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Someone else enjoying herself.

Cyn — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:07:32 +0000

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Photo taken at: Stonington Lighthouse Point

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Working on Ugly Holiday Sweater collections in watercolors

Cyn — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:42:39 +0000

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Scout is usually quiet w/a couple of exceptions…

Cyn — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:28:40 +0000

Above is the longer version of the video that I posted on IG. The noises from Scout are so out of her usual character! But still funny and lovable and oh so serious. Good girl!

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Photo taken at: Farmington River

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A favorite – Chive Blossom Vinegar.

Cyn — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:48:18 +0000

I look forward to making this vinegar every year. It’s delicious as an ingredient in your favorite homemade dressing for salads or in this cocktail I created a couple of year’s ago here.

It shouts SUMMER! Cheers to a great season!

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Hiked Heublein trail for summer solstice

Cyn — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:00:03 +0000

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Photo taken at: Heublein Tower

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Favorite CSA Farm Store?

Cyn — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:22:14 +0000

I love a good farm store. They always seem like a fresh, friendly place full of possibilities.

I’m doing some research on CSA Farm Stores and would love to know your favorites. Comment below or send me an email (click on CONTACT US above), letting me know your favorite and where it’s located.

Thanks and hooray for local food!

Favorite Photos

Cyn — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:48:36 +0000

It’s a busy week here… getting ready to go away for a long overdue weekend with my best girls, cleaning the house for company that arrives Sunday (all the boys will have to pitch in while I’m away – ha!), and prepping for the Stationery Show that is about 5 weeks away!

So, I thought I would share one of my favorite photographs. Enjoy your weekend!

Running Partner

Cyn — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:35:12 +0000

I’ve done quite a bit of navel gazing about why I’ve fallen off the running wagon, especially as my girth has gotten girthier. I ran 522 miles in 2011. That’s roughly 10 miles a week. I ran about 200 miles in the first 6 months of 2012, about 7 1/2 miles per week. Then, just a run here or there and maybe a month of commitment before stopping again. My conclusion as to why sits squarely with my dog.

Scout was diagnosed with moderate arthritis in the summer of 2012. Walks were fine, but no more running. I didn’t realize at the time that her diagnosis would affect my workouts. Since I’ve been working from home, finding time to get up and get out for exercise would seem to be effortless. But anyone who runs his or her own business will tell you, there is never enough time in the day for everything that needs doing. You have to make time for the important things and getting out with Scout has been a priority since we brought her home as a pup.

Now that I’ve figured out why I stopped, I’ve started running again. I run every other day, working my way back up to 3 miles at a pop. Scout can run with me as I train, but soon enough, she won’t be able to tolerate the mileage. My husband is going to fill in the gaps, so we can keep Scout happy and well adjusted. Oh, that goes for me too.

The New and Improved About Me

Cyn — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:05:58 +0000

Is there anything more awkward than writing your About Me page/paragraph/blurb? More like blurrrgh.

Anyway, with the National Stationery Show coming up in May, I’ve been asked to write a 50 or so word blurrrgh in the third person about me and my business.

I also needed a head shot. It needed to be new, as all my selfies are taken in low-resolution with my iPhone, the minute after a new haircut.

So here, duh-duh-duh, is what I’m about:

Cyn Thomas is the illustrator, designer and pattern maker of RiverDog Prints. Her paper goods and gifts are guided by earth, animals, function, food and cocktails. You can also find Cyn canning in her kitchen, walking her dog, being outnumbered by her boys and husband or reading herself to sleep.

Watercolor Spring Flowers

Cyn — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 01:47:13 +0000

One of my favorite creative mediums is watercolor. I’m always drawn to watercolor art and aspire to paint as much as I can. While painting some designs that I already had in the RDP archives, I hit a watercolor groove. Excited to introduce watercolor spring flower flat notes featuring forsythia, crocuses, tulips, forget-me-nots, green chrysanthemums and daffodils.

Aren’t you ready for spring?