...a thousand words...a new thought...opening eyes...stirring hearts...a calling.
Benjamin and Lauren Edwards are photographers, God-lovers, parents, friends, you name it. They're a source of inspiration to me for the love they have for God. You'll see them tonight if you attend the event I posted last. They capture photos, moments, glimpses of the soul, glimpses of God in a way I haven't seen anybody do. Ever.
They do amazing work here in the states with weddings, quite gifted I'll say (ohhh they'll razz me about posting so much about them...I look forward to it). But not only are they amazing wedding photographers, they have captured bits and pieces of Africa and brought them home to us so that we may know and be encouraged, and have our eyes opened to what's happening around God's whole Kingdom. In hopes that it inspires us to live for God, not just for ourselves.
Check out their blog:
http://benjaminimages.typepad.com/edwards_photography/
And their website:
www.benjaminimages.com
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Cutting the Star Flowers
I want to invite you to a night of insight into one of the most culturally binding issues of our time, female genital mutilation.
Join Benjamin Edwards (photographer) and Elizabeth Fischer (video producer) as they share stories, pictures and a REACH documentary on the agonizing truth behind FGM, what the people of Uganda are doing to stop it, and what God is asking us to do to help rid our cultures of this practice.
When: July 27, 7:00PM
Where: The Kilns, 550 NW Industrial Way #44, Bend, OR
Why: Because each one of us can be part of the solution
Do you believe we all deserve rights? Do you have and fight for your rights? Then come help those who do not have rights, let alone the help or encouragement to fight for them.
Join Benjamin Edwards (photographer) and Elizabeth Fischer (video producer) as they share stories, pictures and a REACH documentary on the agonizing truth behind FGM, what the people of Uganda are doing to stop it, and what God is asking us to do to help rid our cultures of this practice.
When: July 27, 7:00PM
Where: The Kilns, 550 NW Industrial Way #44, Bend, OR
Why: Because each one of us can be part of the solution
Do you believe we all deserve rights? Do you have and fight for your rights? Then come help those who do not have rights, let alone the help or encouragement to fight for them.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
My "Baby" Broke
*Sigh* I'm at a standstill with my creative side. At least when it comes to using my sewing machine.
I think I have been working my sewing machine a bit hard lately, what with my own fun in sewing, with some sewing jobs, and with work in general. What a surprise. Sadly, my wonderful machine has been slipping lately, not having the strength to make even a few stitches in a garment. Thus, I'm sending her in. My beautiful European, almost vintage machine is going to the shop. Hopefully to be repaired and in fine condition upon her return.
I thought I would share my temporary heart break. However, the plus side is I've been able to focus on my finishing techniques and my hand stitching. So, even through the tragedy, some good has come of it. :)
I think I have been working my sewing machine a bit hard lately, what with my own fun in sewing, with some sewing jobs, and with work in general. What a surprise. Sadly, my wonderful machine has been slipping lately, not having the strength to make even a few stitches in a garment. Thus, I'm sending her in. My beautiful European, almost vintage machine is going to the shop. Hopefully to be repaired and in fine condition upon her return.
I thought I would share my temporary heart break. However, the plus side is I've been able to focus on my finishing techniques and my hand stitching. So, even through the tragedy, some good has come of it. :)
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Yay for non-profits
Check out the newest thing in Bend:
http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080705/NEWS0107/807050311/1041&nav_category=
It's a pretty sweet bookstore called The Kilns and it exists for a stinking awesome cause. This article explains it all.
http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080705/NEWS0107/807050311/1041&nav_category=
It's a pretty sweet bookstore called The Kilns and it exists for a stinking awesome cause. This article explains it all.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Time
Time is something I was prompted to consider at a pretty early age. I am pretty sure I was 15, almost 16, sitting in geography of all classes. Mr. Perry was my teacher.
The first thing of the entire year he asked us was, "How do you spend your time? Like a currency? Is it worth something to you?" He went on to talk about how we need to be careful in spending our time. Prioritizing. It's funny how I didn't really think much of it, just did my thing, finished all of my homework on time, and hung out with friends and family. I didn't really think about how I was spending it.
However, now I think about it, and the man was brilliant. Practices that I work hard at now revolve much around that first 30 minutes of my geography class sophomore year. Blocking out my time, prioritizing my tasks, all of which I am not perfect at, but now understand the importance of.
I look at the year ahead, the dresses that I will be making, and the other work to be done when running a business, and I am glad to have had words of wisdom that came back at just the right time.
The first thing of the entire year he asked us was, "How do you spend your time? Like a currency? Is it worth something to you?" He went on to talk about how we need to be careful in spending our time. Prioritizing. It's funny how I didn't really think much of it, just did my thing, finished all of my homework on time, and hung out with friends and family. I didn't really think about how I was spending it.
However, now I think about it, and the man was brilliant. Practices that I work hard at now revolve much around that first 30 minutes of my geography class sophomore year. Blocking out my time, prioritizing my tasks, all of which I am not perfect at, but now understand the importance of.
I look at the year ahead, the dresses that I will be making, and the other work to be done when running a business, and I am glad to have had words of wisdom that came back at just the right time.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Pluggin' away
Just a little shout out to ProQ Solutions (www.proqsolutions.com). They're chipping away at my website right now, and it's rockin. It'll be up sometime this year, I say that only because they're waiting on me to get them all the content. For now, visit the pilot page to get a taste of what's to come!
www.aniaexperience.com
www.aniaexperience.com
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Meet Katie
Meet Katie. This is my new model. The dress I am making is purely for portfolio reasosns. It is going to take some time, because let's face it, I'm still in the beginning phases of my company and funds are tight. Silk is mildly expensive. So keep checking back to see the progress as the dress slowly comes together.
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