WOMAN OF COLOUR

Meet Textile Designer, Kezia Frederick

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:41:00 +0000

Kezia Frederick creates lush colourful prints through silk screening. Read on to find out more about her and where she gets her inspiration.

Who are you in two sentences or less? I am a Fashion Print designer living in London. I create textiles using silk screening and also design and make clothing.

Tell me a bit about your background: Where are you from? What was it like growing up there? I am originally from Ipswich which is a little town in East Anglia. It was a very nice place to grow up, I would spend the most of my childhood playing in a little tree house with my friends in the backgarden. It was alot of fun! Ipswich has quite alot of nationalities (compared to other town/cities nearby) which I think is important to grow up around.

Do you think your background has influenced your work? If yes, how so. Defintely! I think my work reflects the journey I have gone on, exploring my two heritages. I am half English, half St.Lucian so it was a very natural direction for my work to go in, this idea of mixing different cultures and creating something new.

Tell me a bit about what inspires your work? I find that I am very inspired on my way to work! I take the bus down Kingsland road in London and seeing such a unison of different culutres all on one road, I am so inspired by it. It's real, it's relatable to me that's very important. Film and photography inspire my work - but also it needs to have a sense of 'realness' to it, and not something that has been photoshopped or glamorised. I took alot of reference from the French film 'La Haine' which I think is one of the most beautiful representation of 'Youth Culture'.

What are the main themes/ ideas behind your work? To capture something that is truely me, wherever I may be as a person at the time.

Do you seek to convey a particular message with each piece? I just want to portray something truthful and honest.

If you could be doing anything else other than textile design, what would that be and why? It would probably be doing something to do with music. My Dad is a musician so I get that side from him! But I took my mothers route in the end and got into fashion like her!

Any favourite artists/designers? How have they influenced you? I really love Suno, they mix prints beautifully! Comme Des Garcons is so inspiring, constantly pushing boundaries with no limits! Junya Watanabe has to be one of my favourites, I love how 'streetwear' references are always apart of his work, yet still creats something new, and pieces that are wearable. Wearable fashion is very important to me, I always want to know that people will be able to wear my clothing.

What's your vision for where you'd like your work to be in 5, 10 and 20 years? In the next few years I would like to have my own line of printed bags and shirts. Hopefully in the future it can then evolve into other printed pieces. I dont want to ever loose the sense of who I am in my work. I want to stay true to my aesthetic and show something different to what is constantly being fed to you in alot of the mainstream fashion magazines.

Where can we see more of your work? You can see more of my work on my tumblr http://keziafrederick.tumblr.com/

Parting Words/Thoughts? In the future I just want to carry on and just do things that make me happy, whether big or small that is irrelvant, but happiness is not.

Girl from Mars by Jayanti

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Loving the sweet, sensual vibe of this song. Who is this girl? Have you heard of her before?

A Peek Inside My "Inspiration" Folder

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:34:00 +0000

Do you have an Inspiration Folder? You know that place on your laptop where you keep those photos that you come across that inspire you to be bolder, more creative, more fabulous. Well I do :-) Here are some of the images in mine. (I wish I could remember where I found all of these! If you know where these images are from and who took them, do let me know)

What are some of the images that inspire you? Do share some links with me. Can't wait to see them.

Amy Jade Winehouse 1983-2011

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:48:00 +0000

What more can I say that hasn't already been said?

I love the music she created.

I hoped she'd overcome her personal problems.

But it wasn't to be.

I hope she's found peace in death and that her family is able to cope with their loss.

If you've got a minute, please check out Russell Brand's tribute to Amy. He's a lot more eloquent than I could ever be on this subject.

How do you feel about Amy Winehouse's death?

Introducing Greta Michelle Joachim...

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Greta Michelle is a Trini artist who paints poignant impressionistic landscapes. She's also my cousin (Yep, creative talent runs in the family) Read on to find out more about her...

Who am I?

I am an artist based in San Fernando,Trinidad. I love the Lord. I paint because one day God just gave me this wonderful ability that I cannot contain and must daily involve myself in just as I breathe.

