LisaSarah art and Lisa Turley feature in HER Business, August 09 edition

I am totally rapt to have been featured in HER Business, August edition.

Her Magazine is published by Stretton Publishing Company Limited and is NZ’s leading women's business magazine. If your goal is to be self-employed, start your own business, grow your business, become an entrepreneur or follow your dreams, you’ll love Her Magazine.

Her Magazine will continually inspire you! They share the stories and success strategies of the country’s most inspiring businesswomen. They include business management tips and business advice to help your organisation flourish and prosper. They have articles to help you grow personally and to realise your potential so you can be, do or have whatever you choose.

Verve mag!

Hi all. I have discovered Verve Magazine!

VERVE SHORESIDE is the Shore's finest free magazine. Published bi-monthly it explores the exquisite quality ingredients that give Takapuna it's unique flavour. Regular features will include articles on (local) individuals, their homes, their lifestyles and shopping habits. Covered also will be fascinating material and new ideas on gardening, health and wellbeing, food, wining and dining, local events, interiors, pets, travel, tourism, the arts, and heaps more. Verve ShoreSide is for readers who value their dreams, the quality of their lifestyle, and the importance of sharing. Published in glorious glossy colour and beautifully designed, Verve ShoreSide delights all those who receive it free conveniently in their letterbox.

Well worth a read!

Campbell Live from TV3 to be at Bruce Mason Exhibition on Thursday

I'm very excited to let you know that Campbell Live from TV3 will be filming at the opening of the annual NZ Art Guild exhibition and charity art auction "Out of the Blue" on Thursday night, featuring one of my lisaSarah pieces, "Life is Beautiful".

They have been in contact with the Mental Health Foundation of NZ (MHF) and want to film the live auction of the 2009 collaborative artwork Ngatahi. 61 members have contributed to this artwork from all around NZ. 100% of the funds raised from the sale will be donated to MHF.

If you are able to make it to the opening night - 6:30 July 2nd Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna it would be fantastic to see you there - the more the merrierr - bring family and friends.

If you can't make it be sure to tune in to Campbell Live TV3 on Thursday evening at 7pm.

Fabulous photographic art by Paul Kettel

Paul Kettel is a real find. A fine art photographer based in Auckland, his passion is New Zealand landscape and wildlife imagery.

Specialising in the fine art market, Paul's photos are quite spectacular. Really worth a look. Some of my favourites are below.

He is currently exhibiting at Wall Gallery but has a web site which can be found at http://www.paulkettel.com/.

Vote for Touch Compass Dance Trust

Touch Compass is NZ's premier integrated dance company combining dancers with and without disability in ground breaking professional performances and events. The company's acclaimed choreography and stunning aerial work has astounded audiences both nationally and internationally.

Canon - Creative for a Cause is a photo competition that gives people the opportunity to submit photosand nominate a charity of choice.

Touch Compass has been nominated and it would be wonderful if you would like to vote for one of the images submitted. If successful the winning charity would win $25,000.

Go to: http://www1.canon.com.au/creativeforacause/Photo/Gallery.aspx

Type in Touch Compass in Keyword and tick Arts & Culture box
and vote. There are 6 photos entered so far.

Competition closes on 10 July.

Interior Design for gorgeous, hip, children’s rooms with a vintage twist!

A fellow word lover, let Carmen from Retro Rooms help you to create your child’s dream bedroom! Carmen is a Sydney based an interior designer specialising in kids’ bedrooms and playspaces. She also offers a fab online service where, working from your pictures and measurements, she provides drawings, plans, colour schemes and shopping lists so you can put the room together yourself.

Retro Rooms also provide full interior design and project management services. Check out their website at http://www.retrorooms.com.au/. Carmen also has a blog at http://retrorooms.blogspot.com/ that she devotes to fab new things for kids' spaces.

Art from the Heart - July 1

Mairangi Bay School Art Exhibition and Auction. Come along (tickets $5) and help celebrate the school children's art and admire (and bid for) some fabulous art from their local community.

Wednesday 1 July, doors open at 7pm so you can view the artwork up for auction and enjoy the wine, nibbles and live music courtesy of the Rangitoto College Chamber Orchestra.

The Live Auction begins at 8:30pm, make sure you get a good spot as there are some amazing bargains to be had. (note: some artwork may have a reserve price).

LisaSarah pieces to be included: Grapes and Our World.