save the rainforests...it's really important

Find out more about the
Prince's Rainforest Project at www.rainforestsos.org

new work

I'm really excited about my new creations, I hope you'll get a chance to catch a glimpse...

art show at the mash tun -- 4/30/09

Nice weather is back and Alberta Street is kicking it in gear with the first Last Thursday of the season! If you're going to come down and enjoy the mayhem, stop by the Mash Tun Brewery.

Flora Bowley and I will be showing our art for the whole month, so if you miss Last Thursday, come down some other day and have a beer and check out the art!

Mash Tun
2204 NE Alberta St # 101
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 548-4491

Come down and have a beer with me, I'll be there from 6p-7p and then I'll be at the Curious Comedy Theater doing some improv -- you can come down and catch the Open Court show at 8pm.

Laura James
7x7 Acrylic & Kilnformed Glass on wood

Laura James
7x7 Acrylic & Kilnformed Glass on wood

Flora Bowley
Acrylic

Interested in the Improv show? Join us for some very affordable entertainment! It's ONLY $5!!!

Open Court
Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
Portland, OR 97211
(503-477-9477

laura james designs on nip/tuck

It finally aired! I know you've all been on pins and needles waiting to see the lovely Roma Maffia adorned in a Laura James Designs original...and that day is here!

You can see a riveting performance by Roma, and of course, bask in her great taste where gorgeous one-of-a-kind kilnformed glass pendants are concerned! Thanks again Roma, you're the best.

Budi Sabri
Nip/Tuck
Season 5: Episode 20
-- the scene is 40 minutes into the episode --
air date: 2/17/09

Click on the picture below and watch the scene:

A special thanks to Renee, Carol and Amanda for letting me know you'd seen it on TV! Of course Kait and Elenie -- can't thank you enough...and thanks to FX and Hulu for allowing us to see it on the internet because I don't have FX!!!

make a difference thursday - support local theater

As I'm sure you've heard by now, we're in the midst of economic turmoil. And while we are all looking at our spending in a more frugal way, I urge you to remember to buy local and support the arts! Of course you need bread and eggs and all those necessities, but you also need to laugh and have fun and enjoy LIFE!

I posted about this earlier...so in case you missed it, The Cody Rivers show will be in Portland this weekend and I'm really excited to see them. Not only are they uniquely hilarious, but I also get to feel good about supporting local theater. They are also on tour, so if they're coming to your town, then be sure to see them -- you'll be glad you did, I promise.

So get out there, find some local art to support! Come on, I know you want to!!!

Every little bit helps.

tip tuesday - goodwill

The economy got you down? The news is all doom and gloom these days. We're in big trouble without a doubt, but there are a few ways you can save money and still do good things. Even though things are tight, and the scent of fear is in the air, don't let that stop you from checking out the great bargains at Goodwill. Goodwill is a twofer, you get great bargains and you help a great company.

So when you want some retail therapy and can't justify a big blow out, check out your local Goodwill or other 2nd hand shops. You might just be surprised at all the treasures you will find!

Take good care... This too shall pass.

you don't want to miss this hilarious show!

The Cody Rivers Show is coming to Portland! And you don't want to miss it. I've already got tickets for both nights, so let me know if you're interested in going and we'll meet up before for drinks. Here's the information:

The Cody Rivers Show

February 20 & 21
Friday & Saturday
9:30pm
$12
For tickets and other information: www.curiouscomedy.org
Curious Comedy
5225 NE MLK Blvd.
Portland, OR

whoa!

Wow! It's mid-February and already time if FLYING by!

The blog posts have been sparse for a few reasons...the main one being that I have been very sick for weeks and haven't had the energy to write anything and the other reason is that I joined Facebook and that has been the most fun time sucking social networking extravaganza ever! I have found my college friends, my high school friends, random friends that I had along the way from here and there! Facebook is totally RAD!

But I digress...

Posting here.

A few of you mentioned that you'd noticed a lapse in dazzling posts, so I will, from now on make sure that I continue to give you the content that you've become accustomed to and are begging for.

Thanks for noticing! You know who you are...

to gather pdx - resolution update

One of my new year's resolutions is to be more social. Last year I worked about a 100 hours a week on average and really let my social life wither and die, but no more!

I've taken action. I've created a social event on the 1st and 3rd Monday's of the month to gather my friends and invite my friends to bring their friends and so on and so on. So far it's been a lot of fun. I've met a few new people and they in turn have met new people! Rad.

If you live in Portland and are interested in joining our social mix check out the blog I created for it: www.togatherpdx.blogspot.com

If you don't live in Portland, why not create your own gathering???

Hope to see you soon.

whidbey island trunk show

I love doing trunk shows! I think it's my favorite way to sell my work. Trunk shows are generally in someone's home, so it feels more casual and more social than an official "sale".

My dearest and oldest friend in the world Amanda was the awesome hostess and invited her friends over. Her friends all brought some scrumptious breakfast/morning treat and we all had mimosa's!

We had a chance to visit, there was some buying/selling, we ate and drank and all in all it was a great day and a really fun experience.

Trunk shows are the way to go!!! Thanks Amanda for an AWESOME day!!!

tip tuesday - the resolutions

Oh those pesky resolutions. I'm starting to feel like I'm resolving to do the same thing year after year after year. This year, I've resolved to do it differently. I am excited to check those resolutions off my list and create a whole new list for next year!

So, how do you really kick those goals in the ass and take names???

First of all, the goal needs to be realistic. By realistic, I mean it has to be in the realm of possibilities for you. Then, break it down into what I like to call, "do-able chunks". Make sure you make them measurable so you can see (and celebrate) your success. Create a time-line for those do-able chunks and then tell a (supportive) friend or two. Ask those friends to hold you accountable and tell them when you want them to check in with you about it.

Let's face it, it's easy to get sidetracked and let the months blow by and before you know it, it's time to make those resolutions all over again. This year, do things differently!

So stop thinking about it, and take action and before you know it, you're off and running.

Good luck! You can do it!

hello 2009

Happy 2009!!!

I'm excited to embark on a new year. When I unwrap my new calendar, I'm always a little giddy, and on a fresh page I write down my goals for this year. A whole new set of unknown opportunities are right around the corner. I love the feeling.

One of my major personal goals this year is to be flexible. I want to be ready for anything and not get my nose too bent out of shape over the small stuff.

So, welcome 2009, it's going to be an interesting year so hold on tight and enjoy the ride!