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Saturday Morning Yoga at Studio on Main

In Business, Indulge, Yoga on August 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

We are so happy to announce that in September / October 2013 we will be offering a six-week yoga class here in the studio!!

Ellen Mangiafico will be leading an hour long beginner level class at an introductory rate on Saturday mornings. She is completing her teacher training in Embody Yoga and is a warm and generous soul who is eager to share what she’s learned with you.

Here are the details:

Class fee: $30.00 [$5 per class, 6 classes]** [this is an introductory rate]

Dates: Saturday September 7, 14, 21 and October 5, 12, 19, 2013

Time: 9:30-10:30 AM

Supplies: You must bring your own yoga mat, towel, etc – check in with us for details and possible wholesale prices.

Place: Studio On Main
264 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042

Class size will be limited to 6 – 8 people

**Payment: $30.00 payment in full must be received by Saturday August 31, 2013 in order to reserve your spot. Payment can be made at Studio on Main by cash or credit card. There are no make up dates. If you miss a class we will not refund payment.

You can follow our Facebook Event page to be notified of any changes or updates.

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Game Night on the Porch – Scattergories & Sangria

In Business, Indulge, Marketing, Open House on August 1, 2013 at 4:45 PM

We are having our second “game night on the porch” this evening. Come play old school board games, have a  homemade chocolate whiskey and beer cupcake (AKA Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes) and a glass of white wine Sangria!!  We will be offering chair massage for $10.00 and hand massage for $5.00 between 6 pm and 8 pm (normally $12 and $10 – cash only).  As always you can browse through our art gallery and come meet new friends.

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Joshua & Jacob Twin Newborn Photo Session

In Business, Children, Photography, Portrait on July 31, 2013 at 6:32 PM

I’m in love. With Joshua & Jacob and with newborn photography. My friend Jodie’s daughter Lexi just had twins!! And they allowed me the great honor of coming to the house to take some pictures. This was my first time working with infants and I feel so lucky to have been able to do it – and can’t wait for the next opportunity. Lexi is beautiful, the babies are gorgeous and we all had fun working together. Here are a few images from the session. ♥♥♥ [ I threw in just one “fussy” one of Joshua because I still think he looks cute … and that is the only time he cried. He was perfectly cooperative for two solid hours which totally amazed me. ]

If you were having a newborn session done, how would you want your pictures processed? Since this was my first time I had a hard time deciding if I wanted to do all bright and colorful or more classic with the black and white.

 

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Massage can help with Addiction & Anxiety

In Business, Massage, Specials on July 27, 2013 at 5:41 PM

I’ve read two articles recently about the benefits that massage can have for people suffering with anxiety and / or addiction. One of the biggest things I’ve witnessed on my table repeatedly is just how quickly safe, therapeutic touch can help a person to be more fully grounded in their body. We spend so much time in our heads every day – worrying about the hundreds of things we need to accomplish, wondering if we are doing OK as a parent; friend; business owner…hoping that soon life will get easier. All of that thinking and worrying increases our stress levels and specifically raises the levels of cortisol in our bodies.  That can put us into a cycle of feeling run down, often leaving us with decreased immune system functioning, tiredness and lack of patience, etc  A one hour Swedish massage can aid in breaking that stress cycle.

I’ve had clients come in for massage practically bouncing off the walls from the busyness of their lives – their levels of anxiety are high. Many of them, somewhere in our session time, will heave a huge sigh of relief and settle in – shifting from existing just mentally to really sinking down “into themselves/their bodies”. It’s not uncommon for people to shed tears as a way to release tension. They really get in touch with the effects life is having on them and are able to experience a sense of peace and well-being, often for the first time in many months. Massage has been proven to increase dopamine and serotonin and decrease cortisol  – all of which can help alleviate depression and anxiety and help support you in making healthier self-care choices.

We’d love for you to experience the benefits of massage first hand. Please check out our massage specials for July and August here.

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Massage Specials … July & August 2013 … Manchester, CT

In Business, Indulge, Massage, Specials, Uncategorized on July 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Summer is about kicking back a bit – enjoying life – and taking care of yourself, right? Come get some pampering at Studio on Main. Reduce stress, breathe deep…relax.

Due to such a high demand we’ve extended our July massage special through the 31st of the month. Here’s the details: one hour relaxation massage, $55 – cash only, cannot be purchased as a gift certificate or combined with other offers, must be booked and received between July 2-31, 2013.

And for August…

Not sure if you like massage? Not sure who the right therapist for you is? Come try us out in August with this amazing special. Half hour Swedish Massage for only $30 (normally $45). During a 30 minute massage we pick one section of the body to work on (most people choose the upper body) – it’s great self care, affordable and restorative. Same details as above: Cash only, cannot be purchased as a gift certificate or combined with other offers. Must be booked and received between August 1-31, 2013.

