partners

 A partnership is all about investing in each other

Good partners know it is all about respecting individuality.

While good partners may not always see eye to eye, working toward

a common goal does keep things interesting and moving forward.

Partners need shared interests or hobbies to find happiness.

Something as simple as sitting in the sunshine can bring smiles.

These chairs look like as though they are smiling, right?

Some of the most important tips to a lasting partnership are;

          1.  Always greet each other at the start of the day as well as at the end of the day.

• 2.  Never go to bed angry and always kiss one another good night.
• 3.  Always provide an open heart and room to listen.
• 4.  Good partners need shared interests.
• 5.  Make time to remember the little things.
• 6.  Plan ahead to have things to look forward to, it could be something as simple as a walk, a concert, a movie, reading together, taking a trip.  Planning ahead can add years to any partnership.
• 7.  Refresh.  All couples need time to refresh and feel invigorated.  Everyone feels better and looks better after a nice bath or an invigorating spa treatment.  
• 8.  Sit down with one another.  We do spend so much time rushing around in this life that sitting with one another gives couples time to relax.  It might be in the car or on a plane but taking time to sit next to each other is important.

Feel free to leave a comment about one tip that you and your partner find adds to your years?

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couples on safari

Couples who travel or look at life as a "journey" inspire me. The above couple came to me to illustrate a keepsake work of art last year from a recent safari. They wanted to use the artwork for their holiday card.
This was actually the first illustration that I did, take note that it has no hat, which one do you like better? Hat or no hat?Looking back, the couple will have these to remember their journey. I must admit, I loved adding the wildlife and totally lost myself in the border.
Back to couples, I think the art of travel and the spirit of a journey are what keep things interesting. After all it is not everyday that the mode of transportation would be that of an elephant.

I am accepting commissions of couples. Valentines day is coming up soon! Contact me via my contact on my site to place a custom "couples" order.