Izabella's Blue

up for auction on ebay, with a kool new template...the music doesn't seem to be working some of the time?! hmm?! http://tinyurl.com/33extm

gypsies, tramps & thieves~

remember that song, by Cher?!  come check it out on ebay...new templates in my auctions http://tinyurl.com/33extm xo!!

Pilar~

Today was a good mail day ;)  Thank you Pilar for your generous gifts!!

Have I mentioned how much I adore this girl!!!???  Have you visited her sites?!  She is amazing...I sit in awe when I gaze at her work, thinking how does she do that....I love the layers & textures in her work & she is the most giving & sharing soul, I don't know how she finds the time to do it all~ 

Blog... Pip Notes~ Art and Musings by Pilar~

I also wanted to share a link to her book she published, a book of her poetry!  Love it!!  Have I mentioned how much I luv this girl's work!! ;)

The Medea Letter~ by Pilar Isabel Pollack~

you make my day award~

Cathy @ Avalon Rose Designs~ awarded me this "make my day award" and I can't even begin to tell you, how amazing this girl is, watching her grow & becoming "the best out there" has been a thrill to observe!!  Her work is amazing!! 

This is difficult for me to only choose 10 people as you can see in my sidebar I have over 150 online blogs that inspire me!  Although I wanted to share these links ....I thank these people for being there for me, and their loving caring emails and conversations & constant source of inspiration...I thank you from everywhere in my heart~ 

In alphebetical order....

&rew at Urban Paper Arts~

Chelise at Chel in the land of ZNE~

Jillian at Bohemiart~

JoAnnA at Moss Hill Studio~

Judy at Red Velvet Creations~

JudyK at JMK Originals~

Lani at Healing Expressions~

Maija at Maigirlz Madness~

Michael at Assemblog of Micheal deMeng~

Susan at Ilka's Attic~

"The rules for the “You Make My Day” award are to re-present it to 10 people whose blogs bring you happiness and inspiration and make you feel happy about blog land. Let them know through email or by posting a comment on their blog so they can pass it on. Beware you may get the award several times, and if you do, consider yourself really, really loved. So to pass it on and keep the love going."

selling on ebay again ;)

I have decided to sell on ebay once again, I miss the thrill of a good surprise auction, I am addicted to suspense ;)  link to my ebay listings~ http://tinyurl.com/33extm the listings are scheduled for Sunday night Nevada time, 7:30...xo!!

a whisper~

A whisper of a pretty girl, can be heard further than the roar of a lion~

Happy Birthday!!

It's Judy's birthday today!! http://jmkoriginals.typepad.com/

sending you big squishy birthday hugs!! xo!!

the saddest day for my friend~

JoAnnA ~  http://www.mosshill.blogs.com/

Blog talk radio....tonight!!

Tonight Monday the 18th at 6:30 California time, come over & chat!  ;)

ZNE's Circa Arte~ Blog Talk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ZNEart

in memoriam~ Bernie Kowalski

today I am in shock finding out this news~ I have beautiful memories of Bernie & Helen, hanging out in San Diego & there Del Mar condo, they were ab~soul~utely the most loving & charming people! At their home in Northridge, they had the most unbelievable tasting apricot tree, the best I had ever tasted ;)

Bernard L. Kowalski, 78, director

TV vet worked on 'Rawhide,' 'Gunsmoke'

By VARIETY STAFF

Kowalski

Emmy-nommed TV producer and director Bernard L. Kowalski died Oct. 26 in Los Angeles. He was 78.

"My Uncle Bernie was a mentor to me," said producer Brian Grazer.

Kowalski directed episodes of "The Untouchables," "Rawhide," "Gunsmoke," "Mission: Impossible," "Knight Rider" and "Magnum P.I." He also served as producer and exec producer of shows including "Airwolf" and "Jake and the Fatman" and was twice nominated for an Emmy for producing "Baretta."

Born in Brownsville, Texas, his first job in the entertainment industry was at the age of 5 as an extra in the Warner Bros. "Dead End Kids" pictures. He also appeared in the Errol Flynn vehicles "Dodge City" and "Virginia City." His experience behind the camera began at age 17, when he worked as a clerk for his father, an assistant director and production manager.

He began directing TV series such as "Frontier" and "Boots and Saddle" and directed exploitation films such as "Hot Car Girl" and "Attack of the Giant Leeches" before returning to episodic television.

