Owner: Lisa's ART & Horses URL:http://lisasart.blogspot.com/ Join Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:51:28 -0500 Rating:1 Site Description: Lisa Wald Guarino is a work at home mom. She has too young girls. Lisa is also artist/owner of Lisa's ART & Horses which she created back in the early 1990's.
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Autumn delights 2006-10-06 01:59:10 Autumn delights The leaves are changing colors.Our girls are enjoying it. Our Emily likes to call out the colors as we drive some where, and Amanda likes to kick up the leaves as we take a walk around the block.At the moms club Fall Festival they got to decorate some small pumpkins and take them home. They seem to love pumpkins. Perhaps it's their shape or their color.We are thinking of buying one and carving it this year. That should be great fun.I came across some nice pumpkin story books.I added them to my "Kids corner" page."Five Little Pumpkins"--great for babies and toddlers"My Jack O'Lantern"--I like how this story teaches about pumpkins and patience"Too Many Pumpkins" --This story is amusing and fun.Check them out at: My Kid's Corner Horse storyby Shannan HearneI grew up riding.When we moved to SC and I was turning 9, my parents bought me a pony, Joker. He was a welsh cross. When I outgrew Joker, we found Ginger. She was an Arab Saddlebred cross I broke and trained hunterjum Read more:Autumn
September Mornings 2006-09-02 01:23:13 Cool, crisp September
mornings--a new season Cool, crisp September mornings are a sign of a new season approaching. The heat of the summer will lessen and breezes will blow in a bit cooler. With the changes in season also come changes in routines.My Emily is going into her second year in preschool. So our morning routine won't be so slow and easy anymore. Time to get ready and go.This is a time that businesses also get back into a busy routine. With the holidays coming, many plans must be implemented.Sign-up for my newsletter and receive coupons to my store. Feature Art/Product"Great Blue Heron" Pen and InkI enjoy bird watching and would frequently go to the reservoir near my parent's home, which attracted many birds. One of my favorites to watch was the Great Blue Heron. I love its elegant yet prehistoric look. It would search the shallow water for its next meal, and freeze when it saw something move. The way it spread its wings and glided just a foot over the water to another area Read more:Mornings
Summer sunshine 2006-08-02 19:46:21 Summer sunshine
Summer is a time to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It's a time to explore.My oldest daughter has taken an interest in flowers, so I'm tending to a flower garden in it's beginnings. It's great to see her so excited about it.Being outdoors now I notice more how they've grown. Emily has made progress in getting used to being in water and enjoys splashing in the pool. Amanda has enjoyed the water from the start, but now is able to splash and enjoy it even more now that she's truly mobile.Being able to get outside has been good for me too. A change of scenery is great for inspiration. With a clear mind I can accomplish my goals.Enjoy these days of summer. What's new in my art bizAs many business owners know, running a business takes working it regularily, thru the fruitful times and slower times.Summer can be a slow time.So I've been...Exchanging services and products: banners for advertise space.Creating new products: I have a couple of new designsReading up on busin Read more:Summer
Horse memories 2006-07-07 00:05:48 Happy 4th of July, AmericaThis past week we celebrated the 4th of July.The founding fathers of this country had an image in their minds of the possibilities for freedom. From their efforts, our country was born.On a similar tone, we should take the time to create our own possibilities and see what our efforts could accomplish.Many businesses, big and small, have come from such efforts.It's up to us to explore the possibilities.Feature Art/Products"Young Rider"Pastel portrait"Young Rider" was a commissioned portrait of the Beland family's granddaughter on their ole' pony "Oliver". In 1997, I had started setting up my craft table at the dressage shows the farm hosted. I would often see their granddaughter who insisted on having a pony ride whenever she was there at the farm. They would brush up "Oliver" and bring him down to the field where she would get on for a ride. Sometimes she would get hot and would want to get down. Yet a few minutes later she'd want "Up" again. She was 3 yea Read more:Horse
