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Sunday, February 12, 2012

As Seen at the 2012 Golden Globes!

Flower Fantasy - Denise was at The Artisan Group's display during the GBK 2012 Golden Globes Gift Lounge.

The GBK 2012 Golden Globes Gift Lounge took place on January 13-14, 2012 at L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

What at exciting time! Here is The Artisan Group's display for the event. That's Flower Fantasy - Denise on the front row, just to the left of the Artisan Group sign. What a fantastic display of handcrafted creations by some of the members of The Artisan Group.

Kath's Elegant Accessories, LLC, was excited that two celebrities were photographed with Flower Fantasy - Denise !

Drum roll please . . . . . . .

Shailene Woodley is a Golden Globe Award-nominated American actress. Woodley is known for portraying Amy Juergens in the series The Secret Life of the American Teenager and for co-starring alongside George Clooney in The Descendants.

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Natasha Henstridge is a Canadian fashion model turned actress. Her most recent role is as Dawn Chamberlain in the TV series The Secret Circle.

Stay tuned! Maybe next time, you learn more about what celebrities and press are saying about the event (Hint: Are you a fan of Glee???)

Friday, January 20, 2012

Collage of Celebrity and Press Gifts for 2012 Golden Globes

A sample of the pendants that are on www.KathsElegantAccessories.com that were gifted to members of the press and celebrities, during the opportunity provided by The Artisan Group at the GBK Golden Globes Gift Lounge.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Golden Globes 2012

I can't believe that it is already Golden Globes weekend! Where did the time go. First, I have to save a heartfelt thank you to the founder and managing partner of The Artisan Group. Valerie and Nikki you have opened up a world of opportunities for me and Kath's Elegant Accessories, LLC.

This weekend, January 13th and 14th, 2012, I have the opportunity to have on display my statement necklace "Flower Fantasy - Denise" at the GBK's Golden Globes Gift Lounge. I'll post more about my road to the Golden Globes over the coming days.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Community: The Artisan Group

I think some of my earliest and fondest memories are of the sense of community in the small rural farming community where I grew up in Alabama. In particular, I recall a get together under the old shade trees in my paternal grandparent’s yard. I was only about five years old at the time, but that is among the earliest of my true memories. I don’t know if we were celebrating a special event, or just coming together as community. But, that sense of being a part of something more has lasted throughout my life. In those early days, to stay connected, you visited with people after church on Sunday. You made homemade cards and gifts. You shared the abundance of your garden with neighbors. You took food to those in need. You visited the sick and lonely. You wrote letters to stay connected to those that lived far away. Of course, this was long before all the online communities that are available today. The underlying concept of community is the same, only the technology has changed.

At various stages of my life, I have been part of military, commuter, work, pancreatic cancer advocacy and handmade communities. Most recently, I have become a part of a growing and thriving community where artists come together to promote and support each other, this community is called The Artisan Group. I get the same sense of community with this online community that I experienced as a child. What I have realized is that when you become part of a community of creative souls, such as The Artisan Group, there are amazing experiences and endless possibilities all within your grasp. This weekend is one such example. The Artisan Group is participating in the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and my business cards will be included in the bags that go to the celebrities! I am honored to be a member of this amazing and talented group.

Thank you to the founders, Valerie and Nikki, and all the incredible members of the Artisan Group for providing this wonderful and supportive community.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Remembering and Reflecting

Today, I remember and reflect on that day 10 years ago, when we all witnessed the horrible events of September 11, 2001. I realize that my niece and nephew, who are two and six respectively, will always live in a world touched by the events of 911. I am so sorry for the loss of life and the sacrifice of so many brave individuals on that day and every day since then.

On the walk from the metro to my office in DC, I remembered thinking what a beautiful day it was, the sky was so blue. In a few short minutes, our world changed forever, as the horrible events in New York, DC and Pennsylvania unfolded. 911 marked the loss of our innocence.

While watching some of the anniversary coverage today, I was struck by the resilient spirit of those who lost so much. In my own experiences of grief and loss, I have learned that the only thing that eases the pain is the passage of time. My wish is that we all find a measure of peace on this day, as we stop, remember and reflect.