Talent everywhere:
keeping it together
artwork by amy casey
Monday
Friday
"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life."
— Bob Marley
— Bob Marley
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
As posted this weekend I went into Fredrick, MD to SHOP! (Chartreuse & Co. and Great Stuff by Paul) I accompanied my mother and aunt:
To endless little stores and barns looking for GOODs to make our house something fabulous...
The result: magnificent...
These stamps are actually printing blocks of different MD counties... I found Easton, Chestertown and St Marys blocks, that will be perfect decorations, gifts and actually functional as I may use them for some card designs (double score)
The booty: One stool with the perfect amount of chipped paint, one adorable wooden chair, one bench the perfect size for a coffee table, some crystal drawer knobs, some wooden desk organizers, a terracotta pot from China, some printers blocks and letterpress letters, a hand towel that matches everything in my house and a cute brass bird...
Total Damage: under $200 ... its amazing what great stuff you can find in a barn sale!
And we even had time to get the boat out and go for a night-time dinner cruise
Happy Monday Everyone..!
{cheers}
Friday
Have a great weekend!
What are you up to this week end lovlies?
I am so excited to go shopping with my Mom and Aunt to Chartreuse and Co.
they only open their doors once a month and I have cleared my Saturday to go check out the goods!
They post photos of their sales online here: http://www.chartreuseandco.com/
Thursday
Wednesday
Creating the Perfect room
I am Moving Next Month and doing some research on styles and colors that I like... I came across some images that had me drooling... combined, I think these images could make the perfect room...
{oh that couch...}
via ffffound.com
Tuesday
Recent Project
Recently I had the pleasure of working with Danette, the owner of a Crystal Chandelier Cleaning Company to make this image for her company. If you've got some crystal at home that needs some cleaning give her a call, she was an absolute treat to work with!
Monday
Pillows
I am in the market for some pillows... and I came across these fabulous softies in my quest.
Oh I could curl up on all five different styles!
Sunday
Imaginary closet...
In my imaginary closet today... are there adorably spunky accessories...
picture them with some long khaki pants, simple sandals and white button up shirt...
and maybe a red bike... and Im in love...
Saturday
Dave Eggers... you have my vote for president
“Do not be critics, you people, I beg you. I was a critic and I wish I could take it all back because it came from a smelly and ignorant place in me, and spoke with a voice that was all rage and envy.
Do not dismiss a book until you have written one, and do not dismiss a movie until you have made one, and do not dismiss a person until you have met them.
It is a f@*$%load of work to be open-minded and generous and understanding and forgiving and accepting, but Christ, that is what matters.
What matters is saying yes.”
- Dave Eggers
Wednesday
Oh Hello Book...
ANNOUNCING! The FIRST RELEASE of Making Friends Around the World!
this is our Prototype release... looking for language errors and ways to impress upon design and illustration but none the less... it is so fabulous seeing this beautiful creature alive!
Written by Ken Rochon, Illustrations by Tara J. Hannon, Book Layout by Carolyn Sheltraw of Carolyn Sheltraw Design
(a fabulous team)
Tuesday
Monday
James Jean Sketches...wow
These pages from james jean's sketch book are really blowing me away this morning.
If you visit his site, he has 10 years of sketches posted, it is interesting to see his evolution... in more recent years he has worked into a surrealist style... I tend to lean more towards stylized realism and the sketches that I have posted just have me drooling... What an incredible talent...I would put each in a frame if I could afford too...!
Friday
Happy Friday Everyone...
May your weekend be filled with enthusiasm, curiosity and a certain amount of magnificence...
print by: lindaplaisted.com
Thursday
Photo shoot today!
Today I am so pumped for my photo shoot with the fabulous Ruzica Puskas-Ragontse from Red Rose Photography her commercial stuff is super cool too: ruzicapuskas.com She is working on a book entitled "Warrior Women" Celebrating Women World Wide... and I was lucky enough to make the cut!
Now for the shoot!
We are getting really creative for this shoot today...
(Im not giving it away, you'll have to wait to see...but its going to be awesome!)
Check out her site, she has some phenomenal work...!
Here is a taste:
Wednesday
Second Edition Released this week...!
"Becoming the Perfect Networker"
Golden Kennecter Edition
by Ken Rochon
Illustrated by Tara Hannon
this book holds priceless information on business networking and creating business relationships that not only last but mean something to you. If you are looking for some good advice, crack this puppy open and give it a go!
Released this week find it here on amazon.com!
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