Open this keepsake book to any page and find beautifully illustrated inspiration to infuse you with courage and strength! Internationally acclaimed artist Meredith Gaston, whose stylish, pretty watercolor art has been exhibited in across the globe, illustrates this uplifting book. Expect Wonderful Things is a gorgeous tome of encouragement in the form of illustrated inspirational quotes from the author and from well-known poets and thinkers, including: And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. —Anais Nin - Imagination is more important than knowledge.  —Albert Einstein - Expect wonderful things to happen. —Meredith Gaston - As you walk, eat, and travel, be where you are. Otherwise you will miss most of your life.  —Buddha Expect Wonderful Things  will inspire, encourage, and uplift you and everyone you give it to as a gift. Artist and illustrator Meredith Gaston has received international recognition for her enchanting paintings, characterized by their warm, bold colors and simplicity of form. Inspired by her travels and a fervent love of life, her work has been exhibited in major Australian galleries and is commissioned worldwide.