A Happy Herd

Happy Elephant Appreciation Day!

From left: Sam Toft, Geninne D. Zlatkis, Naoko Stoop, Valentina Ramos

Valentina Ramos
Miami, FL
Valentina Ramos is a new kid on the block (well, at least here on my little block). Valentina is actually a well-established designer and illustrator known for her lush colorful style and intricately patterned images. She works in a variety of media, from paintings and prints to pillows and textiles. Gorgeous florals, frisky fish and of course gentle elephants are among my favorites.

And a shout-out to my favorite charities...
The Elephant Sanctuary and the Performing Animal Welfare Society, working diligently to provide safe, peaceful wide-open habitats for rescued and retired animals...including some very happy elephants!

What's the Buzz?

Flypaper
West Plains, MO
Karen and Julia Bowles of Flypaper are sticking with their dreams of making a diff with their biz...

"Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2006. After undergoing treatment, she is cancer free, but not free of her desire to help in the cure of cancer through raising awareness and research funds. We designed our merchandise in the "As the Crow Flies" series not only as fun items to own, but also to help raise money for cancer research, as a percentage of each sale will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It is Sheryl's and our hope that, whether through this merchandise or other avenues, you will support breast cancer research."

Designed with Graham & Wayman, their totes, tees and such sweet things are oh so lovable and givable. Look for more Fly merchandise to come! >>continue>>

Update 9/20/11:
Flypaper's website http://www.flypaper.bz/index.php is no longer active. Alternative links:
Flypaper (last updated March, 2008)
http://www.myspace.com/in_flight/photos
Graham Moss ~ Interior Style (formerly of Graham & Wayman)
http://www.grahammoss.com/
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
http://www.bcrfcure.org/