hello friends!!!
how is your week going? sweet as you wished for? truly hope so!
so… as i said yesterday, today we would have a special {treasure hunt wednesday}. before this edition was born, i would read some of my favourite blogs… travel through several etsy pages… and sometimes felt like i really wanted to share all of those delicious findings with my friends… those who would have a similar taste and would also appreciate beauty in simple things, colours… perfumes…
and {treasure hunt wednesdays} was born… as other editions were too. this was just a shorter version of this sharing mood.
however today we have a special edition… featuring a very sweet artist and dog owner.
who is maggie?
“Pets touch our lives. Most of us have had at least one pet in our lifetimes. They hold an important spot in our lives & hearts. Last evening a neighbour recalled her childhood pet, a White Collie. She remembered going to the vet to see her the last time. It brought tears to her eyes 65 years later. And many of us will have our 1 in a million pet – the one pet we share a bond & connection more unique than the others. Maggie May, my lab greyhound, is that for me. She is my one in a million.”
joy st. claire
why is this edition dedicated to maggie?
“Maggie May became critically ill July 4, 2010. She was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. I almost lost her. She spent 2 days in veterinary emergency care and 4 days hospitalized at my vet after the holiday weekend. Maggie May came home & is recovering daily – her playful goofy nature is back. Her appetite is improving. What followed her home are huge vet bills (3K). My ability to pay these bills is directly tied to how many portrait sessions I book, and sales of my art and textures. At the present time, things are very slow & I cannot even make the payment plan.”
… and for this reason, {…a place for twiggs} is giving a (very very small) hand… but counting on your generosity. maggie is doing well now… but she will need her sweet owner… happy… and with no vet bills to pay. so let’s give a hand, shall we?
“My photography is an expression of my love of beautiful light, the surprises found in a garden or nature, quiet but powerful still life’s and the feeling of Lake Michigan and Up North nature. I create photographs that cultivate memories of my days spent wandering through the woods at my grandfather’s farm and playing in the garden with my Aunt Anna. It is my hope that my work evokes good thoughts and feelings in the viewer.”
how can i give a hand?
you can be a sweet heart and visit this delicious corner and choose one or two beautiful fine art prints… why not frame them and add a little colour and nature into your domestic corners? or a sweet friend’s birthday coming up?… not to mention x-mas… it is just around the corner! i can hear santa’s “oh! oh! oh!” coming up!
… oh boy, twiggs… i wish i could help that much… but right now, in the middle of this crisis… it is so hard…
so, {spread the word} are the words! miss maggie & miss joy would be delightful if you could share this link to share these exquisite images.
“I adopted Maggie & together we learned to trust & love & become confident – to live in the moment. The bond I share with Maggie is even more special since we volunteered together at the hospital (…) I have always been the person rallying for a cause & helping. I am a private person, & I don’t like to ask for help. But Mags needs are bigger than I can handle, & even with the economy being so tough for everyone, it’s my hope enough people can help just a little bit by purchasing textures, art or sessions & we will overcome these tough circumstances.“
“Happy, content, blonde, brainy, feminine, flirty, creative, nature girl, sophisticate, down to earth, daughter, dog mom, artist, shy, funny, fun-loving, me, myself, i…”
{…a place for twiggs} is wishing for all of you sweet friends to have a open heart for maggie… she is the one in a million in joy’s life. and i wish for you to have your one in a million… right there with you, kissing you and hearing you when you feel to share moments with the simplicity of your look.
asides from the special feature, {…a place for twiggs} will also give a special place to maggie for advertising… and this is my way of helping and thanking miss maggie & miss joy for being here and being such nice guests!
Hache says
Great work !!
Lovely shots. Thanks for sharing.
O. Joy says
You truly are such a sweetheart & kind soul! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. It is appreciated more than you could know.
xoxoxo
from Maggie & me
O. Joy says
You are such a sweetie! Thank you for taking the time, & for caring. You have a kind & generous soul. I appreciate your wonderful post more than you could know!
xoxoxo
from Maggie & me
Mary says
I fell in love with this story a few weeks ago when I "met" Joy and Maggie online! I can tell you from owning some of her work that it DOES bring JOY….I love my print of Maggie, Pink Lemonade and Raspberries and gorgeous tart green pears. What's awesome about Joy's work is that without being redundant, it somehow all goes together! Her processing and mood is like eternal summer…a truly awesome person and talented artist!