He is survived by his wife Helen, four children and 10 grandchildren.

creativity is good for your heart~

The Top 5 Ways Creativity Is Good For Your Heart

1. Creativity is relaxing. When we engage both our mind and body in something that we enjoy, our bodies release powerful hormones that relax us, undoing all kinds of damage caused by stress in day -to-day life.
   
2. Creativity is a healthy distraction. There is no better way to forget our troubles, challenges, and pain than to get involved in meaningful creative projects. A creative project is a great way to focus on what IS working in your life, rather than what isn't.
   
3. Creativity gets our heart pumping. From the adrenaline that gets going when we're happily engaged, to the often quite physical nature of art, creativity gets our insides moving and shaking. Painting, sculpting, writing (especially via longhand), and running around town looking for "art junk" at flea markets is GREAT exercise. :-)
   
   
4. Creativity gives our self-esteem a boost. Endless studies have been done on the effects of positive self esteem on general health. When we create something that we're proud of, we get a huge psychological boost that has endless rewards. Think of the small child who shows off a drawing and says "Look what I did!" We all need a healthy dose of that kind of pride!
   
5. Creativity offers great opportunities for connection with others. You share your art or writing with someone else and it sparks a meaningful conversation . . . you post your work in an online contest and others comment on it . . . you collaborate on a creative project to create something from two heads instead of one . . . you donate your work for a charitable cause that makes a difference to others. These are just a few examples of many the kinds of connections that creativity can provide. They all remind us that we are not alone on this planet, or in our pursuits of creativity. Connection with others makes us healthier and happier, and truly part of the fabric of the world.

Happy Birthday to my beautiful friend!!

this morning in a mad rush...I created this video for you~

Happy Birthday!! I hope all your dreams & wishes come true ~ xo!!

announcing the winner of One World One Heart giveaway!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!  I hope everyone of you will be spoiled with lots of chocolates, hugs & laughter~

The winner of my little giveaway for OWOH is.....drum roll please!! ......

oh first I want to say...thank you all for entering your names, I had 162 comments!!  it's going to take me a while to go back & visit all of these blogs ;)

ok...drum roll please.....................................................................................

oh wait,  one more thing, this is what the winner is receiving ;)

ok, again...drum roll.....the winner is.....Patty V 7 Rose Petal Path~ Congrats Patty!!

Random generator Violets are blue~The randomly picked number is: 101

Happy Valentines Day!!

pay it forward~ miracles

wow.....do I have something to share!  As you can see from my earlier posts I happened to stumble across PIF (pass it forward) on etsy, where you give something away & then the receiver is to list a PIF in their etsy store, or with my listings just an Act of Kindness to someone is sufficient enough ;)  anyways, I listed a couple things & they went instantly, then I called a few friends & sent a couple emails & cross blogged to some of my other sites, so let's just say...I was spreading the word about PIF, I think it is a beautiful idea, the thought of doing something special for someone. (not that I don't do nice things for people;) Well...it wasn't anything major, just something fun & inspiring~ 

Earlier today I was at the market & there was someone in front of me paying for his goodies, we small talked a bit & he mentioned I must have a hungry bunch at home ;)  I laughed & agreed, I proceeded to put my groceries on the counter...the man went his merry way, nothing more was said, then when I came to pay for my groceries, the lady said I owed a very small amount, I looked at her, she said the gentleman ahead of you left this hundred dollars for your groceries!  I was in shock~ trying to hold back the tears....I looked for the older man who had just hobbled out the store he was no where to be seen~  how precious of him to do that for a stranger!!  God bless his sweet soul!!  I am going to pay for someone's groceries someday ;)

Later when I was home, I was making some phone calls to pay some bills, I call my son's orthodontist Dr. Hamilton & spoke with Shari in billing, she proceeds to tell me...Dr Hamilton has paid off the rest of your bill~  I couldn't believe my ears!  I said.. you mean this months' payment?  No the entire bill~  I said, but that's over a thousand dollars!!  she said I know, it has to do with something he heard, that your family did for someone, he was obviously touched by what you had done, he wanted to do this for you~  Ahhh jeez I start balling my eyes out & can't even speak for the rest of the conversation that she was sharing with me.  The last thing she says is PAY IT FORWARD!! what a coincidence...no I don't think so..I believe in miracles!!

I don't usually write much in my blogs, but I really felt the need to share this, to encourage & inspire you, that even small acts of kindness, that you don't think are a big deal, can make a huge difference for someone else~ xo!!

today~

today in my etsy store~ http://izabellah.etsy.com

it is so amazingly beautiful here in Vegas, 72 degrees!!  going to get my hands dirty today outside in the yard ;)  xo!!