Category: gift ideas
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Recent Dog portrait commission
Here’s a recent Dog portrait commission. A gift to the owner of this dog. Not only had this owner had her dog, who is very much the furry member of the family, for 9 yrs, but this owner bought a house recently. This was a combination birthday party for dog and house homing gift. This portrait is displayed loving…
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Action on Inspiration
“Action on Inspiration” As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, I combined my 2 passions ,Art and Horses, into my art business name. In a recent conversation with a friend I realized that I really do take steps and efforts to incorporate each into my life. It’s not just business. It’s having these things in…
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April showers bring May flowers
April showers bring May flowers. creeping myrtle/Periwinkle tulips These are presently showing up in our yard. I’m enjoying them when I can. The creeping Myrtle/periwinkle has made lovely covering in my garden area and around the bushes in the front of the house. Tulips opened in the warmth of the sun with their bright colors…
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The Daffodil Principle
April is when the daffodils come up. My daffodils leaves poked up through the ground and buds are getting ready to bloom. I came across a story about daffodils that I’d like to share with you. A story not just about a single flower, but also about growth and reaching upward. “The Daffodil Principle ”…
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Words to Focus
Happy New Year “Words to focus” Another year has begun. I had done some reflection on the past year. Then I thought about what I want to focus on for the new year. One thing I’ve found helpful that I’ve picked up in a coaching group I’m involved in is coming up with a word…
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IllustrationFriday: creative fun- Sweet
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illustrationfriday.com word of week: Sweet Pastel of Missy (horse I rode in lessons and showed) and one of her foals. Enjoy
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Daisies for Mom
“Daisies for Mom” It was in the 1980’s that proposition 2 ½ in Massachusetts was proposed in the election. I was a teenager. I only remember hearing about budget cuts mostly. Art and music classes at public schools were cut, as they are when budgets need to be trimmed. Well, my mom decided I was…
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“What’s in your BHAG?”
Happy New year “What’s in your BHAG?” (like in Capital One commercial) A new year has begun. And we’re here. Isn’t it great? OK, you probably did think the negative doom and gloom’s day prediction was just a “thing” to throw away. It didn’t serve any of us. Dump it. We’re alive and well.…
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Come Together
“Come Together” Nature has its destructive forces as demonstrated by Hurricane Sandy. The good thing is in difficult times people pull together to help one another. With Thanksgiving and the Holiday season just around the corner, there are good reasons to come together and help. To help enrich our lives. To be there when a…
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Memorial Garden Signs
I created a couple of special “memorial” garden signs for a couple of clients. client’s: “Love it, just perfect” “Beautiful, thank you so much”. Heart warming. if interested, contact me:lisa@lisasart.com
