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for July, 2014

I Love My Summer Clothes!

Jul 31 2014 ·0

Posh Parties: Designing A Bridal Shower

Jul 30 2014 ·0

Tis the season to shower brides with love and best wishes. Yes, my head is filled with hearts and flowers and romance since my own daughter, Emily, has gotten engaged. This weekend was the icing the on the cake (hehehe) as Emily co-hosted the Bridal Shower of her dear friend Jessica at my home.

Here is a look of the event from the “behind the scenes” to the actual party, along with some of my tips for a memorable and meaningful gathering. Hopefully you will find some inspiration for your next event!

The Faces of Guatemala 2014, Part 2

Jul 29 2014 ·0

As promised, albeit a week late, more faces from my Guatemala Mission Trip:  the people in our village, as well as our hard working and dedicated team…

A Poem & A Painting: Drawing Figures

Jul 28 2014 ·0
“Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is not possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.”
~Salvador Dali
I drew/sketched this nude in a class with Dianne Panarelli Miller.  It was called an academic drawing class. The lessons were VERY precise and measured, involving charcoal and dust and erasers (many for me).  I can’t say I really enjoyed this class because it was so controlled with lots of paper folds and grid lines.    I am more the type of artist that prefers to freehand draw ~ although I certainly need this training because my sketching is NOT great.

Caught My Eye, Volume 19

Jul 25 2014 ·0

Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…

The Fab Five: ASID New England Honorees

Jul 24 2014 ·0

My goal in life has always been to be fab at something (he he), so happy to be part of the ‘Fab Five” of ASID New England Gala Honorees!  The Gala was highlighted in the latest issue of  Design Community, the ASID New England Chapter Magazine…

Revisiting the Brizo Blogger 19 Reunion Trip to St. Jude Hospital

Jul 22 2014 ·0

It’s hard to believe a year has gone by since the Brizo Blogger 19 Reunion trip to Memphis.  I still look back fondly on that trip, and all the wonderful events I’ve been fortunate to be a part of since being selected into my Blogger 19 group.  I am truly honored to be associated with a company like Brizo, who not only creates exquisitely functional products, but gives back to the community in such  meaningful and special ways.

Take a peek at my post from last year and our amazing visit to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, a day I will never forget…

A Poem & A Painting: Umbrellas at the Tides Inn

Jul 21 2014 ·0

I just returned from the BEST vacation with my family!  Re-entry back into the “real world” is hard, but I am feeling so blessed and thankful for our time together at Goose Rocks Beach in Maine.  Today’s painting is fresh off the easel, painted this morning, and the poem is one I’ve always loved.

Feeling appreciative for Summer, family, and life…

Caught My Eye, Volume 18

Jul 18 2014 ·0

Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…

Faces of Guatemala 2014, Part 1

Jul 16 2014 ·0

In one respect at least this year was no different from last year in Guatemala; I was drawn to the faces of not only the children and the women of the village  but also the beautiful hard working faces of our team. When I returned home and reviewed my photos,  I found I have dozens of beautiful smiles and dark eyes, some  with turned up corners, some more serious.  I hope to do a series of paintings ~ The Faces that Touched my Heart. Stay tuned!  For today, I wanted to share some of the precious Faces of Guatemala 2014…

A Poem & A Painting: Sunbather

Jul 14 2014 ·0

We may be in the midst of Summer, but especially here in New England I know how fleeting it can be…

Caught My Eye, Volume 17

Jul 10 2014 ·0

Another busy week is wrapping up and I am looking forward to some rest and relaxation on the coast of Maine with my family!  Here’s a peek at a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…

I Love Paris!

Jul 10 2014 ·1

The Steps I Took: Guatemala 2014, Part 2

Jul 09 2014 ·0

Continuing on with the story of my trip to Guatemala this year…

Back on site, we are getting there~

The Steps I Took: Guatemala 2014, Part 1

Jul 08 2014 ·0

“Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

~Margaret Mead

 

My experience in Guatemala last year was so profound, that I decided to volunteer again this year with Team Kelly Kole through Catalyst Resources International.  I really wasn’t sure what I would take away this year. Certainly, I knew more of what to expect as far as the conditions, the food and the poverty. What I didn’t expect was all of the questions I had about the future of the children, the education of young women and the corruption in the government.

As best I could, I’ve tried to convey my experiences and feelings about this year’s trip through my words and pictures.  Lots of pictures…

A Poem & A Painting: Pretty

Jul 07 2014 ·0
Today’s  painting features a Guatemalan child we all called Pretty, because she was just that, inside and out. She was always smiling as she followed our team during our building days in her village. Pretty radiated kindness and a gentle manner beyond her years.
Among the team there was talk about whether or not the children in the village were happy and if they knew they lived in such poverty with a limited future. The popular opinion was that they were happy because they just didn’t know.  As I looked at Pretty and into her eyes I felt that she knew there was something better in the world for her…she just didn’t know what~

Caught My Eye, Volume 16

Jul 03 2014 ·0

Another whirlwind week around here!  Installations for clients, projects in my own home and oh, my daughter got ENGAGED!  Are you ready for the holiday weekend?  I certainly am!  Enjoy these links that Caught My Eye this week…

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