Hello.  With the changing air flow patterns from the interior of British Columbia, on eastern Vancouver Island we are now experiencing a smoky haze from the wild fires that have devastated our province this summer.  Realizing that these fires have burned hundreds of miles away, and we are still affected here on the coast, really brings home the power of Mother Nature and wonder of the workings of our planet.  Our hearts go out to all those displaced by these events, but please hold dear that you are survivors and you still have each other.

With the air quality being what it is, it is a good time to be in the craft room.  I've just completed this layout for my sweetie to put up in his office.

Here are the products used:

• Paper: Stampin' Up (Happy Haunting) and Bazzil cardstock
• Embellishments: We R Memory Keepers "Blossom" cards from Albums Made Easy, miscellaneous heart and flower pins
• Flowers and leaves: Southern Ridge Trading Company and Petaloo
• Bling: Studio Calico Gems
• Ink: Tsukineko Versa Magic Chalk Ink in Midnight Black
• Miscellaneous: star dies, Tim Holtz distress tool, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Stampin' Up Dimensionals and 3L foam squares