Lisa Loves

"My soul is not contained within the limits of my body, my body is contained within the limitlessness of my soul." You may not know it, but Jim Carrey (yes the actor) is so full of wisdom. Yesterday, I wanted to post that quote along with a photo of myself in the store to Instagram. I posted the photo and within 10 seconds of it being online, I took it down. 

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My art is my main source of fun, and creating things keeps me sane. Making things helps me to feel accomplished in my day because I was able to bring something to life. My husband is also in the creative industry and it affects the way we see the world around us, the way we notice colour, light, or just the beauty of everyday life and simple things. 

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Both us have been painting for most of our lives. We often paint together on weekends. One day we were painting watercolour plants and just had an idea of buying some watercolour blank cards and see if people would be interested in buying them. We started it out at a local artisan market and people loved the cards.

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Last night, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel at Small Business BC in honour of International Women's Day. They asked us questions about how we started our businesses, mistakes we've made along the way, advice we have for other entrepreneurs, etc. but the most powerful question for me was a question about the role women have played in our entrepreneurial journey. 

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Parisa is the owner and designer of Standout Boutique: a stylish and unique jewelry brand on a mission to make you stand out! Each piece is handcrafted and designed in Vancouver, BC, using semi-precious gemstones, pearls and a variety of high-quality metals. She's been a Giving Gifts artist for 7 years!

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Last month, I went to a workshop with Felicia Searcy titled Your Ultimate Life Now! Of course, I was drawn to the workshop, who wouldn't want the ultimate life now. Sign me up NOW! One of the things Felicia said that really stuck with me is that YOU don't choose your dreams, your dreams CHOOSE YOU.

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It our 4th Year Anniversary of Giving Gifts & Company! So for the entire month of May and June we're encouraging Vancouver to give! We've made it really easy for you too! 

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Inspired by Danielle's Laports's Post: I think we're obsessed with protein, and sunscreen and sameness. A few things I believe...Danielle ends her list saying that "every time we ask, What do you believe? we begin a freedom song."

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