I love receiving letters–email or hand written–they are like little jewels amongst, well, the other stuff. When I sift through my mail, I find myself mentally sorting it into piles–bill, bill, junk, catalog, oooh magazine, bill, LETTER! It’s the same with my inbox, except a little crazier with some pretty interesting junk mails that make it through the filter. But then there are the little jewels that I get, maybe two or three a week. I’ve had some of the most beautiful emails written to me which I am so grateful for and always look forward to! I have received everything from funny stories, confessions of needing a change of career, sharing a passion about food and people, reading suggestions, looking for the best places to eat while visiting Portland (which I should just do a post about!), and others reaching out to meet up and become friends. That last one is actually one of my favorites, I have met a few amazing people and some of my closest friends here in Portland this way. But today I received an email that was amazing in its simplicity and directness. It said, Tricia: I love your blog. It reminds me why we cook, why we eat. Thank you, Krista, you just…said it 
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Speaking of letters, I’ve received several asking where to buy the Pietopia Posters. They are now available at the Eating is Art shop for $30 each. I’ve hung a few in my new house, they are really fun and always great conversation starters! I was so pleased with this years designs too, there is such a variety and all are really beautiful. And now they are available for you to enjoy too!
Have a great Monday!
This summer I am part of a really neat art fair called The Summer Social. Hosted by my friend and fellow blogger Abby, of Abby Try Again, it is an event that will feature a selection Portland’s talented artists and crafts-people. Check out the website for a preview of what and who will be there!
Inspired by this, I decided it was time to get my shop up and going! I’ve put the typography food prints, my favorite screen printed hoodie, and the Pietopia 2009 Poster to start. I will be offering customized pairings of the photos soon too, coming soon. If you have any favorites, let me know so I can group them together for you and the shop! I am also thinking about doing customized packaging for people to send gifts in, like the screen printed boxes I love to make and give away. If that is something that you think you’d like, I’d love to know that too!
Also, just wanted to remind you that tomorrow is the cut off for Pietopia entries! Hope to see you there!
Cheers!
