This is How All e-Commerce Sites Should Operate

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It seems to me that if a girl is going to share her stories about bursting into tears at her local coffee shop because of a rude counter girl, then she should also share stories about customer service experiences that make her happy.

It's only fair, don't you think?

I've mentioned Mpix on this blog before, months ago, but they made my heart flutter all over again this week, and so I just had to create a quick post to say: if you're looking for a kick-a** online digital printer that delivers gorgeous, high-quality prints of your favorite photographs, look no further.

See that line beneath their logo that says: "Shoot Today. Upload Tonight. We Ship Tomorrow."?

They mean that.

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Isn't my nephew gorgeous?

So often when I order something online, it takes sooooo long to arrive. I get pouty and frustrated. I lose interest. I can't count the number of times my Amazon order has been delayed for weeks. A three-week wait for a paperback?! Come on. Don't they know the rule that the faster the customer gets her stuff, the more likely she'll be to order more of it?

But Mpix. That crew is on it.

They're easy to use. They send stuff out fast. They package it nicely so that the corners aren't bent and your prints are flat and creamy. I'm partial to the Kodak Professional Metallic paper they offer; it creates this crazy-fantastic depth of color that reaches out and caresses your eyeballs.

I'm gushing, I know. But I think it's only fair.

Four Things I Love Right Now

Some days I love old men wearing hats or babies who have no hair. Some days I love trees alive with pink blossoms, or the foam on the edges of ocean waves, or the moonrise.

Some days I love things. Like today.

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1. Today I'm counting down the days until Spring officially arrives (only 9 more to go!) on the 2008 Pentagram Typography calendar, celebrating the fonts of Matthew Carter. In 1977, Carter re-designed one of my favorite fonts, Cochin, which I use in everything. The font for March (above) is called Sophia, which was modeled after sixth-century engravings on ecclesiastical metalwork. Mmm.

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2. Today I'm tired of all the sniping and snarling, but I'm keeping the  faith with this bright yellow Obama screen print by Blu Lima. What did I ever do before Etsy?

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3. Today I felt the need for extra inspiration, so I skipped through the beautiful mind of Maira Kalman, in the pages of her book The Principles of Uncertainty. Page 292:  I would love you to come to my party. It will  be on a Sunday afternoon. Let's avoid a nighttime party. Who can stand the night? Not I.

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4. Today I looked at these Black Calypso Beans from Rancho Gordo and thought: how shockingly beautiful. I scooped them up and let them slip through my fingers. They'll make a wonderful supper dressed with fruity green olive oil and minced rosemary.


What do you love?

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