The art of doodling is an international "language" shared by children all around the world. I'm thrilled to announce that Dine.n.Doodles™ are now offered through the online Australian-based specialty gift company Gift Designs! A wonderful selection of chalk mats are available...and as you purchase your own Dine.n.Doodle™ why not add delicious gourmet chocolates, fresh flowers or other unique gift items to your basket!

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I'm the luckiest girl in the world. I waited (and waited...patiently!) for the right man to come into my life and then we were blessed with our beautiful daughter. Not only is he the most loving and supportive husband, he is also the most devoted and adoring daddy to our miss Lillian. Wishes do come true.

Happy Father's Day, honey!

Inspiration is never far. Indeed, it is often right at my side in the ingenious form of a princess, a fairy, a hairdresser, a doctor, or whatever imaginative dress-up character Lilly is portraying. Ballerinas are one of her favorites. She recently wrapped up her first year of ballet lessons, which was topped off with an unforgettable recital. I was standing "stage right" during her performance and loved when she turned to me in the middle of the first dance with the "Look at me, I'm doing it!" grin, nod and thumbs up! So, perhaps watching her perseverance to balance on one leg for an arabesque gave me inspiration and determination to find ballerina laminated cotton. I'm twirling with joy to add this ballerina print in honor of Lilly, my very own special twinkle toes.

Oh, and just wait...next year Lilly is taking both ballet AND tap!