Many thanks to Ida for her lovely review of the perfume devoted to Peace and Gracing the Dawn over at Cafleurebon today. I first became aware of Ida during the Perfume in a Poem project over at Memory and Desire. Later I had the opportunity to experience her warmth at the Sniffapalooza Fall Ball in… Continue reading Truth
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Love Notes 2010
In February of last year I created special little Valentines for a few individuals within my sphere. For the most part the individuals were those who had shown quite a bit of support through out the year, mostly composed of those glorious patrons we artists adore. The intention was triple fold: 1. Promote. 2. Take… Continue reading Love Notes 2010
Love Notes
Yesterday morning I got the paints out and have been working on a few Valentines for a select group of about twelve individuals. My intention is to get them finished and out in the mail today with the new bundle of orders. Julia Cameron, the author of the Artist’s Way, encourages creativity by “playing” with… Continue reading Love Notes
NY Sniffa 2008: One
In the e-mail that the NY Sniffa 2008 attendees received the Karens stated: We feel it’s our duty to warn you that you will have such a glorious time at this event, you’ll meet so many fascinating friends, and you will feel so loved and pampered that you will want to do it again next… Continue reading NY Sniffa 2008: One
The Big Apple
“One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.” ~ Thomas Wolfe I am back from the big apple with lots of stories and pictures to share. The trip was especially rich with heartfelt connections. We arrived last Wednesday afternoon, after a four hour stint… Continue reading The Big Apple
Ode to the Wordsmiths
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~William Wordsworth I came across the little story below in my e-mail inbox and thought I’d share. I am so grateful to the storytellers and their courage to put down on paper the breathings of their heart. Cheers to the writers and their recent success with… Continue reading Ode to the Wordsmiths
{{{ LOVE }}} Bliss
“When you follow your bliss… doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors, and where there wouldn’t be a door for anyone else.” ~ Joseph Campbell A few years ago Greg (my partner) and I were asked to be part of a creative team for Greg Mooers of LifeCamp. We… Continue reading {{{ LOVE }}} Bliss
{{{ LOVE }}} Across the Universe
“The love you take is equal to the love you make.”~ The Beatles This month we celebrate LOVE, in all it’s manifestations. On February 14th, a name will be chosen from the database for a 1/4 oz perfume of your choice. In order for you to be in the drawing you need to have joined… Continue reading {{{ LOVE }}} Across the Universe
Mind & Heart Expansion
Lisa Camasi, of the Botanical Perfume Yahoo Group, has challenged all of us on the list. She is encouraging us to consider options to the cultural mind set of consumption on the day after Thanksgiving. Here is a list of her ideas: 1. Instead of consuming, create. Make something. Make a perfume, balm, body butter,… Continue reading Mind & Heart Expansion
The tree
“Beloved, gaze in thine own heart, The holy tree is blooming there.” – W. B. Yeats Artwork: Spring, acrylic on canvas, ©RoxanaVilla