Dare To Be Creative Workshop; Oct 29, 2017

 DARE TO BE CREATIVE WORKSHOP

It has been said that our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate

but that we are powerful beyond measure. 
And we fear what we don't understand.

So we must find the courage to face who we truly are and

understand how we can best utilize this power within --

this power that creates our own world and in turn, the world at large.

So join us on a self-discovery journey using techniques, 

oracles and a wealth of practical information

to connect with your power through creative process.

Whether it's creating a more fulfilling life or

tapping into your artistic flow,

face your fear and Dare To Be Creative.

Coax your inner spark to come out and light up the world.

DATE:  Sunday, October 29, 2017

TIME:  10:00am - 1:00pm

LOCATION:  Burbank, CA 

 private location given upon registration/payment

COST:  $65 including 3 hour workshop, materials and handouts

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION is Friday, October 27 at 4pm PST.

REGISTRATION / PAYMENT is on our website 

www.paperarchitect.com

scroll down to the PAYPAL button and clink on it to pay/register


If you  have questions please email us at:

contactus@paperarchitect.com

TEA PARTY EVENT - Sept 30, 2017

 PAPER ARCHITECT invites you to  . . .

 TASTY TEA PARTY MENU PLANNING WORKSHOP

 and PICNIC TEA PARTY

This class focuses specifically on Menu Planning for Tea Parties.

~~ One to Four Courses Menus

~~ Various Tea Party Styles and Menu Samples for each

~~ Tea Overview that includes:

Varieties, Brewing, Serving, Cooking

~~ Tea and Food Pairing

~~ Recipe Ideas, Dietary Considerations

~~ Budgeting and Food Prep Schedule

~~ Presentation and Serving Tips

As we discuss food, you will be served food, one course at a time. 

Using one of the sample menus for a 3 course tea

paired with a tea that complements the food. 

Food served will include meat and vegetarian options only. 

Ice tea and water also available.

A chance for food, fun, information and inspiration

to plan your own special tea party, your way!

DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2017 

TIME:  10:00am - 12:30pm

PLACE:  North Hollywood public park

specific location, parking info, etc. given after your registration/payment is confirmed

COST:  $60.00  (includes workshop, workbook, picnic tea party)

ADVANCED REGISTRATION (on website) / PAYMENT ONLY (thru PayPal)

and for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GO TO:  https://www.paperarchitect.com

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION/PAYMENT is Wed, SEPT 27 12pm NOON

Change the World with L.O.V.E.

MINDFULNESS

MINDFULNESS

A definition of Mindfulness:

Putting all your focus into the very thing you are doing without allowing outside interruptions.

It’s free, portable and can be done in an instant at any given moment.

  While driving, check all around you not just through the rear view mirror.  Pay attention to your own driving speed, etiquette and pace.  By doing so, you are able to open up your awareness to the point that you may anticipate another car’s sudden move and can respond more quickly and effectively.

When you realize you are stressing over something, be mindful of your breathing.  Do you hold your breath or is your breathing rapid?  By taking a moment to regulate your breathing you can reduce stress effectively.  You can start by taking a lot of quick breaths that acknowledges the stress then change off to a slow inhale to 7 counts, hold 7 counts, exhale 7 counts.  Do it three times.  With each exhale, notice the difference in your body as it falls into a more flowing and balanced energy.

How about when you interact with others.  Do you actually look at them; I mean really look at them, in the eye?  Is your handshake on purpose and not just a reaction?  

 When you hug someone you care about, hug heart to heart, your left to their right and feel both bodies interact.  Did you know the act of touching can actually align your nervous systems so you feel more connected?  

And have you ever stopped to notice not just what you are eating 

but how quickly you eat, the flavors in each bite,

each ingredient that goes into the meal and

the value of nourishing your body?  In doing so, you will most likely eat more slowly which is better for digestion, enjoy your food more and even eat less, which could help regulate your weight and will improve your health.

It only takes a few seconds. 

Try it with one of the above activities or something you do

without thinking, some habit that you haven’t paid much attention

 to in a long time. 

Do it really, really slowly and with extreme mindfulness. 

Be sure you keep your thoughts in the moment and only on

that activity, don’t let your mind wander or let

outside distractions disconnect this exercise. 

Connect to it at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.  Immerse yourself into this activity

like you have never before and make the most of it, beyond the normal time it takes, keep with it until you have maximized every aspect of this activity and see where it takes you.  You may find a better way of doing it, a more enjoyable use of this habit,

maybe even find it is not necessary and replace it with something

more useful in your daily routine.  Something that simple,

which takes so little time, can give you the power to make

your life richer, more meaningful, more productive

and possibly changes you in ways you never imagined. 

