Birthday Reflection's...

This is for anyone that is feeling tired, feared or embarrassed due to turning older or just everyday life…
As another birthday approaches I felt the need to reflect on my forties…
My forties have been engaging to say the least…
Laborious memories both professionally and personally…
In my situation feeling lethargic and fatigued was just the beginning of my transformation…
Not yet realizing what I was to experience; I still had a thirst for modification and not one ounce of fear…
My change ranges from pursing the crave for attending college, ending an eighteen year marriage,
departing from a twelve year career and a physical demeanor…
Along my voyage I have gained an exuberant amount of knowledge and prudence…
I have lost childhood friendships and new romances; fulfilled an arousal of excitement and adventure.
…And discovered my desire for tranquility, love and happiness…
My journey has not been easy nor is it completed but there are no regrets…
So all there is left to say is bring on FORTY-FOUR…
Alicia O. Valdez-Sandoval
Something Artzee Designs
November 2011

Giving Thanks...

My mother invoked a deep understanding of giving to me from a very young age... She said you should always invite a new person to your Thanksgiving Dinner... "ALWAYS ADVOCATE HOSPITALITY"
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday...
Thanksgiving is the glue that holds your family together for The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning...
Thanksgiving is the magnet that has the family playing a family football game or watching football together...
Thanksgiving is the harness that allows the family to go around the table and relay what they are thankful for...
Thanksgiving is the bond that shares your invitation or plate to a stranger or someone with no plans...

I am thankful for my mom giving me a heart to share and for all I have in my life...
Alicia O. Valdez-Sandoval
Something Artzee Designs
November 2011

Sisters...

Sisters are different pieces to the same puzzle...
Sisters are connected daily without communication...
Sisters are loved without expression...
Happy Birthday my baby sister...
Something Artzee Designs
2011

TONIGHT at FRANCESCA'S BELLEZZA

DON'T FORGET to take advantage of tonight... FRANCESCA'S BELLEZZA 75 S. La Grange Rd, La Grange, Illinois 6-9pm Get some shopping done, networking with other professionals, have a cocktail or 2, Francesca's fabulous appetizers, Andrea's amazing decorations, and Something Artzee Designs... Seriously!!! Come tonight bring your business cards, flyers, gig schedule and enjoy your evening... PLEASE bring an unwrapped toy or children's hat, gloves or scarf set... They will be donated to Season of Sharing... SEE YOU TONIGHT...

Something Artzee Designs at Francesca's Bellezza

Francesca's Bellezza
75 S. La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL
Wednesday, November 30 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Join Something Artzee Designs along with other professionals for a night of mosaics, jewelry, unique gifts, gourmet cookies, chocolate tasting, purses, dog accessories, stunning artwork and chair massages... Complimentary appetizers, $6 martinis, door prizes and much more...
Please bring an UN-wrapped toy or children's hat, gloves or scarf set...

Living Life...

It is very difficult when the time approaches
of holiday or a birthday of someone we lost...
I think they would want us to celebrate their
life through us by living life to the fullest...
Celebrate by having their favorite cake,
doing their favorite hobby,
adding a wonderful memory...
Something Artzee Designs

Be Strong...

This is for every woman or man that gets
tangled up in the dysfunction of an
X-husband or X-wife...
He is weak; don't be weak like him...
He fucks with you because
he knows it gets to you...
Crying, hating, wishing is not
going to change the situation...
Hold your head up, smile and be STRONG;
everything will fall into place...
Make your plan for improvement;
you are of an amazing race...
Think of this as little pot holes
in the road to keep you on your load...
Something Artzee Designs

Thrive...

You are so AMAZING
and need to contribute to this society...
Get up and don't be sad!
Direct that energy in a positive direction!!
You can't change the past but
you can make the future; thrive on this...
Something Artzee Designs

Fused...

Nothing is accidental...
Life's lessons will happen for a purpose...
Souls will be connected
Bonds will be fused
and strength will be reality...
Something Artzee Designs

Something Artzee Open (Studio) House

Good Morning... Something Artzee Designs will be having an Open (Studio) House on Saturday November 12, 2011... We are also teaming up with other professionals for this event... Chris Meyer from Christy Marie's Cinnamon Rolls will have delicious rolls on hand for sale... Yummy!!! Newly recruited to the event is massage therapist David Pagano; he will also have for purchase a 10 minute massage... Wow!!! Still working on a couple others, and of course Something Artzee will have both jewelry and mosaic... The holiday season is right around the corner; think about giving a wonderful certificate from any of our professionals... We want everyone to attend and experience an event of food, spirits, massage, relaxing music in a tranquil atmosphere... More details to follow... Enjoy your day...

Decades of life...