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Father's Day, and summer days ahead 2006-06-03 17:05:39 Father's Day is celebrated this month.My dad used to like to take us places.When my sisters and I were very young, My Dad and Mom would take us into Boston to the Public Gardens. We would feed the ducks and pigeons and go for a ride on the swan boats. I always enjoyed going there.When we got older my Dad decided to take us on family vacations. He wanted us to see other places. Our first vacation was to Washington D.C. I remember enjoying seeing the monuments and going on the White House tour. My Dad wanted us to be open to new things and learning. I always enjoyed our vacations where ever they were.Though My parents don't travel as much any more, my sisters got the travel "bug" and have done a bit of traveling. Unlike them I haven't travel as much, but did go back to one vacation spot we went to, Niagara Falls.My Husband and I went to Niagara Falls in August 2005. We enjoyed it a lot. During that time I suspected I may be pregnant, and when we got home it was confirmed. It ju Read more:Father
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Celebrating Moms 2006-05-03 02:03:39 Celebrating My MomOne of the things that stands out about my mom is the way she always encouraged me to be "Myself".I was a shy child. I was quiet and sometimes got tease by the other children. My mom always tired to explain perhaps why they did and pressed me to just be myself.When I decided to follow my talents and become an artist and go to art school, she was right there behind me.When I got nervous about mid-terms or finals she always had some no nonsense words of encouragement.And she was proud when I started my art biz part-time.I started with cards and postcards and attended craft fairs. A few years later I met my hubby and married. I added t-shirts to my inventory and got some businesses to buy them. I continue on with my small business today.In 2002, I became a "Mom". I have two beautiful girls.I plan to pass on what she has taught me about being "Who I Am" to them."Cheers" MomParting is such sweet sorrowMy husband's step-Mom passed away recently. Her memori
Looking ahead 2006-04-18 01:25:42 A New Year has arrived.Making resolutions isn't just about making plans. It's also about reflecting on the past year, the good and the bad.It's time now to make a plan for this year, with the experiences and knowledge obtain from last year or years.Make a New start. Make a New plan.and be open minded when things don't go right. Be open to any change.A history teacher I had in college once said, "there are no absolutes."The only thing we can be sure of is Change. Change doesn't have to be a nasty word. Live with your mind open each day.Feature product:To help you with planning and looking forward to this new year, I have a product that could help."Quarter Horse Foal Journal"take noteswrite down thoughtsjot down dates to rememberimportant appointments to noteUse as your daily journal.Best to the New YearLisa Wald GuarinoLisa's ART & Horses181 West Forest Ave.Pawtucket, RI 02860www.lisasart.com
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a New Year 2005 2006-04-18 01:15:14 Well the New Year
has come. My family and I seemed to start on a down note. Our two girls, and then both of us got conjunctivis. All on eye meds for 7 days,... but stuff happens. I can remember getting ear infections on holidays and weekends as a kid, though my ears turned out fine. When we felt better we did eventually go out for an asian meal. The girls enjoyed themselves. I spend some time updating my website. I added a "customers comments" page, and a link to my Cafepress store. I just joined Cafepress.com. I uploaded a few images and created a few new products. I'm excited about having a variety of items. I have also added a FAQ page through Bravenet.com. Customers can search for info or send me a question. I'm hoping this year will be better. This past year my business has needed a boost. Perservere, Persevere.Take care
Happy Holidays 2006-04-18 01:11:56 As I do every year, I created a holiday card. Using MSPublisher I layout and print the card. Print labels and then mail the cards out to family and friends. People I know I'll be seeing, I put the card in with their gift. This year's card features my older daughter,Emily. Holiday card2004She's 2 1/2 now. (time flies...sniff) I remember when she was so small. She's now a toddler running around and such. She's also a big sister. Her younger sister,Amanda is 8 mos. and has inherited dad's bright red hair. I'm sure to make a portrait of her at some point. Perhaps even both of them together. They get along ok, and get silly sometimes. The busy holiday season is in full swing. Our family has a mix of jewish and christian relatives. So it means we celebrate two holidays close together. This year we're trying to watch what we spend on gifts. We decided on a rough amount to spend on each. Sometimes I think Thanksgiving is so easy, just cooking up a bunch of great dishes. One Read more:Happy
