5 Things I am grateful for today

5 things I am grateful for today....

1. SUMMER: the heat...the humidity...the feeling of warmth...the feeling of love. (living in upstate NY I am very aware of the way the sun plays such a positive role in my life.)

2. RAIN: the softness of the sound of a summer rain....the way the earth seems to drink up the nourishment of nature...and the way it washes over me with gentleness as I stand in it.

3. TIME: the luxury I have of being able to do things on "my own time"!

4. GROWTH: feeling the growth of self and seeing the changes.

5. LAUGHTER: the pure joy of laughing heartily and the wonderful feelings it presents to me.
(I realize that I am grateful for this a lot...but what a difference laughter makes in our lives)

Keeping with the practice of making this gratitude list every week, allows me a moment just to reflect on the things that have taken place. Time goes by so quickly...it moves from Monday thru into Sunday sometimes in a blink....Take a moment today and reflect on that which you are grateful for...It will bring back a remembrance from the week that will delight you I am sure.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: The above mandala can be viewed at: FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

THINK PINK....BLOG PARTY!

We invite You to join the party!

On behalf of the182 pink artists everywhere, we'd like to personally invite you to join the festivities, a joyous blog party happening August 1- October 15, 2008 on our blogs and in our homes. Mark those calendars to attend an event orchestrated by The Pink Artists to raise awareness & donations for breast cancer research.

I have just donated the above piece of art for one of the prizes you can receive during this party and for donating. This is such a wonderful and heartfelt project that Monica has created. She has poured herself heart and soul into this and gotten so many artist involved. Click on the above links or use the badge on the side bar to get to the site that tells you all about this project. Make sure that you see the BEAUTIFUL ART DOLL that was created by Monica and art friends (I am part of that project too!) It will do your heart good to give to this project and the donation allows you to be in on drawings for the art doll and some wonderful goodies donated by some wonderful artist. When you donate you are helping us find a cure...maybe not for ourselves, or woman our age...but perhaps for our daughters...our granddaughters...and let us not forget the men that are also affected by this disease. I will repost this again closer to the date...Donate today!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Affirmation...

I have the honor of writing for an online newspaper on Tuesdays and Thursdays...I send my work out months in advance, so all of the affirmations are older posts. This affirmation was the one that appeared today...and GOSH...I just love it when something comes across my desk and screen that just makes me sit back and say....OH YES!! this was one such affirmation! My wish is that you too get to spin in your RIGHT direction today!! Isn't life grand!!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Page 148!

I just received my artist comp copy of the Autumn issue of Altered Couture.
Once again I am honored to have been chosen to be within the pages of this publication.
The above photo is a slip I created to answer the challenge that they put forth
to alter lingerie...well, I must say there are some very creative souls out there, you
just can't imagine what can be done with a slip...with a bra...with a baby doll nightie!
Want to be inspired to alter some clothing...Go on line and order directly from
Stampington...or get yourself to your bookstore in a few weeks when it hits the stands.
you will not be disappointed!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Sunday Morning Grateful List....

Good Sunday to all who arrive here today...It is early here in upstate NY and even the birds are not yet singing....I will take this moment of silence to list the 5 things I am grateful for this fine day!

1. A cool gentle breeze on a very humid evening, allowing me to sit and watch the stars appear.
2. The knowledge that my words and art strike a cord in others enough for them to pass on wonderful words and awards.
3. Having a dream so close that I can almost touch it...
4. Being open enough to let myself learn new things.
5. Sharing who I am and what I do with myself and with others with a cup full of permission.

Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: what wonderful things are you grateful for today?

SKIRTINI

Fill your shaker up with self love!! Then kick back and relax with a beautiful and tasty recipe of your own making.

Rim yourself with self sweetness.

Add a shot of dry humor.

An ounce of Audacity.

A splash of AH-HA moments.

Top with a twist of bittersweet truth.

Shake and serve straight up!

The challenge was to come up with a Martini recipe...now, I know you can't really drink this...But on a good day I certainly can use one of these!! Care to join me?

Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Feeling the LOVE!!

Today I received this award from Karen at Beelieve
I am certainly feeling the LOVE these past several weeks receiving these awards!! Makes a girl feel just ever so special!!

The rules of accepting are as follows

1) Put the logo on your blog.

2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.

3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs. (7 is also my lucky number)

4) Add links to those blogs on yours.

5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.

