tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45693416088688681782024-02-18T18:24:27.180-08:00Laura James DesignsLaura James is an artist and designer who lives and works in Portland, Oregon.Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-86557228416615840832009-09-02T20:21:00.000-07:002009-09-02T20:26:33.225-07:00the future of foodI highly, highly, highly recommend you watch this movie. It's on Hulu:<br /><br />Click here to see it on Hulu:<a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/67878/the-future-of-food"> http://www.hulu.com/watch/67878/the-future-of-food</a><br /><br /><br /><object width="212" height="296"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/cMzvfJo5t_uBnghXU4JgkQ"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/cMzvfJo5t_uBnghXU4JgkQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" width="512" height="296"></embed></object>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-46338763810342141072009-08-23T10:04:00.000-07:002009-08-23T10:43:49.269-07:00top of mindI like to watch and <a href="http://www.climatecrisis.net/">Inconvenient Truth</a> at least 4 times a year so it stays top of mind.<br /><br />I would encourage you to do the same. Just because there are other things in the news and other things to take your attention off of the climate crisis -- do what you can to keep it on top of your mind and in your thoughts each day.<br /><br />I have met people who do not believe that there is any truth to humans having an impact on our planet, on CO2 levels.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.climatecrisis.net/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xN2Z6_SQfvQXVP36opPMAgRMVBQ55awQ5xzbBBgJE0hJ9OTZ0FrYRNrmUwTYojxOfmAmmtYXqcbTf7mgtibRatGpWrYsdu1N1oYUPEmpkZwxKZuHHIrAYt_ucEPpDNbRJ7xdBoV7HJY/s400/51jLajR43zL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373207415003867746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Do what you can, every little bit helps.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wecansolveit.org/">We Can Solve It</a> - check out their website and see what you can do today to make a difference tomorrow!<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" ><br />"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his job depends on not understanding it." <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" > -Upton Sinclair</span></span>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-57803760161159326722009-08-16T13:59:00.000-07:002009-08-16T14:15:07.430-07:00Richard Bain - Car of GarbageMy friend Richard Bain has created a video for the "Blow Up My Car" contest on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. It's hilarious! Enjoy!<br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/4a8874d6607bf953/4741e3c5156499a7/b99c2b13/-cpid/15761959734696a9" id="W4727a250e66f97234a8874d6607bf953" height="283" width="384"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/4a8874d6607bf953/4741e3c5156499a7/b99c2b13/-cpid/15761959734696a9"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowNetworking" value="all"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></object>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-17528226105920838662009-08-05T08:14:00.000-07:002009-08-05T08:14:00.902-07:00favorites...This week's top 3 favorites:<br /><ul><li>My new iPhone</li><li>Air Conditioning</li><li>Blog: <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/</a><br /></li></ul><br />This week's <span style="font-weight: bold;">NOT</span> top 3 favorites:<br /><ul><li>Heatwave</li><li>Transporter 3 (no surprise there, but just in case you were thinking of seeing it...don't)</li><li>The iPhone's battery life<br /></li></ul>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-90683748094495455822009-07-23T07:06:00.000-07:002009-07-23T07:11:45.981-07:00so many pendants...so many beads...So many exciting things going on at Laura James Designs! I have many gorgeous pendants just waiting to find the right admirer and some very interesting wall pieces that I'm really proud of. <br /><br />I've just got some new glass and am about to embark on some very different new work so that's always very thrilling.