Trick Or Treat?

It's that time of year. 

Can you feel the chill in the air?

It is time for the veil between the two worlds to thin.

Are you looking for a way to jumpstart the Halloween celebration? Of course you are! 

Join in on Thursday, October 30th, at Whiteaker Tattoo Collective for an evening of local art 

with a side of sexy.....

Local artists

 - Such As Myself -

Will Be Collaborating Together to bring you a 

One-Of-A-Kind

Halloween bash. 

Local models and burlesque performers will don original fashion from local designers. 

Catch A-Peep at their moves through the windows, 

while you view live art taking place before your eyes, and have your fortune told. 

Enjoy the variety of live performances and stay refreshed, 

with thanks to Ninkasi's Beer Love Program & 2 Towns Ciderhouse. 

Don't forget to dress up! 

Participate in the masquerade theme, or do something unique. 

Just look awesome. There WILL BE a costume contest.

18+ only.

 Free admission. 

Bring Cash for purchases from artists.

Doors Open at 5 p.m. Performances start at 7 p.m. 

After Party moves to Blairally Vintage Arcade at 10 p.m.

Hope To See You There!!

Dia De Los Muertos, The Day Of The Dead

Dia De Los Muertos, or Day Of The Dead celebrations in Mexico can be traced back to a

 pre-Columbian past. This is a time for families to recognize and remember the souls of 

the departed. However this is not a time for mourning - This is a time to enjoy life!

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  Frances Ann Day summarizes the three-day celebration, the Day of the Dead—

“	On October 31, All Hallows Eve, the children make a children's altar to invite the angelitos (spirits of dead children) to come back for a visit. November 1 is All Saints Day, and the adult spirits will come to visit. November 2 is All Souls Day, when families go to the cemetery to decorate the graves and tombs of their relatives. The three-day fiesta filled with marigolds, the flowers of the dead; muertos (the bread of the dead); sugar skulls; cardboard skeletons; tissue paper decorations; fruit and nuts; incense, and other traditional foods and decorations.	”
—Frances Ann Day, Latina and Latino Voices in Literature     ________________________________________________________________________________

This year I took part in the Dia De Los Muertos celebration with Maude Kerns Art Center.

It was a joyous celebration featuring art, music, and dancing.

Here are a few highlights from the opening.

 

I was honored to have my art chosen by a jury for this wonderful event. 

To see this amazing show and all the pieces on display visit

Maude Kerns Art Center in person, or virtually at

http://www.mkartcenter.org/index.html

The Magic of Love

A new week has landed upon us. 

The feeling of summer is fading away into fall.

The more things change, the more it seems that change is the only sure thing you can bet on.

Seeing and feeling all this change has me thinking a bit about what has remained constant.

I am feeling extremely thankful for loving friendships that have weathered 

all storms of change. 

Let's face it - life is difficult! 

Without our friends we can loose sight of our hopes & dreams, and begin to drift about 

in the rough sea of life.

This is why it is so important to cultivate love with those around us.

With love in our hearts we can then gently remind ourselves and others of the unique sparks

every individual has. These sparks are what brings magic into our lives. 

We are all players in this game.

 If we choose to work together, and support each other 

The possibilities are endless.

Start Your Week On A Thank You Note 2014

Printable Thank You Note 2014

Just over two years ago, The Star Bunny Studio Blog began as an extension 

of my work as a freelance designer. 

One of the first post was "Start Your Week Off On A Thank You Note".

After close to 3,000 hits, this has proven to be the most visited post on 

The Star Bunny Studio Blog.

The idea behind the post was to spread generosity and appreciation

 with a simple act of gratitude.

A simple Thank You can set into motion a wave of kindness.

That is why it is so important to recognize what we are grateful for, 

acknowledge it, and then express appreciation for it. 

The benefits of simply expressing gratitude to others can be life-altering,

 and can be as easy as passing on a Thank You Note.

Can you remember that last time you gave someone a Thank You Note?

Above is a printable Thank You Note, for you to share with those you happen

to meet in your day that are worthy of a nice Thank You!

Print a few copies out and keep them on hand to give to those who make you smile.

When it comes to gratitude,

the more you give, the more you will receive.

Give Thanks to those in your world and create a wonderful new week!