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Saturday, September 30, 2017
Ella's1st Birthday Celebration last Saturday at Old Ranch Country Club, Seal Beach. Beautiful party with so many activities for little guests. Sylhouettes by Sylvia, pony, petting zoo, photobooth and face painter not captured...😣 Happy 1st Birthday Ella!🎂 #firstbirthday #dol #doljanchi #doljabi #celebration #sylhouettesbysylvia #silhouetteartist #keepsake #favors #fun #liveart
Sunday, September 24, 2017
It's a Crate&Barrel Kind of Sunday Morning. Private registry event for registered couples at Crate and Barrel South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa #sylhouettesbysylvia #wedding #registry #crateandbarrel #CostaMesa #privateevents #silhouettes #wedding #favor #keepsake #liveart
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Once a month Crate& Barrel at South Coast Plaza has their Private Wedding Registry Party. Registered guests have a couple of hours to fulfill their wedding registry before their doors open to the general public. They offer a continental breakfast, appetizers, coffee and virgin mimosas.
To liven things up a bit and make it fun, they have a give away and invite wedding industry professionals to meet with registered couples who may be in the early planning stages of their wedding day.
Crate&Barrel at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa has invited Sylhouettes by Sylia to participate during this special time for the last few years. I enjoy meeting newly engaged couples who are excited for a new beginning.
Once a month Crate& Barrel at South Coast Plaza has their Private Wedding Registry Party. Registered guests have a couple of hours to fulfill their wedding registry before their doors open to the general public. They offer a continental breakfast, appetizers, coffee and virgin mimosas.
To liven things up a bit and make it fun, they have a give away and invite wedding industry professionals to meet with registered couples who may be in the early planning stages of their wedding day.
Crate&Barrel at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa has invited Sylhouettes by Sylia to participate during this special time for the last few years. I enjoy meeting newly engaged couples who are excited for a new beginning.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Worked a wedding this past Saturday at the venue Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles. I've always been fascinated at how the puppeteers can bring theses puppets to life. Brings back childhood memories of Knott’s Berry Farm, my playground. Congrats to Kevin and Samantha it was a fun venue and unique wedding reception. #marionettes #marionetteshow #bobbakertheater #historicalplace #evilqueen #sylhouettesbysylvia #silhouetteartist #silhouette #liveart #wedding #weddingreception #privateevents #unique #keepsake
on September 16th Samantha and Kevin were married and had their reception at the Bob Marionette Theater in Los Angeles. It was a whimsical Pee Wee Herman theme. I found that I love this old theater and all of the maionettee/puppets that reside inside.
The Marionettes brought me back to my childhood Knott's Berry Farm where I practically grew up at, as it was literally my playground. My mom worked in Fiesta Village and weekends and summers were spent going on the rides, walking around the park all day, visiting the shops, meeting and talking to people from all around the world and all walks of life and.... watching all of the shows over and over again.
Bob Baker's Marionettes were featured on a small stage in Fiesta Village on weekends and every day in the summer. There was also a marionette show in the John Wayne Theater (as it was called at the time). The talented puppeteers made magic on the stage and the marionettes came to life in a large scale production.
It was at a young age I learned to appreciate the artful craft of puppeteering and the work that went in to create majestic puppets. I never could figure out how they could make the puppets move so gracefully without getting the strings caught up on each other.
It was at Samantha and Kevin's wedding that brought back to those good memories and a renewed appreciation for an art that will become lost if it is not passed down to future generations.
Thank you Samanatha and Kevin for having Sylhouettes by Sylvia provide silhouette portraits for you and your wedding guests at your wedding reception. Congratuations, wishing you both a beautiful future with many blessings.
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The Marionettes brought me back to my childhood Knott's Berry Farm where I practically grew up at, as it was literally my playground. My mom worked in Fiesta Village and weekends and summers were spent going on the rides, walking around the park all day, visiting the shops, meeting and talking to people from all around the world and all walks of life and.... watching all of the shows over and over again.
Bob Baker's Marionettes were featured on a small stage in Fiesta Village on weekends and every day in the summer. There was also a marionette show in the John Wayne Theater (as it was called at the time). The talented puppeteers made magic on the stage and the marionettes came to life in a large scale production.
It was at a young age I learned to appreciate the artful craft of puppeteering and the work that went in to create majestic puppets. I never could figure out how they could make the puppets move so gracefully without getting the strings caught up on each other.
It was at Samantha and Kevin's wedding that brought back to those good memories and a renewed appreciation for an art that will become lost if it is not passed down to future generations.
Thank you Samanatha and Kevin for having Sylhouettes by Sylvia provide silhouette portraits for you and your wedding guests at your wedding reception. Congratuations, wishing you both a beautiful future with many blessings.