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In like a Lion, out like a lamb 2006-04-17 21:09:40 March-A month of many celebrationsThe month of March is a busy one for my family with a number of birthdays to celebrate.Are you a March baby?Here are some famous persons birthdays which you share in this month.Dr. Seuss, March 2Alexander Graham Bell, March 3Albert Einstein, March 14Harry Houdini, March 24 ...among a few.There's also some holidays-St. Patrick's DaySo enjoy this month's celebrations.Send a free E-card to your friends and family to celebrate this monthsjoy.Link: Free E-cardsIn like a Lion..out like a lambIn the nor'east March is one month that is unpredictable. Windy and snow, or light winds and sunny. It's the time when there is a season change from Winter to spring. Sometimes the month starts out pleasant and ends with a last blast ..other times vise versa.But Spring is on It's way, first day of spring, March 20.Enjoy the coming of spring with some spring crafts.Link: Kaboose kids funFeature ART/Product"Nuzzling""Nuzzling" was created from a photograph I
Blessings and prayers 2006-04-17 20:50:04 It is a hard week for many hundreds,thousands of people. The devastation of Katrina is mammoth. I find myself sad, and praying for those who are in so much Need. I've never been to New Orleans, but have seen photos and heard about it's many cultures, andhow beautiful a city. A place of romantic corners: Jazz bands, Beautiful french quarters, martigar. So colorful, and rich. ...and now it's torn apart by water and wind. So fleeting are our moments, thoughts, and memories. But we must have the faith and strength to over come and Rebuilt.We, Humans, have that special something to continue on. I admire nature for both the beauty(at it's best) and the Fury(the worst). We have a part in Natureand that is to Continue On. We can't control everything that comes are way, but we can do our bestand move Forward and rebuild anew.As a member of MOMs club of Lincoln, RI ( a chapter of MOMS club International),We're in the works to raise funds for this effort. And so are the many cha Read more:Blessings
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my intro 2006-04-17 20:47:10 Hi,I'm Lisa Wald Guarino. I'm new here. I found out about blogging from wahm newsletter and thought I'd check it out. I'm an artist and horselover. I created a business using my talent: Lisa's ART & Horses. Presently I run my biz part time. Most of my time is taken up with my two little girls. Emily, 2, and Amanda 4 mos. They keep me quite busy. I remember when Emily was born how new to parenthood my hubby and I felt. But in time there developed a rhythm and knowledge. Then things changed again, as they do, when I became pregnant again. Though it was planned and we'd been on a long rode to making a family, I found having a second child felt like a whole new ball game. Talking with other moms of two, the same resounds from them. But I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Pursuing a Passion 2006-02-01 19:32:38 February 14th , A time for LoveA time for passion,Do you have a passion? Are you pursuing it? If not, consider why your not.Is there a hobby, activity, or business you feel a strong want to do?Take these 3 steps:1: Figure out what you'd love to do.2: Make a plan3: And put the plan into Action.Taking time for a passion, whatever it is, will reap you rewards. Rewards of satisfaction of success, renewed energy, and the joy that comes with sharing it.So follow your dream.Feature Artwork"Abba Dabba Honeymoon" song. When I was a little girl, my mom would always sing this "old" song to me. I always love the rhyme and playfulness of this song. Later when in art college, I decided to create an illustrated version as my senior project.Below is a link to "Abba Dabba Honeymoon song"Enjoy it, and share it with your children.Link: "Abba Dabba Honeymoon song"Valentines GiftsFeature product: "Abba Dabba Monkey Love" teddy bearMore great items at my storeFor more great gift ideas, check out Cafepress Read more:Passion
Lights of the Season 2005-12-01 02:02:30 I always loved the lights of the holiday season.Whether driving around admiring house after house with twinkling lights, or home lighting the Hanukah candles, it makes me feel warm inside.So think of the many things to do to light up someones holiday.- Give to charity- donate clothes or toys- help out at a charity breakfast- go caroling- call family, friends and neighborsLight up the Season