<br /><br />This weekend my best friend is getting married and I've been making the bridesmaids jewelry and that has been such a fun experience. For a long time now I've been wanting to do beaded necklaces with my glass pendants but I never seem to find the time, and now I have the perfect excuse to whip some up. They look so good I can't wait to make some more -- however, I did forget how much TIME it takes to bead!!!<br /><br />I'll post pictures soon.Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-20123769242624874032009-07-21T23:23:00.000-07:002009-07-21T23:39:05.653-07:00It's been a long time!Wow! Sorry dear readers...it's been a long while since I have been able to blog! Life has been hectic and the blog has suffered.<br /><br />There are so many exciting things going on and so much work to be done and oh yes, so much FACEBOOKING going on that I barely have time to sleep!<br /><br />So here's a little something to make you laugh:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-LkusicUL2s&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-LkusicUL2s&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-69850024698895257832009-05-06T09:43:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:47:47.757-07:00save the rainforests...it's really important<object height="360" width="380"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/boEDMVNAPk4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/boEDMVNAPk4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="360" width="380"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Find out more about the<br />Prince's Rainforest Project at <a href="http://www.rainforestsos.org/">www.rainforestsos.org</a><br /><br /></span>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-48148899050447482952009-04-29T13:42:00.001-07:002009-05-04T06:10:24.457-07:00new work<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyphenhyphen7z8c4Vpx-rHKuIFa5qXAi89DjLYIDuFMJt0CiC1POlrmUdMLQceZAUP4lCNYU45ofbL0Ec3TOQaTTK_8T51-DyZnRCtN8K9DyRlHs2DBjnElEp3IIBHvTZ7Glgvg29gndA23AvW3Es/s1600-h/IMG_0220.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyphenhyphen7z8c4Vpx-rHKuIFa5qXAi89DjLYIDuFMJt0CiC1POlrmUdMLQceZAUP4lCNYU45ofbL0Ec3TOQaTTK_8T51-DyZnRCtN8K9DyRlHs2DBjnElEp3IIBHvTZ7Glgvg29gndA23AvW3Es/s400/IMG_0220.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330217537926305922" border="0" /></a><br />I'm really excited about my new creations, I hope you'll get a chance to catch a glimpse...Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-17243581246241411532009-04-22T17:41:00.000-07:002009-04-22T19:56:55.108-07:00art show at the mash tun -- 4/30/09<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Nice weather is back and Alberta Street is kicking it in gear with the first <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Street,_Portland,_Oregon">Last Thursday</a> of the season! If you're going to come down and enjoy the mayhem, stop by the Mash Tun Brewery.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.florasbowley.com/">Flora Bowley</a> 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!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Mash Tun</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">2204 NE Alberta St # 101</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Portland, OR 97211</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">(503) 548-4491</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">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.</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fZlSwxmP1bxfVTYVSl_Ek2eZ7qehC5ZvtU5PRklIISs-jspcWzuGuWDwg4DjU7yNTkpmMJJm956i0pl1iF1Z2DDxFt5y1zYKCJ9dGLvbOvKbUZ4SQaTgxd-uZ3hwADnJPGlBi1inJt4/s1600-h/IMG_8051.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fZlSwxmP1bxfVTYVSl_Ek2eZ7qehC5ZvtU5PRklIISs-jspcWzuGuWDwg4DjU7yNTkpmMJJm956i0pl1iF1Z2DDxFt5y1zYKCJ9dGLvbOvKbUZ4SQaTgxd-uZ3hwADnJPGlBi1inJt4/s400/IMG_8051.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327713484015978658" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:130%;" >Laura James<br />7x7 Acrylic & Kilnformed Glass on wood</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QbhrJPUhF7pTIp3P4SXzgkFgPwOhnWbQABVcD44pNh1yaKnA6gXG_uJlz1JwNJtEOXW_ZqvPMQc12TCuJR_kLDT3xTKvRIEd7scJepQ7cYENO5xQ-fjEhVBycu6tar345nPwvLg4clg/s1600-h/IMG_8157.