Utah Arts Festival

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What makes you think of Summer? Lemonade, hot-dogs, fire-works, running through the sprinkler? (wow… now that’s a blast from the past!)

One of my most favorite events of the year is, the Utah Arts Festival, held in down town Salt Lake city. This year, a dear friend asked me to join their family for the evening.

Meet Ms. Armani, my hostess for the mostess that night. (Jacque don’t kill me for miss spelling her name

Something about these polimar clay journalsand kaleidoscope immediately drew me in. The artist (sorry I didn’t get your name) from Artmakesmehappy@etsy.com said, “I especially like creating journals with the focus on rendering the mundane portions of our lives sacred through journaling.”

Then I ventured upon Kathy Ross’ booth, with her sculpture and bronzes. I was particularly taken with these “over alls“

Look at the DETAIL

The Gardener

The Birdwatcher

This gracious artist, Kathy Ross, was so very kind and loved the idea of me spotlighting her works on my blog. *waving at Kathy* when she reads this. “My current obsession is globes and maps and book pages. I like mice, elephants, bubble wrap, doll eyes.  I like the secret places, the story behind, the inside of things, the dark side, the underside.” Visit her at krsculptureanddolls.com.

 

Guitarist by SugarPost

How about a bit of whimsy in your Garden? (check out the monsters carrying out the Gnome)  He does have a bit of a twisted flare.

This SugarPost artist is from Salt Lake City, find him HERE  His website says: “You’d think Fred Conlon was raised by negligent parents out back of a junk yard with 18 pitbulls and a make-believe friend named Krull.  And yet maybe the truth explains more about this college-educated Rocky Mountain high artist than you’d think”

Then there was Sacred Stone Garden Art  Their site says, ” The Buddha and Kwan Yin are designed as fragments of monumental scale sculptures. As fragments, they are designed to be placed in a garden as though they fell there hundreds of years ago, or just yesterday.” I think these would be such a fun conversation piece in ANY garden!

When I walked into this booth, the Artist said I looked like a little kid in a candy store! I do love scarves (they are my fetish) and I must wear my heart on my sleeve because I certainly did love her work. (above the before and after)

Look at this divine wall of color and YUM!

Stop by and check out Siobhan, HERE Siobhan said, “Each piece goes through 13 steps from start to finish. During each one of those steps, I infuse my work with love and empowerment, insuring many generations of enjoyment.” 

The Evening wound down with a very cool group from Africa– their band was good but their drums were amazing. (picture them on the far left of the screen! haha)

 

My little bit of ART created that night – dontcha love when your camera does funky lil things like this? Now that’s Serendipity!

 

We were all pretty tired after all the fun. I left refreshed, inspired and with very tired feet!

TTFN~~Claudia

 This week visit Susan at Southern Dreamer, who always takes time out of her family’s life to make sure we have a great Outdoor celebration party.

Im hooked on Artists and their creativity and of course my Pinks for the week; be sure and check out the parties at both of these lovely ladies sites.

June 30, 2009 at 2:02 am | Photography | 46 comments

All in the Presentation

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This week I found my pocket book quite empty,  still I went shopping!! Not necessarily shopping for “things” but shopping for great shots.

I stopped by a quaint boutique, The Emporium. In I went –camera in hand.

I’m not really sure who said it… Probably Martha Stewart, but it really is…

 ”All in the Presentation.”

Long a fan of the window merchandiser, items working hand in hand  to create the artists’ vision, I love the Presentation. Especially when a shop keeper gets it… and understands how to showcase their unique treasures.

Black and white Classic

Piles of Pink Polka Dots

Color the only similarity

Yummy texture

Displaying simple white with touches of color

These darling lil shoes, for a second, had me thinking I should at least “RENT” a little girl with feet just this size.  (emphasis on the “just for a second”)

So, today I am hooked on Merchandising and it seems in reflection, lots of PINK and dont forget to check out its a beautiful life over at The inspired room.  So be sure and check out all three  of these spots. (click on the Purple words)

TTFN~~Claudia

side note: My thoughts are with Farrah Fawcetts family– an icon, an artist and free spirt… I thank her for her inspirational hair, which I never quite achieved.♥

 

We had a huge storm Tonight– after the storm–  if you look very carefully you can see the DOUBLE rainbow.

 

June 25, 2009 at 11:07 pm | Photography | 47 comments

Dawn- always a new beginning

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To Believe is to know that every day is a new beginning.

It is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really do come true.

To Believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds; to know the wonder of stardust sky and the wisdom of the man in the moon.

To Believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us.

To believe is to know that we are not alone; that life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it.

Author Unknown.

Join the other participants in Outdoor Wednesday by clicking HERE.

TTFN~~Claudia

June 23, 2009 at 9:00 pm | Outdoor Wednesday | 31 comments

Angels among us

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This Blog, for me, has been life changing. Sometimes we start down a path we think is straight forward, but the Serendipity of it all leads us some place entirely different. I started this thinking I would share my loves of photography and interior design and homes.

Instead I have found myself looking at life more pointed, more detailed and focused. I find myself wanting to share all these beauties with the delightful people who have so kindly welcomed me into this blogosphere community.

Embracing the mistakes, the foibles and trips along lifes’ journey, has been life changing.

This morning I was encouraged by Melissa at the Inspired Room, when she spoke about how she focuses on her family, which helps her create a beautiful HOME.

Despite these financial challenging times, the world troubles and the sometimes bleak outlook, I am always reminded that there are Angels among us.

Being able to focus on the simple, the quiet, the kind gestures of others has blessed me to total bliss in spite of myself!

The Angels among us not only ease my burdens but inspire me to be a better person and challenge me to be an Angel among another persons life.

Do you have Angels amoungst you? Or are you that Angel?

TTFN~~Claudia

June 23, 2009 at 1:21 pm | Gatitude Attitude | 3 comments

Pretty in Pink

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Today I tried to think…

Oh what shall I do in Pink?

Back in the archives I go

and found just the right Pink…

Just so!

For more wonderful pinks visit Beverly at Pink Saturday.

Have a great Saturday… TTFN~~Claudia

June 20, 2009 at 12:55 am | Pink | 23 comments

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