.Shop til you DropImagine being in your pajamas, or fuzzy slippers and browsing for gifts.Yes, Shopping online is a great way to beat the crowds and traffic.Here are some places to Go and ShopPretty Prints shopping guideSuccess Promotions holiday shopping guideBring warmth and joy to this cold wintery season.Happy Holidays to allFeature productWinter on the Farm Framed TileLisa Wald GuarinoLisa's ART & Horses181 West Forest Ave. Pawtucket, Ri 02860http://www.lisasart.com
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Thankful For 2005-11-02 02:01:40 It's November...time flies.Outside the leaves are changing and gathering on the ground. Our Big project of raking leaves is upon us. Bags and bags of them.With the coming of Thanksgiving, now is the time many reflect on what to be "thankful for". With this year having a number of disasters and war still brewing, We should be Thankful
to have each other to be there for support through whatever comes. And feel blessed with what we have.May the coming holiday season prove to bring us together in warmth and joy.Feature Product: Christmas Pony ornament The shopping For the Holidays starts Now is the time to start shopping for the holidays.Why not shop from the comfort of your home, ... in your slippers.Start here Now. Browse through and find that perfect gift.Link: Lisa's Cafepress StoreMay the holidays be filled with warmth and happiness.Bless you.Lisa Wal
Happy Fall and Boo to you 2005-10-01 19:38:43 Happy Fall and a Boo to youI enjoy the Fall season. Beautiful warm days to enjoy and cool nights to sleep well. I took my girls apple picking and we had a great day. The apples were ate up fast, so I had to buy more. I also plan to take them to pick out a pumpkin soon.I love the many colors of Fall. I enjoy many a ride around just to view the many colors. "Jack Frost" sure has a wonderful palette.This months feature product isSleeping Fox Pillow" at my Cafepress storeI've added a few new items to my cafepress store. So browse for some great gift ideas.Thank you for your patronage."pass this on" to a friend.Have a great dayLisa Wald GuarinoLisa's ART & Horses181 West Forest Ave.Pawtucket, RI 02860www.lisasart.com
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Dog Days soon to end, School to begin 2005-08-03 19:56:48 Well it's August and we're nearing the end of summer. School
will be opening before you know it and my oldest will be getting on the bus to go to preschool, her first full year at pre-school. How exciting. I must say some hot "dog days of summer" can cause some lack of inspiration. Yet I must learn to be excited like the first days of school, open to the possibilties. I do get ideas and moments of inspiration but I'm not always in a position to grab it. So I make a note. It also helps to swap ideas and do group projects. Wetcanvas is an art community that is enriching for artists. One section is a "Project section". You can post images "in Progress", then the Final image when your done and get feedback. It's interesting how one reference photo can turn out so different by each artist. We all have our methods and favorite mediums. I did one of a Jumper (head portrait).Meduim: Ebony pencil.You can see my progress to final image at: Jumper headFeatured Product;Gallop Pony Read more:begin
Happy Independence Day 2005-07-04 21:00:41 Happy Independence
DayMay we feel blessed to live in America, where there is Freedom.Freedom to be who we are and what we wish to accomplish.Our forefathers fought and put down their lives to build this country.We do our part to perserve and continue to grow this country.There is a great entreprenerial spirit here.Many have started from stratch and built their businesses and lives up. And today it continues.Many men and women are growing their businesses and some right in their homes. I've joined a few networkson Yahoo.com and there's an ever strong workingathome/entreprenerialspirit.I am a business owner/artist and a Mom. Though it's a challenge to find a balance with business and family, I have found it Worth it.Here's my featured productBlue Ribbon: for that winning feeling
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Art Work on Focus 5/2005 2005-05-27 01:26:10 Midnight Race LithographMidnight RaceThis image was inspired from the beauty,speed and stamina of the Thoroughbred horses.Watching this past weekend's race at The Preakness, second leg of the Triple Crown, it's hard not to admire the true heart and stamina of the horse. In a moment after the turn to the stretch the lead horse, Scappy T veered right and clipped heels with Afleet Alex. There in that moment the thought of disaster was, but then miraculously "Alex" regained his footing. Not only did he save himself and his jockey from a terrible fall, but ran ahead and won the race. May we all continue to admire their beauty and strength that they so exhibit.
