Wednesday Artist Spotlight & A Giveaway from Shelby Healey
July 14, 2010 
Ahhhhh, what's more relaxing than a nice hot bubble bath? Well, I'm not actually a bath-taker, but I know that it's Michelle's favorite way to relax! Perhaps I'll have to give it a try one of these days...
We're so excited to share Shelby Healey's work with you this morning-- she knows the magic of soaking in the bath tub! When we asked Shelby what inspired this lovely little collage, called "Me Time" she said:
"I created ‘Me Time’ as a reminder to myself to find the time to pamper ME! I tend to run around after everyone else in the family and find it difficult to switch off and relax. But when I thought about it I realised my family doesn’t place huge demands on me, I place them on myself. So it’s about letting go and not feeling guilty about soaking in the tub reading a good book. The picture is set in my ideal pastel coloured bathroom with a freestanding tub and a few ducks for a bit of fun."
I don't know about you, but I can definitely relate to placing demands on myself like that. We all deserve to relax!
Shelby has *generously* offered to donate the sweet print above, called "Bath Time", to one lucky winner who wants a reminder to be treat herself/himself kindly. To enter, just leave us a comment telling us your favorite way to pamper yourself, and you'll be automatically entered into the giveaway. Easy!
Comments will close on Monday July 19, 2010 at noon EST, and the winner, randomly chosen, will be announced on Tuesday July 20th, when we post our next video. Good luck, and have a great Wednesday!!
Reader Comments (6)
first of all, i am CRAZY about shelby's art.
i found it & felt like she a gorgeous secret
on the verge of being found & loved by many!
ok, my fav self-care is carving out a whole
weekend to create art!!
thanks for this giveaway!
Ohh I love Shelby's art! It really resonates with me! I love to take baths and soak when I am stressed or just want to relax. Her art is so colorful and textural. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love to pamper myself and relax by taking a long hot bath. I light lots of candles all around my bathtub and fill the hot water with bubble bath or bath oil! I always have music playing to help me unwind! Without a doubt baths are a great way to relax and get time to yourself!
Shelby Healey's art is a breath of fresh air. As to my own strategies for pampering: earlier this year, I returned to a yoga practice after too many years away. I start most weekdays with 20 minutes of gentle yoga and a few minutes of meditation. It's made a huge difference in the tone of my day. It's the best thing I've done for myself in a very long time.
I love to relax in the bath with lots of bubbles and a good book and I love the way Shelby captures this moment through her work.
I love Shelby's work. Quirky with its own unique energy.