"Struck" with LOVE, giving and sharing!

+Simply love+ by ~mARTy---

25 comments a.k.a. entries and counting! YAY! Just a friendly reminder that only two days remain for my special February Giveaway: Giving is LOVE! If you haven't yet entered or want to enter again, there's still time!

So speaking of Valentine's, as it was after all V-day (and ecojot's new give campaign) that inspired the giveaway, I cannot resist sharing this adorable photo of my nephew Santi... the cutest cupid ever! Hopefully his mum won't kill me for posting this! Yna, please forgive me, just too adorable a photo not to share! Right, everyone? 0;)

So while, it's no longer Valentine's day, here's hoping you have a love-filled week, everyone! May cupid strike multiple times ;) In fact, I don't believe I ever posted this awesome short titled "Struck..." Please do check it out.

Happy Monday! Yup, I'm deep down inside I'm sappy romantic... Guilty as charged ;)

xo,

ej

An ecojot love letter.

penny love letters by gingerlillytea

About three weeks ago Mark of ecojot received the following email titled "A word from a happy customer."

With all my chatter about spreading the ecojot-giving word as my February Giveaway, it only seemed appropriate to share this ecojot-loving letter!

To: Mark and Carolyn Gavin

Hello!

I am writing to share with you how much I truly enjoy the existence of your ecojot line of products. I first discovered your notebooks in a shelf at a national bookstore, and among the other excellent designed booklets and notebooks in that shelf, a cardboard bird-themed spiral notebook stood out. At the time I was not aware of your company’s background, but the first impression told me that you cared about making something simple and beautiful and that you wanted to share these beautiful, useful things with others.

It was that notebook, among other things that inspired me to follow my passion: graphic design. I stood in front of that shelf looking at your notebook for a few minutes, and when I realized how happy looking at this notebook made me, I decided to take it home.

I have been a faithful user of your notebooks ever since, and it was about time to share with you the thoughts of one of your customers, it may not mean much, but I thought you and your sister would like to know that if I’m ever in a class and feeling down, I look at the cover of my notebook or down to the center of the page and it makes me feel happy.

Thank you for that.

Sincerely,
Sarah D. A.

P.S. If you could tell me if there is any way in which I can become involved with the creation of your awesome products, you would make my day!

Thank you for sending your letter, Sarah. I was as touched as Mark and Carolyn to hear your kind words.

Don't you just love receiving love letters no matter what time of year? Happy Thursday!

xo,

ej

Random Friday Blog Find: "The 4417 Mile Diet"

I love food. And ever since moving to my new apartment in April which is furnished with a cute little white gas stove... I find myself more inclined to cook.

While I prefer eating food, I very much appreciate food photography... Plus, as previously mentioned I am a sucker for a good love story. It's the hopeless romantic side of my perpetually singledom =p So imagine my delight when I came across this adorable blog...

"She can never find enough dishes to cook tomatoes in, and he can never have brunch without bacon. They love cooking together, eating, exploring the great diverse city of Toronto; and of course, they are in love.

In September, she moved to Rome for 4 months for school, leaving him behind in Toronto. And although 4417 miles apart, they decided to share their meals with each other like they always have."

Introducing The 4417 Mile Diet. The food looks so tasty. I can't think of a better way to keep in touch!

I happen to know one of the bloggers, Gabe. We worked together at an architectural firm back in the day... Check out his photography too. Great stuff. You two, are adorable Gabe and May!

Happy Friday ! Bon Weekend !

Tonight I'm going to attempt my aunt's simple shrimp scampi linguni recipe for dinner... If I remember to take a photo before devouring it, I'll post a pic up!

xo,

ej

February Giveaway: LOVE according to you...

I am a gal and therefore from time to time find myself quite fond of chick flicks!

chick flick: noun informal : a movie that appeals mainly to women.

Therefore, I couldn't resist going to go see the latest chick flick "He's just not that into you." It was as I had hoped and expected, entertaining in that "appeals mainly to women" kinda way ;) And if I need to sum it up in 25 words or less, I'd say... The gist of the flick is...

by Edward Monkton

And with the anticipated or dreaded Valentine's Day less than a week a way, I can't help but think of that evocative four letter word... LOVE...

What is LOVE to you?

Tell me (as a comment), for your chance to win a complete set of Ecojot's LOVE ecoCOLLECTION displayed above. My February Giveaway will run until midnight of February 22nd, and to start it off, I will say, according to me...

Love is a smile; a sigh coupled with sweet tears... Love is.

xo,
ej

PS - DesignerJots is holding a similar giveaway until this Saturday (Valentine's Day)... Click here for your second chance to win :D