So without futher ado here are my 7 nominated blogs:
1. Shelia
2. Chantal
3. Laura
4. Laura Ballie
5. Charlie
6. Karen
7. Krissie
8. Royce

Enjoy surfing these new to you sites...leave a comment...say hello and congratulations!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Although I do believe that Karen meant for this to go on FROM THE INSIDE OUT...
I really only post my affirmation journal pages there...So I am displaying my award here...
I just received this Award from Vanessa also, but kindly asked her to pass it along...but what a heartfelt honor to receive it twice in one week...I am truly beyond words. And as I glow with great gratitude Laurel awarded it also...and I also asked her to pass it on to another deserving blog...SHARE THE JOY!

5 Things I am grateful for today...

5 things I am grateful for today...

1. Dreams...you know the waking ones...the sleeping ones...the ones that are being realized!
2. Inspiration...that comes out of nowhere!
3. AH-HA moments...when you are just sitting there and the answer just appears!
4. Smiling...the deep down to your toes and back kind of smiles...the kind that fill your soul!
5. Joyous Moments...the moments where you just stop and say AH-HA..and smile one of those deep smiles...that inspire all your dreams! YES...those joyous moments!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

**The mandala above was from early this year...but it seems to resonate with me this fine day.
Please join me over at From the Inside Out as we explore the messages from within!

Girls in the Sun with Flowers in their hair!!

For the celebration yesterday there were the 3 generations of girls...Left to Right...
My beautiful daughter, Lea....My adorable mother, Jeanne...and me...all with flowers in our hair from the garden...All enjoying the sun and the company of each other...A wonderful day was had by all!! Next time I will have to get the 3 generation of boys!!
My wish for all is that your day was filled with sunshine...good company...and flowers!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Happy Fourth of July..

Arte y Pico Award....

Yesterday I received an E-Mail from the lovely and talented Nici at Art Shaped World bestowing this award to me. What makes it especially gratifying is it is awarded from peer to peer, creative to creative. Mine was graciously given and humbly received. I hope you will take a moment to visit each of the five blogs I've listed below which I have found to be inspirational, and perhaps leave a comment letting them know you stopped by!

I would now like to present the award to the following five blogs.
To be listed is considered a “special honor.” The Arte y Pico Award is meant to be paid forward to bloggers who merit recognition for their creative efforts.

Cheryl
Lisa
Alberta
Carmen
Hopespiral
Royce

If you have been selected for the award, please pay it forward, following the steps below:
1) Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award based on creativity, design, interesting material, and overall contribution to the blogger community, regardless of the language.
2) Post the name of the author and a link to his or her blog so everyone can view it.
3) Each award-winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award.
4) The award-winner and the presenter should post the link of the "Arte y pico" blog so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5) Please post these rules!

The Arte y Pico blog is in Spanish. To read it in English, click here. The translation is not perfect.

Happy Creativity to all!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Full Circle... 5 Things I am grateful for...

I do not usually do my mandala affirmations on Sunday...but this weekend messages have been coming to me without even being prompted so I HAD to listen...To view the messages of the mandalas and my affirmations ...visit me at: From the Inside Out

5 Things I am grateful for today...

1. messages that speak loud and clear from the whispers of my soul...
2. connections that run deep...that are new...that are old...that are acknowledged and honored.
3. blessings that are given...blessings that are passed on.
4. like spirits
5. a tall glass of ice tea (with mint) a cool breeze...and the love that surrounds me...BEAUTIFUL!

Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Can you list 5 today?...don't think to hard about them...list them quickly!!

5 Things I am grateful for today...

It is a beautiful Sunday morning..the sun is shining and the birds are singing. I am very aware of the moments that are appearing in this day and the happiness that I am feeling...With joy I share my 5 things that I am grateful for today.

1. Waking early...the silence that allows me to connect to myself...my thoughts...my spirit.
2. Memories...the kind that allow you to stay in a dream like state for moments at a time and that bring back a vividness that you can almost touch.
3. A birds nest...that has been built right outside my door so I can witness nature first hand every morning.
4. Fresh ideas...you know the kind that just pop right into your head out of no where!! That make you go AHHHH....
5. Good Wine...(Now, I suppose that might not be one that everyone would put on their list..) But I am thinking of the kind that you can leisurely sip with a friend and have a heart felt
conversation with as you do so...

May your day be filled with at least 5 things that you realize you are grateful for...Maybe more!! Have a deliciously wonderful day!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: To see the custom mailbox at the top of the post click HERE...

