Life Lessons, So Honored to be Mentioned

I AM SO HONORED and I WANT to share this article India HIcks wrote in which she mentioned me. We seem to Share many of the same visions for whAT our venture can do to help OTHERS. Thank you India!

What is your vision, your aspirations for 2016?

If you can clearly visualize it, Make your INSPIRATION Board, and see it in your mind, you can make it happen. 

LIFE LESSONS

POSTED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2016 @ 2:14 PM

"Just before Christmas, whilst in New York, I attended a Get Together hosted by Jessica, one of the extraordinary women who have partnered with me. It was a lovely evening, not least because a fire was burning and candles were lit and interesting people mingled, chatted and shopped, but because this women had decided to donate all of the proceeds from the event to Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation, a foundation that sheds light into the darkness surrounding sexual assault and domestic violence.

Later I joined another Get Together via Skype, this time bringing awareness to LAM, a rare lung disease that strikes women during their child-bearing years. Presently there is no cure for LAM. Heather was hosting this for her friend Laura, who has been diagnosed with LAM. Beautiful Laura was there with her two young children, smiling across a room, into the small Skype camera, a woman facing her future with remarkable courage, supported by those around her.

I just read a note sent out by another of our ambassadors, Karena, she spoke about our new venture providing the opportunity for her to now give back to some of her favorite charitable causes.

To think that this is all possible through our business is intoxicatingly rich.

And whilst acknowledging how much support of any kind means I want to say thank you to PORTER magazine for having me in your Life Lessons pages last month, where I spoke about some of the fears I have had as a mother…."

Thank you India and to all who have embraced and encourage me as an India Hicks Style Ambassador; who have hosted Get Togethers and purchased from this Finely Crafted Lifestyle Line! It is going to be a great year! I would love for many of you to give yourself the gift of becoming a member of India  Hicks' incredible group of women, of Style Ambassadors! 

We are just getting started on this great adventure!

www.indiahicks.com/rep/karenalbert

I will share my Inspiration Board in my next post!

xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

Happy New Year & All the Best in 2016!

Wishing all of my Family, Friends, and faithful Followers Peace, Love, and Joy in the New Year ahead! Follow your dreams, take that trip, change careers, go on an adventure every opportunity you get! Most of all tell those you care about how much you love them, spend time together, pay it forward, and spread kindness everywhere you go! 

xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

Thank you all for your support of my new position as a Style Ambassador for India Hicks. You have astounded me with your excitement for me and this collection! It has been the most rewarding career change of my life. Let me know if you would like to hear more about this venture!!

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Book Selections for the Holidays!

Have you been through your list and still have a several friends and loved ones to find something special to gift this Holiday Season. I find a book is always a very special choice and something the recipient will enjoy all year long!

Here are just a few and added to all of the books I have reviewed this year,  (simply go back in my archives) under the feature; you have a huge selection for almost anyone and their special interests! Several of these I will review at length at a later date!

An Evening/ 1961 with Marilyn by Douglas Kirkland 

Published by Glitterati Incorporated 

The House of Thurn and Taxis by Princess Mariea Gloria Thurn and Taxis and Todd Eberle: Published by Skira Rizzoli

Cecil Beaton: Portraits and Profiles

Edited by Hugo Vickers

Frances Lincoln Limited Publishers

India Hicks Island Style

Foreword by H.R.H. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

Published by Rizzoli

Kimono: The Art and Evolution of Japanese Fashion

Edited by Anna Jackson, Keeper of the Asian Department at London's Victoria and Albert Museum

Published by Thames and Hudson

Decorating with Carpets: A Fine Foundation

by Ashley Stark Kenner and Chad Stark

Published by The Vendome Press

Piet Mondrian: The Studios: Amsterdam, Laren, Paris, London, New York: Edited by Cees W. De Jong

Published by Thames and Hudson

Thank you to the publishers who have provided publicity copies of these fine books. All are a fine addition to any library.

Add a lovely find from The India Hicks Holiday Collection to anyones' gift for a very special finish!

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email me with any questions at all! artbykarenablog@gmail.com 

For those in The Kansas City Area

Holiday Gathering for the Kids at Deb's House
You are Invited by Elizabeth Alex

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Join us for a holiday tradition to support our Romanian kids. Lyn Shaw and Dennis Langley open their beautiful home to host a cocktail party with food by Jasper, sale of Romanian glass, and special crafts made by the kids. This year we will also include a sale of elegant items by India Hicks https://www.indiahicks.com/event/india-hicks-for-the-spirit-of-avalon-benefit-uaf/shopping. 
By popular request we are holding the party on a Friday night. Stop by for just a few minutes or a few hours! Suggested donation is $50.00 paid at the door. Checks should be made to United Aid Foundation Business casual attire
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Friday December 4th from 5:30-9:30
5225 Renner Road in Shawnee KS 66217

Thank you to my Family, Friends, and Followers who Support The Arts!

Please do leave a comment as they make my day!

xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

Some Halloween Artistry for You!!