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Spring time poem 2005-04-23 15:18:21 HelloHere is a Spring
poem. Stepping out, There comes a sweet smell on the air. The warmth on my face tells me it's almost here. Look down and there to see are small purple petals The first sign of springThe first day of spring was March 21. As typical northern weather would have it there was still some snow around. Those hardy corcuses bloomed as usual despite the snow. I just love the site of them, green and purple peeking through the snow. A true sign that spring is "just around the corner". After a record snow fall winter, I'm geared up for Spring season. Let this season of growth be an inspiration to accomplish goals and dreams.
moving ahead at turtle's pace 2005-03-04 01:09:00 "Slow and Steady...." I move ahead
and persevere with my business. I've added a few pages of horse resources and art resources to my website with the help I've hired. I also decided to add a kid's corner too. So my site is growing. Today I started to print out my Spring/Summer catalog. Little by little my mailing list is growing. I also have "tax stuff" to put together too. Yes, It's that time of year again. lolSo much to do, so little time. I still have a bunch of pictures of the kids and family that I wanted to post on the family pages, but I haven't gotten to it yet, though I plan. Some day I want to put together all those photos in albums. It so nice to look through pictures. My mom put together a few albums of our family, and it's fun to leaf through them. I'd like my girls to have that too.The week ahead is a very busy so I'd best get some things done. ....Later.
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weather report: snow......again 2005-01-22 19:08:12 The weatherreport
is snow...again. It's the weekend and we have to make due inside.
Good thing I bought more paints yesterday. My daughter Emily seems to enjoy the paint. I went over colors with her, and we did some finger painting. So nice to share the creativity with others. It's been some time since I've done any artwork. Finding a balance is challenging. Though I was thinking, as I gaze out the window, that I should come up with a holiday theme for next years holiday card. Never to early to plan.
I also realize that despite going to see my mom (bubbie)recently, we again forgot to get the sleds out of the basement for our kids. Maybe next time. lol
I decided to get my site tweeked a bit and hope to enjoy more traffic to it. I've been adding stuff to my site but I've come to the conclusion I could use someone with internet marketing experience. My mind was getting a "full box" feeling trying to sort out the do's and how to's to improve my site. When you need help, Read more:weather report
Remember to use your imagination 2004-12-08 01:50:08 Hello,
This week I started feeling blue about my business. This year has been a tough one. I decided at the beginning of the year, one of my To Do things would be to "up" my advertising. I placed my ad in a national magazine and on their website. My feedback has been lacking, and I have found myself trying to analyze what to do, what I need to do and where to go from here. In the midst of these thoughts, I took my two girls to a storytime at Barnes and Noble Thursday. As I walked into the store I saw a sign about a special storytime guest, Jane Bregoli, "The Goat Lady", and one of the goat lady paintings. I immediately recognized the painting.
I used to live in the Boston area, and attended the Cohassett Art Festival. I remember hearing about the goat lady and the paintings and remember seeing the paintings there. Looking at the painting one almost felt an emotional wave between the lady and goat. That there was an interaction there, perhaps unspoken.