SUPER HERO!

I have the great heart felt pleasure of watching my grandson while my daughter is at work...
This picture shows his very wonderful SUPER HERO outfit (a towel cape...pj's and of course we cannot forget the super hero fireman rubber boots!! This is a very serious profession being a SUPER BOY!!) I had him pick out the name for the winner of the notebook...(thanks to all who left comments...if there were enough hours in one day you would all receive something!!)
And the WINNER IS: Lisa at NERDY RENEGADE NEWS!
Thank you again for all who left comments...and may you have a deliciously creative day being your own SUPER HERO!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Post # 315!!...5 things I am grateful for! and Give Away!

5 things I am grateful for ...

1. Huge smiles!
2. Following my dream!
3. Listening to my hearts' messages!
4. Believing in my joy!
5. Connecting with like spirits!

Now for the connection!! Leave me a comment and I will enter your name to receive the above journal that I made on my The BUCK Starts Here Blog....This is my 315th POST!! So I am going to reach out and connect with all ...This will go from today, June 7th through June 21...Who doesn't love a little snail mail....Leave a comment!! Just my little way of saying THANK YOU for all the wonderful connections I have made here in blog land!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Happily Offering Pay Pal...

I finally did it!! It took a while, but I finally did it!! I have put pay pal on my site where I actually sell art. Right now there is a beautiful bird painting...but more to come by the end of the month. I am just so excited that I finally did it!! LOL...HEY...WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG!!? It wasn't hard to do!! LOL...Come over and visit at:
Patricia J. Mosca.
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

The Muse Unleashed Show...

I am honored to be part of this show at Timeless Creations...If you live in the area...stop by!!
I wish I did live in the area, but alas I do not...BUT these ladies give some fabulous classes...and they have a great on line store...(support your small business owner)

The Creative Underground
at Timeless Creations

1636 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
970-419-3186

Store Hours: 10am-6pm
Monday-Satuday

Visit our on-line webstore at www.creativeunderground.net

Artfully Yours,
Pattie

5 Things I am grateful for today

I have been looking over the affirmations pages of the past 3 years....This one spoke to me today!
And reminds me of my gratitude...Today I acknowledge my awareness...

1. I am grateful to be aware of this wonderful life I am living...
2. I am grateful to be aware of the beginnings that are taking place in my life...
3. I am grateful to be connected to people who touch my heart...
4. I am grateful to be aware of my creativity and let it guide me daily...
5. I am grateful to be aware that this is a different beginning....

Artfully Yours,
Pattie

My wish for you today is that you take a moment to be aware of your gratitude...and honor it. For by doing so you manifest more and more positive things your way!

Glowing Heart

glowing...
alive...
radiant...
contented...
blissful...
my heart.

Today, I am aware of my glowing heart. As I reflect on my week and the messages that I have listened to. Today, I am truly aware that I am the KEY holder...that I can unlock or lock up anything that I am afraid of or love. I am aware that my commitments are strong and dedicated both in my creative life and my personal surroundings. Today, I am aware that the seeds that I plant are nourished from within and that they rise with my spirit upward...Today, I am aware of the need to relax both my mind and my body in order to be peaceful. Today, as I reflect on my week I am aware that my heart is glowing... that I feel alive with the birth of Spring..with my creativity...with my glowing heart...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: What can you be aware of today from the center of your glowing heart?

This is an older affirmation from my blog...From the Inside Out...but as I am present today, I am very much aware of my glowing heart....My wish is that you are too! Visit me Monday through Friday at From the Inside Out for my daily affirmations.

PERMISSION!!

Fashion magazines....Ads on television...billboards...media! All shout it at us, all telling us to look perfect..be perfect..perfect hair, perfect teeth, perfect bodies, perfect clothes! One person giving way to look just like someone else! How many times have you avoided the mirror...said "this old thing" when someone gave you a compliment? This permission card gives you the right to see your OWN BEAUTY! We all have a spirit that is uniquely our own. It is not a copy of someone else, it does not wear a certain name brand on it, and it certainly is the most beautiful part of our self. So this permission card says celebrate who you are...YOU! See your inner beauty so that you can appreciate your outer beauty...for it truly shines from the inside out!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: This is JUST one of the many permission slips that I have made on another blog of mine!! (oh yes...another blog!! LOL) But, sometimes we just need to be reminded of how beautiful we really are...If you need a permission slip...check them out at: Giving Yourself Permission