'Boston Skyline I.' featured in BOSTON LOVE on Little Dog Blog

'Boston Skyline I' from SERANTONIdesigns.etsy.com is featured on today's BOSTON LOVE blogpost by Claire. Read this former Bostonian's heartfelt reaction to the Boston Marathon tragedy. Her words honor this incredible city and its inspiring people. "Runners who, after hearing about the attacks, ran another two miles to the hospital to donate blood. Stories from runners who say they will be back next year with more friends than ever to run again." 

http://littledogvintage.blogspot.com/2013/04/weekly-etsy-wish-list-boston-love.html

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Weekly Etsy Wish List: Boston Love

My heart is breaking for Boston this week with the news of the marathon bombings. I lived in Boston for 11 years before moving to Vermont in September, and even after 8 months away, Boston still feels more like home to me than anywhere else. I watched the marathon countless times from that very block, and the condo I still own in the city is a 20 minute walk from the finish line. Josh's bother in law was running in the race, and his sister Jenna was there to cheer him on. For a little while we didn't know where they were and I couldn't think about much else until I got the call that they were safe. Luckily they were miles away when the bombs went off, and a kind stranger gave them a ride home so they wouldn't be stranded in the mob of people wondering what to do and where to go.

I couldn't help but tear up this morning while listening to stories on the radio of runners who, after hearing about the attacks, ran another two miles to the hospital to donate blood. Stories from runners who say they will be back next year with more friends than ever to run again. And as usual, Steven Colbert summed it up best, saying, "Those maniacs may have tried to make life bad for the people of Boston, but all they can ever do is show just how good those people are." Amen to that!

In honor of my favorite city and one in need of a lot of love and support right now, this week's Etsy Wishlistis a roundup of Boston themed handmade items. Please send some positive thoughts out to the people of Boston this week & enjoy the list!

Hand Stamped Vintage Map, $20	Vintage Boston Tee, $20	Zakim Bridge Print, $20
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Boston Heart Map, $18	Hand Cut Boston Map, $1,200	Boston Marathon Type Art, $90
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Boston Skyline Art Print, $30	Boston Phone Case, $20	Train Token Necklace, $80

Thank you, Claire! ~

https://www.etsy.com/listing/83683335/boston-skyline-i-fine-art-travel?ref=shop_home_active

'Montmartre Patina' featured on today's Swede-Dreams Blogpost

'Montmartre Patina' featured on today's 'Shabby French' blogpost at 
http://www.swede-dreams.com/

Available from the Paris Collection at http://www.SerantoniDesigns.etsy.com. 
© SERANTONI Designs 2013. All rights reserved.

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013

Shabby French

Jody and Rebecca from SimplyPosh on Etsy compiled some perfectly shabby but chic french decor over the weekend in their Ooh la Bleu treasury list...I'm smitten with the soft gray blue palette.Thank you, ladies for including my "Forget me Not" photo in your creation! Here you go...

'OOH' Là BLEU' BY SIMPLYPOSH

GRAY BLUE HOME DECOR

sold Robins Egg Blue Fr... aSouthernStor... $215	Pastel Blue French Bead... bethanylorell... $32.5	be'be' d' a... homesteadtrea... $4.9	Pastel Marie Antoinette... gypsyfables $19
Vintage French Blue Dec... ChalkFarmHome $10	French Country Photogra... StudioSwede13 $28	Perfectly Shabby Chic R... tickingandtoi... $60	Vintage French Baby Blu... MonsieurBroca... $14
Gray Druzy Quartz Teard... KattilacGems $52	Romantic Old French Sar... RueDesLouves $60	Paris Photograph - Mont... SerantoniDesi... $30	Vintage French Blue and... LeFadedFleur $164
Paris Photography - Blu... rebeccaplotni... $30	50% OFF EVERYTHING Vint... shabbyfrenchs... $19	antique french enamel k... culturalpolli... $135	Frame grouping ornate v... AnitaSperoDes... $540

Van Cliburn's Testimonial for Arts Education, Music Therapy, Art Therapy

‎"I appreciate more than you will ever know that you are honoring me, but the thing that thrills me the most is that you are honoring classical music, vecause I'm only one of many. I'm only a witness and a messenger. Because I believe so much in the beauty, the construction, the architecture invisible, the importance for all generations, for young people to come that it will help their minds, develop their attitudes and give them values. That is why I'm so grateful that you have honored me in that spirit."

- Van Cliburn, Classical Pianist and Humanitarian
RIP

'Garden of Calla Lilies'  © SERANTONI Designs/2012. All rights reserved.

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Want to be inspired by entrepreneurs who are doing something great? Then read on. Each day we feature new entrepreneurs who are passionate about their business and who are living their dream.

Today’s entrepreneur is Mary Serantoni.

When and why did you start your business?

October 2010.

What do you love about being an entrepreneur?

It’s a lifelong journey of education, inspiration and joy.

Describe your business in 20 words or less.

Award-winning Fine Art Travel Photography featuring Collections of Venice, Tuscany, Paris, City Novellas and Nature photography.

Where do you get your inspiration from and how do you stay inspired?

I never have a shortage of inspiration. Still, the catalyst was taking a U.S. News and World Report award-winning class on ‘Entrepreneurial Strategies’ at Chicago’s DePaul University. Ever since, I’ve contemplated various businesses — till I knew that Fine Art Photography encompassed my complete skillset and was infinitely rewarding.

I stay inspired by reading about successful entrepreneurs, studying The Masters, and constantly striving to improve my Photographic skills.

What is your biggest success or accomplishment you’re most proud of in your business?

The accomplishment I’m most proud of is the ‘Client Testimonials’ page that is included as the final sidebar thumbnail on each product listing. It never fails to thrill me when reading a joyful response to purchased art!

What advice would you give other entrepreneurs when they are first starting out?

Read voraciously. Leave no stone unturned. Select sucessful role models, and create your business blueprint from their proven strategies and wisdom.

Where do you see your company in three years?

I’m focusing on increasing product line, getting more Blog features, establishing wholesale accounts, and developing a healthy Blog subscribership. Of course, these goals are the infrastructure to achieving a goal of 30 – 100 sales monthly.

What is one thing you wish you knew about being an entrepreneur when you first started out?

Don’t take it personally when your Shop has zillions of Hearts and Treasury features, but few Sales. Track, measure, analyze, stay curious and relentless in finding solutions for long-term success.

Client Testimonials

Heartfelt Gratitude for much appreciated Client notes. ~ Mary
(Click on graphic).