My Visit to Pasado's Safe Haven

Our Santa's Workshop Helping Animals (held on December 4) was wildly successful. I want to thank all those who helped and all those who came to support our event. We were elated that money raised for the Pasado's animals came to $1,056!
I traveled to Pasado's Safe Haven to attend their Holiday Tour on Saturday and to deliver the check to them in person. Tom and I had a wonderful time there eventhough we got soaking wet in the rain as we toured their sanctuary.
We were given a private walk through by Pasado's CEO, Matt McNaughton.
During this tour, it was clear to me that Matt and his staff were passionate about their work and loved all the residents... dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs, chickens and many more which I did not get a chance to see. They knew the names, history and special needs of all the animals.... they had each animal's personality pegged too!
I was surprised to see how spacious and clean the facility was. It was truly a professional organization. I am glad that I went to see Pasado's Safe Haven in person and I am grateful that there is a Safety Net for these animals who have gone through so much hardship in life. I only wish more animals can be rescued by Pasado's and brought to this place... truly a Safe Haven as the name implies.

Thank you Pasado's Safe Haven.... I will never be the same person again after my visit.


"I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights...
that is the way of a whole human being"
  - Abraham Lincoln-

                                       

Santa's Workshop Helping Animals in Need

Come young and old... It's an all day celebration!
Why this fundraiser?
I believe in the good works Pasado’s Safe Haven continues to do to protect our animals from abuse and neglect … as well as bringing justice to the ones who commit inhumane acts towards our animals.
Pasado’s Safe Haven serves as a voice of the animals by providing 24-hour rescue and rehabilitation of dogs, cats, and farm animals.
Please stop by Studio 904 salon in Mercer Island to support Pasados as they continue to do their much needed advocacy for animals!

December 4th (Saturday) 11am - 4pm
* Visit our Make and Take Stations, Cookie decorating, Holiday tags and ornament making
* Stop by and visit our festive gift tables, loaded with unique items you can purchase for your gift giving
* Purchase raffle tickets and enter to win tons of exciting prizes!
* Proceeds will benefit animals in need at the Pasado's Safe Haven
http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/index.html

Holiday Calendar!

This calendar will take some patience to make but when it is completed, you will love it and feel so good that you’ve accomplished making something so unique and wonderful!
You can decorate your house with it during the holiday season or you can give it to someone special who is deserving of your sweat equity.

I am giving classes at Impress Rubber Stamp stores. The two remaining classes will be held on the following dates:
November 13, Saturday at Impress in Tukwila (There are still few openings in this class so give them a call)
206-901-9101
November 20, Saturday (11 – 3) at Impress in Bellevue Square
425-453-2748
Class fee: $65.

Do What You Love and Never Work a Day in Your Life

Here's an example role model of a woman who makes a good living from "doing what she loves to do",
Sarabeth Levine inspires me!
I heard about this wonderful book on baking from my friend Janet. She said the author Sarabeth Levine who resides in New York will be coming to the William Sonoma stores for a demo and book signing.
We went to listen to her stories about how to bake perfect baked goods every time and her baking tips. I loved meeting this woman.. it was obvious she bakes every piece of “out of this world bakery” with a true PASSION! I enjoyed talking with Sarabeth and it was even better when we both discovered we were bloggers.
She signed my new book “To Kay… Blogger to Blogger!”
She baked and let us taste her Currant Scones… they were out of this world!!!! Try this simple recipe on page 73 of Sarabeth’s new book, “Sarabeth’s Bakery.. From My Hands to Yours”.
After you try it, let me know if you felt the same way as I did.. out of this world goodness.

We Need to Support One Another!

I love to promote other women who are stepping up to share their stories and products with the world. It takes an incredible amount of stamina, energy and vision to accomplish what Aida and Nadia have done. I know so well... the set-backs we face through this long journey can really deflate your energy and self-esteem.
I can imagine how many times they had to get off their knees, dusting away the dirt and giving  themselves a pep-talk on why their work is important enough to finish…. because when they share their experiences, their trials and accomplishments, their stories will benefit other women, giving them the courage to pursue their own dreams.
I urge you to attend this wonderful event I am hosting to honor Aida  Kouyoumjian  and Adity Karande on November 14th in my salon, Studio 904 on Mercer Island.
Studio 904 Invites You….

Two Inspiring Women … One CauseCome and meet Aida Kouyoumjian and Adity Karande

Aida Kouyoumijan
Book reading of her newly published book, “Between the Two Rivers” A Story of the Armenian Genocide…a powerful and moving story about her mother  http://www.coffeetownpress.com/
Adity Karande
A trunk showing of Adity’s exquisite jewelry. Adity combines her creativity and knowledge in ancient Indian art and design to create  unique one-of-a-kind art pieces.http://www.moonbeamsjewelry.com/

Registration $5…donated to Team Survivor Northwest   http://www.teamsurvivornw.org/  

Date: November 14, Sunday ( 3 – 5 pm)
Place: Studio 904, Mercer Island
3041 78^th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, Wa. 98040
206-232-3393       http://www.studio904.com/

Funds will be used to provide education and fitness programs to help the healing process of women during their various levels treatment and recovery from breast cancer… www.teamsurvivornw.org
Please call 206-232-3393 to reserve your place

Learning to see the world in a different way…

I think about Kaizen (the philosophy of life0long learning) and I feel forced to keep growing my mind into new areas of development. During the last few months, I did something which I’ve never done before. First I took a 12 session long Mixed Media and Collage on-line course from Claudine Hellmuth. Then I found a wonderful artist and an author of a newly published book, The Drawing Lab who lives in my own city! So I signed up for series of Carla Sonheim’s art workshops. What an unbelievable experience that was. Carla showed me how to open up my mind to venture into the unknown… giving myself permission to think in untraditional ways. We all get stuck in the same mindset without realizing it. I recommend everyone to go through this kind of an experience. It will make you see the whole world in a different way!

Stepping Into Fall!

When the weather turns fall-like, I always wish summer can stay for a little longer. The secret I learned is to have things set up for the fall season…. something to look forward to. This year I was ready to welcome the coming of fall… I designed my Halloween projects in August!
Take a look at these classes I will be giving at my favorite store, Impress Rubber Stamp stores in Tukwila, Bellevue and University Village. I hope to see you at one of my classes… it will be spooky fun!
A Whimsical Ghost and Goblin Medley


Who said Halloween has to be scary and spooky?Kay has designed a unique medley of Skull Gift Bag, a Pop-Up Ghost Card and a Haunted House Tag (this ghost pops out from an opened window! ).
Class fee: $35.
Class Schedule:
October 2, Saturday 11:00 – 1:00
Impress Rubber Stamps, University Village (206-526-5818)
October 19, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30
Impress Rubber Stamps, Bellevue Square (425-453-2748)
October 23, Saturday 11:00 – 1:00
Impress Rubber Stamps, Tukwila (206-901-9101)
Please bring your own detailed scissors and your favorite glue and tape.