Monday, June 29, 2015

Children's Art: Personalized Children's Paintings, the Perfect Gift

There are so many things to love about my work at Stoney's Village Toy Shoppe.    One of the things that I enjoy the most are the personalized children's paintings that parents or grandparents or aunts and uncles ask me to to paint for their little ones.  These paintings become treasured gifts that last much longer than this year's favorite toy.

This grandmother has commissioned a painting for each of her 13 grandchildren to date.   As each grandchild turns 3, she comes into the shop with another great idea for doing a painting.   She tells me that they all have their paintings hung above their beds.

I've been told by other parents and grandparents that paintings that were done for them as small children are still hanging in their rooms during their teenage years.  

If you are interested in having me do a personalized custom acrylic on canvas painting, please contact me via email: sstonebraker1616@aol.com or by phone 859-655-9571

Saturday, June 6, 2015

HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE!!! Happy Heart Princess, A Creation of FairyTale Kids: well . . . I'm back for a minute (in case you have...

HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE!!! Happy Heart Princess, A Creation of FairyTale Kids: well . . . I'm back for a minute (in case you have...: well . . . I'm back for a minute (in case you haven't noticed i have been missing in action for a couple years) BUT i have not been...
well . . . I'm back for a minute (in case you haven't noticed i have been missing in action for a couple years) BUT i have not been sitting on the couch eating chips and salsa during that time.   Oh, no . . . . I have been busy.   Let's see . . . where do i begin.   Well after turning 70 . . . oh by the way, did i mention that i think my 70's are gonna be my favorite years.  Of course i said that about my 40's, my 50's and my 60's too.
I kicked off my 70's by stepping outside my comfort zone and singing a solo at my church.   Whadda you know . . . the next thing i knew i was invited to join an All Girl Ukulele Band called the Sugar Pills.    Frufru costumes, colored wigs and bright colored ukulele's are part of what we are about.   But we also have a meaningful message.   You see, our leader Barbara Baxter, a cancer survivor has written a book entitled "Sugar Pills, Non Medical Ways to Feel Your best "  http://barbarabaxterproductions.com/sugar-pills-book/
Each of the Sugar Pills have faced a unique challenge in their life's journey.   Ranging in age from 18 to 73, we bring a vast array of experiences to our presentations.   The Sugar Pills are available for presentations at events of all kinds.  We have presented at Health Seminars, Red Hat Society events, Cincinnati Ladies Club and let's talk about parades . . . . two years in the Red's Opening Day Parade in Cincinnati, the Pegasus Derby Parade in Louisville and stay tuned . . . there's more on the horizon.

Let us plan your birthday party for that little one!   Ms. Cindy of Cindy's Party Wishes offers all kinds of parties in the Secret Garden at Stoney's at 323 W Sixth Street in Covington, KY - Choose from Carnival, Pirate, Dressup, Cowbow, Sand Art or Tea Party themes.   To schedule your party call Stoney at 859-655-9571 or Cindy at 859-4904

HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE!!! Happy Heart Princess, A Creation of FairyTale Kids: Toy Shop Owner Brings Magic to Life

HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE!!! Happy Heart Princess, A Creation of FairyTale Kids: Toy Shop Owner Brings Magic to Life

Toy Shop Owner Brings Magic to Life