My painting style

My painting style is largely impressionistic; with touches of expressionism. I think that it is still evolving as I learn and grow but it will always be rooted in impressionism.

Has my background influenced my work?

Yes! Definitely. I grew around artistic activities. My grandmother used to decorate ....
cakes, make shell craft, crochet, embroider, sew, she was also into basketry. She always took me with her to her classes. When I got into trouble, since I was in love with jumping, she put me to sit down with a crochet book and hook. My mother sewed also. I was always involved with the land. And when I became a Christian, I learnt to appreciate it even more and would long to paint it; to capture that beauty; that intangible moment of peace or the moment of light just before the sun starts its descent when it just beams from behind the clouds. I felt like that even before I picked up an art book and saw Impressionsim.

Main themes/ideas

I paint mostly the land; a lot of times the oceans of my home. There are some moments of sheer 'magic' that occur outdoors and I believe that if we pay attention to them, they speak to us of our Creator. I seek to capture those moments; whether in the crash of the ocean that reminds me of the verse that says "The God of glory thundereth..." or a sunset or someone fishing . I am also becoming interested in the colour and shapes that exist in the natural and in people with interesting faces/expressions caught unaware.

My Message

If I convey any message it will be God reigns; God is love. I cannot say it enough. To be able to paint is such a gift that I feel compelled to say that in my work.

My Favorite artists

My first exposure to any art was a post card with a painting by Monet. It was a small card, I was in school then, wasn't even doing art at secondary level. I hadn't needed the card. I paid $5.00 for it and started a love affair with his work; his brush stroke in particular; the looseness of it especiall in his later series: Water Lilies and the Haystacks.

When I became an adult and started painting in earnest and bought my first art book it was a book on the Impressionists and one on Monet. Cezanne later captured my attention with his clinical analysis of the landscape and objects. and then local artist Jackie HInkson. I also love Matisse and Kandinsky for their boldness. (I am not by nature bold and would really like to be more free with my colour.

In 5,10,20 years....

I want to be more confident about my work. I want to be good at what I do, learn as much as I can about what I do. I want to be able to sell my work and be in galleries or museums nationally and internationally- whichever survives the 21st century. Most of all I want my work to touch people; to inspire them. If in 20 years something I painted can still cause someone to want it; not because it's well painted but because they have a sense of the Creator in it; they feel His pull, and my daughter also learns from my experience the power in remaing faithful to God and the gifts He has given. I am blessed; I have accomplished.

Where can you see more of my work?

You can see more of my work on my blog: www.gretamichelle.blogspot.com my websitewww.gretamichelle.com, finartamerica.com, in the next two weeks, at Saatchi online. I recently exhibited in the May show of the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago, of which I am an active member,I am also in private collections in Trinidad and Tobago and internationally.

Parting thoughts

In my quest to become a professional artist, I am learning a lot. One lesson and that is never give up. It's easy to become discouraged and talk yourself out of your goals when it seems as though you aren't moving the way you want or at the pace you want I stayed away from art for a year because of discouragement. but if you have a dream that's bigger than you are you hold on to it and nurture it. It will grow, it will blossom. Some just take baby steps but they still take steps. The next lesson is nothing happens while you sit on you butt. movement only happens when you make a move. So move!

Loving Adele Dejak

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:03:00 +0000

Absolutely loving the boldness of the pieces coming from Kenyan clothing and accessories brand Adele Dejak. I'm really feeling the necklace in the first picture. What do you think? Would you rock any of Adele's pieces. To see more from this designer, check out her website here

Trailerwatch: Maffe Tiga (Peanut Butter Stew)

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:11:00 +0000

It's been so long since we've had an edition of Trailerwatch Tuesdays. I came across this trailer for a new short film by an African filmaker and thought I would share..

