The Opening Artists Reception is Friday, May 18, from 6-9 pm with live music courtesy of Jen Caswell and refreshments.  Exhibit hours are Saturday, May 19 from 10am to 4 pm and Sunday, May 20, noon to 4 pm.  Come and invite your friends and family to help us celebrate our 21^st “Coming of Age” birthday!  Come on over!

As you can see, Birdelini insists on being styling – I was not nearly as fancy! Click on image to see it larger .

 
In case you want to know: Virabhadrasana is the Sanskrit name for Warrior Pose. These beautiful but vigorous poses are named after the great hero warrior Virabhadra from Hindu mythology.

The Warrior Poses take strength, steadiness, and a fierce determination to hold them with integrity. The legs and arms need to be strong and extended (where the legs are straight), the hips flexible, the chest open and well-lifted, and the spine extended to hold these poses well.-http://www.squidoo.com/yoga-warrior-pose

Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms! Hope it’s a good day for you.

Everyone wants to look good! Birelini (our Eco Model, Designer, and one of our local Artist in Botaniumus) knows that very well and wants to share a secret – well not really a secret – so how about we say a source, for potential luxury!  It is from a lovely company called MOO see the links on the right side bar of this blog. MOO uses a process called printfinity that will show off a different photograph on each business card. This is still a great way to print business cards for any creative soul, but now there is a luxury kid in the neighborhood as well. MOO asked themselves, “What would the most beautiful business card in the world look like?” … “A few months, and some truly innovative new technology later, they created the answer – Luxe Business Cards. At triple the thickness and weight of most ordinary cards, Luxe boasts a rich seam of color within the layers of paper, and a stunning, tactile quality that you won’t find anywhere else on the web. Affordable, tactile, and genuinely remarkable, we think Luxe is truly the last word in making a first impression.” Birdelini catches a few key worlds like, stunning, elegant, rich seam of color, affordable and remarkable, and she is interested!

What does all this mean? Here is a quick list of the key features of Luxe Business Cards:

• They are 3x thinker than the average business card
• Printed in full color, on both sides at NO no extra cost
• They have an optional seam of color that runs through the middle (Red, Blue, Black and White) in the center, creating an eye-catching streak running through the fabric of every card
• Traditional textured surface that feels tactile and elegant
• Color and images are reproduced incredibly well
• They come packaged in their own bespoke box
• A simple design is best here!

all images are the MOO.com Website.

The images on the left  are from the MOO.com website, to show ideas, the color streak and the cards themselves.

Maybe you are interested but don’t want to design you own? MOOs’ got you covered.

“We’ve curated a range of unique and exclusive designs for Luxe, which are designed to show Luxe Business cards off at their absolute finest. Take a look here, even if it’s just for some inspiration for your own designs.”

Now, you are probably thinking What do these luscious little cards cost? Quality will cost you a bit more but remember, you make only a first impression once!  We use MOO for our business cards, and I can tell you first hand they are a group of folks that easy to deal with, will fix a “wrong” if they need to, continuously deliver a quality I love, and one of the few places that I can use 50 images for 50 cards! That creates 50 mini pieces of art, which helps create my product identity, i.e branding, which in turn adds smiles and hopefully customers. I can think of a few prime places to use these cards besides the obviousness of Business cards and leave behinds as PR gems, how about at a party (maybe a Wedding) as Table Markers, or hang from ribbon for vertical fun? I’m sure you are getting the idea!

• 50 cards: $34.99
• 100 cards: $69.98
• 150 cards: $104.97
• 200 cards: $139.96 $109.88

Please note that the links on the right side of blog are the affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links with no extra cost to you. I have experience with MOO and I am recommending because they are helpful, innovative, in love with printing, and create amazing work. They are a company that I trust, It is these reasons I am telling you about MOO.com and Luxe cards, not because of the commissions that I may earn from you using these products.Click on the links to the right or right here… MOO Business Cards – Go Green! Create customized Business Cards made with 100% recycled, recyclable and biodegradable paper. As Mickey said so many years ago-try it you’ll like it!

