Sale EXTENDED...this piece is a steal (being gold and all ;) )

The sale has been extended to midnight 8//30/16! 

A few FYI's on this particular piece of clothing.

 

 

http://shopvida.com/collections/heather-j-kirk/products/golden-mount-buddha-2

 1) 40% off of $40 is $24 (plus shipping, not sure exactly but shipping on SIX pieces of clothing cost me $9.50. Code: TICKTOCK

2) Though other items are hand made in India or Pakistan and take 4 - 6 weeks special order, this one is ready to go!

3) VIDA has all their clothing makers take literacy classes.

4) I donate to World Vision who will make sure that money goes to prevent or intervene in human trafficking specifically in Thailand.

What is not to like about all that!

The actual art piece is at: http://aec.pixels.com/featured/buddha-face-under-an-umbrella-at-the-golden-mount-aec-abundant-eight-creative.html 

 

God can use anything for good!

 

Heather J. Kirk
Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com and AEC.pixels.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html 

 

#buddha #goldenmount #bangkok #thailand #literacy #shopvida #preventsextrafficking #yoga #yogafashion #yogatop #meditate #keepcalm #godcanuseanything

Small Business Saturday® founded by American Express to help bring more business to small businesses

I've heard of Small Business Saturday of course, but never knew its origin. Time to give credit where credit is due!

"Nov. 28 is Small Business Saturday®, a day founded by American Express to help bring more business to small businesses everywhere. Find out how to use the day to help your business connect with your local community and encourage customers to show their love when they Shop Small."

Why should small businesses continue to keep AmEx, a HUGE business, in the forefront? Why not? They have the power to bring attention to an important issue that small businesses can't.

For example:

http://localfirst.org/images/stories/SLC-Final-Impact-Study-Series.pdf

Here is how American Express OPEN forum interprets this report: "A 2012 study by Civic Economics, a company that analyzes the impact of buying local, has found that local businesses are known to have a “multiplier effect” on their communities—the idea that every dollar spent at a local, independently owned business can stay in the community and help generate a far greater economic value. But it’s not just about the economy: Research shows that vibrant local business communities lead to more charitable giving in a community and more walkable neighborhoods with unique character, according to Michael H. Shuman, an economist and author who specializes in community economics."
-- https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/valuable-players-crucial-role-small-businesses-play-communities/?linknav=us-of-topics-trending-article

Remember that many internet only based businesses fall under Small Businesses. And they definitely help you to avoid the CRUSH of bodies... Especially when artists can now provide a variety of gifts as well as art, such as throw pillows like this one by Photographic Artistry by Heather J. Kirk.

http://heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com/products/budding-abstract-turquoise-green-yellow-and-white-heather-kirk-throw-pillow-14-14.html

http://heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com/products/thunderbird-glints-in-the-sunlight-heather-kirk-galaxys6-case-cover.html

And how crazy would it be to sleep in the hand of the Buddha, in a bed with such a Duvet Cover.

http://aec.artistwebsites.com/products/buddhass-left-hand-at-the-golden-mount-aec-abundant-eight-creative-duvet-cover-queen.html

See more Art by Heather J. Kirk www.heather-kirk.artistwebsites.com
Literature by Heather J. Kirk http://www.photographicartistry.citymax.com/Books.html