Magical Monday! Extraordinary Good Luck!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Magical Monday!
I have a little gift to share with you-all today!

This is a photo of mine taken a few weeks back!
Let's see if you can see the connection with extraordinary good luck...
It is a little patch of clover.  
Look at the bottom of the photo!
There is a four-leaf clover there.  Do you see it?
Now for the most extraordinary good luck...
Do you see the FIVE-leaf clover nearby?
Isn't that astounding?!!!

Here is my wish for all of us this week...
Have an AMAZING life!
See you on Wednesday!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! A Game of Tag!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome back to Magical Monday!  
These posts have been a bit sporadic as of late for a number of reasons.  The most significant is that I've adopted the rule of doing things mainly because they are fun and the there were portions that had become largely un-fun.
However! I've nifty things to show you today, so let's get started!

First! Stuck in a traffic jam with an unusual view!
This is not my photo (though I wish the experience was!) of a prop of Jabba's Floating Palace from the Star Wars - Return of the Jedi.  Credits and details are here!

Next up!  Escher in Legos!
Photo and creation credits are here!
I've always been fascinated with Escher's work (as many have) and having something inspired by him made out of Legos is full of win and whimsy!

Last, but certainly as full of win, this!
Photo credits and details are here! 
I would absolutely eat at this pizzeria!  Wouldn't you?  

And now for news of upcoming Sprite Creations events! There is a second session in the Welcome to Being Human series on BlogTalk Radio!
Sunday, Oct. 27th at 5pm (CST, USA) Cheryl Patton and I will be chatting about often impossible pedestal we humans (especially those in the healing arts) are placed on and the stifling effects of "always staying positive".  
Who put us up there anyway?  
Join us for insight, laughter and fun as we poke at the foiables and follies of life as Human Beans!
See you Wednesday!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Out of the Fog!

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to Magical Monday! 

First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who visited with us at the Cambridge Fall Art Festival! It was a beautiful day to be surrounded by artisans of every type, nestled outside an independent Bookstore, Food Co-op and Coffee shop! We had so much fun and, it seems, so did you!! YAYAYAYAYAY!!!
 

 It was a foggy start to the morning here in my neck of the woods, which inspired me to snap a few photos! 

Title: Foggy Fields

Fog obscuring the sometimes harsh details of the "real world" has always been a romantic perspective to me. 

Title: As Yet Unknown

 

In cloaking the details, it is a reminder that life and the world are mysterious, magical and full of things we don't yet know...including possibilities!!!

Title:  Telegraph

This last photo, with the old-time apothecary-style lamp might be a view from a Writer's garret (or Doctor's) window 100 years ago....

May your days and week be full of magic, adventure and possibilities!

Also!!!

TOMORROW!

The Faerie Messages for September on BlogTalk Radio!

Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 12Noon! 

Click on the link for details and to listen in! 

Hear the practical and whimsical advice the Faeries have to share with us about the month that welcomes the Fall Equinox!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Sunrise Vision!

Hello Everyone! 
Welcome to Magical Monday! 
I hope your weekend was fun of love, life and laughter! 
I was privileged to spent a good deal of time in the company of some of my favorite people! 
YAY!!! 
I've a photographic experiment to share with you! 
Working Title: Sunrise Wing 

As you might imagine from the title, this was taken as the sun was peeking over the horizon. I love dawn as the day is just in its infancy and full of possibility! 
The gorgeous fairy wing silhouetted by this stunning tableau was too enticing not to attempt to capture! 
It seems to have turned out well, don't you think? 
 
And with that little bit of magic for the week, let me turn your attention to my next show!

The Fall Art Festival at City Center Market is 

Saturday, Sept. 14th from 9am to 3pm. 

Click on the link for more details! 

This is my only remaining out-door show this year! 

It would be magical see you there! 

See you Wednesday!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Nitty Gritty Art!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

My weekend was filled with good times, excellent people, yummy food and much laughter!

I hope the same can be said for yours!

I've a few bits of art inspiration to show you today!

This is something called "Reverse Street Art".  Details and credits can be found here.  I find this quite interesting and novel!  This reminds me of the use of negative space much like chalkboard or blackboard art!

Let's move on to another type of nitty gritty art - Sand Sculpture!

Here is a video on the making of a sand sculpture that I found fascinating and hope you do too! Click here for the video, credits and details!

Isn't that amazing?!

So that's it for this Magical Monday!
I'll see you on Wednesday!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Otherworldly Perspectives!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

I've an exciting new event to tell you about!

