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

Wedding Fans.........what a great idea!

Here is a shot of the "Paper Preview".........don't even know what that is; probably because I did not have a very formal wedding with all the trimmings. BUT, I am very happy to have been a part of this beautiful affair! Seriously, how great and idea is giving fans as a gift to all guests at an outdoor summer wedding celebration!!! I was thrilled when they sent me this photo. It is beautiful and obviously the fans will be appreciated during the hot hours in the afternoon dancing and feasting........in celebration of this most wonderful event!

Good Luck and Best Wished to you both, Ali and Bart on your new adventure, the journey begins!

Thank you for requesting and trusting me to create a piece for this lovely event.

Signing off,
EC Hanson

I was thrilled to receive this...............

It is a rare occasion that I get to see where my work ends up! This is one of the wonderful ways a piece of mine is being used. Isn't she amazing? I am grateful for having had the opportunity to create this especially for a fabulous photographer who had an idea. To do what I love to do and to collaborate with other artists is amazing and such a great feeling.

Signing off,
EC