Friday, October 28, 2011

Why cant vacations last a wee bit longer...

Oh my....time has been running away with me lately...I am finally getting around to posting some pic of the trip...Oh How I wish vacations could last just a little bit longer...

At the last minute we ended up changing our room and I am so glad we did...hubby takes the credit on that move...because we ended up having a balcony and if it was up to me....I could have stayed there the entire time...








My favorite stop was "Blue Lagoon Island"...another place I could have stayed a wee bit longer...




...This shot was taken looking up from the Hammock Josh and I snoozed on...



...and Hannah found a tiny Hermit crab and wanted to bring it home...


...Back on board we played some mini golf...


...and the kids anjoyed the slides...


...But again...for me...I could have hung around this patio...soaking in the massive beauty...
and been perfectly ok with that.


Happy Friday Friends!




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Saturday, October 22, 2011

One Step Closer

I am thrilled,blissful,delighted,overjoyed... to announce that I have been accepted to teach at Artful Gathering!! 




For those of you that are unfamiliar with Artful Gathering here is bit of deliciousness(I think that's a word) from the site..."it is an online Art Event. With the ever increasing costs of travel and lodging, traditional art retreats are often inconvenient and inaccessible to many. Artful Gathering is the place to go for art inspiration, workshops, community, and learning. Bridging the gap between time zones and busy schedules, Artful Gathering is the gateway for uniting brilliant and talented instructors with students the world over. Everything is at your fingertips, with 24/7 access to learning in the comfort and ease of your own home.


The Difference is...the experience. Artful Gathering brings our art retreat to you. Learning and participating happens from your very own art studio where you can work and practice on your own time, while learning from instructors who film their class close up so that your viewpoint is right over their shoulder. Each year, we bring you new faces and new horizons for you to explore and enjoy!"

Doesn't it sound wonderful!!I am so thankful to Zinnia from http://zinniasart.blogspot.com/ for giving me amazing opportunity...I hope I make you proud girl!!

Once my samples are finished I will post some photos of what I will be teaching...I just had to share this totally exciting news!!!To see the other amazing teachers that will be teaching just click here to view all of the video's sweet Zinnia put together!!

Lastly I need to announce the winner of my coffee cuff Giveaway...Congrats to...Marlene from http://itsallaboutcreating.blogspot.com/ Marlene is an amazing Polymer clay artist!! I will be getting with you to see what you want on your Coffee cuff!!

"Only as high as I reach can I grow
Only as far as I seek can I go
Only as deep as I look can I see
Only as much as I dream can I be"
— Karen Ravn

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Saturday, October 15, 2011

The Blue Lagoon

Happy Saturday Sweet Friends!!
Hubby and I are taking the kids on their first Cruise and they are soooooo excited...makes me excited seeing them bounce around and asking tons and tons of questions.


On the Itinerary is The Blue Lagoon in Freeport Bahamas,where the family will enjoy some beautiful sun,crystal clear water and a once in a lifetime treat of Dolphin play.My hope is to find some time to keep a travel journal,I was so inspired by Caterina's Journals from La Dolce Vita, click here to see them,but with the kids running around,I might be to tempted to join in on the fun.

We will be away until next Friday,so I just wanted to wish everyone a healthy and happy week.
Blessings to you all.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

DayDreams in Mixed Media

When I first heard the news that I had been accepted as a Creative Team Member for ICE Resin...well I was in a state of shock...

Did they make a mistake?....

...but then...
...Reality hit ...

...and then came Joy


...and Excitement...


...and loads and loads of Gratitude...

...Phew...I'm tired...
So much emotion to feel at once.


Check out my "Introduction" Today on




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Sunday, October 9, 2011

My Mother's Hands

I am the youngest of five,and My Mother used to tell me that we(my brothers and sisters and I) where all a part of her hand,connected to each other,and to her, forever.
Nowadays,I look at my hands, and I see her hands,..always connected.Forever.

"Hands" by Sarah Kay




What do your hands tell you?

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Coffee anyone? A Giveaway & a Guest Spot on Love my Art Jewelry!!!

About five months ago Jenn Mason,editor of Cloth Paper Scissors,emailed me and asked me if I would consider changing some wrist cuffs I had created almost a year ago,into Coffee Cuffs for an upcoming article in C.P.S Gifts....Of course I said Yippee,Yippee Yes!! 




...I was so excited to see the article that I created some additional Coffee Cuffs to sell in the Shop!!


But this kind of Happiness needs to be shared...and so I am offering one Personalized Coffee Cuff to one of of my Bloggy friends...
plus a copy of this Wonderful Issue...
all you have to do
is leave me comment.
Easy Peasy.
I will announce the Winner
Friday 21st.(Sorry for the long wait,I will be out of town)

Now as if this exciting tale is not enough,
I am thrilled to announce that I am a guest today on

Can you believe it...little me...what a honor.Thank you so much sweet Mary Jane for thinking of me.Be sure to check it out friends!! Just click here !!

"Only as high as I reach can I grow

Only as far as I seek can I go

Only as deep as I look can I see

Only as much as I dream can I be"

— Karen Ravn

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Inspiration Monday at Ice Resin


Carol La Valley,Social Media Maven for ICE Resin, emailed me and asked if I would like to be a guest curator on the Ice Resin Blog for Inspiration Monday.I was so thrilled she asked me. My theme for I.M is "In your own Backyard" so be sure to check it out at http://iceresin.com/icequeen/2011/10/in-your-own-backyard/

Thank you Carol!!

"Only as high as I reach can I grow

Only as far as I seek can I go

Only as deep as I look can I see

Only as much as I dream can I be"

— Karen Ravn

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