a cat in spring

Hello everyone! Stop and smell the sakura blossoms...
Springtime is here at last!

"Flowers appear on the earth;
the season of singing has come,
the cooing of doves is heard in our land."
(Song of Solomon 2:12 NIV)

treasures from around the world

I always keep an eye out for online shops that sell unique, handmade items. If you've been searching for that special and meaningful gift for someone (yourself included), check out Novica.com.

In association with National Geographic, Novica.com gives you access to beautiful, museum-quality, hand-spun home decor, jewelry, apparel, paintings and other treasures by artisans from the Andes, Brazil, Bali, Java, India, Mexico, Thailand, West Africa and the US.

Get inspired by reading about the artists. You'll know more about the face behind each work of art in a mini-bio featuring the artist's photo and story.

Clockwise from top, left: Rose Mist Silk Blouse from India, Hummingbird Tapestry from the Andes, Lotus Angel Gold Vermeil Garnet Earrings from Brazil, Watch Cat Bronze Doorknocker from Bali and Java, Guardian of the Cats Bronze Sculpture from Brazil, and Bambara Antelope Wooden Stuatuettes from West Africa. All photos from Novica.com