When my mother was a little girl, she often played with paper dolls, exchanging carefully cut clothing with her girlfriends. Endless hours were enjoyed in the imaginary world created by her scissors and these magical cut-outs. As an adult, mom has safely tucked away the dolls in a shoebox. What if creativity can...
Think Spring... 2011 Trends...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Wednesday, January 19, 2011
With all the snow on the ground (and more to arrive tomorrow evening! Ugh!), I keep thinking spring... Back to the drawing board in time to take a look at influences and tendencies for the new spring season just around the corner. Here let me share my illustrated design concepts for the season - a...
Eat... Relax... Recharge...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Wednesday, January 12, 2011
How many times have you stood over the kitchen sink scoffing a so-called meal? Never? Once a week? Why dirty a plate when you can pop leftovers in the microwave for a minute? I am guilty for sure! Skimping on the pleasure of a sit-down-at-the-table meal, albeit amid a hectic schedule, is a...
Capture, click and save...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Friday, January 07, 2011
Sifting through our recent day trip photos, here are some worthy for my inspiration file... All from the Paterson Museum and Lambert Castle, both a part of the rich history and inspiration to be found in my home state, New Jersey... Capture the moment, click that picture and save it to share... xoxo -Sonya...
Hit that snooze button...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Sunday, January 02, 2011
Have you read any featured magazine articles about the importance of getting a solid night of sleep? Scientists and doctors alike know that sleep is essential for memory formation and the repair of damage to your body's cells during the day. Proper sleep keeps hormones in balance and even wards off obesity, diabetes,...