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Bradley DeRuiter
- Jul 4, 2020
- 7 min
How Independent Are We?
How will you be watch partying when Disney+ releases Hamilton this 4th of July? As I prep for Disney+'s brilliant acquisition of the...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Jul 12, 2019
- 3 min
How I Discovered My Super Power Identity
So I had the most delightful self discovery during our 4th of July gathering. One of my six year old little buddy colleagues, helped spur...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Nov 20, 2018
- 1 min
Broken Easel
Broken Easel, Bay Bridge collapsed, Hey fishers of men What kind of bait ‘ya using? Paintbrush in hand, everything is disguised as a side...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Oct 4, 2018
- 7 min
Reflections From The Writing Workshop.
a View to a Voice I was just a little surprised as we got off the elevator. Turning the corner into such a beautiful atmosphere, didn't...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Aug 24, 2018
- 1 min
Mud Slinging at Barnsdall
A dear friend and art colleague, Sarah Shin, contacted me about substituting for a pottery instructor up at the Junior Art Center at...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Jun 13, 2018
- 2 min
Wedding Tea Ceremony Set ~One Thousand Cups of Tea~
I am usually game for most art adventures. I've not yet written anything on my claim to #AllThingsWedding although I am sort of a one...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- May 31, 2018
- 5 min
Parenting Siblings and Parenting Elderly Parents
How parenting skills might get better mileage when you have to transition from parenting your kids to parenting your aging parents. A...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- May 21, 2018
- 4 min
Seeing Clearly. What Really Matters In Life.
Last night we had some family time before my husband, Brad’s, scheduled surgery early this morning. My son, Taljon’s, music play list...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- May 9, 2018
- 3 min
Tag. You're it!
I love it when a plan comes together! I love it when a plan comes together! As an artist and designer I’m generally up for...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- May 5, 2018
- 1 min
Hand Painted Bridal Shower Favors
Hand Painted Wedding Favors Unnecessary Necessities is active living proof that China Painting is not a long lost or dying art. These...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Oct 25, 2017
- 2 min
Top 5 Necessities to get ready for Stranger Things Second Season
Anyone else totally stoked about the Netflix exclusive series Stranger Things releasing it's second season this coming Friday, October...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Mar 20, 2016
- 2 min
#CreatedToCreate Music Video
Lauren Roberts is a professional vocalist-composer-producer. Bradley Deruiter is my rockstar-secretary-spouse. They are both my...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Dec 7, 2015
- 3 min
Blood, Sweat & Tears?
I can't express the full extent of how excited I am about this new line of Tear Drop Pottery. As we bring 2015 to a close and reflect...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Nov 21, 2015
- 3 min
One pot Meals
Something about the first rain of the Fall that brings the cozy out and the comfort foods in. Which is my logical excuse for creating...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Nov 11, 2015
- 6 min
Veteran's Day Art Challenge #Semperfi #flandersfield
Thank you for Serving Then & Now. Then: "It was the 60's...!" You will most certainly want to read this BEFORE the movie comes out! This...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Oct 14, 2015
- 4 min
Book Signing @ Pasadena Central Library's Author & Arts Fair
It has been a thrill and an experimental adventure publishing my first children's book. I am so thankful to my publisher and all who have...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Jun 23, 2015
- 3 min
Am I a Traitor?
June 23, 2015 I grew up in the Bay Area going to the Oakland Colosseum for fireworks every fourth of July. Even had a few buddies from...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- May 7, 2015
- 6 min
Professional Tips on Staying Creative
Treasure Hunt @ Placewares As Artrepreneurs, Designers, Craftsmen, Dreamers and Inventors, we tend to mix media quite seamlessly. What is...
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Bradley DeRuiter
- Jul 16, 2014
- 6 min
What is your No.1 Wedding Budget Priority?
What is your No.1 Wedding Budget Priority? Somewhere in the top 1 or 2 of Wedding Budget Priorities ought to be your Wedding...
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