Here's the official movie description from the film's website

"Maffé Tiga" (Peanut butter stew) is a romantic dramedy about a young African woman who finds that love is the true connection between her heritage and her future. After struggling to make ends meet and relationship trouble, an unexpected letter from her grandmother reveals that generations of women in her family have faced similar challenges. Rather than giving up they pass down a secret that draws them closer to each other and to their dreams. Oumou must decide if she will draw on the wisdom of her family or try to figure life out on her own.

FYI: "Maffé Tiga" (Peanut Butter stew) is a popular west African dish served with rice. Many people believe this dish is very powerful...

What do you think of the trailer? If you're interested in finding out more about the film, check out the website, here..

Get to Know FM Laeti

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:34:00 +0000

I first discovered, singer FM Laeti through her page on Facebook and became instantly smitten with her song, Rise in the sun which I featured on the blog here..

I was able to interview this rising musical star and here's what she had to say about herself and her work..

How long have you been singing?

I started singing in a chamber choir at the age of eleven or twelve.

What's the story behind your name , FM Laeti?

FM - the sound waves which we surf on looking for our favourite songs and new ones
FM - the radio frequency of our different moods and desires
FM is the one which I wrote this album with; my artistic alter-ego, my partner in crime,
Laeti it's me

Tell us a bit about your background? Where are you from? What's was it like growing up there?

I was born in Guadeloupe from a....
drummer father and a mother who studied literature at la Sorbonne and moved to France and Switzerland. I was back in Guadeloupe at the age of 3.

At nine or ten we moved to Canada with my mother, and little sister. My step-father is Canadian. I lived in Canada until the end of High school and went to college in Illinois.

I grew up with a lot of music and a lot of dance....

Do you think your background has influenced your work? If yes, how so.

My father is a drummer, my step father a classical pianist and my mother an avid music lover. I grew up in quite different places, met a lot of different people, but there was always a lot of music.

At home it went from World music, to Jazz, to soul and old rythm& blues to classical. With my friends we were always thirsty for new or old musical discoveries from rap, to rock , to folk etc...

The music we listened to along the  years was bound to inhabit the music we make today.

What are the main themes/ ideas in your songs

I think each song adds a different facet, a different little story to the album. If there was/is an underlying main theme present, it would be this strong desire for happiness, a desire to face the sun, it will all come around   is our little mantra. because positivity is so much more  constructive.

Do you seek to convey a particular message with each song? Is that a  part of your creative process?

Our songs are a result of what we feel at the time we write them. We don't seek a particular message, but we rather take what comes. We impose no rules of order. Sometimes the words come first, sometimes the      notes, and sometimes its all at the same time. And sometimes it's      harder and a song takes shape over a longer period of time.

Any favourite singers/musicians? How have they influenced you?

Some of my favourites would be Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill, Etta James, Jill Scott, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Salif Keita, Miles, Chet Baker, Bebel Gilberto, Bob Dylan... for the way they sing out or play their passion, their soul, their life, the way they feel and what they see.

What's your vision for where you'd like your music to be in 5, 10 and 20 years?

I can't fore see where I will be in 5, 10 and 20 years, but I dream of grewing with more music, travel, concerts and exchange.

Where can we hear more of your music?

The album will be out at the beginning of october, but in the meantime you can find the digital EP ( 2 songs) on I-tunes, Deezer and on french radio

Take a listen to my favourite song by her, Rise in the Sun! You can also find her on Myspace here

What Nobody tells Beginners!

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:11:00 +0000

This is a must watch for any creative professional or anyone who is trying something new.
Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

Photo of the Week: I see Right Through You

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:58:00 +0000

Doesn't she look like she can see right through you? And maybe that she's not too happy with what she sees...

Image by Fiona Compton

First seen at Arc Magazine

Really, what inspires you?

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:26:00 +0000

I've made so many posts apologising for taking long breaks from blogging that I sound like a broken record :-( Honestly I thought about stopping blogging permanently so I could focus on some of the other things that I have going on.

But I realised I couldn't

Why?

Well, I don't want to sound too corny, but blogging really inspires me. I love finding out what creative people ( especially women-people) are doing to express themselves, change their worlds or just to put smiles on their faces.