Sunday at 5pm (CST, USA) I and Cheryl Patton  team up for a special show Welcome To Being Human!

 Many times, people feel (especially in the various Healing paths) restricted in their ability to experience and express the entire range of human emotions and actions. Often, we are offered a "barrage of rainbows" or not allowed to "go negative" during stressful times. Where did this impossible pedestal we're on come from and who put us up here, anyway?!

Listen in while Amy and Cheryl chat about accepting our role of being human! There will be time for folks to call in or chat in the chat room!  

Onward to the next perspective!

YAY!

Details and credits for these sentiments and photo are here!!! 

This is a time-lapse video of a city at night! I find it fascinating and beautiful and hope you do, too!!

 CLICK HERE!!

And the final perspective I'd like to offer you is during my BlogTalk Radio Interview tomorrow!

At 12 Noon (CST, USA)!!!!

I'll be chatting with Cheryl Patton about the often whimsical, always practical Messages From the Faeries, August 2013 edition!

Join us on this adventure!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Sky Above and Below!

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to Magical Monday! 

I hope your weekend was fabulous! 

Mine was filled with much joy, laughter, sunlight and nature! 

YAY! 

This post follows the trend of last Monday and is about the magic around home. Let me show you what I mean!

What you see here is a feather found in our yard, swaying gently with the breezes as it was tucked in between grass blades. 
Though we have been blessed with many more visits from flocks of wild turkeys since last Monday's post, this is probably a pigeon feather.  It is quite interesting, in a quiet sort of way.  

The side resting closest to the ground is spotted!  This, rather than the solid grey seen above the quill spine!

Lovely!

This next photo brings me great joy and, I hope, to you as well!

The tree you see here is one of two that flank our driveway and creating a wonderful amount of shade.  They also remind me of Tolkien-esque (or Faerie) guardians as it and a second oak tower over opposite sides of that drivepath.

The perspective captured here speaks of the quintessential view of the Summer Season!  I love the Sun peaking through the darker branches and verdant green leaves!

Wheee!!!

Speaking of joy...

My next BlogTalk Radio Interview is Tuesday, August 19th at 12 Noon (CST, USA)!!!

I'll be chatting with Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom about (the often whimsical) Faerie Wisdom specific to the month of August!

It would be wonderful if you could join us!

See you Wednesday!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Around Home...

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Magical Monday!
This post represents a bit of a shift in what I'll be showing for Magical Mondays. I still intend to find nifty and beautiful things in and around the world to share with you. I'm shifting gears to include more magical, beautiful events that happen at home and/or on a more personal level.
This post is the start of that!
Let's begin with some visuals, eh?
We have a few farm cats around the place.
I realized that I've photos of the lady cats but none yet of our resident tomcat, Lenny. As I was coming back inside to stow the food from the evening feeding a few days ago, I noticed how stunning the sunlight was as it filtered through his handsome grey fur, creating a nimbus around him.
So I grabbed my camera and captured a few moments of this evening enchantment!
Photo #1 with a bonny column of light shining through...

Isn't that stunning?

Photo #2 Focusing on Lenny...
I hope you can see his striking, glowing green eyes!
Normally he is pretty cautious around most people-things.  Yet for these photos, he lay in the grass and looked the very picture of a majestic, domestic grey lion!
It seemed that he completely understood what was transpiring and was amused and entertained by it all!
Such a courtly, refined fellow!

Other gorgeous bits of magic...
Yesterday, I spied a huge flock of wild turkeys, right outside our window!
The closest fowl came withing 5 feet of our house! They were absolutely graceful, hunting and pecking (literally) at a stately and leisurely pace through our yard!
I'm happy to have them here as they eat all manner of bugs including ticks!
Hooray!
Today as I stepped outside and moved to and fro through our yard on errands I noticed several lovely feathers standing up like flags in and amongst the grass!
What a fabulous reminder of our gracious visitors!

Also on the list of charming events for today are dragonflies!
They've been around for a week or so now and really help with the mosquitoes! WOOHOO!!!
Where the magic comes in is that everywhere I stepped, when I was travelling quickly on errands that I "should" get done, were red dragonflies...right in my path! They hovered a little over knee height directly in my path for a few moments...as if to capture my attention and remind me of the joy in each present moment...and then flew on.
How awesome!

And speaking of joy... let me announce my next BlogTalk Radio Interview!

Tuesday, August 19th at 12 Noon (CST, USA)!!!

I'll be chatting with Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom about Faerie Wisdom specific to the month of August!

It would be so much fun if you could join us!

See you Wednesday!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Surfing, Space and Sounds!

