Taylor Dior- Child Model/Actor

We spotted Taylor Dior last year on myspace. This talented child has done a lot of big things in her 2 1/2 years of life. We wanted to share her story with you:

Taylor Dior is a NYC model who also appears in film/commercials. She got her start at 5 mths of age when she was signed with a model and talent mgmt firm. A year later, thanks to God's blessings and a wonderful mgmt team, Taylor booked her first feature film at 15 mths of age. It was a small role in a BIG film that spanned theaters nationwide in Jan 2009. She has since worked on set of another film and has been on commercial auditions too. She has worked with top child photographers and celebrities, and has taken class at one of the east coasts' best acting schools.

Taylor truely enjoys performing, taking pics, being around people, and having fun. She is friendly and meshes well with others. Not one shy bone in her body! That's why she is so active in sports and entertainment. At two years of age she enjoys roller skating at the rink, bike riding on her trike, attending her gymnastics class, and being on camera! She loves attention and putting on a show so she can show off.

We initially just wanted to try out modeling and have some fun since she was so alert, expressive, and adorable as a baby. Film and more were an added blessing and we saw that she really enjoyed it and does well with everyone she meets. So we will continue to provide this avenue for her to learn, explore, have fun, and put her talents to positive use until she decides on something else! From sports to entertainment, she stays very involved and kept busy with positive venues to express herself and explore. She has great talent managers and model agents working hard for her in the meantime as well as parents who make it all possible.

Please visit her page often to keep in touch and get the latest updates and videos on what she's getting into next! http://www.taylordior.com/

Tomato Faces

This looks so cute! Okay, I don't know about you guys, but I don't have time now to follow this recipe. I think I'm going to "bootleg" a Liz version and use tuna or chicken salad for the filling. And shredded cheese for the hair...

Mr. Tomato Head (From Parents.com)

Hollow out a tomato, saving the top slice. Fill with cooked couscous mix, top with shredded basil, and cover partially with reserved tomato top, as shown. Rest black-olive slices on tomato ledge for eyes. Cut a piece of provolone cheese in the shape of a mouth and place it right on the tomato -- it'll stick.
Fancy Grilled Cheese Top a piece of sourdough bread with tomato slices, spinach, sliced white-cheddar cheese, and deli-style turkey. Spread another piece of bread with a little honey mustard. Sandwich together and brush with olive oil. Grill until cheese melts.
Greek Pasta Combine 1/2 pound cooked penne with 2 fresh chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 tablespoon each fresh oregano and dill, and 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts.
Pesto Green Beans Cook green beans for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and toss with tomato wedges and store-bought pesto.
Easy Antipasto Arrange tomato slices in a shallow dish. Top with fresh minced garlic and balsamic vinegar.
Heirloom Tart Line a 9-inch tart pan with refrigerated piecrust and trim to fit. Cover the entire crust with aluminum foil and bake at 450 degrees F. for 8 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Layer crust with provolone cheese slices, a mixture of 1/2 cup light mayo and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, and overlapping slices of colorful heirloom tomatoes. Bake at 375 degrees F. for about 25 minutes.

Can't win if you don't enter!

You can't win if you don't try:) All you have to do is comment anywhere on the blog for a chance to win a Dylan's Candy Bar gift. To win an awesome retouched photo by Divalicious Designs, just comment and tell me why you'd love to have a photo retouched.

Thanks to Tonya Dailey - Our World Contemporary Children's Photography for use of this awesome photo.

Delicious Dimples - Giveaway

This wonderful retoucher found us on myspace. She asked to do a photo of Bri for me and we love it. I wanted to share her talent with my friends. Her name is Ondrea aka "Delicious Dimples". We'll also be featuring retouching by Ondrea as part of our current giveaway.

Add Ondrea as a friend on myspace! http://www.myspace.com/deliciousdimples

http://www.myspace.com/deliciousdimples - http://www.myspace.com/divalicious_designs

One lucky reader will win their very own retouched photos by Delicious Dimples. Simply leave me a comment and tell me where you would display or use your retouched photo. Or visit her myspace page Delicious Dimples . Take a look around. Come back here, leave a comment on the blog and tell us which photo in any of her albums is your favorite.

This giveaway will run through midnight on July 12, 2009 pst with winners being announced on July 13, 2009. Winners will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Must be 18 years or older to enter.

I can't wait until the 4th of July. I'm looking forward to eating all that good food I have no business eating... yummy!

What about you? What do you look forward to eating at this time of the year?

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.

~Maori Proverb

Dylan's Candy Bar - Giveaway

Take a look around, tell us what you think. We're giving away Dylan's Candy Bar gifts every week!