We are open by appointment Tuesday-Saturday. Call today to book your appointment: 860.306.0067!

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Social Media Portrait with Donna O…

In Business, local artist, Photography, Portrait, social media, Uncategorized on July 21, 2013 at 3:41 PM

I loved having Donna in my studio last week. We did a 30 minute social media portrait that will [hopefully] work well for her new blog “More than Hungry” – go check it out! Donna wrote and submitted a story into a contest – and she will be published soon!! When the article is published they will be linking to her newly created blog where you will be able to read all kinds of great stories about cooking – well, more than cooking – about how hospitality brings people together and helps foster love and relationships. Donna is very creative, talented, warm and friendly. She was a guest at our first game night here in the studio and brought such a beautiful display of food that I had to take pictures of it [it was quite delicious too]!  Here are just a few of the images from our time together. I hope you see the beautiful and generous spirit that I do.

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Custom Candles

In Business, local artist on July 11, 2013 at 10:46 AM

We had our first “game night on the porch” at the studio last night. It was a blast!! And one of our guests, Jennifer – brought us a sample of some of her new candles. She’s still testing the burn time and smell and there is hope that when she is satisfied with her craft we will get to offer some of these for sale in our shop. I personally think they’d make a great gift as is just because of the design work she’s done. What do you think?

 

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Massage Special for July 2013 and new referral program for 2013

In Business, local artist, Marketing, Massage, Photography, Specials on June 27, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Hello! I haven’t been posting on the blog because my computer died and I’m waiting on a new one. This has also inhibited my ability to process or post any pictures for several weeks and that has been super painful! I didn’t realize until I couldn’t do it quite how much photography both energizes, rejuvenates and relaxes me.

This post is laboriously being pecked out letter by letter on my IPad because I want to share a few updates with you.

In order to keep things running smoothly here I need to do about 10 more massages per week. To help attain this goal I’ve implemented a new referral program. You send a friend, family member, colleague, neighbor who needs to relax to me. When they book and receive their hour massage they get $10 off and You get an $8 credit towards your next hour massage! Do this ten times and you’ve earned yourself a FREE massage!*

For July I am also implementing my own mini living social deal. From July 2-July 20, 2013 all one hour Swedish Massages are only $55.00!! That’s an $80 value at a $25 savings! Massages are scheduled Tuesday – Saturday by appointment and must be paid for in cash.* Know anyone who is stressed out? Share this post with them and they will love you!

*[neither offer can be combined with any other offer, cannot be purchased as a gift certificate and there is no cash value. July special must be booked, received and paid for between July 2-20, 2013]

Lastly, I’ve still been taking pictures even though I can’t get them off my camera. I’ve been inspired by Julia Margaret Cameron and played with some lighting after a recent head shot I did with a client. Here are two images from that session. I’ve taken a picture of the back of my camera with my IPad…so these are not high quality….but satisfy my need to make an image…

Hope to see you in July!

 

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IndieGoGo Campaign Gifts Going Out In The Mail Today

In Business, local artist, Marketing, Photography on June 5, 2013 at 1:20 PM

All first round contributors to my indiegogo campaign will get their thank you gifts sent in the mail today!

I love being able to fulfill these “thank yous”! Not only does your financial contribution help me get one step closer to getting the studio up and running – but your belief in me inspires me to keep trying new ways to make this a success. I also like how many people are a part of this place now – each investment – whatever shape it comes in – helps me feel your presence here.

If you know of other people who like to support local business or the arts please consider sharing my campaign with them – you can get to it by clicking on the link here.

I mail out these gifts today with much gratitude. ♥

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Raffle Winners from Saturday’s Open House … and Fresh Bread

In Business, cooking, Massage, Open House, Photography, Specials, Spring on June 3, 2013 at 3:21 PM

The Open House on Saturday was a great success!! Once the guests arrived I was so engaged with interacting with everyone that I neglected to take any pictures, but there are a few detail shots here. It was  fun to meet new people and I’m so grateful for the love and support from so many friends and family members.

There were lots of flowers everywhere and these were my favorite. I’ve spent this rainy Monday morning playing around with a few photographs, making homemade bread AND drawing the winners of the raffle prizes…

I’ll be mailing the gifts out this week and can’t wait for the winners to come in and use them.

Drum roll …. winner of the 10 minute hand massage is Karin G from Manchester; winner of the 30 minute Swedish massage is Ann A from Glastonbury; and winner of the 20% off coupon is Carey P from Vernon!! Yay!

For everyone else who came please remember that your gift for signing up for the mailing list, $20 off a 30 minute massage is valid only for June and July 2013 – so call to book your spot now. If you weren’t able to make it Saturday you can still take advantage of the $15 off 30 or 60 minute therapeutic massage special rolled over from May.  Looking forward to seeing you!!