Posted on : 03-07-2009 | By : Chele
Lately husband and I have been watching the HBO Miniseries “John Adams”. I’m so amazed what people were able to accomplish without flush toilets and running water. Seriously though, I’m so grateful to our forefathers for our independence. However imperfect, they sacrificed much for what we have today. One of my favorite quotes from Adams was “I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. So that their sons [and daughter’s] will have the freedom to pursue art and poetry.” I’m pursing that very thing, thank you!
I’ve been a very busy bee since I wrote last, please check out my all new flicker page which I revamped and added a lot more photos for you to look at. On June 20, Midsummer, we Drove to Eugene, OR. There I Hennaed the belly of friends of mine about to have their 1st child. We almost didn’t make it in time as the false contractions had us thinking she was having that baby that day! 
Then onward to Ashland, Oregon for the RawUnion festival. Ashland was beautiful, the food was amazing, I felt incredible eating it and I was re-inspired to gain better health. I discovered this fabulous website RAWFU http://www.rawfu.com/. They have a fantastic online community of people supporting each other in good health. Recipes, photos, ‘facebook’ like interface, everything! Check it out if you are interested. 
I had a Henna Healing booth at RawUnion and I felt it was a big success. I really enjoyed connecting with people and helping them with their various transitions. (More to come on Henna healing at this website soon.)
This Saturday I’m back at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market and I am very excited. One of my favorite holidays and there are many events going on in town and I hope you make the market one of your stops! This weekend I will have a new addition to my booth, Lately I have been so busy at the market I have reluctantly had to turn people away. Luckily Jenny Gerfen has come into my life and has agreed to work with me at the market. She is a great artist and has a style all her own. Her positive and bubbly personality fits right in with me and I know you will love her too. Come see me and meet Jenny. I miss everyone; I sure hope I will see you there. I’m only bringing Red, White and Blue glitter and we are going to have a rockin’ time. Whatever you do decide to do I hope you enjoy your weekend! Yours Chele
Posted on : 17-06-2009 | By : Chele
Beet Juice.. isn’t it beautiful? Seriously good for your liver too. That is why I drink it in a wine glass.
Last week was the Metaphysical Faire at Woodside Spiritual Center.
I had a wonderful relaxing day, chatting and Hennaing many open, positive people. Doing Healing Henna’s with runes and meditation. It was just what I needed.
I also got a chance to get to know my new friend Jenny Gerfen. She will be joining me July 4 as a second Henna artist. She is a fabulous artist with her own unique style, which I strongly encourage! This sun is one of hers.
She has a sunny positive attitude and is a very bright soul. I know you are going to love her.
Well ‘Hamsters I’m off to the Raw Food Union Festival in Ashland OR. Ooh Boy! I won’t be back in town until June 23. and I wont be back to the Farmer’s Market until July 4th. I hope you all have a wonderful couple of weeks.
Blessings to you on the coming Summer Solstice.
Yours,
Chele
Posted on : 12-06-2009 | By : Chele
Hello all I hope you had a wonderful week. It was sure a beautiful one! This week has been super busy for me. I had the Market Saturday where I did some really great work and had only a tiny bit of memory on the camera to take photos~! I did lots of feet this time and really enjoying it!
Then I had another private party and pregnancy belly!
I just love doing Bellies!..
This weekend will be the beginning of a 3 week break from the Farmer’s Market. I will not be back until July 4th. I decided I needed a change of scenery.
Instead come see me this weekend at the Woodside Spiritual Center’s Metaphysical Fair and Silent Auction. This will be 8 hours of spiritual awakenings! Come see Tarot readers,
Crystal healers, massage therapists, Aura readers and much more. I will be offering Henna healings and Mainstream Henna as well. The event is free admission so please come and join us!
Posted on : 31-05-2009 | By : Chele
It was SO good to be back in Bellingham for the Saturday Market. I was so blessed ALL day long as people I loved and admired came by to chat, get Hennaed, help, hang out or just say hi! It made me feel SO loved and appreciated! Especially on the heals of visiting family all week, which can be rough emotionally. But it was easy to let that go because the day was beautiful, sunny and there were so many happy smiling faces, hugs and love. Darcy, Krystaline, Rebecca, Jerry, Erica, Reese, Graham and Whitney came to chat and give me love, Christos took my picture
. Rainbow brought me green snap peas and did a little dance for me in her new orange outfit! Gene gave me his good news and a chocolate covered Strawberry! How can something be so naughty and wonderful at the same time? Elaine came and offered her support and help which I was so grateful for because I was SO busy with many beautiful happy clients!
She also brought her lovely daughter Chloe, her friends and the nieces who filled my booth with their young divine energy. I got to meet Elaine’s handsome brother and hug her sweet Mother which is always a pleasure.
Sarah and Zephryn got some Henna. And I gave hugs to everyone! I’m so happy and grateful that so many positive, happy friendly folks are in my life. I love and bless you all!!! Thank you for the homecoming. May your lives be filled with three times all the love and joy you give
Posted on : 30-05-2009 | By : Chele
It is so good to be home!! I was just in Rochester MN. Last night visiting my Brother, my Father and my Grandma who is 97. Dutchie is a beautiful person, one I really look up to and it was difficult seeing her so infirm but I think she had a great run. At 97 she has slowed down a great deal, only has a touch of arthritis and no other pain. Her worst problem is Aphasia. “Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence.” It is very frustrating for her. She was a flapper and a hairdresser in the 30’s. Then married Archie, an engineer in Roschester MN and had four great kids there begining in 1941, months before they bombed pearl harbor. She raised her kids during the war and never complained. She still lives in Rochester to this day. We spent many a Christmas with her and Archie and they are such great Grandparents to me and my brother. (We lost Grandpa in 1995.) She is a fantastic cook and we never, ever went hungry going to Grandma’s. She always used to say “Well, La de da!”, “You are just wonderful!” and ” I could get used to this!” My Grandmother always operated from a perspective of abundance. She is one of my role models and she will be a motivating force in my life for many years to come. I think she enjoyed our visit. I’m saddened because I am sure that is the last I will ever see of her. I love my Grandma, I already miss her.
