I love me a good quote. I pin those bad boys like it’s my job. Funny ones, motivational ones, emotional ones. Quotes about clothes, quotes about love, quotes about Taco Tuesday.

I was so happy when I got to work with local artist Stephanie Krist, who is the force behind Letters From Rita, on a custom hand-lettered piece! It was hard picking from my vast personal library of quotes, but I finally settled on one by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

It came out beautifully! I go on a mini mental vacation just looking at it. Sunshine, salt water, what else do you need? The print is residing on my bar car, with a candle that smells like summer. When I get home after a long commute, with icy fingers and toes, the words help cheer me up.

This quote makes me so happy, and I’m thinking of adding some more around the house. Lucky for all of us, Stephanie is offering $5 off your first print before June 1st with the code BLOG15. HUZZAH.

Head over to her Etsy shop for more hand-lettered goodness!

A huge thank you to Stephanie for this piece!

Frame: Ikea