Sunday, April 29, 2012

Passionate for Fabrics



 I'm planning to reveal new looks with Lifestyle Collections on June 1st. 
 
A very tiny peek at some lovely things in the making!

Oh how I adore flowers so much!
I want to live my life with things I am passionate about just for the simple joy of it! 
What are you passionate about?


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

It's just Wednesday

Today I had a wonderful day despite the usual Executive Mom details(one of those typical and uneventful days). 
Until...
Taking time to enjoy the small things in the midst of the craziness...
 Letting love in and especially the unexpected love in...
Noticing the things I often breeze over...
 It's just Wednesday.
Nothing special until I looked for what is SPECIAL.
 How was your day?


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Launch Your Creativity Event Update




What an extraordinary day!
Kay Ellen Hammar, Jickie Torres, Sharon Hughes, Jane Button, Karen Valentine (LtoR)
Every event has been amazing but this one really knocked it out of the park! To be surrounded by talented, creative women that believe so deeply in the power of fulfilling your dreams is an amazing gift! Here is a peek inside the event.
First off these amazing sachets filled with lavender were delivered by Amber Anderson of Black Rooster Cottage and were given to each lady in attendance.
Karen Valentine and I filled chinese take out boxes with treats for our guests, yes it was a pajama party!
Karen can tie bows like nobody's business!
Then, Amber showed up with these goodies for door prizes! Yes I am serious, she gave away 2 of her amazing chandeliers!
Amber & I~ she is one of my dearest friends!
Our lovely guests began to arrive! What is that Im holding? Glad you asked.
photo: Deb Kennedy
Amazing paper flowers by Patti Guerich-Olsen of Truly Tattered.
 All  the ladies also received this inspirational piece and were queen for the day!
Then we ate.....
And ate some more!
Then it was door prize time! We love prizes!! The cutie holding the basket is my daughter, she was camera shy!
Sylvia Assmusen of Paris Cowgirl donated gorgeous pieces from her line(I love this girl).
 The recipient of Mammabellarte's one of a kind vintage perfume bottle necklace. Her expression is priceless! (my cute daughter in the background)
Dreamy isnt it?
More prizes were drawn...
That's the face I make when I don't want to part with a gift! These fabulous fabric covered crates(they are a set of 2)  were donated by Ruth at The Beautiful Life.
Kay Ellen Hammar's mom, Dee Waddel invented Sealah Tape a no sew permanent tape and was so kind to donate samples for everyone and door prizes! This is Kay bragging about her fabulous mom's invention!
Is this the cutest thing ever? I wanted it so bad. It was donated by Karen Agguire of Creative Chaos. Dont you love that name, its so true!
She also teaches classes at Paper Tales in San Diego.
Then we got down to business and Jane Button, a professional business coach, opened our eyes to what we can really accomplish when we are focused and have a plan!
Tara Wilson gave us our "Legal Checklist and Resource Guide". Yes our friend Tara owner of LuluMax Art Jewelry and Serendipity Salavage is a lawyer too! Who knew under that warm smile was a seasoned prosecutor for the D.A.!
 Kay Ellen Hammar, Designer, Photographer and Stylist talked about being passionate and different ways to display and photograph images.
Karen Valentine of Valentine Design and My Dessert Cottage and creator of the online party, "Where Bloggers Create" shared her passion for blogging and how she turned her passion into a business. That's what this is all about, doing what you truly love!
And Jickie Torres, Editor of Cottages and Bungalows Magazine was the icing on the cake! She demystified how to work with the media, invaluable information for getting your brand noticed!

I would like to acknowledge again the following ladies for their generous prize donations:



Thank you to all of you who attended, 
YOU are why this event exists!




Saturday, April 14, 2012

Only One Week!

~Next Saturday the 21st is the 3rd Launch Your Creativity~
Held at the most beautiful tea room in Southern California, Paris In A Cup.
I want to thank all of my generous sponsors for their beautiful donations and the hours they have spent preparing gifts and door prizes.
Visit these ladies for beautiful gifts, Blogland inspiration and encouragement!




There are just a few tickets left, make your reservation here:
LaunchYourCreativity

Just in~our latest sponsor!
Paris Cowgirl 


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Creating Vintage Charm

 Do you know Sonia of Creating Vintage Charm?


Creating Vintage Charm is her amazing work that is poured out from her heart. Sonia has many talents and this is just the tip of the iceberg! You can order your copy and visit her beautiful blog here: Vintage Rose Designs

Thank you Sonia for featuring Launch Your Creativity.

Last year I featured Sonia's story here.


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Coming Soon!

Working on yummy new pillows for a Summer & Fall Collection!
Hope you had a lovely Easter.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Happy Easter

 ~Wishing you a wonderful Easter~

Spring means new beginnings

Easter means a new life!



Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Lovely Sponsors


 Launch Your Creativity is proud to be 
sponsored by these lovely ladies

Visit their beautiful blogs for inspirational living. 
 Join the fun on April 21st at Paris In A Cup!