shanna murray

Lots of you know not only her name but recognize her distinctive, beautiful handwriting...it connotes handmade, indie & cool and for as long as i can remember, i have been struck by people's handwriting--unveils a side of our personality don't you think...just lovely...

Shanna says it best...

"I believe in the limitless opportunity we all have to positively affect one another's lives. My favorite moments are the small ones; the right song playing on the radio, a perfect cup of tea, walks along the creek with my dog, small kindnesses from strangers, and slow sunday mornings.

I live in western NY with a dry stone waller (who happens to be the love of my life) and our little dog, Ollie. My days are filled with a menagerie of creative pursuits which taken all together somehow manage to pay the bills - for this I am especially grateful.

In addition to my solo work in illustration, photography, graphic design, printmaking, textiles, styling and web design, I am also a co-founder of Second Storie Indie Market, and co-owner of Hello Handmade Paperie with my dear friend Betsy Dunlap."

Dry stone waller?--wow. i am totally, irrevocably and hopelessly envious...i happen to love stone (as you can tell from my blog namesake) and a guy who can build a dry stone wall? Go Shanna!! Go here to revel in this guy's beautiful talent, one of only a few Americans certified in this craft...i'm saving my pennies and calling this guy...