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Today on the Nie Nie Dialogues

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Well hello and good morning and welcome!–if you’re just finding me through Nie Nie. I’m so happy you’ve come. The prospect of your visit got me bounding out of bed this morning at 6:30! (No small feat.)

First, I must thank Stephanie for including my artwork in her Christmas gift guide. I was totally surprised, stoked, and honored. Last week when I dropped my box of goodies off at their house, I chatted with Mr. Nielson for a few minutes (Nie was out to lunch with her sisters) and he told me they had received hundreds of handmade gifts from people all over and that it had been so hard to decide what to feature–everything was so lovely. So to have mine included was seriously amazing.

Second, if you’re coming here for the first time, let me introduce myself. I’m Krista, and I’m a writer, photographer, and artist. I grew up on an island off the coast of South Carolina, but now make home in Utah. I have two beautiful sisters and a fantastic momma and daddy. I live with my best friend, love crafty things (I host a monthly craft segment on TV), and am always interested in the intersection of life and faith.

I lost my job a little over a year ago and have since started my own business, dated a boy, broke up with said boy, and began to experience the stages of grief due to a number of personal losses over the course of this last year. It has been a hard climb, but there are vistas of beauty and wonder in between the moments of difficulty, and I can feel it–I’m getting closer to the top and in turn, I’m understanding the “why’s” of this whole experience.

Which is where this piece of art came from.

Which I suppose is why you’re here! So, enough rambling! if you’re interested in purchasing this print, you can visit my shop and I’ll happily ship your goodies in time for Christmas.

This print is also available …

Inspired by Frit and representative of the power and strength women derive from each other. It would make a beautiful gift for your dearest friend.

OK! So really. I’m just so glad you’re here. Really and truly. And I hope you’ll come again. I’ve grown so grateful for the friends I’ve made through this blog. So feel free to browse around and stay a while. You can sign up for the mailing list (over there on the right), and I’m also on Twitter and Facebook.

Much love. xo

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#reverb10: action

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Day 13 of #Reverb10 // Scott Belsky asks // When it comes to aspirations, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step?

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I’m a little bit nervous. I mean, what if this is a terrible idea? But then again … what if it isn’t?

Last week, I felt as though I regained a measure of the passion, hope and confidence I’ve lost over the last year.

And it came from her …

(c) Krista Maurer . Please do not reproduce or post this image elsewhere without permission. Thank you.

The girl at the top of the mountain. Reminding me who I am and what I can do.

And then this weekend, I thought … what if?

And then I knew. The action I needed to take today.

I’m making this print available for purchase. As well as another piece I painted a couple years ago called Side by Side.

(c) Krista Maurer . Please do not reproduce or post this image elsewhere without permission. Thank you.

Like I said–I’m nervous. Putting creativity out there for the world to see and scrutinize, especially when so much of an artist’s heart goes into creation, is scary. But I also know that if I don’t do this, I’ll regret it. And what if, what if, someone needs the reminder of what it’s like at the top of the mountain as much as I do? I can’t keep it to myself.

So if you’d like to purchase a print of Climbing, please click here.

And if you’d like to purchase a print of Side by Side, please click here.

And can I just say … ACTION feels GOOD!

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It’s All About Advertising Baby!

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After all … I DID spend the last six years of my life as a Marketing Director, so it’s only natural that I let you know that MY BIRTHDAY IS EXACTLY ONE MONTH FROM TODAY!

Actually, it has nothing to do with being a Marketing Director–I’ve been a fan of my big day since the day I was born (shocking, I know). Birthdays are a big deal where I come from and as you all well know, I love celebrations of any kind. Any reason for a party, however small, is reason enough for me. So a day to celebrate me? Well that’s just icing on top of the birthday cake.

I’m still deciding what I want to do. I’ve teetered between a luncheon with friends, a girls weekend in Park City, renting out a bowling alley, and just a quiet party with close friends and family. What do you think? It’s hard to top last year. In fact I think it’s practically impossible, so I’m not even going to try.

But I do have my Birthday Wish List done. Here it is, in no particular order:

A sweet sewing machine with all the bells and whistles (i.e. a surger)

(I think this will be on the list until either the cows come home or I win the lottery.)

A Polaroid camera (I’ve seen some photography techniques lately that I want to experiment with)

Salon Hair Products: Root Boost, DeFrizz/Shine Serum

(I’m always too cheap to buy them, but oh, how I love them)

A new cutting board

These earrings

This ring

and this book

oh and tickets to the Michael Buble concert in SLC would be fantastic too.

… a girl can only dream (which is all I usually do).

Toss Your Hat in the Ring!

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Hi friends. Remember when I launched this new blog a few weeks ago, announced a drawing to celebrate, and then promptly forgot about said drawing.

You do?

Hm. Me too.

SO sorry!

So here’s what we’re going to do about it … I’m extending the drawing through the weekend. I’ll announce the winner on Monday, Feb. 1. To enter, leave a comment below … just tell me the best thing about your 2010 so far. And you can also receive additional entries for:

1. Joining the mailing list (over there on the right)

2. Becoming a fan on Facebook

3. Post the contest on your Facebook page

4. Following the Twitter

5. Tweeting this contest (include @kristaqm in your tweet)

6. “Heart” Island Belle Boutique on Etsy

7. Let your own blog readers know about this drawing.

(Don’t forget to tell me about all the extra “actions” you took for additional entries in the comments below.)

Here are the 3 gifts I’ll be giving away.

a) Brown and turquoise paisley print handbag. Fully lined with magnetic snap closure. Uh … so cute!

b) Pink poppy headband. Thin wire band = comfortable fit. Sweet, romantic accessory. Just in time for Valentine’s Day.

c) “Be Still & Know” – a fine art print. 5 x 7 matted photograph. A soft reminder and beautiful piece of art. You can see a closer view of the photograph here.

So there you have it. Thanks again friends, for all your support and encouragement through all this. I really can’t explain how scary this whole transition has been. Some of you stuck with me. Some didn’t (sad). I still have a ways to go but I know I’m on the path to where I’m supposed to get to next. So let me know you’re out there and let me give you presents for being so great. :) A win-win I’d say.

xo