It's fun and I will continue, even though I may not be as consistent as I was back when Woman of Colour was young and fresh (lol)

By the way check out the video I posted above. Abovegroup Ogilvy, a marketing company here in Trinidad went out and asked everyday Trinis a simple question: What inspires you? Some of the answers were poignant, others were more light hearted. But most of all the answers are honest and that's what I love about it.

What do you think of the video? What inspires you?

Let's chat about it in the comments :-)

Photo of the Week: Piercing Gaze

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:09:00 +0000

I'm not sure where this was taken. But I don't think it's a "fashion photo" Even though the shot just screams "fashion"

It's as if her eyes are seeing right through you.

Dusting Off My Dreams...

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:23:00 +0000

Hello there,

How have you been. I hope you've been well. I know I've been away for much too long. I guess you could say that I've gotten caught up in just the daily, "have to do" I'd completely forgotten about the "want to do" or the "dream to do" This made me sad. I felt like half of a person.

I put my dreams on the shelf as they say.

But, I left them there too long.

So now I have to dust them off.

And start over.

If you've been following my blog for a while you know I make jewelry as a hobby. But I want to get more serious about it. So I made a couple new things, took pictures of them and posted them to a Facebook page I created. I'm experimenting with making jewelry from "leatherette" Or what I call "faux leather" Also made some fabric earrings. Please support me by liking the Facebook page (click)here: (but only "like" if you actually like the pieces ;-)

Electric Purple Fabric earrings

Tell me what you think in the comments I'm open to feedback. If you'd like to order anything, please email isisjewelry09@gmail.com

Introducing Brit Designer, Tobenna Anyanwu

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 03 May 2011 10:28:00 +0000

Who are you in two sentences or less?

I am a British designer Tobenna Anyanwu part of a new movement with my debut collection under the fashion line A.N.Y.A Couture.

Why did you decide to become a fashion designer?
Fashion for me is inborn, from a young I was making my own clothes then went on to study Bsc (Hons) International Fashion Marketing from there i gained the confidence and motivation to start up my own clothing line.

Tell us about your background.. How has it shaped you into the person you are today?

African prints have often been the domain of the older generation. Indeed my inspiration was my mother’s vibrant traditional Africanattire. I am of Nigerian descent. This line, however, is anything but old. It is refreshingly modern and exudes youthfulness, fun and quirkiness. The clean lines and subtle colours are beautiful and abrilliant initiation for the tentative Ankara wearer. The inspiration may be African but the clientele need not be. Anyone who wants to stand out from the crowd can rest assured they will in A.N.Y.A

couture.

Where do you see your work in the next 5, 10, 20 years?

A.N.Y.A Couture aims to build a name for itself as international brand, also aiming to be a label that provides job opportunities in Africa, hoping to start up manufactures in Africa. My collection can be viewd via my website www.anyacouture.co.uk or via my facebook like page here. I can also be contacted via email info@anyacouture.co.uk or follow me on twitter anya_couture

Prototype 3010: A Short Film, A Must Watch!

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Jesse Boykins III | Prototype 3010, a short film from LightUp Film on Vimeo.

I'm really not sure where I found this but it's been sitting in my "Drafts" folder for some time now. Took a look at it again and I still think it's beautifully shot and the song is one of my all time faves.

Enjoy :-)

Catching up with... Brianna Mccarthy

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0000

It's been almost two years since I first interviewed Brianna. Since then her work has been featured on countless blogs websites and magazines. I caught up with her to see how she feels about the recognition and how her work has evolved as time has passed...

Since our first interview, you've been featured on a lot of and websites. How does it feel to have your work recognised and appreciated by such a broad spectrum of people.

It’s intense. There really isn’t another way to explain it. I usually
just end up wondering what people see that excites them, moves them. I have a fair idea of what motivates me. But what does another person take away? I’m not concerned by how much of the original intent is taken away, since the original intent is usually not obvious, I just want good things, positive things to be taken. I’m always surprised and thankful.