I am so excited to share my journey as an  India Hicks Style Ambassador! 

Along with this blog which I love writing to promote The Arts, writing for publishers and publicists, I keep quite busy! Social Media is the Rabbit Hole I do love, especially Instagram!

You have all been so supportive and encouraging and I want to thank you!

I am looking for friends to host Get Togethers or to join our amazing group of women with India Hicks!

I thought I would show you just a few India Hicks items that would be fun for you as an adult on Halloween or for a special daughter or niece, bestie, etc! You can order right onmy own secure site www.indiahicks.com/rep/karenalbert !

The Beetle Bag Fill it with goodies, lipgloss, computer or charger cords!

The Siren Scarf is a perfect Accessory anytime!

Light this Black Hibiscus Candle on Halloween Night or anytime! ( also a perfect Hostess Gift!)

Girls, teens and women of all ages love this Good Luck Beetle Bag!!

Don't forget about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are many Sterling Silver or Gold Plate Love Tokens that are perfect for someone you love!

Remember to Live an Extraordinary Life, here is our inspiring Coin Purse!


Thank you to my Family, Friends, and Followers who Support The Arts!

Please leave a comment as they make my day!

 Email me or go directly to my secure site to place an order!!
www.indiahicks.com/rep/karenalbert

xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

Palm Beach Chic

While at this time we are experiencing Indian Summer alternating with a few crisp, Autumn days and nights; soon here in the Midwest we will long for the tropical climes, the beaches, the warmth of cities like Palm Beach in Florida.  Palm Beach Chic by Jennifer Ash Rudick, recently released by The Vendome Press , is the perfect book to have in your library to browse through on evenings this winter or anytime!

The architectural styles of these  incredibly beautiful properties along with their gorgeous grounds range from a restored  Mediterranean Revival  by the renowned Palm Beach architects Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, and Marion Sims Wyeth, cottages nearly hidden in lush tropical foliage, an exotic Moorish casbah, postmodern villas,  a sprawling ranch, and Mid-century vintage condos. The collections, the furnishings and the museum quality works of art will make you swoon! 

Included are some of the most photographed properties in the world, such as the former estates of C.Z Guest and Lily Pulitzer,  also Josie Natori's home, Laura and Harry Slatkin's, art patron Beth Rudin DeWoody and more. Many have been renovated and some left in their pristine original architecture and decor. The superb photography by award winning Jessica Klewicki Glynn pulls one right into the luxe scenery.

Just a few of the interior designers, landscape designers and architects represented in this stunning book are David Easton,  Lillian Fernandez, David Kleinberg, Thierry Despot, Peter Marino, Calvin Tsao and Mario Nievera.

 Thank you to The Vendome Press for the use of images and the publicity copy.

You may purchase Palm Beach Chic at Amazon or your local bookseller!

Much thanks to my Family, Friends, and Followers who Support The Arts!

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xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

Another book you will enjoy tremendously is India Hicks: Island Style. Find it along with other great selections from India's Fall Line for yourself or as gifts on my Style Ambassador site with India Hicks!

Live an Extraordinary Life: India Hicks

A Journey of Beauty, Romance and Style: I am now an India Hicks Style Ambassador

Recently, as a long time blogger, I have felt a need to pursue more passion in my life, to find something new, exciting, and worthwhile. Thankfully I saw that my friend Patricia Van Essche of PVE Design.......

became involved with India Hicks and her new lifestyle venture. When I discovered the details about it, I knew at once it would be something perfect for me!

India is a spirited and adventuresome woman! Although India has Prince Charles as her her Godfather and she was Princess Diana's Bridesmaid, she lives on an island where she found the love of her life. She is as natural and unique as can be. The iconic Interior Designer David Hicks was her father!

She stands on her own two feet – doesn’t rely on anyone else and encourages other women to do the same. As the mother of 5 children, India personifies the working mother! 

India, a British Tastemaker, has lived an extraordinary life – and continues to live it, and share it.

Welcome to the India Hicks Experience! 

All of the items below are just a small part of her current fall collection!

The Carmen Clutch

Charms Galore in Gold or Silver

The India Hicks Collection of women’s lifestyle accessories includes: engraved tokens, charms and cords/chains, scarves, handbags and clutches, key fobs, perfume, lotion/body wash, hand cream, candles, and much more. Unique fabrics, fragrances, and most of all quality are her trademark. New items are added with the change of seasons.

Black Hibiscus Candle

Wild Spiderlily Eau de Parfum

The Duchess of Windsor Bag

The Heritage Scarf 

I  hope you will visit my website with India and choose something very special for yourself or as a gift! After all, the holidays (really!) are just around the corner!

The link to my India Hicks personal site 

is www.indiahicks.com/rep/KarenAlbert   

Thank you to my Family, Friends and Followers who support 

the Arts!

Please do leave a comment as they make my day!

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xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

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https://www.indiahicks.com/event/virtually-
India-hicks-event/shopping