Hello Hello!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

Just a little note here to let you-all know that Fini Friday was indeed missed a few days ago.  I'm pondering a format and scheduling change to my blog, so stay tuned to see what happens next!

Now back to the regularly scheduled Magical Monday!

I've all videos to show you today, so get ready to click on a few links!

The first video is an aerial view of surfing.

 Click here to view and for details! 

I've always been fascinated by surfing and the apt metaphors it engenders with the cycles of life. 

I hope you enjoy! 

The second and last video is a treat for both eyes and ears! 

It is the recorded sights and sounds of a NASA Booster Rocket as a Space Shuttle is launched into space! 

Click here to view and for details! 

Space is another fascination of mine, and there is so much to learn just in viewing this short movie! 

YAY! So there you have it! 

Glimpses into other worlds to start off your work week! 

I'll see you on Wednesday! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Art, The World and Shakespeare's Star Wars!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

I hope your weekend was full of joy!

My weekend was full of fun and unexpected yet happy things!

I've several fun things to show you so let's get started!

First, Shakespeare's Star Wars!

This is actually a re-imagining of Star Wars as a Shakespearean production by Ian Doescher.

Click on the link for credits, details and a trailer from the book to watch!

I adore this project!

It is well-done, whimsical and fun!

YAY!

The second thing I have to share are also videos, so you'll need to click the link to view it!

I love glimpses into worlds I haven't seen yet and this video tour of Myanmar is a good visual brain food!

Take a look!

Let's close with this more static stop at Nantes France and a Mechanical Elephant!

Credits and details are here.

Doesn't that look like fun?

What an amazing work of art!!!! 

And with that, I'll bid you adieu!
See you on Wednesday!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Sculptures and Soccer!

Hello Hello!

Welcome to this Magical Monday!

I hope your weekend was fabu!

Mine was interspersed with plotting, playing and resting... In other words - Just the way I like it!

I've some new, nifty things to show you today, so let's get started! Let's begin with Manhattan, NY (USA) and an ice bar!

This is the minus5degree Ice Bar, where everything is sculpted from ice!

Credits for the photo and details are here!

Isn't it gorgeous and a little intriguing?

I do wonder how comfortable it is, though!

Maybe someone will visit it and comment on my blog to let us know!

The breath-taking sculpture shown next is one of the many huge (alive!) plant sculptures at the 2013 Mosaicultures Internationales de Montréal. This is "an international mosiaculture competition in Montreal, Canada."

Credits for the photos and more details are here!

So much talent!

So many beautiful colours and healthy, growing plants!

It must be a wonder-filled visit to walk through this!

YAY!

And now, onward to the soccer!

This is probably a type of soccer most of you haven't seen yet...I certainly hadn't!

Click here to view a video of Bubble Soccer!!! 

Doesn't that look a little bit crazy and a lot of fun?!!  

So before we part ways, let me remind you of my BlogTalk Radio Interview tomorrow!

Tuesday, July 16th at 12 Noon (CST, USA)!
Join myself and Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom as the Faeries reveal their thoughts about the month of July! 

This is a special synergy of insight as Cheryl brings her extensive Numerology expertise to the interview! 

Come join us! 

And with that, I'll see you Wednesday! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Humor, Technology and Beauty!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

I hope your weekend was fabu!

Let's start this post off with some humor! 

This photo and hat installment were taken in honor of George Orwell (author of 1984, among other classic books). Credits and details are here. 

Moving on to a more wonderous idea... 

This is what you get when you combine a Tesla coil, a human and a guitar!

Doesn't that look like fun?!?! Credits and details are here. 

Let's wrap this up with a bit of beauty and news! The beauty!

Credits and details are here. 

What I can tell you is that this is Park Keukenhof in Amsterdam. 

Isn't it gorgeous?! 

And the news.... I'll be offline (and on vacation!) after the dual Whimsy Wednesday and Fini Friday post on Wednesday!!! 

I'll return to the Internets next Wednesday, July 10th! Also? I'll have a very special selection of Sprite Creations at the CONvergence Art Show this weekend! 

If you're in the Twin Cities area, feel free to check out the convention, register at the door and take in the sights (including the Art Show)! 

See you Wednesday! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! What If?

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to Magical Monday! 

For those just joining us, Magical Monday posts are intended to showcase interesting, unusual and beautiful projects, ideas and events to assist in making the world a little more magical!

I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who attended the Charity Event I was blessed to partake in on Friday!  It was so much fun to meet all of you, despite the mini-hurricanes! YAY!!
 