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Sunday, September 17, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Happy Birthday Frankie! Two years ago this little canine literally crossed my path in Stockton, CA She was injured, dirty, thirsty, starving, and covered in fleas. After, many efforts to do "the right thing", which was a fruitless effort and waste of time. I decided to spare her and bring her home with me to SoCal to mend her back to health. So, on this day September 13th, we celebrate her little life. Unofficially she is 2 years old today. She's a blessing and a joy to share life with her. We love you Frankie @champagne_____puppi #corgi #corgi-mix #streetdog #frankenstein #frankeldot #frankiebaby #franksalot #frankles #dog #twoyearsold #happybirthday #celebrate #doggylife #puppy #puppylove
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Being a silhouette artist and specializing in private events can take me to many locations outside the LA/OC and San Diego areas. I was in Lodi for a wedding on Sat. September 12, 2015. Before heading home on Sunday morning, I stopped in Stockton for breakfast. After breakfast, I thought it would be nice to take a walk along the river that runs through downtown Stockton. I was disappointed, since finding a path near the river was impossible. I must have driven up and down the same street about four times looking for a decent place to stop, park and walk over towards the river. Instead, I encountered a very run down industrial area and just about given up and start on the long drive ahead towards LA.
My daughter Jasmine, who was with me, saw a little dog running down the street going in the opposite direction. She suddenly yelled out "Oh my God, there's a dog running down the street and it's hurt!". "He looks like he's starving, his bones are sticking out!". I made a quick u-turn, pulled over and tried to take a look at the dog. We were concerned the dog would run out into the street and get hit by a car since the traffic going down the street was at a very fast rate of speed.
Jasmine, jumped out of the car with a bottle of water and gave it to the little dog. The dog quickly gulped down two bottles of water. We were shocked at how fast she drank both of them. We had a can of chicken in the car, we opened it and offered it to the lost little dog. After wolfing that down, the dog surrendered herself and laid her body down on Jasmine's lap and placed her little head on her shoulder. We just looked at each other and didn't know just yet what we were going to do next.
Stunned at the dog's reaction after our efforts to nourish it. My first thought was, this dog is going to drink some water and run away from fear. As we began to inspect her little body, it was obvious this little dog had been neglected and on the streets awhile. Not only was she starving and limping, she had several open wounds on her head and body. The worst one was on her neck which appeared to have been from an embedded collar. Not pretty.
Covered in dirt and fleas, we picked her up and put her in the backseat of the car. We had a hand towel with us and carefully wrapped it and gently tied it around her neck, her wound was oozing and we wanted to prevent it from further injury.
I proceeded to call Stockton's animal control to drop her off there. All I got was a voicemail with business hours and they are closed on Sundays, a dead end. I persisted and found a pet rescue outside of Stockton. I drove to the rescue center and the front gates were locked. They too are closed on Sundays. I got out of the car and from the gate, I tried to find a caretaker
I saw someone working there and flagged him down, he approached me and the worker said they were full and asked me to please don't leave the dog outside the gate. I was trying to help the dog and leaving her at outside the gate was not an option. I told him, I was from out of town and I would be taking her with me to SoCal as I was not going to be in the area on Monday. The guy waved goodbye to me, another dead end and a couple of hours later I leave Stockton and start my long drive home with an injured stray doggy.
I guess this little dog's life was destined to be spared. She crossed my path and became a part of my family. A miracle, so to speak. She's full of life, love, energy and gratefulness. I too am grateful to have her around.
-S-
Being a silhouette artist and specializing in private events can take me to many locations outside the LA/OC and San Diego areas. I was in Lodi for a wedding on Sat. September 12, 2015. Before heading home on Sunday morning, I stopped in Stockton for breakfast. After breakfast, I thought it would be nice to take a walk along the river that runs through downtown Stockton. I was disappointed, since finding a path near the river was impossible. I must have driven up and down the same street about four times looking for a decent place to stop, park and walk over towards the river. Instead, I encountered a very run down industrial area and just about given up and start on the long drive ahead towards LA.
My daughter Jasmine, who was with me, saw a little dog running down the street going in the opposite direction. She suddenly yelled out "Oh my God, there's a dog running down the street and it's hurt!". "He looks like he's starving, his bones are sticking out!". I made a quick u-turn, pulled over and tried to take a look at the dog. We were concerned the dog would run out into the street and get hit by a car since the traffic going down the street was at a very fast rate of speed.
Jasmine, jumped out of the car with a bottle of water and gave it to the little dog. The dog quickly gulped down two bottles of water. We were shocked at how fast she drank both of them. We had a can of chicken in the car, we opened it and offered it to the lost little dog. After wolfing that down, the dog surrendered herself and laid her body down on Jasmine's lap and placed her little head on her shoulder. We just looked at each other and didn't know just yet what we were going to do next.
Stunned at the dog's reaction after our efforts to nourish it. My first thought was, this dog is going to drink some water and run away from fear. As we began to inspect her little body, it was obvious this little dog had been neglected and on the streets awhile. Not only was she starving and limping, she had several open wounds on her head and body. The worst one was on her neck which appeared to have been from an embedded collar. Not pretty.
