artistic scrolls to give

Artistic scrolls by Elizabeth Belliveau

The gift of art is always such a wonderful and unique gift. My dear friend Elizabeth has created some images that have been artfully produced on scrolls. The East meets West influence is a lovely and modern way of showcasing her work. The fine photographs are shipped rolled and can be hung in many settings. These are some of her works hung in her home.
If you are looking for an original gift or some art, please think of Elizabeth.

Some of us may still be feeling the after affects of the holidays, but what about giving this for a special birthday or graduation gift.

Art spans generations and can be just the thing to inspire a budding collection. Scrolls are shipped in an archival tube topped with an elegant bit of hardware that Elizabeth found to compliment her old world soul. Elizabeth has a blog here.

secret journey

The Queen of Dance - "Opal Light" photo by Eizabeth Belliveau

Please welcome my dear friend Elizabeth to the blog world. You will find her here. I am delighted she has joined us on our journey. Take a minute to dance over, leave a comment and see her site with her wonderful fine art photography.

fashionable friends

Fine Art Photographer Elizabeth Belliveau and Artist, Patricia van Essche "pve"

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Sandra Morgan Interiors at home event

One of the most wonderful things about friendships is seeing what's next. A career in fashion was the perfect place to meld a love of art and design as well as inspiration to always look ahead for a fashionable life. After all, friends and family prove to be an incredible source of strength and constancy in a world that is always looking for the next new collection.

Last week, I had the great pleasure of being in wonderful company of my dear friend Elizabeth.

We met whilst working in Fashion and our career paths crossed twice, now, make that three times. After our life in fashion, we both chose to raise our families while never straying far from our love of design and the creativity that we honored in each other. We have provided each other with enthusiasm and encouragement and validity. I always admire Elizabeth's dedication to her work as well as her family. Our desire to be there for our families, yet long for a creative outlet as well as rewards has been a common thread of our friendship.

Sandra Morgan Interiors, outside looking in the shop window

She is the photographer who snapped the amazing shot of me in the upper right hand corner, (that so many of you comment on, time and again.) My artwork and her fine art photo images are on view at Sandra Morgan Interiors. Please take a moment to view Elizabeth's wonderful site and leave her a comment here to inspire her to start her very own blog! I will make sure that all your comments are sent to her. My fashion day friends are like that, supportive, encouraging as well as thoughtful. Do you have friends who have provided support and motivation along your quest?

a time to paint

A painting by Marie Villers 1801 ~ a self portrait

A time to paint and to take a lesson.  

A  time to have a bite to eat, 

A time to check my e-mails. 

A time to post this painting, portrait of Marie Villers 1801. (sent from this fine flower)

A time to sit and to paint.

A time to look up.

A time to see with eyes wide open.

A time to begin a new canvas.

A time to see the warmth of the shadow. ( see it on the left hand side of the canvas? )

A time to see the cool blue shadow on the right hand side of the canvas.

A time to look carefully and to feel complete.

A time to create.

A time for clarity.

A time to be open.

A time to receive and to express, and to realize they are one in the same.

Are you making time to receive and then express yourself?  What was the last thing you did that you felt was a clear expression of yourself?

make new friends

Emerson Tray from number 411

Have you ever thought of your friends as "ornaments" ...or... "characters"

Helen Keller - Quote on a tray from here.

to create the story of your life.

Well think again.

I do think friends make our life sparkle like ornaments and provide for stories full of plots and twists and turns.

I am thankful for each of my friends.

I may not show it often enough.

"A friend in need is a friend indeed."

"Make new friends"

This week I encourage each of you to help a friend in need or make a new friend!

I dedicate this week to old and new friends!

Thanks to this new friend "moderne mama" for a fab lunch with a bevy of lovely bloggers!

(Chic trays can be found an purchased here!)

beholden

image from Smith & Hawken

Behold this succulent bag.  To have and to hold.

I received this book The Edwardian Lady by my dear friend over here.

The Story of Elizabeth Holden.

Meet Edith Holden.  She was an Edwardian lady and artist.

Edith Holden was fascinated with Country life and nature.

Her beautiful illustrations are richly detailed and her artwork is a wonder to behold.

I love meeting artists, from another time that I feel a connection.

Part of my intent is to be open to those who have gone before as well as those that are finding their way and creating an artful life.

Who are you beholden to?

laugh in

I am laughing and I hope you are too.  I had a lot of laughs yesterday and this morning I noticed a few less wrinkles and a softer heart.

How about these fine ladies knitting and keeping us in stitches, "punks not dead" and "thug for life" - I found this fun work of art, Bansky is an international street artist whose work keeps me in stitches.  

Do you take time to monkey around, time to laugh?

What would your sweater say?  Put a little laugh in your day, now.

childhood innocence

William and his dog - portraiture by Elizabeth Belliveau

a girl by - Elizabeth Belliveau

These incredibly lovely portraits were done by my dear friend Elizabeth.  You remember her, the one who photographed me, the one with the amazing eye for capturing beauty.  Well, she also has the ability to capture childhood innocence in a portrait.  Can you imagine commissioning one of these.  I adore them.

She is looking for work and would love to hear from you.  Her site will soon be launching.  Just consider me a cheering squad.  I am just so excited, I can hardly wait.  I keep telling her she will have tons of work soon and that she really needs a blog.  

What dost thou think?  Love for you to applaud and then leave a comment.  I will make sure she gets every single one.