This post is all about the question of What If? 

The question surrounding this photo is...what if this could give you iron bones?

Credit for and details about the photo and situation are here. Wouldn't it be awesome to have iron bones?! 

Next Up! 

What if you inflated hot air balloons indoors?

Credit for and details about the photo and situation are here.   This looks like fun to me!!!

And now, for our final What If.... 

What if you could recreate iconic movie scenes (such as the scene in the original Star Wars movie where Luke and his X-wing succeed in blowing up the Death Star)? Well, here you go!

Credit for and details about the photo and situation are here. 

Thanks for the visit! 

I'll see you on Wednesday! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! International Art!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

I've lots of magical, art tidbits to share with you today!

Let's start with some fabulous floor art!

Details and credits for this photo and art are here!

There is so much that is so fun about this that I'm not certain where to begin!  Vibrant colours, a really excellent space theme, excellent workmanship...and the idea of having it in your very own home!! YAY!!!

This next series of art are photos taken by airline pilot and photographer Karim Nafatni.

I think you'll find that they are gorgeous!

Here is where I found this artist and his information!

I decided to feature this last art project here because I find it amazing that the contributing artists and art came from around the world!

Take a look! One Million Bones Project.

Details and credits for the art and photos are here.

Updates and news on events!

My next event is tomorrow, June 18!

It is the BlogTalk Radio Interview revealing the Faeries' Message for the month of June!!

Hosted by Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom, you'll find us chatting at 12Noon (CST,USA).

I'm so excited about this next event!!!
I'll be a Faerie Reader at Fluevog and Opportunity Partners Charity Event this Friday, June 21st from 5-9pm! 
This is an RSVP only event and Charity Fundraiser, so click over here for more details and to get your name on the list!
I'll be offering brief 5-10 minute Faerie Readings at the Minneapolis Fluevog Store! 
It would be wonderful if you could join us!

See you soon!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Races, Slides and the Eiffel Tower!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Magical Monday, where I share little tidbits of beauty, art and happy things to brighten up the week!
Let's start with the slide, first!
This looks like a fabulous waterslide!
Credits for the photo and details are here!
I think it would be fun to use it.
The only problem I can see is that I'd be tempted to "get stuck" in it, just so as to have time to watch the fish!

Let's move on to the Races now! Of course, these aren't races most normally think of.  I give you....Office Chair Races!
Credits for the photo and details are here! Isn't human ingenuity awesome?  And look at that those helmets!  Safety first!  That looks like fun, too! 
I wonder what the best chair time is?
10 yards in 10 seconds?
Hee hee!

I'll wrap up this post with a video of composer Joseph Bertolozzl "playing" the Eiffel Tower!  
Click here for video! 
Isn't that intriguing?!
And that wraps up this Magical Monday!

Just a little reminder of my next event!

My next event a BlogTalk Radio Interview! 

Hosted by Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom, this interview will reveal the Faeries Messages specific to June!

Saturday, June 18th at 12Noon (CST,USA). 

I hope you can join us! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Pirates, Star Trek and the Sydney Opera House!

Hello Everyone! 
Welcome to Magical Monday! 
I hope your weekend was grand! Mine was pleasantly busy! I was preparing for the Healing Gallery Open House, among other things! 
I've a few vignettes for you today, so let's get started! 
This is looks like something you'd expect to see....on Star Trek Music, of course! Details and credits are here. 
I've no idea which song this is actually attached to, but it is quite amusing! 
YAY! 
 Next up! 
Real life Lego Pirates! 
Details and credits are here. 

And let's close with video of the Sydney Opera House awash with colour! Click here for the video and details! Isn't that gorgeous? 
I've an exciting event coming up this weekend!

Announcing a new event and creative home in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area (MN, USA)! 

Healing Gallery Open House 

Saturday, June 8th 

from 1 to 7pm 

Sunday from 1pm to 5pm 

Details and address are here! 

I'll be there Saturday only, yet I encourage you to stop by whenever you can that weekend! 

It is a beautiful space and the art is absolutely gorgeous! Marian is a very talented artist and healer! 

*Edited with an update*
I and my Sprite Creations will be available at the Healing Gallery through this weekend only.

My Sprite Services will continue to be offered at locations that best suit each person and situation, and by appointment at BellaLuna Boutique, rather than at the Healing Gallery.

