how was everyone's valentines day? Mine was spectacular.. I had the all day makeover with Robert Jonesand Allison Price from the Austin Kade Acadmeny.. and all those wonderful people! Talk about an experience! wow!! (here are a just few peeks of that day)..
me and Allison Price (she is the one who colored and cut my hair).. it was at her Salon..Austin Kade Academny where they entire thing too place.
here is all the beautiful make up that Robert Uses on his models.. that was seriously so fun to be made up..
here is me and Robert.. right after he finished my makeup.. but before I finished my hair (he put extensions in it and styled it for the big reveal.)
Me after them putting me in my outfit and Robert putting on the finishing touches (actually just redoing my lips again.. I kept licking my lipgloss off.. it tasted good! lol)
I was there all day long and they just pampered me from head to toe.. I got my nails done, had a pedicure, they bought clothes and jewelry for me.. and then my family and friends were there at 6:00 to see the final reveal! I have to admit.. it was fun to get my nails painted! It's a wonder how beautiful they look when they are actually filed and not chipped and have color on them! lol
but I told them it might not last long.. and I was right.. I was in the studio painting yesterday and doing videos for the blog and the February Mixed media kit.. and this is what they ended up looking like after I got done.. and this is AFTER I scrubbed and washed my hands..
So funny. It was a ton of fun though and a great experience! I can't wait to share with more about it! I met so many wonderful people.. the photographers were AMAZING and I can't wait to share with you all about them and their story, and then of course Allison and Bart and Robert.. and even the camera man.. I will be posting little bits and pieces of it over the next couple of weeks.. and of course the final video that they will be doing on it :) can't wait!
Another fun thing I was doing in the studio this week was creating my project for the Gilded Valentines workshop! Here is a little peak at what I did..
It's a canvas that has deminsonal hearts on them.. and I teach a lot of fun new techniques! SOOO if you haven't signed up for this workshop yet.. you still can! Come join us! the link is posted below!
So on a more serious note.. I know I mentioned monday about last week being a rather hard week for me.. and a close friend had given me this song a while back and yesterday while I was working in the studio.. it came up on my Ipod Playlist..
it's called Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
i wrote the lyrics out because they just truly spoke to me in so many ways and on so many levels.. I have also posted the music video to it below..
let it go,
let it roll right off your shoulder
don't you know
the hardest part is over
let it in,
let your clarity define you
in the end
we will only just remember how it feels
our lives are made
in these small hours
these little wonders,
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away,
but these small hours,
these small hours still remain
let it slide,
let your troubles fall behind you
let it shine
until you feel it all around you
and i don't mind
if it's me you need to turn to
we?ll get by,
it's the heart that really matters in the end
our lives are made
in these small hours
these little wonders,
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away,
but these small hours,
these small hours still remain
all of my regret
will wash away some how
but i can not forget
the way i feel right now
in these small hours
these little wonders
these twists & turns of fate
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away but these small hours
these small hours, still remain,
still remain
these little wonders
these twists & turns of fate
time falls away
but these small hours
these little wonders still remain
I really love this song because there are so many moments in our lives that might seem hard or even moments in our lives that are the most magical and wonderful moments of our lives.. but either way.. I believe both are meant to be in our lives and small wonderful miracles that help us grow and mold us into the person we are. It's also those small moments of love and truth and clarity that we can hold onto that help us get through the hard times we have and things to hold onto. This song has so many different meanings for me right now. I truly love it... and just wanted to share it with you.
Hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!
What beautiful lyrics, Christy! Thanks so much for sharing them!
Posted by: Sharon Foster | February 16, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Beautiful makeover! And thanks for the song - just what I needed to hear today. Happy Thursday. :)
Posted by: Blayne White | February 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Oh, I love the lyrics too! Makes me think that it's usually in those small moments and hours that we can see and feel the changes we need to make so that our lives reflect our true inner purpose and beauty...
Posted by: Dottee O. | February 16, 2012 at 11:12 AM
just the right song today! You look stunning!...but you were beautiful before the makeover!
Posted by: Laura E. | February 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Christy, You look beautiful.....but truly you can see that you felt beautiful and that's what was shining through. You truly deserved a fun day of girl pampering.