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QbhrJPUhF7pTIp3P4SXzgkFgPwOhnWbQABVcD44pNh1yaKnA6gXG_uJlz1JwNJtEOXW_ZqvPMQc12TCuJR_kLDT3xTKvRIEd7scJepQ7cYENO5xQ-fjEhVBycu6tar345nPwvLg4clg/s400/IMG_8157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327713476829463650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Laura James</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">7x7 Acrylic & Kilnformed Glass on wood</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsals1h3fseV2Ni2PON9aPpZLgxN4qBOwEbYhpMu3RFN1EcBZhraXIt4VSOtipQAiMACImcbp5o43bTNFzD91WHhBYzhOcZfWLcr8qJV8XTBzpqThXvOn9uP5YczQDDTH_wv9w7icyjsU/s1600-h/flora_recent.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsals1h3fseV2Ni2PON9aPpZLgxN4qBOwEbYhpMu3RFN1EcBZhraXIt4VSOtipQAiMACImcbp5o43bTNFzD91WHhBYzhOcZfWLcr8qJV8XTBzpqThXvOn9uP5YczQDDTH_wv9w7icyjsU/s400/flora_recent.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327713473503784642" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:130%;" >Flora Bowley<br />Acrylic</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Interested in the Improv show? Join us for some very affordable entertainment! It's ONLY $5!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.curiouscomedytheater.org"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Open Court</span><br /></a></span><span><a href="http://www.curiouscomedytheater.org">Curious Comedy Theater</a><br />5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd<br />Portland, OR 97211<br />(503-477-9477</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHhHlCysdTEK5bFcidfLcia83ySwzzYGqjjmZfByUt2kDi8PXRVcJtCEmKMVe5HjRlEY1lK6zmhpQ01h_dLc5KKn6kpkjIkk-ktlJKnD2nmgblbXWmnM9IernTPlxDArTLZdamNCnLwM/s1600-h/flora_recent.jpg"><br /></a></span></div>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-7447229136652935572009-02-24T23:18:00.000-08:002009-02-25T00:21:50.322-08:00laura james designs on nip/tuckIt finally aired! I know you've all been on pins and needles waiting to see the lovely <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005173/">Roma Maffia</a> adorned in a Laura James Designs original...and that day is here!<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/59151/niptuck-budi-sabri#s-p1-so-i0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvd34z-wn0qqXTmznXgSr6UFAmymUYkAA24pGjpEoREU-E_S4NZ7VDPr2scbnw_hwiM-DHQrxEpFLeAeZOLlYACq8lPWUjd8_Ep3kjFCar3dPlYt5g39GBRxFVdhbHg3UcG-9NmeIkYJpK/s320/Nip+Tuck+ep.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306624531801441954" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/59151/niptuck-budi-sabri#s-p1-so-i0"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Budi Sabri</span></span></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Nip/Tuck</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Season 5: Episode 20</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">-- the scene is 40 minutes into the episode --</span><br />air date: 2/17/09<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Click on the picture below and watch the scene:</span></span><br /><object height="396" width="412"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/7Q1P-buRjHObE8jkr-xZqA/2412"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/7Q1P-buRjHObE8jkr-xZqA/2412" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="396" width="412"></embed></object></div><br /></div>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!!!Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-28928388698334515652009-02-19T05:39:00.000-08:002009-02-19T05:39:01.097-08:00make a difference thursday - support local theaterAs 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!<br /><br />I posted about this earlier...so in case you missed it, <a href="http://laurajamesdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/02/you-dont-want-to-miss-this-hilarious.html">The Cody Rivers</a> 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.<br /><br />So get out there, find some local art to support! Come on, I know you want to!!!