* i think creative people are the luckiest people on earth. ... do what you love, and you will find the way to get it out to the world. * ~ judy collins

so here i am - getting it out to the world!
for as long as i can remember, i have loved any opportunity to paint. i'll find any excuse to decorate, design or even just rearrange! i love the idea of seeing an ordinary object from a different perspective and finding a new love for it all over again.

as a kindergarten teacher, i feel fortunate to explore and create with the best little minds all day! through so many class discussions and *oh the places you'll go,* the kids still ask me, *ms. d, what do you want to be when you grow up!?*
they make me realize that you never stop growing and you can always do more. there is always room to do what you love.

i love being the *hostess with the mostest* almost as much as i love bringing little thoughtful gifts to people's homes as a guest. after so many compliments on my own pieces that i use at home, i began to make them for others. and just like that, i created *a silver lining shop.*
i often leave suggestions, personal stories or gift ideas under each item's description. i'd love to hear your ideas so please feel free to share!

i hope you enjoy these pieces as much as i enjoy making them :)
cheers! xo

~ deanna
owner of *a silver lining shop*