But how wonderful! Look what I have come back too! I loving husband who met me at the BLI airport at midnight with tea, water and ice ( I burned my hand on Starbucks tea in Seattle.. TOO HOT DUDES!), and he took me home to a clean house! My kitty The Monker who, of course, got in a fight while I was gone cause he won’t come in at night unless I’m here. *sigh* But he had many purrings for me. My boys missed me a lot and I can’t tell who missed me more.
(I’m going to say it was the husband!)
And today is a spectacular day!! Wow!! I’ll be at the Farmer’s Market this morning and I can’t wait.
Last weekend was fantastic, all day at the market with a steady stream of happy souls, and then Roxanne’s Wedding. She was so beautiful in her Sari and he handsome in his tux. All the brides Maids we fabulous and the guests decadent. What a wonderful day. I can tell today is shaping up to be f
antastic too. I hope I see you today. I’ll be giving out lots of Hugs. I sure missed my town!
See you in a few..
Posted on : 15-05-2009 | By : Chele
What a day! Bubbly conversation spilled out of Mallards as I exited the Yoga studio today. Ice cream was at a premium as the day that was beautiful and warm ended with a fantastic sunset. Tomorrow should be one of the best Summer days so far this year and I’m so excited to work the Farmer’s Market. I should be easy to find this weekend because I just committed and bought my 1st 2×5 sign. It’s huge! I can’t Wait to show it to everyone. I got it from Signs By Tomorrow on Ohio and they did a stellar Job. You ever need anything over there just ask for Chas or Gwen they did and incredible job and were very kind to me. The quality is excellent and I’d recommend them. Come see me and the new digs tomorrow. My booth at the market is on the outside facing Boundary Bay. So remember to walk around the outside of the market where there are some wonderful flower vendors on my row, cotton candy fresh cheese, greens and much more. Come on doen you knwo you “gotta get a Henna!” Thank you for buying local! See you at the Market.
Posted on : 09-05-2009 | By : Chele
Welcome to Saturday and what a fine day! The sun is shining, birds are singing.
Birds seems to be a theme with me lately. Birds are great parents, they work and sacrifice so much for their children. Last week I did a Bird and spider for a Mother and son. The Farmer’s Market is about to begin and tomorrow is Mother’s day. There are so many great things at the Market that I know your mother would love! Henna is a wonderful way to mark the occasion. Treat your Mom to a small party or come down and see me at the Farmer’s Market today for a Mother’s day special. Sons and Daughters, bring your Mother’s down and get her Hennaed. She’ll love it! Blessed be Mothers.
What ever you do today get out in the sun if you can and remember to call your Moms tomorrow!
Posted on : 01-05-2009 | By : Chele
May 1, 2009 ~ Happy Beltane everyone! Today was a beautiful sunny day, as you well know. I sure hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. I ended up making Henna, trekking in the Stimpson and even had a visit from a couple of Faeries! My peach, cherry, pear and apple trees are blooming and so is the woodruff. Tomorrow I will be at the Market again, then to the Procession of the Species and a May Pole Dance in the country. A full day! Happy Blessed Beltane weekend!
I’m voting for sunny weather tomorrow for the Farmer’s Market.. how about you?
See you soon!
Posted on : 25-04-2009 | By : Chele
My favorite part about working the Farmer’s Markets is meeting all the great people (characters) that live in or visit Bellingham. Sara who was twitterpated with her peacock and Rand the BadA** Grandpa and his Granddaughter getting their Henna on. I also get so many visits from supportive friends. Thank you so much, it makes me very happy and I really appreciate seeing you. The glitter and Henna flew as my booth filled with so many cute and intelligent children, so many happy and smiling adults. I’m sure the sunshine helped! There was so much good music from the Buskers and beautiful veggies and crafts surrounded me from the other vendors. I wish I had had the time to see it all. Today looks a bit rainy at the outset but I have hope the sun will come out for the Farmer’s Market again today. The best part of my job is the smiling and the laughing. I look forward to more of the same today. See you there!
I’m bringing new glitter colors to shine in the sun!
Posted on : 17-04-2009 | By : Chele
Wasn’t today a trip? Rain, sun, rain the day could not make up its mind.
Today I got to do a beautiful Belly, Baby bump. Oh this young lady was so sweet and gentle. She is very excited about her new little sweetie. Who by the looks of it is going to be very healthy and very happy. We did a new moon, lotus and spirals. Symbolising a new beginning, prosperity, vitality and health. She was very beautiful and her baby kept kicking at me I love hennaing bellies.
She had sadly lost her 1st baby to SIDS. I felt the need to approach this Henna as a healing event. Using the symbolism of New Moon for new beginnings, Lotus for health, growth and spirals for vitality. My intentions during drawing where all on a healthy vibrant Mamma and Baby!
Tomorrow is the big day the big sunny Day of the Farmer’s Market! break out the sundresses and shorts and I hope to see you there!