I love the work you've done in the collage style. What made you decide to
"paint" your girls using this medium

Thank you! That’s an interesting way to put it – it is like paint –the process of picking colours and patterns is the same. It started with trying to simplify the faces into lines – so where I’d shade or

Paper Places: Alice (Detail)

paint in darks and contours, I drew lines – for cheekbones, brow bones and so on. What I loved in the first sketch was the extra expressiveness I go out of the eyes. It occurred to me late some night that the lines were layers and that I should make them literal layers.

The whole line contouring series was called Birds due to the wide eyed, bird like inquisitiveness in those first sketches.

"Sula" is my favourite collage piece? Any connection to Toni Morrison's book of the same name?

Sula by Brianna Mccarthy

Sula is a Paper Queen- she’s a part of a series of 9*9 collages. I didn’t do too many and she was the second in the series. The name Sula was in part an homage to Morrision’s book and title character. I recall being struck by the descriptions of Sula’s skin tone and sensuality – when I finished my Sula, the deep blue black and her textures made me literally recall the sensation of lying down reading the book, the smell of the pages. It felt right.

I read on your blog, a while back, that you'd had your first formal art showing in Trinidad. What
was that like? How did it feel to have you art displayed in that way

That was also intense. I think you can tell that I tend to be affected by things! It’s all, being a part of a dynamic online and local creative network, very inspiring.

What are your hopes/dreams and aspirations for 2011?

To keep working, to make things. Above all, to grow. To not stand still. I’m never really sure what I’m doing. Sometimes, that’s a good thing.

I'm back... and with a new blog banner!

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:37:00 +0000

I've been a bad bad blogger...

I've let my blog just sit there with no update for forever.

Not that I didn't have inspiration for new posts. I just kept telling myself: I'l get to it, I'll get to it and I never actually GOT to it

Sigh..

Life has been busy..

I'm a fashion design student at the Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design. I guess you could kind of compare going o fashion school to the arrival of a new baby i.e.

- You knew it would be a lot of work but you didn't KNOW until it was actually there in front of you

- It could really care less about what your life was like before it became a part of your daily experience..

I also still work full time and I still make jewelry and hand paint fabrics so it's a balancing act.

I can't complain though, it's what I've chosen for myself. I'm not a victim.

Anyway, enough about me! Have you checked out the new blog banner! As you probably guessed. It was designed by one of my favourite artists, Brianna Mccarthy.

Brianna has been up to some big things since I first interviewed her. I caught up with her about the success and recognition she's been having. Look out for the interview tomorrow!

Love you guys! Thanks for the comments and emails asking about me and where I've been.

I'm still here. Not going anywhere :-)

Black Panther, Kathleen Cleaver on "Why we wear our hair like that" (1968)

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:07:00 +0000

I love this video. Nothing more to say, really

Can you dig it...

Maasai Inspired

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Meet Camille Peace of Peace Images Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:51:00 +0000

(Editor's Note: I've been writing and rewriting the intro for the last five minutes to try not to sound too gushy. But really I'm so happy to share this with you guys today. Why? Because I've admired the strength of Camille's body of work for so long. She also seems like a really cool and sincere person. Hope you enjoy.)

What made you decide to start creating jewellery?

Well, I didn't intend to, at first. I wanted to fix some jewelry I had, and doing the repairs myself made me feel empowered to start creating my own items! I stumble upon some cute items in the stores, but there is nothing like creating EXACTLY what I want!

Tell me a bit about your background: Where are you from? What was it like growing up there?

I grew up with both of my parents in the beachy town of San Diego, CA. California is a very ethnically mixed up place to grow up, due in part to the strong military presence. But I was always aware of my Blackness, though it took me a while to learn to embrace it. I always had a love of art, but never had any intention of building my life around it, and I certainly didn't expect to start my own business....

Do you think your background has influenced your work?

Eventually I started researching about my African and Black American roots, and the information I have learned along that path...has influenced everything I've done since, including my art and my search for identity. And being raised minutes from the beach has given my style a permanent tropical influence :) I love natural elements and bright colors.

