Showing posts with label Livingstone Theatre Project. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Livingstone Theatre Project. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Girl In The Orange Shirt

Eons ago I had this idea of not only creating art but throwing myself into the clothing game as well. I had a few different images that I had designed and got the idea of putting them on a variety of clothing items such as long sleeved tees, hoodies and sweatshirts. I found the clothing manufacturer as well as the embroidery service that would do the work and voila.... an idea born. These sold quite well and I was happy but not over the moon about it as it was a lot of work and at some point it dawned on me that I couldn't do both. And since my heart was the the creative end I jumped ship. I was left with about 25 or so long sleeved tees so when my friends Bob and Marilyn left for Africa to start up The Livingstone Performing Arts Foundation I donated them.


That was perhaps a year ago so imagine my surprise when I was catching up with
Bob's blog and I saw this beautiful young girl wearing one of the shirts. I got all emotional and emailed Bob immediately to see if I could post that photo here. I then printed it off and stuck it smack dab in the middle of my bulletinboard in the studio.


Whenever I see it, not only do I smile but am reminded of how one small thing that I have done has created something good for someone else. Nothing better than that feeling.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

It's Here.....Get Out The Toboggan



Well it finally arrived last night........15cm of the cold white stuff. My oldest daugher is beside herself as she has been waiting for this moment since November. I could have waited a bit longer but now that it is here I will admit.... it sure is beautiful. The view from my bedroom window this morning was picture postcard perfect.

Tomorrow I am off to "A Spa Day in The Village".........that is not what it is called but it is what I've been calling it. Our friends Bob and Marilyn who are moving to Africa in January to begin another chapter of their lives are having a "spa day" as a fundraiser for their Livingstone Theatre Project. They will be offering everything from a manicure to a pedicure to even something called an Indian Head Massage. A light lunch is provided and then on to the treatments. Can't wait............I'll let you know what that Indian Head Massage entails...............