My Dogwood is blooming…
So after a very harsh winter I was convinced that my dogwood tree had seen it’s last spring- I am happy to report there are buds on it – can’t help but look up to thank Dad for that one! So the craziness of work continues, the back and forth from NY to PA starts to wear on me a bit but I truly love what I do and how nice not to do it in the snow for a while. I am heading off to see my best friend Amy and her family in Colorado for a few days – we talk a thousand times a day and never struggle for words – truly a blessing to have a friend like her. Amy has two of the most adorable children who of course I spoil rotten and laugh when they are being disciplined – not sure why but I am that “Aunt” that needs to leave the room when tempers flare..,seeing your friends as “parents” can sometimes catch you off guard…still I must say being a parent must be truly one the of greatest joys and my hats off to all of you. The bond my mother and I have is one that continues to grow and evolve everyday - she’s amazing. As some of you know we lost my dad this February so we are slowly healing, slowly adding some “normal” back in to our lives – as mom says “everything is just different” and it really is. We both planned a cruise in May together – something for the both of us to look forward to and to plan – it’s important to keep moving forward – as a good friend of mine says – close your eyes and just take that step. So I love yoga, actually it’s become almost somewhat of an obsession for me – I love the whole experience – the way I feel physically and emotionally - I love the idea that everything in your life “is as it should be” and that you can be the change you want in your life. I truly do think like that – overall I am an incredibly positive person - Mom says she and I would be the ones rearranging the deck furniture on the Titanic - I used to laugh at that but now I embrace it…Anybody see the blindside yet? What a fabulous movie that is - inspiring and uplifting – I loved every minute of it – I laughed, I cried and felt all emotions in-between – if you are looking for a honest feel good movie - this is it…so now that I have rambled on and on…you want to hear about temp-tations right 
To answer a lot of your questions- Yes the polka dot line will be expanding and in a big way – think early August ;) dinnerware, microfiber towels, insulated totes, soup n sandwich sets and a covered rooster to boot! Yippee, I love this collections…I will also be expanding on floral lace and no worries more old world in black is coming in new and old sets – yes dinnerware and confetti too…I have two hour shows on 4/24 and promise to give you a heads up on what will be in those hours – so fun…so…..what did everyone think of Rustico – have to admit I was pretty proud of myself on that one and was super excited for the launch!! Anyone try my cookbook yet – another proud moment in my temp-tations life – I really encourage you to try it and it does make a great gift…
Ok – so I guess I should get back to work, my emails are piling up and mom is waiting for me – we have a 6pm yoga class….Namaste everyone!