Does it get easier by the decade???
You spend your teens: playing and testing boundaries...
You spend your 20's: playing, testing boundaries, and proving yourself...
You spend your 30's: playing, testing boundaries, proving yourself and working...
You spend your 40's: PLAYING, TESTING BOUNDARIES, PROVING YOURSELF, WORKING and HELPING YOUR TEENAGE CHILDREN WITH THEIR DECISIONS...
I'm not sure what will happen in my 50's but I hope it goes something like this: LOVE, tranquility and happiness...
Something Artzee Designs
2011

2011 AIDS Run/Walk Chicago

Something Artzee Designs will give you 15% off an item of jewelry or mosaic if you join our 2011 AIDS Run/Walk Chicago team and participate on October 1st...

afc.aidschicago.org
Since its inception in 2001, more than 20,000 participants, raising more than $3 million net, have converged in Grant Park to get moving against HIV/AIDS. Join the fight with thousands of others in 2011 and help the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) raise more than $500,000 net!

Jewelry & Mosaic Parties...

Would you like to host a Jewelry and Mosaic Party in your home?
Something Artzee Designs is booking parties...
You will receive a percentage of the sales towards items of your liking as well as a hostess gift...
Contact today at artzeedesigns@gmail.com

Choices...

We have so many choices to make in our lives...

What choice we might make today may seem heartbreaking;

keep in mind what is important...

We all make choices and change ourselves for a career or a relationship;

in any situation there should be balance, unity and compromise...

Making choices are not easy or difficult but are necessary for growth...

Something Artzee Designs

August 2011

MOSAIC WORKSHOP...

Happy Summer...
~Something Artzee Designs is having a mosaic workshop August 3, 10 & 17...
~You may contact at artzeedesigns@gmail.com for registration forms and inquires regarding workshop...
~To make purchases of jewelry & mosaic pcs also contact via email...
~Check out Something Artzee Designs on Face Book...

Alicia Valdez-Sandoval

Contentment...

How do you know if you're content with your life???
I believe happiness and contentment comes from within...
Being content is being happy...
Happiness is when you can't see straight...
When every inch of your body is smiling...
When every aspect of your life is in sync...
When nothing gets you down or anyone...
When you can connect spiritually...
When you can walk in your own shoes without ego...
No matter where you are; that's the place to be...
Something Artzee Designs 2011

We are...

What are we to each other?
We are respectful...
Others might think you’re odd but to me you’re perfect…
We are supportive and encouraging…
We are kind to each other…
Your smile electrifies the room…
We make each other laugh like no one else...
We never run out of something to talk about…
You can brighten up my day in thirty seconds…
We are compassionate...
We know each other’s drama but still would never judge…
We have been there for each other throughout the pain…
Something Artzee Designs 2011

Responsibilities...

We are not all responsible for health epidemics but we are responsible for making decisions with what we know in order to end poverty and disparities…
Something Artzee Designs 2011

You are my mom...

Your unique style of decorating, I remember...
You are my mom...
Your love for gardening, I won't forget...
You are my mom...
Your sophistication and charisma with cards and smokes...
You are my mom...
I remember your everyday habits made me laugh...
You are my mom...
I mimic you now as if you were here...
You are my mom...
I know you want me to smile and be happy...
You are my mom...
So I won't be sad and never forget, how much I love you...
You will always be my mom...
Something Artzee Designs 2011

Our Anniversary...

When two people love each other they get married
and make a life long commitment to each other…
We have made our commitment,
created our beautiful family
and celebrate our 3 year anniversary together…
You mean the world to me,
and I appreciate you more and more each day…
You pick me up when I’m down;
you make my life so special…
You’re my best friend
and I will cherish you until the end…
So tonight and every night I am your Candy;
so sweet for you…
To be honest; this anniversary is no big deal
because everyday seems like paradise or heaven
just to name a few…
Something Artzee Designs 2011

Transformation...

People go through so much transformation throughout their lives…
Are we constantly evolving for the better?
Who knows, we take risk everyday not knowing if our choices are for the better or not…
How would we grow or know differently if we did not take risk?
When we get fired, laid off, divorced, or even lose a loved one to death after years of longevity; how do we know what is best for us when all we knew was that?
Maybe ask yourself this if you are questioning your actions and future...Am I happy? Would I change any of my actions if I could?
Now if you answered yes or no, it may not matter... That's up to you...
What does matter is that you are GROWING AND LEARNING...
Something Artzee Designs
April 2011

Strength of Belief...

Your ability to handle every obstacle in life can be completely challenging but your strength of belief will get you through anything…
Something Artzee Designs 2011

Change...

Work with your spirit and focus deep inside; the CHANGE is so amazing...
Something Artzee Designs 2011

Achieve great things in life...

Please email at artzeedesigns@gmail.com for quotes, questions and orders.

Alicia Valdez-Sandoval Artist/Owner
Something Artzee Designs

A True Friend
A friendship is a bond determined by:
Someone that will listen to you, everyday about the same thing…
Someone that will wake up out of a dead sleep to pick you up in a crisis…
Someone that will be completely honest with you; even if we don’t want to hear it…
Someone that will be the person you want to talk to first thing and last thing of your day…
Someone that will make you laugh and makes you smile by just saying Hi… How are you?
A true friendship is about chemistry and may not have anything to do with longevity…
Something Artzee Designs

A new year for exciting opportunities and goals...

Thank you for visiting my site. I'm very pleased the way it turned out... Please email at artzeedesigns@gmail.com for quotes, questions and orders.

Alicia Valdez-Sandoval Artist/Owner
Something Artzee Designs