Do you seek to convey a particular message with each piece? Is that a part of your creative process?

Absolutely. I love to feel the energy of my people when I work, sometimes explicitly, sometimes subtly. I use a lot of symbols from the African diaspora like ankhs and beads, and I want people to be able to connect my work to the motherland and draw feeling and identity from that. Our beautiful history has been hidden from us.. it's time we remember. Our future depends on it. I like to think of my pieces as breadcrumbs to our past. We descend from warriors, cosmological and mathematical geniuses. There is no reason why Black people should be in the current state we are.

Any favourite designers or artists? How have they influenced you?

I love Melody Ehsani for her ability to blend her spiritual beliefs with her craft. She also makes it her responsibility to remind us that we should discover our purpose and walk in it. A key to life.

I love Salvador Dali's paintings for their existentialism. He reminds me that if I'm not going to create exactly what I want, regardless of what others think, there is no point. I'm inspired by Badu's i-don't-give-a-fuck attitude. She too makes it her responsibility to educate the masses on the real. And she does it in a way that we can understand. That is key! "what good do your words do if they can't understand you?" Banksy's anonymity and spontaneity inspire me.

Tell us about your Spring Collection..

I recently dropped my Spring Collection at the end of January! I stayed true to my love of Kemetology, size, color and shape.

I mixed metals with acrylics and wood and I really allowed my brain to go wherever it wanted. I've got huuuge statement necklaces all the way down to simple, elegant drop earrings with precious gemstones. Huge stud earrings with bold shapes, rings dripping with peridot! There really is something for everyone :)

What's your vision for where you'd like your work to be in 5, 10 and 20 years?

The longer I'm alive, the more I realize that where I want to be in 5, 10 and 20 years only matters so much. The universe will put me where it wants. All I want is to continue to work hard on my passion everyday, serve the creator, and prepare myself for any and all opportunities that may come my way! I hope to continue to send my creations all over the world, constantly improve on my craft and inspire others, donate money to non-profits and provide a comfortable life for my future family and parents :)

Where can we see more of your jewellery?

http://www.peaceimagesjewelry.com

peaceimages.tumblr.com

twitter.com/peaceimages

Facebook fanpage:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/PeaceImages-Jewelry/172182566154551

Parting Words/Thoughts?

Passion comes in many forms and I'm finally learning to accept that. No matter what your passion is, it's beautiful and it should be what you make your life about. It creates an energy that others feel. It unlocks doors and provides a divine motivation that fuels you everyday.

peaceimages.bigcartel.com

Moments Before Dawn

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:24:00 +0000

Beautiful Painting by Trinidadian artist Shalini Seereeram

An Unlikely Sisterhood: Marilyn Monroe & Ella Fitzgerald

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:16:00 +0000

Sometimes you run across a story that completely changes the way you thought about a person. I see Marilyn Monroe in a whole new light now. Read on to find out why...

Apparently in the 50s, a popular nightclub, Mocambo would not book Ella Fitzgerald because she was black. Fortunately for Ella, she had a powerful and unlikely benefactor,

“I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt…it was because of her that I played the Mocambo, a very popular nightclub in the ’50s. She personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night. She told him - and it was true, due to Marilyn’s superstar status - that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman - a little ahead of her times. And she didn’t know it.” - Ella Fitzgerald

I love this story. It's so great to hear about a woman giving another woman a boost despite differences in race especially in showbiz.

I wonder how much of this happens today and we just don't know about it?

What do you think about the story? Had you heard about it before. Let me know in the comments

Ferris Wheel by Michelle Shaprow

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:16:00 +0000

Love this song. Normally I would think this kind of music is a little too bubble gum sweet. But I think this song is so charming. What do you think?

More music from Michelle here

On the Blog Tomorrow...

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:24:00 +0000

My Interview with Camille, the creator of Peace Images Jewelry

Happy Valentine's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Patricia Grannum) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:16:00 +0000

Remember to show yourself some love today. You deserve it!