~ Mr. Tiny the Shrunken Head. After my workout he said, “Lookin’ good hot stuff!” He probably says that to everyone. Sheesh. ~ First off, HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone! I hope you manage to scare…
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I was lining up my blog post for Thursday when I was interrupted by my flashing iPhone as it decided it didn’t want to complete the iOS8 update and sync. So, as you can…
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Little did I know it at the time, but during my last month of university I was assigned a painting project that would prove to be unexpectedly transformative. My instructor sent us out around…
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I started taking singing lessons this week. I’ve never had private lessons for my voice before but it’s one of those things that has been on my bucket list for decades. Since I can…
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In February I was shortlisted for a design award (yay me!) with the ceremony in April. I decided to design my own dress because it’s not everyday you get nominated for an award.…
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Today we’re toasting the 3rd blogiversary of our Empress Tea empire! Congratulations lovely ladies! What a wonderful collaboration of talent, opinion & drive. I adore each and every one of you and savour your weekly expressions online. To celebrate,…
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Ever since JoAnna’s impactful post A Lesson In Creating Space (or: I Have Been Taught To Grow In) I have been dwelling on the way we, as a society, respond to inappropriate behavior. I remember…
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Happy Chinese New Year! The year of the horse has arrived, making it the perfect time to race ahead and accomplish those dreams you never thought possible. This fiery sign encourages a year of action,…
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Don’t forget to help your neighbours this holiday season. There are so many spectacular things we can accomplish when we work together! Wishing you lots of love and happy memories from the Empresses of…
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Hi everybody! I recently started a new painting and I thought I’d use this post to share my process with you. The style I’m working in these days is very particular and tight. I…