the amelie effect

Darn you, Amelie. (The French film.) Watched it on Saturday and fell under its sneaky positive spell. I tried to think of ways I might bring a little bit of sunshine to friends who would appreciate it. Should I try to bake something? Nope. I don’t bake or cook so that was out. Draw a tiny something? No go for so many reasons. No go.

Then that “but wait!” moment. Several friends remarked on FB how much they liked these little smiley face flower pots I bought awhile back. I knew where I could buy a bunch so asked my FB friends who might want one or two. My post notifications started to simmer and then boil (in a good way). So Sunday ended up looking like this:

Then this (a partial haul!):

The Amelie effect.