Big Benny Is Graduating Next Saturday!

Our son Ben finishes his college education at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO next Saturday, December 18, 2010! We are very excited for him. We are proud of him and can hardly wait to see what he will do as he sets out to create a life that works for him.

Many of you know that Ben has a small business which he started early in his college career; he also went out to Maryland over a year ago to get his real estate license [which he did!] and worked for his Aunt Robin, sold a house and came home after the market crashed to finish college! One good thing that came out of that crash...and now he gets his Bachelors Degree in business management. Ben has always expressed an interest in law enforcement [I swear that kid was born with a red cape] he says he will pursue that in the Spring.

For a kid who never wanted to work...he sure has made a splash in this world so far!

Boy you have done it! I love you, I am proud of you.

See you Friday with your dog,
Mom XO

Fa La La La La....La La La La

It's that time of the year!

Community Partnerships is having their Holiday Arts & Crafts Show! I am there in full regalia, sporting an entire tree...zoom in so you can really see the ornaments. Not as traditional as some like but a bit more personal in my opinion:) Stick Heads and hand painted ornaments - what more could you want?!

Wishing you all a happy and trouble free holiday season. Times are trying for most of us but we can practice everyday living the way we choose - to be happy and bring happiness to others.

"Live with intention, create beauty, embrace the positive, and let the rest go!"

That's all I've got, signing off,
EC

Working on my website; some changes have been made -

I am back and had some time to rest up! Yay! I had a wonderful trip to Portland and a visit with my daughter - her new home is lovely and wet! I had many opportunities to see her in action. Wow... she's a grown up,very knowledgeable, and well received. They chose the right woman for the job.

Now I am back to work on my websites: today I have updated my PlayPals site [www.playpals.etsy.com] to show price changes and some new descriptions. If you have friends who might be interested in hand made dollies or other "feelings" tools please share the address with them.

This weekend I begin adding new products to my I.B.intentionalbeauty: [www.intentionalbeauty.etsy.com] Friday this week. I will be add new Desk Heads, cards, and some new parasols designs. So please check in from time to time to see the most current items & creations from EC Hanson Studios.

Here is a sneak peak -

This is a "mood meter"- Signing off for now,
EC

Gratitude...family, friends, beauty....

Feeling good about getting my energy back. I've had friends showing up all over since my return and it has been very exciting and energizing. Today has been a good reminder of the many wonders in my life; I am grateful.

This image reminds me of the good things.

I hope you have some lovely things/moments/friends that remind you how lucky you are and how much you deserve. Smile and be happy:)

Good night
EC

This is my friend Mary....we met in Louisville!

For my friends and family....the one person image-wise I missed sharing with you yesterday was my new friend, Mary. Here she is in full regalia, smiling and feeling the "Heidi-vibe". She really helped me laugh and enjoy the week on my feet in Louisville along with Charlotte, Heidi, Benny, Catherine, David, Gary, and of course my sisters!!! I can feel the Louisville trip becoming a distant memory but for the people I met who worked their way into my heart!

Many thanks to all of you,
EC

New Connections and Re-Connections...the conference is done!

The National APT Conference is finally done! It was a long haul but I made it and my sisters showed up:) It was amazing... I met so many new people and re-connected with others it was great!! It felt good to be received so well; thanks to those of you who remembered me and told stories of how well the dolls are received by your children in your practices. It was affirming.

The drive was wonderful...this country is truly beautiful and my timing was good. I had an easy trip. It was long but "Magellan" got me there with no problem! The hotel was great! The view from our room was magnificent - a view of the Ohio river with views of barges being pushed by tug boats and the sun setting...wow. AND THEN....


two of my three sisters showed up to celebrate my birthday! What a week I had...I feel lucky and know the universe has been good to me. My husband and partner of many years remembered my special New Year by sending me flowers.



AND THEN..... Making new friends!

and Mary and Charlotte who are not in my pictures:(

So it was an amazing trip; one that will stay in my heart for a very long time. Celebrating my 60th birthday or New Year, as I like to call it! AND meeting tons of great people who like to laugh, create, and help people. Family and Friends...what else is there?!

I hope to give you a smile today with some of these shots. I will bring more your way soon as I go through my photos and memories of Louisville!

Signing off,
EC

PlayPals are going National!

PlayPals are heading to the National Association for Play Therapy conference in Kentucky in October! This is a big deal for me and my small company. I am working at a frantic pace to get all my products complete and the stage set for what I hope to be a major event.

As I write this note, my mind is designing new products.

It is a challenge remembering...that all this is practice, nothing is perfect and it will be just fine. The day of departure is approaching rapidly but I feel I am ready and truly excited!

Keep a good thought and wish me well as I travel across the country, car filled with dollies and such!

Good Night,
EC