Flashing...Lights!

Day 2 of the new year and off to a good start.  Yesterday we completed our photoshoot to showcase pieces of the collection and had fun in the process.  Working with a young talented photographer passionate about his craft was an awsome experience.  In a world where everyone wants something for nothing, I was inspired watching this young photographer take his job so seriously while still having fun and remaining professional.  I know he is going to have much success and I am glad that I can be an advocate for his creativity.  Thank you Joshua Martin.  Today Joshua is being featured on the blog so my supporters can learn of and support other awsome artists!

You can check out Joshua's website at www.photobymartin.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Well it is finally 2012!  As we brought in the New Year we did so with a giving spirit.  Earlier this week my husband sat me down and told me a story about a man he just met.  A veteran that risked his life for our country now living on the streets of Reading, Pennsylvania having not eaten for days.  The man shared more of his story while he found relief in the kind gesture of a turkey sandwich.  I listened intensely while my husband described this man's misfortunes and when the story came to an end, our conversation shifted to how we could use our resources to help get people the things that they need.   I know there are several things that I unconsciously take for granted such as food, water, clothes, shelter.......etc.  So last night and until the weeeee hours of the morning, while the city was partying and bringing in the New Year- we decided to hit the streets and find those not fortunate to be able to share in a toast with friends and family let alone being favored enough to have a piece of toast to settle an empty stomach.  Twenty plus meals were given out along with a few donated scarves.  Giving feels really good!!!   #DEED2NEED