Thank you!
*Now back to the blog as it was*

There is much more to come as my behind-the-scenes 'work' continues, so stay tuned! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

I'll see you Wednesday! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! A Dragon, An Eclipse and Night Lights!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Magical Monday!
First, I'd like to thank everyone who stopped by the LHSC Spring Psychic Faire this weekend!
It was so much fun to offer my services in such a beautiful space and amongst wonderful people!
Thank you!
Onwards to the Dragon!
This Dragon is made entirely out of silverware!!! Isn't that amazing?!
Credits and details are here!

Next up! A bit of "local colour"! A photo of the beautiful night lighting of a 35W bridge in Minneapolis (MN, USA)!
Credits and details are here!
Isn't that gorgeous?!

Let's close up this post with a video documenting the Solar Eclipse that occurred May 10th!
  Click here for the video and credits!
Isn't that astounding?!
Nature is awesome!!

Speaking of May events...Don't forget that My BlogTalk Radio Interview with the May Message From the Faeries!!! 

Tuesday, May 21st from 12 Noon to 12:30pm (CST, USA) with Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom! 

Join us to see what insight the Faeries have for the month of May! 

See you Wednesday!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Tricks of the Light!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

I hope your weekend was chock-full of fun!

I have all sorts of colourful nifties to share with you today that play with the light!

Let's start with the inside of a building first!

Credits and details are here Isn't that just gorgeous!!!

I think I could pull up a chair and watch the colours change as the sunlight moves across the room all day!!

Let's move outside and into the public space now, to a Water Tower converted into public art!

I love the idea that something mundane and unusually so visually unappealing could become a source of price and colour to an entire community! Details and credits are here.

As we near the end of this post, we move out into the world, once beach at a time!

Isn't that just awesome, vibrant and fun!? 

Credits and details are here!

It seems some research is in order to find out where to procure such a beauty!

Whee!!

So! Let me mention a few upcoming events!!! 

Saturday, May 18th only! 

Spring Psychic Faire at Lake Harriet Spiritual Center! 

Many of you have seen me at this Faire offering my Sprite Creations jewellery and creations. 

However! For the first time ever!!! I'll be offering Faerie Readings during this fundraising-event! 

There will be good food, hand-made art of all kinds and wonderful insights offered, so consider joining us! 

I have another Faerie-inspired BlogTalk Radio Interview!!! 

Tuesday, May 21st from 3 to 3:30pm (CST, USA) with Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom! 

Join us to see what insight the Faeries have for the month of May! 

See you Monday!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Out and About in the World!

Hello Everyone! 
Welcome to Magical Monday!!! 
I hope your weekend was fabulous! 
Mine was! 
I've many examples of Art in the Mundane World for you today! 
Let's start with "dirt art" - art drawn in the dirt on cars... Details and credits are here! 
Who wouldn't love to this this as they are traveling through life? 
More of this - Yes! Please! 

This next art bit is a fabulous rendition of a Dalek and a smart discount strategy! 
 Details and credits are here. 
I would hang around that establishment as much as possible in hopes of seeing a real, working Tardis!
Whee!!! 

Let's finish this post with a wonderful tapestry of natural and man-made art! 
Credits and details are here. 
Isn't that wonderful?! 
So that's it for Magical Monday! 
Here is to having a Magical Week! 
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Drawing Upon Art in Real Life!

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to Magical Monday! 

I've three vignettes of art, colour and fun to show you today! 

Let's start with one of the tools of an artist...that became the canvas as well! Carved Pencil Art! 

Isn't that fabulous detail? And a gorgeous photo showcasing those pencils? 

YAY!! 

Credits and details about them are here! 

The next art bit I have to share is a titled a "Light Installation". I don't have many details about this... it looks as if the equipment splits, reflects and refracts the light beam into all of those beautiful colours and patterns! Stunning! Here is where I found the image and information!

I'm going to wrap up this post with a photo of an event I dearly wish I had been at! 

Famous Cinema Cars! Credits and details are here! I see Herbie! 

The General Lee! 

The Ghost Busters Car! 

The original Batmobile! 

The Mystery Machine! 

KITT! 

The Blues Brothers Police Cruiser! 

OOOOO!!! OOOO!! AND A DeLOREAN TIME MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

And all sorts of other absolutely fantastic vehicles!!! 

WOW!!! 

If anyone knows where or when something like this is happening again - let me know!!! I want to go!!! WHEEE!!!

As I close this post, there is another fun event I want to mention!!!!

The... Saint Paul Art Crawl!   I'm so pleased to be a returning Guest Artist at the Lowertown Lofts Artist Co-Op - in the 3rd Floor Atrium!

Come on out and see me Friday, April 27th; Sat. April 28th and Sun. April 29th!

Click the links above for details!

See you Wednesday!
Ciao!