Sunday, July 24, 2011

Circle of Red




The American Heart Association Circle of Red Art Hearts
arrived in Houston this summer 
and will be on exhibit in several different locations.
The hearts are a reminder that heart disease is the number one killer of women.



Circle of Red



The Art Hearts, on display from May 15 to July 31,
were individually created by various local artists for 
members of the Circle of Red group,
a dynamic, committed, passionate group of women
who have made a personal commitment to help find a cure for heart disease.



Circle of Red Mosaic



The Circle of Red Art Hearts
are a representation of the Circle of Red's dedication
to fight heart disease in women. 


Circle of Red Mosaic

These were photographed in *my* village. 

Thank you to our hostesses:
Mary for Mosaic Monday
and 
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday.

Wishing YOU well and a joy filled week!



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38 comments:

  1. PondsideJuly 24, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    As someone who has ended up at an ER with heart symptoms, I can tell you that women are still not taken as seriously as men when it comes to suspecting heart attack. This project is a good one if it brings attention to the issue.

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  2. MarlisJuly 24, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love that you shared this with us.. It's a worthy cause since women on the whole are more concerned with breast cancer than their own hearts! xo marlis

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksJuly 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Excellent project and some lovely hearts!

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  4. The French HutchJuly 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    This is so important, Thank You for posting.
    Great pics. The display is so colorful and interesting, to get everyones attention. Soooooo important.
    Hope your day is great.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  5. JanetJuly 24, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    A great cause and some beautiful art.

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  6. Tablescapes By DianeJuly 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love the America Heart Association for helping with the women of today .. Thanks so much for sharing with us... I hope you have a Great Week sweet lady... and thanks so much for your lovely comments on my Patio Dinner Party..
    XXOO Diane
    Keep cool in the sun...

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  7. Jan@southernjunkin'July 24, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Love the variety that the artists created! Hope it will bring attention to this disease! Visiting from the Tablescaper!

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  8. CaroleJuly 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Those hearts are cool!

    Reminds me of a Portland event held years ago, as a fund raising event for a childrens organization.

    Local artists decorated large fiberglass cows in varying ways and they were scattered across town for viewing. I wish I had sought the pieces out because the event has never been held again.

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  9. The Bodhi ChickletJuly 24, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful and close to my heart. My father and his mother both died from heart disease at the age of 65. Art can make magic and miracles happen.

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  10. CarolJuly 24, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Fantastic cause and beautiful art! Very cool hearts!

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  11. Entertaining WomenJuly 24, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Wonderful, ingenious project. Thanks for sharing the pics and for stopping by my post. Come visit often, please! Cherry Kay

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  12. eileeninmdJuly 24, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    A great idea and project. The artists have creative some beautiful hearts. Lovely photos and mosaic.

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  13. SplenderosaJuly 24, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    This is awesome. I live in Houston and didn't know anything of this, so I'm so happy you posted about it. Lovely mosaic. xx's

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  14. BernieHJuly 24, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Fantastic pieces. Anything to heighten awareness of heart disease is a great thing.

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  15. Gardening in a SandboxJuly 24, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Very decorative hearts. I am sure they make a great statement to bring attention to a great cause. V

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    They are beautiful and make a wonderful mosaic! What a great cause, too! ♥

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  17. LorrieJuly 24, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Beautiful artwork for a beautiful cause. As Pondside said, women's heart issues are not taken very seriously sometimes, since they are so different from men's symptoms.

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  18. VeeJuly 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Awareness is a very good thing and if you can promote it well using these beautiful and compelling images all the better!

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  19. black eyed susans kitchenJuly 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    This is such a wonderful fund raiser! I have seen oversized stars, pigs, and moose painted, but I really love these hearts.

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  20. RettabugJuly 24, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    How cool....so wonderfully creative & for a good cause, too. BRAVO to all involved.

    fondly,
    Rett

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  21. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 24, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    The Circle of Red Art Hearts are all so lovely! What a wonderful way to increase awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women.

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  22. RajeshJuly 24, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Great mosaic with beautiful artwork with hearts.

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  23. Niki HudsonJuly 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    LOVE it! What a beautiful way to get the message across. Gorgeous display. How lucky you are to get to appreciate it in person :)

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  24. Teacup-In-The-GardenJuly 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing hearts and colours!
    Have a nice week,
    Markus

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  25. LisaJuly 25, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Really beautiful. My dear brother died from heart disease in his early 50's. It is a cause near and dear to me.
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  26. A Bit of the BlarneyJuly 25, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Wonderful mosaic. The hearts are lovely aren't they? Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by! It's always a pleasure to have you visit! Cathy

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  27. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Hello, Snap!
    Great post...and the hearts are wonderful!

    I'm just south of Houston . Small world!

    Enjoy your day,
    Marianne

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  28. ShirleyJuly 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    That is a really unique way to carry the message forth about heart disease!

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  29. WildflowerhouseJuly 25, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    What a wonderful way to get the message out there. Thanks for sharing these works of art.

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  30. shirleyJuly 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Thank you for sharing and reminding us ladies about the risks of Heart disease. A wonderful collection of photos on this cause.
    Hope you are staying cool!

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  31. Pamela GordonJuly 25, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    What a great cause and wonderful idea. Love the various hearts. I've been to the ER several times with symptoms but so far so good - no heart problems. Great idea to make women aware! Thanks for sharing. Pamela

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  32. Ingmarie WeJuly 25, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Excellent photos of lovely hearts! Of course it is an important project, we all have to take better care of ourselves.....

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  33. My Grama's SoulJuly 25, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    What magnificent art for such a "special" tribute.
    xo

    Jo

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  34. DeniseJuly 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Snap,

    What a very worthwhile project you have shared with us! My MIL almost died from a massive heart attack at age 59, and 14 years later, she's still with us. Hers is absolutely hereditary, non-smoker and not overweight. I think this is a wonderful thing, and the art is so creative.

    Thanks for visiting my blog this weekend and for taking time to leave a comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed the "tour". You must come for a visit sometime.

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  35. Cezar and LéiaJuly 26, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    It's such an important cause, those hearts are beautiful and you took great pictures.I like a lot your collage.
    purrs
    Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

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  36. BarbJuly 26, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Great photos, Snap, of a wonderful exhibit to raise awareness. I hope it comes to Denver.

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  37. nonizamboniJuly 27, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Thanks for the gentle reminder with such beauty. I'm a heart collector so I'm sure I'd be in awe of the exhibit.
    Wishing you a wonderful week, my friend!

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  38. The TablescaperJuly 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Such a wonderful way to remind us all. Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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