my first published article, woohoo, thank you Jesus!

 

I do have some exciting news, my very first article in Somerset Holidays & Celebrations. I was honoured and thrilled when they asked me to do an article about my lace cakes. I've never though of myself as a writer and find it daunting writing my blog posts so I never thought I could write an article for a magazine. I had been thinking of submitting my artwork for months but I keep trying to create the perfect piece first. Yup, life as a perfectionist can be tough, recognizing this fact is the first step. I’ve taken that first step...still on the road to recovery and I know someday I will be the perfect imperfectionist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that my garden has slowed down I'm finally getting back into the studio. Almost finished some new lace cakes and will list on Etsy soon along with some other new creations I've been working on.  I've been off work struggling with fibromyalgia for the last few months and thankfully getting lost in creating really helps me forget the pain. Yesterday I was informed that my services were no longer needed after almost 15 years of dedication to my job so I guess I'll have even more time in the studio now. My dream is to someday be able to work full time as an artist but I guess that's not a path that all artists are blessed with. So hopefully this will be the last bit of bummer news I will share for a long, long time. I love upbeat blogs that enlighten, make ya smile, and are beautifully poetic but I also admire blogs that are honest and real about life so I hope you understand why I’m sharing the bad as well as the good. It does help getting it off the shoulders so thanks for listening! I am trusting God is taking care of me and has a wonderful plan for my life. I’m trying to stay positive and hope to be sharing great news with you soonJ.

Have a PRETTY day!

Tu-de-lu,
Laura

Comments

[julie]

Congratulations on your publication! What exciting news. I have always admired your lace cakes. So happy to hear they will be featured in Somerset.

[Lori]

Laura, congratulations!!! i do love your lace cakes and i am happy to hear they are getting the attention they deserve:)

[Rebecca Allinson]

I know God it looking out for you! I loved the cakes article and am having fun making my own! Congratulations on your beautiful article! May there be many more!

[martha brown]

Congratulations!!!!-- I saw them in the mag this weekend and they are definitely my favourite part of the publication. Beautiful!

[Darlene]

Congratulations on publishing your article - Love those cakes!!! I heard about them through the "Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group."

Sorry to hear about your job loss. Your great attitude will open new doors for you. Take care!

[Connie]

That is so wonderful!! You should be very proud. Stop by when you can. Connie

[artdeme]

Laura, there are prayers going up for you...prayers of thanks for this exciting blessing in your life (I'm so happy for you...the article is beautiful!), and also prayers for your health and for ALL of your needs to be met in abundance. You are such a talented artist.
Be well!

[victorian inn bed and breakfast]

Much congrats for your publications it is a lovely article i love this one...

[Tamerie Shriver]

Congratulations on your article! Your lace cakes and cupcakes are just beautiful! I look forward to seeing the magazine.

[tracey]

Well yeah for your incredibly exciting news!!! Good for you! But, so sorry to hear about your job. My husband was let go last Nov, as they eliminated his entire group at work, so I feel your pain. We stayed positive though, and he worked his butt off to find a new job...and he did a few weeks later. Thank God. I just know you'll bounce back even better!

:) T

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Congrats Laura, What an HONOR!!! Your lace cakes are beautiful! So whimsy, delicate and pretty! Im glad your artwork helps ease some of your unfortunate pain. Whenever I have a bluesy day, creating is the most happy uplifting thing I can do for myself. I hope your dreams of becomming a full time artist come true one day!!! Hugs,Jenn

[kasey]

hey girlie..
long time no talk.
hope all is well.
xo

[kayellen]

Congrats on the article!!
Very exciting:)
Such sweet and pretty lace cakes you designed!

Sorry to hear about your job ending..I will be praying that God will open a new door for you!!
Enjoy your creative time in a new way this week.
Thank you for sharing from your heart:)

Blessings
KayEllen

[Cindy Forrester]

Hey Laura,

I am so sorry to hear about the health issues and the job loss, I feel your pain and totally understand. I know that the Lord has something special planned for you.
Your work is just beautiful, congratulations on being published.

xoxo Cindy

[Laura]

Congratulations on your lace cakes getting published with Stampington! That's such a huge deal! I remember that thrill! I've glanced at your blog here and there and bookmarked it since discovering your lace cakes awhile ago. I'd love to make something similar, hope that's okay. I'm not sending it in to a magazine, just feeling inspired by your art.

And on another note, I'll pray for you, for your pain and your job. I've dealt with chronic back pain and migraines for years so my understanding for you runs deep. Just this last week God answered our prayers and took my back pain to a record low, very manageable, and the third back surgery was canceled! Praise the Lord! What a miracle. I'll pray for a miracle for you, too, Laura.

God bless...and keep baking those cakes!