Covered in dirt and fleas, we picked her up and put her in the backseat of the car. We had a hand towel with us and carefully wrapped it and gently tied it around her neck, her wound was oozing and we wanted to prevent it from further injury.
I proceeded to call Stockton's animal control to drop her off there. All I got was a voicemail with business hours and they are closed on Sundays, a dead end. I persisted and found a pet rescue outside of Stockton. I drove to the rescue center and the front gates were locked. They too are closed on Sundays. I got out of the car and from the gate, I tried to find a caretaker
I saw someone working there and flagged him down, he approached me and the worker said they were full and asked me to please don't leave the dog outside the gate. I was trying to help the dog and leaving her at outside the gate was not an option. I told him, I was from out of town and I would be taking her with me to SoCal as I was not going to be in the area on Monday. The guy waved goodbye to me, another dead end and a couple of hours later I leave Stockton and start my long drive home with an injured stray doggy.
I guess this little dog's life was destined to be spared. She crossed my path and became a part of my family. A miracle, so to speak. She's full of life, love, energy and gratefulness. I too am grateful to have her around.
-S-
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Happy Birthday California! #california #cali #californiagirl #nativecalifornian #calilove #ilovecalifornia #homestate
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Today we celebrate California as the 31st State to join the Union.
Happy Birthday California !
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23856
Today we celebrate California as the 31st State to join the Union.
Happy Birthday California !
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23856
Sunday, September 3, 2017
30th Birthday Celebration for Sebastian in Riverside, CA. September 2, 2017 #sylhouettesbysylvia #birthday #friends #family #celebrate #papercut #portraits #scissorsandpaper #silhouette #unique #keepsake #privateevents
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Today Sebastian celebrated his 30th Birthday with his family and long-time friends from high school. Every single on of his guests spoke highly of Sebastian and several of his buddies told me he was their best man at their weddings. The best man of 5 weddings and each one of them, friends since high school. Long time friends are truly a blessing.
Not only is he entering a new decade of life, he also was celebrating the purchase of a beautiful home in Riverside. Purchasing a home is living out the American Dream, and to purchase a first home in California at 30 is not an easy thing to accomplish, Happy Birthday and Congratulations Sebastian!! Wishing you many more years of many blessings of health, happiness and abundance.
Today Sebastian celebrated his 30th Birthday with his family and long-time friends from high school. Every single on of his guests spoke highly of Sebastian and several of his buddies told me he was their best man at their weddings. The best man of 5 weddings and each one of them, friends since high school. Long time friends are truly a blessing.
Not only is he entering a new decade of life, he also was celebrating the purchase of a beautiful home in Riverside. Purchasing a home is living out the American Dream, and to purchase a first home in California at 30 is not an easy thing to accomplish, Happy Birthday and Congratulations Sebastian!! Wishing you many more years of many blessings of health, happiness and abundance.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Mirror Lake Yosemite, CA #summer2017 #familyvacay #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #nationalparks #travel #nature #hikingtrail
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Yosemite is one of my favorite places on this planet. Yes, even with the crowds of tourists from all around the world and the BEARS that roam around in their natural habitat.
Yosemite is beautiful and a wonderful place to visit. My first visit to the valley was twenty years ago and I have since made many more visits to which my family has created some of my most fondest memories.
Hundreds of trails to hike, lakes, rivers and waterfalls to cool off in or just stare at in awe of their natural beauty. And, even learn the history that lives between the granite walls is so much to appreciate.
Mirror Lake is a short walk to enjoy a little bit of paradise. The lake was low but not too low to enjoy the reflection of half dome and it's surroundings. There was enough water for visitors to jump off the rock and swim in the crispy cold water. I took my shoes off and walked on the sandy bottom of the lake. It felt so refreshingly cold. And best of all, it was peaceful at the lake. Oh so peaceful! I didn't want to leave this little piece of paradise.
-S-
Yosemite is one of my favorite places on this planet. Yes, even with the crowds of tourists from all around the world and the BEARS that roam around in their natural habitat.
Yosemite is beautiful and a wonderful place to visit. My first visit to the valley was twenty years ago and I have since made many more visits to which my family has created some of my most fondest memories.
Hundreds of trails to hike, lakes, rivers and waterfalls to cool off in or just stare at in awe of their natural beauty. And, even learn the history that lives between the granite walls is so much to appreciate.
Mirror Lake is a short walk to enjoy a little bit of paradise. The lake was low but not too low to enjoy the reflection of half dome and it's surroundings. There was enough water for visitors to jump off the rock and swim in the crispy cold water. I took my shoes off and walked on the sandy bottom of the lake. It felt so refreshingly cold. And best of all, it was peaceful at the lake. Oh so peaceful! I didn't want to leave this little piece of paradise.
-S-
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