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My son Guitarist – Jason Roysdon
The Federalists We (The Federalists) are an indie rock band from the East Bay. We formed in 2005, and kicked things off with a challenge, recording our eponymous debut live in the studio. Instead of hiding behind studio trickery, we wanted to prove that we were the real thing from the start. The album took…
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Guest Blogger – Ms. Pansy V
Today I am blogging especially for my very good friend Raquel, whose jewelry, we all know and love, can be found at the Royal House of Raquel! (OK, yes I added the Royal part…but it simply seems to fit, doesn’t it?) Some of you may know me only as The Muse…that beguiling, enthralling, empowering, intoxicating,…
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Staci – Pink Pooch Designs
This Tuesday I’m honored to share with you another fabulous jewelry designer. You are going to love her designs at Pink Pooch Designs. Her name is StAci CAporuscio. What inspired you to start creating jewelry? I had bought a wire and bead book about 3 years before I picked it up to read. I was…
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Gold Sassy Girl
For all my customers who would like a little gold instead of silver. My Chic Things sells House of Raquel designs. Here is Gold Sassy Girl only being sold there. Check out Beth’s web site. www.mychicthings.com She has lots of fabulous items on sale.
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It’s Saturday !
I get up during the weekdays and go to work. Looking forward to the day I won’t have too. I really enjoy Saturday mornings, I love staying home and doing my thing. This morning I finished (x my fingers)touching up my photos for my website banners. I decided this one wasn’t quite the picture that…
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Learn to Draw to Design – Lesson 1
I took one art class when I was in high school and that was many years ago. It’s not easy to keep it all in perspective. The arms and legs and head, legs and body, aye! I’m taking a Learn to draw to design class offered by Elaine Biss. We had to draw 7 images.…
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My website
Having a website is not just about selling your products. It is also about writing a story for each piece, also knowing how to take photos and cleaning up those photos to market them on the web. It’s taking me a great deal of time away from creating, designing. Creating designs used to take all…
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Jon Bon Jovi
I gave my sister two tickets for her birthday in January to see Jon Bon Jovi. She asked me who the other ticket was for? I laughed and replied, ME!Last night was the day of his show. We sat in the center section on the floor in the 25th row. I was so excited to…
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Tuesday – Jewelry Designer Day
This Tuesday I would like to introduce Donna Spangler she recently became a member of Divapreneur. She graciously accepted my offer to let me interview her for my Tuesday Jewelry designer blog. Donna SpanglerSparkles ‘N’ Eccentrics What inspired you to start creating jewelry? 1. Nothing really inspired me to start creating jewelry. I didnt plan…
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Days off
Hello,I’ve been busy touching up photos for my new website. Margaret has updated the site with my new logo. But she wants to add banners for each category. So I look forward to showing that off in a few days.Also I created the Gold equivalent to Sassy Girl. Soon to be on sale at My…
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Welcome
I’m all moved in. I had to pack up all my rooms and had no one to help me. I think I remembered everything from the other place and located a place for it here. I hope you really enjoying visiting. Please have a seat and stay awhile. Can I get you anything to drink?…
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Hija4 Designs
has now become House of Raquel I’ve been doing business for several years as hija4 designs and starting today I’m changing it to House of Raquel.
About the Artist
Raquel Roysdon is a visual artist whose work blends the whimsical with the profound. Working primarily in watercolor, acrylic, oil, charcoal and graphite. Raquel brings animals, landscapes, florals and portraits to life with a distinctive sensitivity. Her art often carries symbolic layers – a guardian bear, a dreaming hare, a tender embrace – each piece inviting the viewer into a story that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Guided by a love of nature and a desire to capture fleeting moments of grace, Raquel paints with an intuitive, soulful approach. Her canvases are not only images, but reflections of emotion, memory, and spirit – where quiet strength meets playful wonder.
As her collection grows, Raquel continues to refine her craft bridging the space between whimsical imagination and professional artistry. Each painting is a reminder that beauty is not only seen, but felt – a celebration of connection, transformation and the timeless magic of creativity.
Visit my website at Tobi Road Studio.
