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A Happy New Year!

In honor of a New Year and New Begginnings....
A personal favorite that I hope you will all enjoy.

Much love, happiness - and of course, Many Greetings in '09 =)
And last but not least... a New Years Kiss to someone special and too far away from me!
Mwah!


Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others,
even to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be
greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career
however humble;
it is a real possession in the
changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you
to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham,
drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.


by Max Ehrmann

Sparkle! Shimmer! Shine

Please check out my Entrepreneurial Story that posted today on the Chic Gems Blog! Sarah and her Jewelry are just darling, and I hope that I can someday master half the marketing/networking genius of this inspiring and talented young woman! Check out her site and get yourself some new earrings (or this adorable lil bracelet that I love to much) in time for the holidays at www.ChicGemsEtc.com... Happy Christmas!!! xoxo tam

p.s.s.... Don't forget to edit the contest below if you are just stopping by! The giveaway winner will be announced on Christmas Eve!!! It's super easy to win two cute cards!

Louie Awards / Fun Lil' Giveaway Contest!

It's my first time to be eligible to enter the Annual Louie Awards...

Greeting card lingo for the biggest award in the industry. 

Wow, I am such a lil' paper geek - but wouldn't have it any other way!

So, I have decided to enter 2 of my signature cards in the competition...

but as always, I am having a hard time narrowing down.

Won't you please help me!? Click here to browse my signature greeting cards and help me select my entries! If you leave me a comment with your 2 favorite choices from the website, you'll be automatically entered to win: one of each of the final entries (2 cute cards!)

I am really excited to see what everyone's favorite overall designs are!

Good luck to us all =)

I <3 NYC!

I am super excited (and honored!) to announce our First Ever Exhibit at the National Stationery Show in New York City!

We will be there May 17th - 20th 2009 at the Javits Center!

You'll find us in our *new* lucky number Booth #1955!

Mom and maybe good friend Rachel will be on hand to help!

We hope you will come meet us all!

xoxo

tam

<3 A gift from Tam <3

Hello Friends!
Is it just me, or is Christmas coming up faster this year than ever!
I just wanted to let everyone that there is a really easy contest to enter and win a Special Edition set of 6 TamTam Cards also well as a bunch of great bath goodies at Coveiter right nowl!
Here is what you can win:

One winner will take home all of these great goodies:

*Tam Tam Special Edition Holiday Pack, 6 cute cards in adorable packaging!
*Four bottles of Shaklee Get Clean Laundry Concentrate
*Say Yes to Carrots Skin Cleanser, super smooth skin will follow!
***Total prize value: $70+

Thought this would be a great Christmas gift for somebody special or for yourself =)
To enter: simply click here and simply leave a comment on the 11th Day of Christmas Blog posting!
Is is super easy to enter and will take you less than a minute!

And don't forget to stop by our site and see what we are up to at TamTam this holiday season as well!
Good luck on the contest and happy holidays to all!

Hugs, Happiness and Many Greetings!
<3 tam

More great news....

Thank you! Thank you, for another great mention! (And everyone's sweet comments =)