Author Archives: Cyn

Giveaway on Phetched!

Do your humans a favor and send them over to Phetched for the RiverDog Prints Custom Photo Card giveaway. Phetched is sponsoring the giveaway of a set of photo cards that will have your dog’s photo incorporated into the card’s design. We dogs always look good in photos, so bound on over there and check… Continue Reading

Colorado Wildflowers

On a hike from 9,000 to 11,000 feet in just over an hour, we were treated to the wildflower season in Colorado. Aren’t they just beautiful? Here are the names, if you’re curious… Left column: Common Bistort, Blue Columbine, Snow Buttercup, Wooly Actinella, Pinnate-Leaved Daisy Right column: Columbine, Bistort, Magenta Paintbrush, Scarlet Paintbrush, Tall Chiming… Continue Reading

On Vacation

I’m going here for a week. Not exactly what’s pictured, but pretty close. My father-in-law lives in the Denver foothills, so we’ll be hiking and swimming and relaxing in the warm Colorado sun. I may post and I may not… I’ll just go with the flow. Hope you are enjoying your summer! Continue Reading

The Simple Art of Advertising

I’m just beginning to dip my toe in the advertising pool and I thought it would be chilly! But to my cynical surprise, there are many warm and friendly resources out there to teach us newbies how to get started. One of my favorite places for advice is Modish Biz Tips. Jena takes seemingly complex… Continue Reading

I’m No Athlete… or am I?

Since my girlhood, I’ve loved to be outside. Labeled a tomboy, I would spend hours in the sandbox, on my bike and swinging in the backyard. You could also find me snuggled in bed with books for hours on end or watching Charlie’s Angels and The Hardy Boys (LOVED Shaun Cassidy). Now, instead of enjoying… Continue Reading

Handwritten Notes

I received the loveliest email from a customer yesterday. She wanted to express her appreciation for the personal touch on my packaging (yea June Goals!) and to thank me for the handwritten note I had placed with her order. I’ve been including handwritten notes with every order for awhile now. It just feels right, especially… Continue Reading