<br /><br />Every little bit helps.Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-4076655034079525922009-02-17T05:38:00.000-08:002009-02-17T05:38:00.644-08:00tip tuesday - goodwillThe 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. <a href="http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/about/howweoperate/shop">Goodwill</a> is a twofer, you get great bargains and you help a great company.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />Take good care... This too shall pass.Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-19459099401376310602009-02-14T15:52:00.000-08:002009-02-15T16:07:34.227-08:00you don't want to miss this hilarious show!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxBKnJkkwLPnIN_SIwNteNA0mICbO3mGP71HH8N2LZR5RduGFz_euVxcXTWahedsQTAOOqjobtx1ppF9E5mzWM6pUQaUAcuEZwUQbupLIA9AbfNULBsuUkx4-OYfvj-AMOJDu74mGNjaI/s1600-h/logo_red.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxBKnJkkwLPnIN_SIwNteNA0mICbO3mGP71HH8N2LZR5RduGFz_euVxcXTWahedsQTAOOqjobtx1ppF9E5mzWM6pUQaUAcuEZwUQbupLIA9AbfNULBsuUkx4-OYfvj-AMOJDu74mGNjaI/s320/logo_red.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303171451572739186" border="0" /></a><br />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:<br /><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.codyrivers.com/">The Cody Rivers Show</a></span></strong><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>February 20 & 21<br />Friday & Saturday</strong><br /><strong style="font-weight: bold;">9:30</strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">pm</span><br />$12<br />For tickets and other information: <a href="http://www.curiouscomedy.org/" target="_blank">www.curiouscomedy.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.curiouscomedy.org/curious/home.html" target="_blank"><em>Curious Comedy</em></a><br /><em>5225 NE MLK Blvd.<br /><strong>Portland, OR</strong></em></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqElp7rPOkydgaTJNBoqt0Ab3tX5CsAotFiEkSlV51qDU2674uekaekw_rdjU6qIVQ9H4RfziH2KOJs4WZCsrnYoFI3Y_MutQhtUG4ARSTX2xnygqXcGo-W-mbIauQwyRMXoywR-NS0LY3/s1600-h/glue1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqElp7rPOkydgaTJNBoqt0Ab3tX5CsAotFiEkSlV51qDU2674uekaekw_rdjU6qIVQ9H4RfziH2KOJs4WZCsrnYoFI3Y_MutQhtUG4ARSTX2xnygqXcGo-W-mbIauQwyRMXoywR-NS0LY3/s320/glue1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303171455673794050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzPuGcAzrZEzgnR4XqLJkjDiAnBMAuX4yadqtzLla2CDznh5xnSedNgq9AOy1rMVMMaIMS9Nishtuq7wzHza9yEmFrVLgaqEBLS3oL_AJhqbekckVrGC-paEnNrRgsAUpTj_MUzNHf42N/s1600-h/fp3.jpg"><br /></a>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-31320465034157759642009-02-13T22:53:00.000-08:002009-02-15T15:59:22.326-08:00whoa!Wow! It's mid-February and already time if FLYING by!<br /><br />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!<br /><br />But I digress...<br /><br />Posting here.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Thanks for noticing! You know who you are...Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-91388899180313674212009-01-27T23:42:00.000-08:002009-02-15T16:08:41.365-08:00to gather pdx - resolution updateOne 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!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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<br /><br />If you don't live in Portland, why not create your own gathering???<br /><br />Hope to see you soon.Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-36536868986728208792009-01-23T16:09:00.000-08:002009-02-15T16:17:33.028-08:00whidbey island trunk showI 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".<br /><br />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!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Trunk shows are the way to go!!! Thanks Amanda for an AWESOME day!!!Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-50569837625598448502009-01-06T07:34:00.000-08:002009-01-11T23:03:30.595-08:00tip tuesday - the resolutions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcjIgUqhjokruUtRukYzr0ddjxZsYpnKQCFB-nvoG6S1MR4lfj0i6Js6boGBsI8ZRzhkT6DboXMI54xi4qDQI5DOUB8CZquWMDfE2ZEwT6rtbkk04A4E-PzEy1ywbEbeeERTEBzekQuG0/s1600-h/YouCanDoIt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcjIgUqhjokruUtRukYzr0ddjxZsYpnKQCFB-nvoG6S1MR4lfj0i6Js6boGBsI8ZRzhkT6DboXMI54xi4qDQI5DOUB8CZquWMDfE2ZEwT6rtbkk04A4E-PzEy1ywbEbeeERTEBzekQuG0/s400/YouCanDoIt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290299037155274322" border="0" /></a><br />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!<br /><br />So, how do you really kick those goals in the ass and take names???<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />So stop thinking about it, and take action and before you know it, you're off and running.<br /><br />Good luck! You can do it!Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-85514186620934863112009-01-04T16:52:00.000-08:002009-01-04T17:20:01.163-08:00hello 2009Happy 2009!!!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />So, welcome 2009, it's going to be an interesting year so hold on tight and enjoy the ride!Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-31007477433226546172008-12-22T15:00:00.000-08:002008-12-24T00:33:06.339-08:00arctic blast 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSCjcXiyBEvGtNdrwj14Y5_aANfDp_jHPv1OC1mbXp929ZMK3Jxp6ghnfktRZt7SWaG8orcPIPJBCHs6_EZU_D1Oo-nj-RxHJ4eEW367bBERi7Mm6baKfH_r4pcOIacaS0wW1kaUbucw/s1600-h/DSC01913.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSCjcXiyBEvGtNdrwj14Y5_aANfDp_jHPv1OC1mbXp929ZMK3Jxp6ghnfktRZt7SWaG8orcPIPJBCHs6_EZU_D1Oo-nj-RxHJ4eEW367bBERi7Mm6baKfH_r4pcOIacaS0wW1kaUbucw/s400/DSC01913.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282753768370757746" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And we're slated for even more snow!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBUvWc5DLTGbAUQF20FFLofYmWpd7RZ4tFeZrjfm8Z81VXgvP8VFpnZCHwhe0bxG1Zcbg6mTCO9f4sarVe7tRCnkqi3NreKIGcpfzd4AGB1Kez2LXBmkaGwPjw8leqv4TacxhaseamMo/s1600-h/DSC01911.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBUvWc5DLTGbAUQF20FFLofYmWpd7RZ4tFeZrjfm8Z81VXgvP8VFpnZCHwhe0bxG1Zcbg6mTCO9f4sarVe7tRCnkqi3NreKIGcpfzd4AGB1Kez2LXBmkaGwPjw8leqv4TacxhaseamMo/s400/DSC01911.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282753763833076546" border="0" /></a>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-22302217501792010452008-12-14T07:49:00.000-08:002008-12-15T08:02:13.803-08:00flock, a holiday affair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2x-6XT1PJz9Sor7i4PQGJYUSDV03gTHPLAKmnIDnym_G7kgVH0BXyGrgGgogEc_yHUZ8mFQ3zgomNxl6W94YbdPSq8evhpNA7kzv_f9G18WmFuG66lryMoEApH0XVUdJJS8T3McuAak/s1600-h/IMG_9839.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2x-6XT1PJz9Sor7i4PQGJYUSDV03gTHPLAKmnIDnym_G7kgVH0BXyGrgGgogEc_yHUZ8mFQ3zgomNxl6W94YbdPSq8evhpNA7kzv_f9G18WmFuG66lryMoEApH0XVUdJJS8T3McuAak/s400/IMG_9839.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280045815894910130" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Flock's Holiday Affair was a lot of fun! A great way to spend the day, with other like minded entrepreneurs! Here are a few pics of the sale.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMY8OVQelncyVocmiyCb-9iTDrQr5jzjMRAg8oJVfrvTFuY-stgTOgCQLrw-0ENeqTJzyiOg0_pNkqb1hUOHksCn3FZaq8tQM2eRnybO9mcVdoR7MhSJyvni4eUdamFOBX8YRgPaSmAM/s1600-h/IMG_9831.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMY8OVQelncyVocmiyCb-9iTDrQr5jzjMRAg8oJVfrvTFuY-stgTOgCQLrw-0ENeqTJzyiOg0_pNkqb1hUOHksCn3FZaq8tQM2eRnybO9mcVdoR7MhSJyvni4eUdamFOBX8YRgPaSmAM/s400/IMG_9831.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280047491806201874" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiEIUvcdba-5BUPD2oD8-Jq4gwrMSf54ojyGRvluhYMuUeadDy70vcQcskbFe9kUryCIrZtkm3u4oSrbTtn9AvkAPFFGXlY-WW8R5i1NsuoUGrkS8hJnn6yChMXNk1fQjoSRE7SHDY2M/s1600-h/IMG_9854.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiEIUvcdba-5BUPD2oD8-Jq4gwrMSf54ojyGRvluhYMuUeadDy70vcQcskbFe9kUryCIrZtkm3u4oSrbTtn9AvkAPFFGXlY-WW8R5i1NsuoUGrkS8hJnn6yChMXNk1fQjoSRE7SHDY2M/s400/IMG_9854.