Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Reaching for the Stars

I thought you might like to see the Star Trophies I selected to present to the Nominees for The Australasian Creative Design Awards this year and my reason for choosing them.

Star Trophies recognise an improvement in skill and workmanship, and receiving a Star Trophy means the Nominee has reached a pinnacle.

Down through the ages stars have been important to civilisations throughout the world. They have provided an element of mystery and wonder. A star shines brightly and is often a guiding light, and so to me, a star appropriately represents the achievement of the nominated artists.

This competition called for artists to experiment and to try something completely different from the pieces they normally create. It's easy to submit an entry into a competition that is in a similar style to what we have mastered over time. It takes real courage to to step out of our comfort zone and submit a prototype for judging.

There were some who took baby steps in design and others that plunged right in, but to me, all these girls showed initiative. They are leaders in the field of soft sculpture and teddy bear artistry, and they should be proud of their accomplishments.

P.S. I noticed on this post some of you thought I was entering the competition. This is not so, I am just the event planner. I will have bears available for adoption at the Fantasy Ball though.

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