And, Rob Thomas is my secret boyfriend. I love that man and his music. He's amazing in concert too. Thanks for spreading the love!
Posted by: Michelle | February 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Beautiful lyrics, Christy, and a beautiful makeover...can't wait to see the full reveal! Thanks so much for sharing. Going to listen to the song right now.
Posted by: Jen Clark | February 16, 2012 at 11:24 AM
so fun to get a makeover...looks like fun...love your canvas..so pretty...thanks for sharing..
Posted by: Annette A. | February 16, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Christy, my friend, you are always so giving. I could say 'thank you' every day of my life and still not thank you enough for all the ways you've touched my life and the lives of so many who've come to know you and your work through what you've taught me and taught them. Just want you to know how much I appreciate all you do and that I hold you and your family up in prayer often. You are such a rare jewel of a human heart and God has blessed us all with what He has wrought in you. May He bless you in all you do. Love ya - big hugs!
Tracey
Posted by: Tracey L Edwards | February 16, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Wow, what a great makeover experience. Love the canvas and the lyrics.
Posted by: carol m | February 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Great post Christy. Love the makeover, what a wonderful day. Can't wait to hear all about it this amazing experience. The song was new to me, so thanks for sharing that as well.
Posted by: GinnyJillB | February 16, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Beautiful words and beautiful song, very meaningful. Thank you for sharing....Can't wait to see the reveal of your makeover. You are so very pretty now, can't imagine you looking more beautiful!!!
Posted by: Debbie Ellerd | February 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful! You look so young!
Posted by: Judy | February 16, 2012 at 01:16 PM
Lovely post...lovely make-over & lovely song! Thanks! I needed that...I had a hard week, too. xoxoxox
Posted by: Eniko DeLisle | February 16, 2012 at 01:20 PM
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful song and for listing the lyrics to follow along, so true, thank you
Posted by: Sue Granno | February 16, 2012 at 01:27 PM
It sounds like you had so much fun and you look beautiful!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 16, 2012 at 01:45 PM
You look wonderful!! LOve that song!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | February 16, 2012 at 02:02 PM
So glad you got a day of pampering...you deserve it! And you look gorgeous, Christy:) Thank you for sharing the lyrics to that beautiful song...love it!
Posted by: Leah C | February 16, 2012 at 02:21 PM
you look great. Try rubbing alcohol on your hands to get the paint off the polish then lotion your hands up good.
Posted by: Becky @ Pieces of my Life | February 16, 2012 at 02:24 PM
What a FUN blog for today. Makeover is what we all crave and a special time to be pampered and cared for. Glad you got to have this special experience. The heart canvas was amazing and the song lyrics and music fabulous..........THANKS for sharing with us all! LOVE YOU!
Posted by: logan wilhelm | February 16, 2012 at 03:18 PM
wow what a super fun day you had!!! thanks for sharing the song too! I love it!
Posted by: Jen @ Lita's World | February 16, 2012 at 03:36 PM
How fun Christy... you have become a real life She Art Girl :)
I can't wait to see your video and I am so happy that you received such a blessing because you truly are a blessing to so many of us out here in web land.
Posted by: Andrea_B. | February 16, 2012 at 04:30 PM
You look fantastic and so relaxed, Christy! That should be put on the calendar every month!
Posted by: Cindy Lewellen | February 16, 2012 at 04:44 PM
Christy I don't think you needed a makeover cause you look beautiful anyway but, I know the nails and pedicure had to feel good. You look lovely in the after pictures and what a fun day, just for you!
Hugs XX
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Moore | February 16, 2012 at 06:49 PM
Christy, I am soooooo glad that I found you and your website a couple of weeks ago. You have touched my heart with your writing, your art, and now your sharing of this song. My husband and I discovered this song 2 years ago, when he lost his job, and it had such meaning for us then and I was so glad to revisit it today and see how far we've come since then. Thanks so much for sharing!
BTW- I am taking your Creative Color class now and love it. And will be starting the gilded valentine one soon after. I know it's after valentines day now, but we can always do things of love any time of year!
Posted by: Lucie Hale | February 16, 2012 at 07:18 PM
You look so BEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE IT!!! I like the song too. ;)
Posted by: heidi hines | February 16, 2012 at 07:49 PM