You can’t possibly lose a thing by opening yourself to mindful living.

Our lives are filled with so much activity coming at us at all directions.  Technology dominates our existence, sometimes

to the point that you lose sight of the connection to the

human being that you are –

the most valuable device you will ever have. 

Your unique contribution to this world will not be found outside yourself but within. 

Discover it through mindfulness.

YOU'RE INVITED: PLAY DATE with YOUR WRITING MUSE

PAPER ARCHITECT and Our MUSE INVITE YOU TO:

 

A PLAY DATE with YOUR WRITING MUSE

Liberate Your WriTiNG MuSE while

 

imbibing in libations and luscious nibbles .

  

Move from linear, analytical thinking to a more intuitive,

multi-directional view of things, freeing you to explore

what you know in new, insightful ways.

 

This workshop is for the adventurous who want to step away from the rule book

and play with notions that will expand your observation skills,

put you in touch with your imagination, and kick those blocks to the curb.

An open mind is essential.

Sign up soon because space is limited.  Come play with us!

 

DATE: Sunday, August, 2017

TIME: 1:30 - 3:30pm (2 hours)

LOCATION: MALBEC Argentinean Restaurant; Toluca Lake

COST:  $75.00 (includes workshop, printed workbook, writing materials and handouts, one (1) glass of wine, three (3) tapa plates, tax & gratuity)

ADVANCED REGISTRATION and PAYMENT ONLY ~~ NO WALK INS 
 Sign up and Pay on our website through PayPal

www.paperarchitect.com

scroll down to PAYPAL BUY NOW button to initiate payment

Sign-up deadline:  Friday, August 25, 2017,  4pm

For more information and to register visit: 

https://www.paperarchitect.com
 

 American Express has declared Saturday, November 26th as

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY,

to encourage you to support your local small businesses.

Small businesses can offer personalized service and

handcrafted items often not available in large chain stores.

Without your patronage, we cannot survive.

Shop at my etsy shop on Saturday and receive a 15% discount

on all items . . . . handcrafted journals which can be customized, 

           whimsical bath art in a color to match your bathroom decor,   

personalized healing mandalas to help guide you and more.

VISIT:  www.etsy.com/shop/wwwpaperarchitectcom

for 15% discount, use code:  LOCALBIZ2016

For each item ordered, you will receive a complimentary gift card.

A downloadable 2017 Paper Architect calendar will be given with each order placed.

 

But since we get crazy juggling so much on our busy schedules,

I have decided to extend the celebration.

If you shop on my on-line ETSY shop on Friday, November 25th,

and between Sunday, November 27th through Sunday, December 4th,

we offer a 10% discount on all orders.

Discount Code:  SMALLBIZ2016

You will also receive a complimentary gift card for each item ordered

and a downloadable 2017 Paper Architect calendar with each order.

 

Although I do not have a brick and mortar shop,

I have secured a "pop up location" in Burbank

so you can shop in person from

Monday, November 28 through Friday, December 2nd

and skip the shipping charges on my on-line ETSY shop.

Call me for details at 818 423 0668

The same 10% discount, complimentary gift card per item,

and a printed 2017 Paper Architect applies for all purchases.

There will be additional products 

available for sale not offered on line.

Some of these items include:

~ Artisanal Bath Salts

~ Holiday Prep Kits (new item)

~ Tea Theme Gift Baskets featuring our exclusive Tea Journals

This is a great opportunity to shop with a personal touch

by speaking directly with me, the creator of these products.

Ask questions, create customized gifts for that special someone,

purchase unique, handcrafted products made with loving care.

I appreciate your support and look forward to serving you

whether through my on-line ETSY shop or in person.

EMAIL:  contactus@paperarchitect.com

PHONE:  818 423 0668

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, and loving Holiday Season.

 

BANNED BOOK WEEK - Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2016

Banned Books Week:  

CELEBRATE THE FREEDOM TO READ

Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2016

By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.  The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with the removal of restrictions in libraries and schools.  While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week celebration is the fact that, in the majority of cases, the books have remained available.  This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers, students and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to read.  Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.  Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.  Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community -- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers and readers of all types -- in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

the above information was taken from the American Libraries Association who created this annual celebration.

to find more information please visit their website:  www.ala.org/bbooks/

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 

"Censorship comes from a place of fear.  We fear that which is different.  What we cannot comprehend.  Books gift us with understanding, empower us with knowledge.  So obviously, would-be censors have it all wrong."

~ Ellen Hopkins, author of the frequently challenged CRANK ~

Celebrating our individuality is essential!