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Just upon the mailing of our September cards...thank you Daily Candy for the nod and feature: Will Divulge When Pressed - TOTA Press is thrilled!!!

Inspiration for September 2009 card design...

Perhaps because of the pretty mild summer {yes, we had some hot hot days but overall it wasn't so bad}, it's hard to imagine that back-to-school-September is upon us. But alas, as people return to staying more local on the weekends, days get shorter, store windows take down their sundresses and replace them with jackets and long sleeves, summer is ending...and autumn is approaching.

Many things this month brought me to water. I strolled the High Line located at the former site of the elevated railway that ran along the west side of Manhattan. Among the preserved railway pieces and landscaped gardens, there are pockets of space created for sitting and taking a break - and I feel as though this park succeeds in celebrating the urban outdoors of NYC in a new way. One of my favorite moments is an art installation called The River that Flows Both Ways by Spencer Finch - a piece that subtly changes depending on the light that shines through and around it and is inspired by the industrial legacy of the Hudson River.

Any spare time there is, I think about my upcoming trip to the Basque country {both French and Spanish sides} for my dear friend's wedding. Inspired by their love for the ocean, the Basque culture and surfing, it is an intimate beach wedding in Guethary, France followed by a reception at a local inn that overlooks the coastline. Looking at photos + websites to help plan the trip, I look forward to taking in the food, culture, coastline views, wine...did I already say food?...and of course the celebration of this special time.

And recently on a weekday whim, I hopped on the ferry to go to Sandy Hook. The best part is getting to and from there - no car hassle, traffic or anything of the sort. Instead you get beautiful views of the city, while passing under the big 3 bridges in the East River...and even a far glimpse of Coney Island from the water side. The beach was not very crowded but I felt the energy of kids and families trying to soak in the most of the remaining summer long days. With a wave motif, this month's design is an ode to the spirit of water and perhaps not being able to see as much of it as the season changes - see you next year summer~

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