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Two women with passion: LadyFi and Annabel Candy

January 6, 2011 by Sonia Marsh

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I like to think of my blog as a community of friends who care about one another, so before Christmas, I decided to offer support to two women who are passionate about what they do.

1). Fiona Hugosson-Miller or LadyFi, to those of you who are familiar with her beautiful photography. I purchased one of Fiona’s prints which is called: Soul Food. You can see Fiona’s matted print on my living room wall. To view her work, please click on Red Bubble button at the bottom of her blog.

Soul Food by Fiona Hugosson-Miller

I asked Fiona to describe “Soul Food.”

“It was taken on the evening of May 28 2010 at about 8.45 pm, so no doubt I ran out to take this shot in my dressing gown!

After a long winter, it was so lovely to see the sky in all its glory again. This jetty is just one minute from our house and I can peek out of the kitchen window or my daughter’s bedroom to see the lake. Naturally I saw the sky lit up like a stained glass window so ran outside and took a few shots of this miraculous sky. So, it was a spontaneous photo shoot if you like – as are most of my shots.

I used my Canon 500D for the shot and was shooting on a large aperture to let in the light: f/5.6 – the shutter speed was: 1/250.

I didn’t take that many pictures but stood gazing at the sunset for ages. I felt inspired and nourished, which is why I called the shot: Soul Food.”

2). Annabel Candy from GetintheHotSpot.

I mentioned Annabel Candy in one of my previous posts.

I’m wearing Getinthehotspot T-shirt to support Annabel Candy’s wonderful blog.

Annabel is a Gutsy business woman. As she puts it: “I delved into the sordid world of shameless self-promotion. Why? Mainly because I’m not good at it and it scares me. You see, I work hard to promote my blog and do stuff that scares me, so practicing the fine art of shameless self-promotion seemed like a good way to combine those two things.”

I found Annabel’s, “Successful Blogging in Twelve Simple Steps,” to be extremely helpful and am still learning as I read each chapter and case study. I decided to support her blog by wearing her logo for inspiration.

Here’s to a year full of passion and inspiration. What is yours?

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Annabel Candy, Fiona Hugosson-Miller, Getinthehotspot

Comments

  1. ladyfi says

    January 6, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Oh, many thanks for the lovely review! The photo looks good with the black background. Many thanks again for buying this print and making my day!

  2. Diana says

    January 6, 2011 at 11:29 am

    I think that you are so sweet Sonia for supporting your blogger friends!
    The photo is beautiful and the tee looked very cute on you!
    I had to think for a minute when you asked what my passion was. I guess my #1 would be gardening and my yard. My inspiration behind it is to be able to sit with a nice glass of wine while feeling as though I am in another country or place!
    Since January doesn't allow me to do that here in S. Ill. my other passions would be crocheting and sewing. My inspiration is my friends and family. I love to give them homemade gifts. There is no better feeling for me! Love Di ♥

  3. Louise | Italy says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    I agree! Isn't LadyFi's blog fantastic!

  4. Louise | Italy says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    I agree. Isn't LadyFi's blog wonderful!

  5. Louise | Italy says

    January 6, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Did I say that twice?

  6. Miss Footloose says

    January 6, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    I can't imagine life without passion. Follow your bliss, it is said, and the universe will take care of the rest. It takes guts to do that, especially the leave-the-rest-to-the-universe bit. Both Lady Fi and Annabel are going for it, it looks like.

    Your blog looks good, Sonia!

  7. Jeanie says

    January 6, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    I am very familiar with Ladi Fi and very happy to be introduced to Annabel Candy. It is very generous of you to share them and their passions.

  8. GutsyWriter says

    January 6, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    @Ladyfi
    Continue with your photos. They make me enjoy the cold weather and that's saying a ton from a woman who loves the Caribbean!
    @Diana
    I can just visualize you in a cozy place in your house with your glass of wine and enjoying family, life and friends.
    @Louise,
    Yes, fantastic and wonderful. You said it twice. Thanks, I hope LadyFi sees this.
    @Miss Footloose
    I think you're another woman with passion who's going for it. I want to see you expat book tales next to the Female Nomad series at Barnes and Noble. You truly deserve that with your writing skills.
    @Jeanie
    Yes, these ladies are different, live in opposite endsof the world: Sweden and Australia but both have energy.

  9. Annabel Candt says

    January 6, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Hi Sonia, you look marvelous in the t-shirt:) Thanks so much for getting it and it definitely suits you as you're definitely seriously hot!

    Look forward to watching your blog grow and evolve when you action all your exciting plans and wishing you all the best in 2011.

    xox Annabel

  10. Kelli Nørgaard says

    January 7, 2011 at 3:40 am

    What a lovely tribute to these 2 ladies!

  11. GutsyWriter says

    January 7, 2011 at 7:17 am

    @Annabel
    Thanks Annabel, and I shall take more action after my trip to Europe and working towards publication.
    @Kelli
    I know you and Fiona are good friends too.

  12. Lauri says

    January 7, 2011 at 8:38 am

    I'm off to read the 12 steps but wanted to say how lovely the photo is! And passion… life without it is like food without salt. Just cannot do it.

  13. Phivos Nicolaides says

    January 8, 2011 at 10:56 am

    You look gorgeous in both pictures. You are a sensitive person with good emotions and feelings for other. You prove to be large. Hugs

  14. alwayswellwithin.com says

    January 8, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    Sonia,

    I'm so inspired by how you are supporting your blogging friends. What a beautiful photograph! I love Annabel precisely because she does what scares her and inspires all of us in the process. You look terrific in her t-shirt! It looks like it was made just for you.

    Your kindness has really touched me today.

  15. GutsyWriter says

    January 9, 2011 at 8:50 am

    @Phivos,
    I'm not sure about "gorgeous," but I do enjoy making connections and friendships.

    @alwayswellwithin
    Sandra, thanks for keeping us inspired and calm with your motivational posts.

  16. Brenda says

    January 9, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Hurrah for fellow bloggers! Its fun to see what other bloggers are doing and to read about them here.

  17. GutsyWriter says

    January 9, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    @Brenda
    Thanks for coming over. Glad to keep in touch. Sonia.

  18. Defrekijloyr says

    September 24, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Привет всем!
    Можите посоветывать нормальное казино ?
    Задрали лохотроны…

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