The Story Of Us

These past few weeks D was taking a messy art class at the local Y. We were a small class of four to five kids which was perfect. It was interesting watching D, being the youngest in the class discover colors and paint, stamps and glue. A place where noodles were not meant to be eaten and getting your hands dirty was encouraged..  The getting messy part was not something he enjoyed.. in fact I was surprised that of the five kids there three had issues with getting dirty and either shied away from it or needed a constant had washing. Is it me or are kids supposed to love getting messy? It was until the very last day that D really opened up and was willing to dip his hand in paint and go crazy (as crazy as he can get) I thought this was a wonderful class.. there were many different activities and mediums to explore and a great way for D open up. I also got a glimpse into him at work.. and he reminded me of his dad.. focused and determined. ...

Yes, it has happened again.. I am on a lucky streak and I hope it never ends.. Thanks to The Artisan Group I have been given the opportunity to gift the fabulously funny Jenny McCarthy. Now from what I have been able to gather so far she does not like clutter. Her decor style is modern. She likes color and texture as well as nature.  So here's the breakdown: Modern: Down the Rabbit Hole Nature and Colorful (as colorful as my usual somber work is) Aloe     Dipped Purple   Growth  Colorful and Textural   Mosaic Entwined I need to pick one.. I am leaning toward the mosaic with the heart for the more sentimental reason of her being a mother, the mother of an autistic child. She is a strong woman, an advocate for not only her child but so many other children and their families.  What do you think? Any more ideas or suggestions?  A Facebook Fan suggested Sitting Blue . What do you think? ...

A little something in celebration of yesterdays Earth Day!   Shabby Miss Jenn Designs One Charming Party   Frugal Life Project   Inspiration Mix No Time for Flash Cards     Rituals Beauty   Mimi Cafe Union   Quack's Cookies Zara Illustrates Sold Violet Queen to a wonderful home in New Mexico. Beautiful vibrant violet succulents to brighten up your day.  For those who can't get enough of me ; ) Pin with me on Pinterest and get my post directly in you inbox with Bloglovin Let's Stay Connected, Shall We?

I have finally gotten around to edit some of the photographs I took in Aruba  and these are just a few with many more waiting..  Nana All Cried Out Man Halved One Love Sit

Fish Stikks Amber Alexander Moloco Wildlife Prints Shirae Teva Gallery Made with Clay and Love Mai Autumn Primitive Season Hena Tayeb Photography Light Hearted Dreamer Dou Dou Birds Dan Lyes Paintings Barking Bird Art Catherine Reece Hena Tayeb Photography Nina in Vorm And a little something about me in a local publication  Photographer Brings International Flavor to Belleville Let's Stay Connected, Shall We?

As I announced last week... I have had the very good fortune to be included in an exclusive celebrity gifting. I have been choose as one of the handmade artists who will be able to send Bethenny Frankel something. This has been an opportunity I have been waiting for and my name was finally picked and I was over joyed and then that joy turned into nervousness with the big question looming over me 'What to give?' So I held a little vote here on the blog.. it was too close to call and instead of picking from the six photographs I had originally narrowed it down to some suggested other photographs they liked and thought we better suited. My brain was all over the place..  This is what I finally settled upon. Gone . Why? I don't know. I slept on it and when I woke up this was the photograph that was on my mind. It was mounted over the weekend and I mailed it on Monday.. it should be in the company of all the other wonderful gifts by now.. On another note.. I s...

I came close how a few times but never quite made it. It was funny just how close I would get.. I would get the post ready and the next day i'd be down a few numbers again.. but last week I finally crossed the 500 mark, over 500 Facebook Fans  and I am here to share the love with a giveaway. One 4x6 signed limited edition photograph. What do you need to do? Go on over to my  Website  and pick out the photograph you would like to win. Be a fan on my Facebook page  and leave the name of the photograph of your liking on my wall. I'll pick the winner on the 12th of April. All entries must be received by Wednesday April 11th. Let's Stay Connected, Shall We?