Don’t miss out on some great fun in the sun at Fiesta Hermosa this long weekend in Hermosa Beach, CA! This is a HUGE event for locals and tourists alike with stunning artwork, interesting crafts of all kinds, great food (love the fresh fruit skewers) and music, and rides for the kids - not to mention your a block up from the beach, and all the great shops in the center of Hermosa are just waiting to show you their wares. A great time will surely be had by all - the beach people know how to do fairs and festivals, you can be sure.

Having worked this show before, I can tell you it is quite a happening place - I remember trying to make my way down the aisle way and getting lifted up literally by the crowd around me - hey it got me back to my booth quickly, and quite a community feel. It is not always that crazy busy though. Go check it out first thing in the morning with a cup of joe from Java Man, and you can’t ask for a more relaxing way to ease into your pre-summer day!

And here is a message from Silvia:

Hello Dearest Friends,

I will show my Jewelry and Paintings at the
Bi - Annual Fiesta Hermosa Memorial Day Weekend May 24, 25 & 26, 2008, 10 am to 6 pm in Hermosa Beach.
If you’re there please stop by for a little chat.
My booth will be on Pier Avenue in front of the Toy Jungle.

May you touch the lives
of all who meet you
by the very force of your spirit and love.

Silvia

For more information on the fair visit: www.fiestahermosa.com 

To view some of Silvia’s wonderful work, click here

For years I practiced foot Reflexology with clients lying on a massage table.
I had seen these portable reclining chairs in massage catalogs periodically that were sold in packages with other Reflexology paraphernalia, but I always thought client’s would be more comfortable on a table, propped up with pillows as I had always done.

But, last year I decided to bite the bullet and purchase my first Lafuma Zero Gravity Recliner, as I thought it would be much easier for house calls. What a HUGE difference! It is great not having to lug my awkward table around anymore!

It’s like being in a well supported hammock that bends the way you do, letting you sit back without stress on any part of your body. And it couldn’t be easier as a practitioner because it puts the feet at the perfect height. You just need to put a pillow under their ankles so they don’t touch the metal bar at the bottom. It has a handy dandy locking system under the arm rests so your client won’t be bouncing all over the place as you work. Light as a feather (comparatively speaking) and folds up nice and neat. Best business investment I have made in a long time.

Not only do they manufacture many different styles from a wide range of fabrics, but they also have an XL model which is approximately 2 inches wider, 2 inches more back support, and 2 inches longer for longer legs - perfect! I purchased one of their cushier models called Lafuma Mellow, and it is quite comfortable in a durable chocolate brown faux suede.

By the way, these chairs are not only wonderful for Reflex, but are just great to relax in, whether you are at the beach, your backyard or in your living room.

For a pretty complete representation of all that Lafuma has to offer, visit:

www.comfortstoredirect.com

This Ohio based store also offers other products useful for good sleep, a healthy back and deep relaxation; exercise, hydrotherapy and massage; travel and outdoors; and more.

Photograph Courtesy of Arlene Yakush

Take a journey…

Greetings!

Here is a message from a flyer I received yesterday about a fabulous event happening tomorrow:

This Wednesday, May 14, South Bay Hands on Art will host its annual Picasso and Pizza event on the patio of Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza. Don’t miss the great fun and delicious food as HoA presents a night out that will bring a smile to your palate!

Bid on a fanciful collection of artist’s pieces in the silent auction. Fabulous food and drinks and door prizes are included in the ticket price.

Sammy’s is donating 100% of the proceeds to support Hands on Art.
Hands on Art is a volunteer-run program that teaches art to kids in the Redondo Beach public schools and several local private schools. Hands on Art also runs an outreach program, bringing art to children in schools in Compton and Lennox.

The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8p.m. Sammy’s is located between PCH and the AMC Theaters in Rolling Hills Plaza.

For tickets, call program chair Michelle Solley at (310) 372-4401 or email her at michellesolley@aol.com

For more information on South Bay Hands on Art, visit their site at:

www.southbayhandsonart.org

Greetings!

In honor of all our amazing Mother’s we welcome you to come check out the May Treatment Recipes!

Here you will find a wonderful recipe for our
Renewal Facial Oil for Dry Skin; instructions for a luxurious full body micro polish with our Jasmine Rice Body Paste with Star Anise, and notes on some fantastic resources for self facial massage, Aromatherapy massage, and non-surgical facelift self-massage techniques and exercises. Indulge and take some necessary time out just for you!

Just click here to begin.

Enjoy Silvia’s work up close and personal at the
Redondo Beach Art Group’s:

“Impressions of the Marsh”
Ongoing through Saturday, May 17, 2008 with
Artist’s Reception May 10, 2008 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

(That’s this weekend!)

Go enjoy some time with nature and art - a combination that is sure to refresh and inspire at:

Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
3201 Plaza del Amo
Torrance, CA 90503
www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com

For information on future events of the Redondo Beach Art Group
check out their website at: www.redondobeachartgroup.org

and of course, to view more of Silvia’s amazing paintings and jewelry click here!

New necklaces just added - remember it’s
Mother’s Day this weekend!

Recently when we went to visit the Korean Bell of Friendship, we wandered the nearby artist community of Angels Gate. Scattered on the hills of
San Pedro, in renovated army barracks, this wonderful art center houses some magnificent creators that communicate in a wide range of mediums. You must take some time to go stroll around there - lots of interesting things to see, and it is a real treat to be able to observe the artists as they do what they do.
For more information on exhibits, future shows and classes at
Angels Gate, visit www.angelsgateart.org

One of the most compelling studios we came across, was that of
Myung Jin Kim. Her lighthearted and detail oriented eye and hand for whimsy and natural beauty kept us engaged for quite some time. She greeted us warmly, and offered us some tasty treats to snack on while we browsed, and I have since been back to make some unique gift purchases - I can’t wait to give them to their intended recipients! She shows her work in several galleries around the country, and if you are interested in upcoming shows visit her website at www.mjceramics.com

For the opportunity to enjoy some of her exquisite pieces, click here.