We have been in our new location for 3 months now and it has proven to be a wise move. We have our own door, great neighbours, sometimes there is a musican in the lane and the music dances in with the breeze! We have had the pleasure of meeting many people who are discovering The Passionate Home for the first time. Each day it is truly a pleasure to seek out unique and wonderful items for you to discover when you come to visit. This month I will head south and visit the Fremont Flea Market then continue into Seattle to meet up with Randy and his one-of-a-kind creations made from original tin ceiling tiles and John with his classic European wrought iron antique reproductions. I am not sure what all I will discover, but I have my eyes open for Christmas ideas and of course everything and anything that calls to me! We hope to see you soon!
LET ME INTRODUCE…
Joining The Passionate Home on a part time basis is Elinor and Janet. These two ladies are full of ideas and style! Please feel free to ask your design questions and allow them to help you find that specific something! Having these ladies on board will allow me more time to be creative. My workshop is full, full, full so I will be working hard to bring you one-of-a-kind creations and treasures daily! I can feel the passion flowing just thinking about getting busy! WELCOME ELINOR AND JANET!
DATES TO NOTE…
“ARTS ALIVE FESTIVAL”
August 16, 2008
Our downtown streets come alive with over 100 participants including the fine arts, artisans and crafters, a multicultural venue, a first nations display and an exciting children’s activity area. See artists demonstrate their techniques and talented musicians being featured on three entertainment stages. This “free” fun for the whole family event is a great way to spend your day.
Fraser Hwy between 204th & 206th
“Langley Good Times Cruise In”
September 6, 2008
The “Cruise – In” has become one of the largest car shows in Canada and one of the Top 10 in North America. The event is quickly gaining an International reputation, drawing cars and spectators from across Canada and the United States.
“Langley Women’s Festival – A Celebration of Women”
September 20, 2008
This dynamic day for women of all ages will include informative, fun and educational seminars, professional performances and entertainment, clinics and demonstrations. Hands on activities, fashion shows, artisans, free draws, silent auction, prizes and so much more!!!
PRE DE PROVENCE
A premium collection of natural triple-milled shea butter soaps from France. Created using aromatherapy and aromachology concepts, Pre de Provence products are meticulously made. Come in today to experience our collection of scents!
PASSIONATE BABY BOUTIQUE
Who can resist an adorable baby? Not me! Our collection for the little ones is growing! Hand made and just way too cute jackets and clothes made by Kozy Koats. SO soft baby blankets and burp clothes hand made by Gaity. All sorts of signs for the baby’s new room “Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice”, “Now I lay me down to sleep” & Always Kiss Me Goodnight, are to name just a few! The very popular musical bunnies! NEW – WIGGY STUDIO angle toes – Fanciful hats and shoes for baby! – Everything is a MUST SEE!
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT…
The Passionate Home is creating a new page on it’s web site ~ “SHARED
IDEAS”! We are looking for photos of items you have purchased from
The Passionate Home whether large or small. We want to see how you have
incorporated your finds into your home. This is your chance to show off
your decorating expertise! So grab your camera and have fun staging a
photo of your Passionate Home treasure. Forward it to carrie@thepassionatehome.com along
with a brief description of the item and how you made it your own. Thank
you in advance! I am sure this new section will quickly become a favorite!
LETTING PASSION FLOW
I came upon this article on PASSION written by life coach Lindsay Sukornyk
and I am so excited to share it with you. ENJOY!
“What are you passionate about?” – one of my favorite questions
that often stops people in their tracks. People often reply, “Passion? What’s
passion? How do I know I have it? I don’t think I have any – how
do I find it?”
What is passion?
Passion: feeling alive, fulfilled and full of energy. The
buzz you get when you’re truly excited – about a thought, a relationship,
a feeling or an activity. It’s turning on the faucet of joy when
you’re engaged in what excites you.
How do I know I have it?
You may feel a sense of calm. You’ll feel
it in every cell of your body, feeling lighter, freer and at peace. Time
seems to stand still when you’re engrossed in a passion. If you
make a living doing what you’re passionate about, you’ll find yourself
saying, “I
can’t believe I actually get paid to do this!” Passion can
be experienced as a moment of bliss – a feeling that everything is exactly
as it should be.
How do I find it?
The road to living a passion-filled life is one of ongoing
evolution. Here
are some of the steps of this journey:
Reflect. Think about
the people, places, things, ideas and activities in your life that have made
you feel alive.
Tweak. Notice where you incorporated the things that light you up and
adjust your activities to allocate more time and energy into the things that
bring you passion
Eliminate. Sometimes the path to passion is blocked by negativity. To
eliminate these blocks, shift your thoughts to ones of possibility: redesign
relationships that consistently bring your down: change your life circumstances – job,
lifestyle, location – to provide a framework for passion. Take
a stand for your passion by doing the tough work of eliminating the blocks.
Leap. Living a passionate life is not for the faint at heart. Take
risks, do things differently and be open to the vulnerability inherent in living
a full, passionate life. Without risk there are no returns.
Notice. Over time, your passions may change. What worked five
years ago may no longer light your fire. That’s evolution. Notice
what’s real for you now and make the necessary adjustments to realign
with the “new you”.
Savour. Be grateful for all you create – it’s essential. Bathe
in the experience of living a life that reflects you, at your best. Being
true to yourself creates a flow that will have you constantly feeling lucky,
as you attract more and more of what you want into your life.
The good news: the more you practice, the easier it is to live a passion-filled
life – creating a life of fun and ease!
I have found my passion and I know how it feels to have that sense of calm
and excitement all at once! My wish is that each of you can experience that
same joy!
Carrie
Dream,
Live, Laugh, Believe & Achieve
Make
it Beautiful
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