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Give Thanks 2006-11-01 19:39:13 Give Thanks
This month is a time to reflect on the people, places and things that have enriched our lives.I give thanks to family, friends and those I've just met that have been inspiring.I started my art business back in 1990 with just a few cards and postcards. With the encouragement from family I made those first few steps toward entrepreneurship.In 1996, I married. My husband has been positive and supportive to me and my business. That fall after we bought our first computer I ventured into having t-shirts added to my business. He was so proud when I got my first orders. I'm so glad to have him by my side at every turn.Our friends have been great too. With some of their help and advice I got my business up on the web and we slowly discovered this "net thing".Since being on the Net, I've met a number of people that I've found I can connect to. It's wonderful to find and meet others and share information.So Give thanks to those around you. Feature Art/ProductThoroughbred "javamon
Happy St. Patrick's Day.... Do you feel Lucky? 2008-03-06 15:08:09 St. Patrick
's Day is March 17 Do you feel your Lucky?What is Luck?Being "Lucky" or having "Luck" isn't for just some people. Some people may think that "Luck" is only for some people but they are misled. True Luck is within everyone's reach. The power is within us all.Here's a wonderful articles that points out each golden aspect that our lives hold. "Your Life Is A Pot Of Gold"By Lori RadunAre only leprechauns lucky enough to find the pot of gold? Absolutely not. You have a pot of gold right there at your fingertips. It's your life. By taking the time to stop and look, you will notice all the riches around you and within you. Let's go on a journey to find your pot of gold.Finding your TreasuresYour treasures are those people, places or things that are near and dear to your hear Read more:Happy
15 Leadership Quotes for Presidents Day 2008-02-05 14:36:50 As a business owner, I've met challenges and rewards that have enriched my life. I have learned about leadership. That it takes courage to step out of our comfort zones. That one must have compassion for others and what they do. And have learned some other wonderful lessons on the way.This month Presidents
day is celebrated. They too had their great challenges and reaped reward. They also learned in the process and formed some great thoughts on Leadership
.The following articles includes 15 qoutes on leadership from our Presidents. "15 Leadership Quotes
for Presidents Day".By Noel JamesonPresident's Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February, and this year it falls on February 19, 2006. To celebrate President's Day, I've collected some of my favorite leadership quotes from Read more:Leadership Quotes
Wonderous New Year 2008-01-03 09:51:05 Happy New Year"Wonderous New Year" A year is filled with many things, challenges as well as gifts. This past Fall Our oldest daughter entered Kindergarten while her younger sister entered preschool. They both are enjoying school and learning. For them it's been an adventure in learning new things and meeting other children. In the same token, I've learned some new things and have met other people too. In my business, I've learned to network online and offline. I recently joined a local networking group and have enjoyed meeting new contacts. I've also attended online events and presented my business at a couple of them. In implementing new things to add to my business I'm happy to say I've come across some wonderful projects to be involved in. One such project developed from a
Happy Holidays 2007-12-04 13:53:24 Happy Holidays
Holidays: The Power of CelebrationBy Jeff Herring"Celebrate, celebrate! Dance to the music!" - Three Dog Night"I just want to celebrate another day of livin'." - Rare Earth"It's a celebration!"- Kool and the GangLet's put this under the heading of "things I just don'tunderstand."What I want to know is this - why do we treat the holiday season like it's an emergency?I mean, it's not like Christmas comes as a surprise every year.Because we treat the holiday season as an emergency, we tend to forget what the season is all about: celebration!Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or simply a few days off from work, the point is to celebrate.With that notion in mind, I've taken the word "celebration" and come up with 11 suggestions for how to tap into the power Read more:Happy
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Cast your Vote 2007-11-05 15:26:55 Cast your Vote: Holiday Card Design Contest by Zazzle.comHere' Lisa G.s' entrySleigh Ride ThanksLisa G.
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