We have created some special Mothers Days Cards, for this event. If you are still thinking hmmm … what to do for mom, how about a beautiful Whole Foods plant or arrangement of flowers with a beautiful Botanical Beauties Card to top it off! Smiles all around.

Come on by, say Hi and browse all the beauty with us from 2-6 today (Tuesday May 8th) and or Saturday May 12 10-2.  Hope to see you there! Location: 151 Sockanosset Cross Road Cranston, Rhode Island 02920  Learn about Whole Foods Floral: click here.

PS: We are also bringing out graduation cards for those special folks too!

Can’t make the event don’t forget about our Online Store. 

Also, want to remind you will have a piece or two up in Princeton MA next weekend at The Princeton Arts Spring Show.  (see our calendar page for more info)

She believes in equal rights and was determined that Mint Juleps were not the only drink around, and reminded folks with all her 5′s that it is Cino De Mayo as well!

What do you think? Did she pull it off?

To see “real” hats of the 138th Derby:   http://www.kentuckyderby.com/news/photos/fashion
and: http://www.kentuckyderby.com/news/photos/derby-hats

Just in case you need to know:
The Perfect Mint Julep  Recipe from The Food Network
10 Cinco de Mayo Margaritas  Recipes from The Food Network
See Y’all soon…..

Izabella with her Thinking Cap on.

The gang over here at BBB3 has been working hard on getting a summer 2012 schedule of Events lined up. We have all had our thinking caps on, and our google fingers had been searching away. Although it is not all 100% confirmed yet we still wanted to share it all with you all.

To see the calendar of events as it stands now head over to our new page called (appropriately) Calendar of Events. Imagine that.

Brainstorm - Photo from the EVERETT website. (see link below)

On Sunday Afternoon we went to the EVERETT companystageschool and saw the performance called BRAIN STORM. It was Spectacular! A feast of movements, words, thoughts, sounds and experiences about our brains. The visual creativity was inspiring. The music pumped inside my body. The spoken words were powerful. The mix of the medias was intriguing and done with finesse and flair. This was my first Everett experience, and I am sure it will not be my last! It has been about a day and a half since the performance ended – the visual imagery, as well as the audio is still in my soul and mind. My husband and friend who saw the show with me were also gratified that they had the experience of the show. The show ended, and no one wanted to leave their seat! The added bonus of the company coming out after the show brings a new dimension of reality and a sense of a community to the audience and, I presume, to the performers as well. To be able to ask a question, or make a comment in person, live in the moment was a treat. Although it is already memory, I hope this one sticks for a long time!

I came home, read the program and combed the website-I was thirsty for info. My interest was peaked. Who were these wildly fun innovative people that created this wonderful show?

“Everett is an intergenerational, multicultural company of professional artists that creates original concert works and video productions, carries out a wide range of educational programs, and mentors new generations of young artists. The company was founded in Providence in 1986 and has since gained substantial national recognition for its unique creative vision, social consciousness, and effective youth programs. Our mission is guided by a strong belief in the importance of collaboration, diversity, and the artist’s role in society.  ….

Everett’s Company is known for its research-driven, visually complex style, and the brain is the perfect subject for their investigative technique. As storytellers, Company members translate technical information into affecting human stories. As humanists, they anticipate and critique the social implications of technological advancements. The artists play a synthesizing role in discovery by connecting the disparate elements of science and personal narrative and exposing their connections.”

You still have another chance to see this show. My advice is to RUN to the phone and reserve your tickets. One more weekend, which means 3 more shows in Providence, RI.  
April 27 & 28, 2012: 8pm   April 29, 2012: 3pm    (401) 831-9479

info@everettri.org   / http://www.everettri.org/events/brain-storm-everett-6/

Photo and Logo from the EVERETT website: I would credit the photographer(s) but I can’t seem to find a name.

Brain Storm Photo from the EVERETT website. (see link above)

(this image is in our Greeting card series)