Squeals! Look at what was in my mailbox:
“Creativity, Light, and Love,” by Tiare Smith Designs
Neither my hubby nor I checked our mailbox Thursday, so this bit of awesomeness was retrieved Friday morning as I was heading out to work. Why the squeals? My friend Cy and I “discovered” Tiare Smith Designs moments apart. I actually shared her Etsy link with Cy when I saw some AKA sorority-inspired art. As usual, I was multitasking while shopping, so the “Tia Collection,” one of the sets of postcards I placed in my cart, sold out before I could place the order. I lamented missing out on Tia, but who didn’t miss out? And who sent me this postcard? Cy!
Pause for the “happy mail” dance.
According to her creator, “Tia is here to bring light and love into the world. She has many stories to share.” Besides her “purpleness,” I love the innocence, sweetness, and light Tia projects. She makes me want to skip through a field of flowers with nary a care in the world.
I initially went to Tiare’s shop to purchase a birthday gift for myself–a print the artist posted in “Black Women Who Plan and Create,” a community of black women planners, crafters, and artists on Facebook and Instagram.
“Fearless Girl” by Tiare Smith Designs
This print captured everything I was feeling in the few days after my birthday. Focused. Determined. Fearless.
There was so much eye candy in the shop that I couldn’t resist purchasing other prints. Besides, I had gift cards to spend. 🙂 I purchased a total of 16 postcards, and Tiare included four extras, including three abstract still life prints and a multi-paneled print with tips for including it in planner layouts. Here’s a peek at the order:
A collection of prints by Tiare Smith Designs
Tiare is a mixed media artist and instructor who obviously has fun with her work, but she also takes her work and her customers seriously. She has great customer service–ships quickly, responds to questions, and customizes orders. If you want to see more of Tiare’s art, check her out at Tiare Smith Designs or at her Etsy Shop. She’s also on Instagram and Twitter as @iamclassygirl and on Facebook: Tiare Smith Designs.
It’s always a treat to find a random postcard from Cy in my mailbox, partly because the writing side is always handled with simplicity and elegance. Her message included a quote sticker: “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” A “truth” to live by! 😉
Thank you, Cy, for always having my “postcard” back.
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Love your loot!
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What a gorgeous set of postcards, love them… I went on Tiare’s Easy shop, I wanted to order a couple of cards, but… no shipment to France. Am so sad! Anyway, Tiare’s artwork is absolutely expressive! Thanks for sharing, Chandra. Have a nice day! xoxo
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Oh no! I can understand. International shipping cost can be pretty steep. Are you ordering postcards? If so, would you like to order and have them shipped to me? Then, I can send to you. Let me know.
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Nice of you Chandra… Yes, I was intending to order some postcards… I don’t want to bother you with that my friend… And also, the banking fees to send you back the $ for the postage will be excessive. Thank you Chandra.
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You wouldn’t have to worry about the postage part. 🙂
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Kind of you Chandra, I will compensate one way or the other… Am going to order this morning and let you know 🙂 Thanks!
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I just placed the order Chandra, thank you so much (order n°1144542711) … XO
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Yeah! Order shipped yesterday… Hugs, Chandra
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Like I said, she’s really, really quick. Great customer service. Awesome! I’ll get them out to you as soon as I can. I’ll let you know when they ship.
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Thanks Chandra!
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* typo I meant “Etsy”
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Beautiful. I needed this post earlier as I walked through the sun–hot. I felt afraid, too alone as I worked on a dream that I have been having for years. And yet, I thanked God for showing me the warmth through the sun. This is what it means to be a black woman in 2018–fearless–moving always in the direction that you understand best. Love this art. Love this message! And, of course, Montgomery is on My Mind: Thanks!
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Yes! I like that –fearless and moving…I’m not sure it’s always the direction we know best. Sometimes, we have to chart the unknown, go where God tells us to without question…
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