Calling All Artists, Crafters and Musicians

As some of you know, I manage shopping centers (by day ... crafter and blogger by night).  We are having a Summer Arts Festival on July 31st at one of my large centers, LakeSide Market Shopping Center which is located in Plano, Texas. 

It's going to be a great, fun-filled day for the whole family.  We will be having over 20 artists that will be "performing" their art and displaying art for sale (examples of our artists:  potters, tshirt screen printer, painters, air brush artist, face painters, etc).  In addition we will be having alot of interactive art going on for kids - sidewalk chalk cities, squirt gun painting, mini art / dance classes, etc.  Tents will be provided for all artists.

Another aspect is MUSIC.  We will have (3) stages - the main stage for larger bands, dancers and a fashion / photography show; a second for single performers; and a third for kids to pick up an instrument and play away (Instruments of Mass Percussion).

The FREE event will go on from 11am to 5pm and will include some tastings from our restaurants, plus cool stuff from other tenants (temporary hair coloring / styling for kids, cupcake decorating and much more).

If you are an artist, crafter or musician and would like to be involved in the festival or have any questions -- please let me know!!  I look forward to hearing from some of you.

Post linked to:  Traci 66 (Tuesday Taga-Along, Welcome Wednesday and Keepin' Company) and  Survey Junkie.

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Hoo Are You? Tuesday ...

Here are this week's questions and my answers ...

I would love to hear your answers too, so please join in the fun!

1. What is your favorite restaurant?

I would have to say Campisi's ... but ONLY the original one off of 75 and Mockingbird (Dallas) ... not the knock offs other locations around town and only if I can eat in the main part of the restaurant, the old original area with the old red vinyl booths.  For info on the cool story that goes along with this restaurant, check out:  Father's Day.



2. What kind of music do you like?

My favorite radio station is 94.9 KLTY ... Christian Radio at it's best.  I find this station so uplifting, especially in the mornings on my drive into work.  Some of my favorite artists:  Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me, Francesca Battistelli and many more!

3. What do you watch on TV?

Well, just to name a few :)

4. Do you enjoy reading and if so what kind of books do you read?

I LOVE to read!  cook books, knitting books, fictional books about knitting, chic lit, etc.  For more info on some recent reads, check out:  my latest book review.

5. What is your favorite color?

Join in the fun over at Night Owl Crafting and let everyone know HOO YOU ARE!

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Hoo Are You Tuesday ...

Night Owl Crafting is hosting another round of "Hoo Are You Tuesday?"  Head on over there and join in the fun.


1. What are some of your pet peeves?

Well, where do I begin?  I have to admit that I am easily annoyed.  For those that know me, I know you are SHOCKED.  So let's dive into the list:  gum chewers in general (but especially those that smack and pop their gum) ... let's be honest, it's just rude; noisy eaters; noisy breathers; people that walk around talking on their phone via blue tooth; my husband picking his nails at night while we are watching TV; slow drivers; people who don't pull their weight at work; and many many more things.  I'm so glad that I don't have any annoying habits, whew! :)


2. Do you have a favorite or lucky number?

I don't have a favorite number and I don't believe in luck.  Everything is part of God's great plan, luck just doesn't exist.

3. What is one of your family traditions?

At Christmas, I always buy the kids new PJs (every year) and that is the one gift they can open on Christmas Eve ... so they have new jammies for Christmas morning.

4. Is there anything you are OC about?

Again, what kind of time do we have here? :)  Here goes:  I have to have the radio station volume on an even number; I'm obsessed with color coding (everything from my clothes in my closest to work related documents) ... love love love sharpies!; when clearing the table after eating, I hate it when people are helping me and they stack the dishes on top of each other; I cannot handle anyone else doing my laundry; and I wear a cross necklace everyday ... have I scared anyone off yet?

5. What is your favorite kind of food?

Italian (pasta, bread, pizza); and Appetizers - I would much rather get a sample of different foods than eat a whole plate on just one main dish.  It's so great to go out with friends and everyone order something different and share it all.

HOO Are You Tuesday!

A special shout out and thank you to The Scrap Shoppe for hosting another round of Hoo are you Tuesday with Night Owl Crafting!  Feel free to drop by and check out Michele's blog and join in the fun ...

1. What is your favorite thing about your dad?

Never knew my biological "father" ... and I use that term loosely.  My step father was awesome.  I remember him being a hard worker and being able to fix things ... cars, furniture, etc.  He was very handy and I know he loved my mother :)  He passed away in 1995.

2. What are you favorite smells?

The body oil they use in the spa at Aventura Spa Palace (Mexico); "The Market" candles; Hot pizza; and Fresh laundry.

3. What is your favorite Holiday?

Easter (thank you Jesus); Christmas (again, thank you Jesus).

4. What did you want to be when you grew up?

A hotel manager (thanks to Connie Seleca and Hotel) and then later on, a stock broker (exciting huh?).

5. How many different places have you lived, towns not houses?

5, all in Texas

Do the Bunny (Blog) Hop!

It's BUNNY HOP time again!  Erin over at Dropped Stitches has put together this cool blog hop.  Go on over to her site and check it out!

Remember, if you follow me ... I'll follow you!

Thanks again Erin for hosting!

Let's Do The Bunny Hop!

Erin over at Dropped Stitches is having a cool BLOG HOP.  Head on over to her blog and check out it out.  Great way to meet new blogger friends ... I'll follow you if you follow me (good idea Erin!).

Thanks!