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280046424005913474" border="0" /></a>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-29333816676254690292008-12-06T08:28:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:30:34.752-08:00a holiday affair: FLOCK<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-zOAL7UsC4s6PDFHJqRWK7x6iCS6yp4_FKS6apOoT_LoJuXkiuXqYFll2k5stQVA4-bOF5llu6YVDyoY93hPuLe5FdeqWjOSdmmiep3FVpkuEMM9LLzugfFAtNgcyhza8b1puPLWauE/s1600-h/FlockTogetherEmail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-zOAL7UsC4s6PDFHJqRWK7x6iCS6yp4_FKS6apOoT_LoJuXkiuXqYFll2k5stQVA4-bOF5llu6YVDyoY93hPuLe5FdeqWjOSdmmiep3FVpkuEMM9LLzugfFAtNgcyhza8b1puPLWauE/s400/FlockTogetherEmail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276715281908321218" border="0" /></a>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-68787164997710375882008-12-01T08:20:00.000-08:002008-12-01T12:20:41.117-08:00flora s. bowley's work at cheeky b<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHRlCE_X-Cph14i7sn8JzvVuCczNQ_20vIHVBU-lCp42p0pgZcg4t5Pn_iIdKhgYAJMBI56gxqYJVG5m9VgrBIRDtMKSKnexiqJNS197eGjyRaUGz9XCmNer0wpb0LrVS0e6qiM4ADoA/s1600-h/rainwash1x%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274916127812905570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 263px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHRlCE_X-Cph14i7sn8JzvVuCczNQ_20vIHVBU-lCp42p0pgZcg4t5Pn_iIdKhgYAJMBI56gxqYJVG5m9VgrBIRDtMKSKnexiqJNS197eGjyRaUGz9XCmNer0wpb0LrVS0e6qiM4ADoA/s400/rainwash1x%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>If you haven't gotten a chance to see <a href="http://www.florasbowley.com/">Flora S. Bowley's</a> work in person, run! don't walk to <a href="http://www.cheekyboutique.com/">Cheeky B</a> in the Pearl (14th & NW Kearny). Flora's work will be hanging there for the holidays. Get it while you still can!</div>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-42406815620436895312008-11-28T13:08:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:28:20.171-08:00upcoming holiday events<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />December 13th - Holiday Bazzar</span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">11am - 5pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Om Tradition, 14 10th E. Burnside</span></strong><br />Join the Flock and score great gifts for the Holidays.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">December 13th - Trunk Show</span></span><br />Join Angela at the highly anticipated Holiday Trunk Show in Placerville, CA<br />More details to come<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 97);font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:85%;" ></span>Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-50260118920618618602008-11-27T08:25:00.000-08:002008-11-29T22:27:54.276-08:00make a difference thursday - thanksgivingSo much to be grateful for! This has been an incredible year, thank you all for making it so great!!!<br /><br />I am so thankful for my family and friends, without you all I really wouldn't have been able to accomplish all that I have.<br /><br />To my dear customers, thank you so much for your support and for seeing something in my work that you admire.<br /><br />Hope you all have a wonderful holiday and be sure to spread the gratefulness around!<br /><br />Cheers!Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569341608868868178.post-77684340915186739582008-11-25T08:24:00.000-08:002008-11-29T23:18:25.844-08:00tip tuesday - do what you canIt's easy to get overwhelmed with Thanksgiving moments away and Christmas hot on it's heels. A great tip for getting things done and not feeling overwhelmed is to break down all the big stuff into small doable chunks.<br /><br />I try to do a few things every day that help me get closer to the stuff I HAVE to do, that way as the deadline approaches I feel like I've made at least a little bit of progress.<br /><br />Another great tip is to think from the end. Take a moment and visualize what the end of the project or goal looks like, then work backwards. Make a list moving backwards through what needs to get done to make it happen and then take into consideration how much time you have to get it done and voila! you're on your way to success.Laura Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655027290677658418noreply@blogger.com1