lovely gathering with a few friends and quite a bit of family at our home… Thought you'd like to see some of the photos (they took tons of wonderful shots) of the big day, they were taken by our friends at Barber Photography in Des Moines. They did simply fabulous, don't you agree? [gallery link="file" columns="4"]