Gifts from the Heart

Although dancing naked in front of the camera is not an everyday occurrence for most women, when experienced it is a powerful vehicle for transformation.
I have been around long enough to know that women in general love to dance and a desire for dance in their lives is a huge longing.
So what does it take for a full figured mature and levelheaded woman to perform such a courageous act?  The burning desire to get real! 

Although Rafael is known for his breath-taking airbrush work on motorcycles, trucks, watercraft, and aircraft, his original artwork is fairly unknown to the general public. Rafael creates beautiful “scripture-inspired” paintings on stainless steel and likens the work to modern day stained glass art.
Even though the paintings consist of urethane paint on steel and not glass, there are similarities. Rafael’s style using lines that hold the composition together are much like the metal that holds the intricate shapes and color of the glass.

Santa Clarita Valley residents and visitors will get the chance to meet talented artist Judy Larson in person and view a display of her amazing works of art.
Judy is famous for her Art of Concealment, with hidden images in her work, which can be seen with a closer look, and the amazing detail of the work she does using her scratchboard technique, which is a combination of painting and etching.

We at Classic Designs Jewelry are most fortunate in having customers who have been with us from the beginning, celebrating all of life’s happy moments, career successes and educational achievements.  Now we are privileged to serve their children – and so the tradition continues.
Our business thrives and grows by virtue of customer referral; members of Classic Designs family are our best advertising.  Their words of support and kindness have sustained us through the years. 

Three things to consider: Bread, quick breads (no yeast) and bananas.  The first breads probably originate from Neolithic times, some 12,000 years ago.  This was a very primitive bread probably made from stone crushed grain mixed with water and cooked on hot stones and covered with hot ashes.  The Egyptians probably discovered around 4,000 B.C. that wheat dough ferments (think sourdough), thus forming gases, producing a lighter more pleasant eating and tasting loaf.
The Banana originated in Southeast Asia (probably on the Malaysian archipelago) and spread from India, to the Philippines, New Guinea etc. 

Think you’ve got an inspiring picture in your photo album or in jpg-format on your computer desktop?  Is it so amazingly cool that you’d like to see it published for all of the Santa Clarita Valley to admire and adore? 

Cobra Tactical, Inc. was founded in 2003 by former Grunt Sergeant Eric Larson, who served in the United States Marine Corps.  Because many of his friends are military, law enforcement, and fire/rescue, Eric decided to start his business in the SCV.
As a USMC rifle and pistol expert, Eric’s own extensive training and knowledge in tactical shooting, along with his professional, courteous and knowledgeable staff, has greatly helped all his customers. 

The 21st annual Art Classic will be held on Sunday, October 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hart Hall at Hart Park in Newhall.  A free Public Viewing will be on Saturday, October 16 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  For ticket information, please visit www.santaclaritaartists.org.
“This fundraiser supports a lot of worthy causes,” says Olga Kaczmar, president. “Santa Clarita Artists’ Association (SCAA) makes fine art available to healthcare facilities to provide a pleasant distraction to those who are normally under stress when visiting a doctor’s office.”

Souvenirs from a fun vacation, mementos of a special celebration, a collection of favorite objects… all of these things and any other combinations your imagination can think of, can be displayed in a custom shadowbox.  Shadowbox frames are different from other frames in that they are deep enough to house not just flat items, like a photograph or print, but three-dimensional objects as well.  These objects can be adhered or placed on a shelf built inside the frame.

We all have those beautiful photographs of special memories that need just the right frame to show them off.  At Ma Maison we feature many different styles of frames, but one particular collection is close to our heart and the communities as well.  Norma Rapko, a local resident, has been designing custom one-of-a-kind frames for our store and many across the country for years.  Her style is unique in that she selects vintage pieces, metal flowers, crystals, crosses & crowns, burlap and or any kind of creative embellishment that she can find and produces exquisite masterpieces suitable for any beautiful picture.  

Taking your favorite items to a new level!  Maybe you are into your toys: boats, autos, trucks, motorcycles or perhaps take huge pride in your home and its contents.  Whatever you enjoy having the best of, Rafael Ramirez can take it to the next level.  This custom airbrush artist has well over 24 years of artistic experience.  Rafael Ramirez has established himself as a premiere airbrush artist in the Southern California area.  Trained formally in traditional painting, Rafael has focused the last 14 years in custom airbrush painting methods. 

A successful dinner-show fundraiser was held on August 29, 2010 at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pascua in Westridge, Valencia.  The couple was featured in the April/May edition of the élite Magazine, explaining their advocacy for “Gawad Kalinga” project, which translated in English means to “to give care.” 

If you’ve ever been to the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, you may have seen the art of Santa Clarita resident, Morgan Weistling.  Morgan received the Patron’s Choice Award for 2010, and has also won the prestigious Prix de West Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.  His beautiful paintings and limited edition prints are prized by collectors world-wide.

Does the back of your bra ride up?  Does the front go south?  When you pull your bra straps up, does a little part of you peek out of the bottom or the top?  These are things that just make us crazy, a bad fitting bra.  All women have muscles in our chest that stretch and create breast sagging as the years go by and the last thing you want is breast sagging.  In fact, a proper fitting bra will help to delay the stretching of those muscles and skin. This will give you a much younger looking appearance.  We even look thinner with our breast lifted off our mid-sections.

Temps may still be in the three-digit range, but Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s Home Tour League is busy making preparations for their 2010 Holiday Boutique and is inviting crafters to participate.
The Holiday Boutique will be held Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Assembly Hall in Newhall.

The Santa Clara River is a part of the City of Santa Clarita in more ways than one.  While providing a home to many species of plants and animals, the river also annually brings together thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time to ridding it of trash and debris.  2010 marks the 16th year of the City’s River Rally Clean-up and Environmental Expo.

If you bought an early Bev Doolittle print for $95, which is now worth $7,000, or own other art treasures, or if you are just adding your first piece to your collection, knowing how to protect your art investment is very good information to have.
A one of a kind art purchase is irreplaceable, however there are some steps you can take to help prevent damage of your art treasures, and there are ways to protect your financial investment in case damage or loss does occur.

Are you thinking of redecorating or refurbishing rooms in your home?  Have you found treasures in your attic or basement or at a flea market that you would like to display but look too old or worn?  Give your old frame designs new life.  You can redesign and reframe your artwork to fit with your new decor.  Matting and framing go hand-in-hand to create a fresh, new look.  A plain mat and frame can be transformed into a beautiful display piece for any home or office.