Denim & Diamonds

Remember Mission Makeover
The Team: Dr. Chris Teichmiller, Dr. Stephanie Teichmiller, Dr. Ben Light, Master Stylist Glenn Mitchell, and me Official Photographer. Photo shot by Claire Kayser.

Most will never forget our first ever Mission Makeover candidate Donna Quarto.


She was a most awesome woman to have receive such an honor to be made over. What a joy to work with her, and did she ever look amazing?!! Well now we are ready to reveal our current candidate at an exciting event: Denim & Diamonds Concert & Reveal at the Princess Theatre in Decatur Alabama. In concert will be Cook & Glenn, featuring Jeff Cook of the super group Alabama and Mitch Glenn. Don't miss this awesome event that will include not only a great concert, but a silent auction, raffle drawing, delectable hors d'oeuvres and, of course, the reveal of our latest beauty! Contact the Princess for tickets! See the invitation below that my wonderful assistant Leslie Willard designed. (She's talented, isn't she?)

On Vacation!

I am on vacation right now in a lovely place--Alabama's beautiful white beaches! After this trip, I will be working on a mission trip in beautiful Tennessee. Other than being closed on the 4th of July, Leslie will be at the gallery to welcome you should you want to visit or place an order for anything. I will be back int he studio on July 16th.

My sister and her family are with us, and I'm so thankful to have them here. We celebrated our 40th birthday with an awesome street party outside my studio uptown on the square--thank you to all who came out to celebrate. We loved the awesome sounds of the Valley Cats too! Thanks to all for a wonderful time! I'll post some pics soon.

Mission Makeover is Back!

See our new site and read all about our Denim & Diamonds Reveal Concert that will be held July 21st at the historical Princess Theatre in downtown Decatur. As many of you know, I am involved with Mission Makeover--a charitable team of professionals who generously give of their skills and talents to make over one lucky individual for charity. Mission Makeover is non-profit.

Most of you remember Donna, our first candidate we ever had. She is unforgettable for many reasons, both outward and inward. She is one lovely lady. She, along with our latest candidate will be at our Denim & Diamonds Reveal Concert that will feature Cook & Glenn--Jeff Cook from the super group Alabama. Don't miss our 2006-2007 candidate who is amazing as well in her transformation. That night's event will also feature a silent auction and a raffle! Tickets can be purchased at the Princess Theatre. Email or comment with any questions.

Giovanni's Italian Grill Coming Soon!

My new neighbor uptown cannot move in fast enough! My mouth has been watering ever since the first bit of brick mortar starting falling off of MY walls several months ago from when they started renovating the building next door to me. I cannot tell you how beautiful this restaurant is--and so revolutionary at the same time. For the first time I and many of us will finally be able to enjoy an awesome plate of Bolognese pasta, sipping a glass of fine merlot, outside in the courtyard seating on our beautiful historic square in plain view of our stately courthouse. How sweet will that be? Let's welcome Rod and Shelly Ross with loving Athens arms as they unveil their work of beauty--Giovanni's....said to be opening July 4th weekend! Read more here from our local paper, The News Courier.

Sure Thing

"Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside themselves was superior to circumstance. To choose the sure thing is treason to the soul."

--Bruce Barton
from "The Man Nobody Knows"

Whatever your dream may be, no matter how grand or elaborate, you have within you all that is needed for making it come true. The dream would not have arisen were the materials for turning it into reality not present within you. To avoid your dream because going after it would remove you from the safety of your comfort zone is like refusing to enter your house because you've heard most accidents occur at home.

May you always dare to follow your dream.

My Sister Grace sisters send me "Heartfelt Blessings" some days, and this one was for today--I just had to share it!

My Awesome Dad

Yesterday was Father's Day, and I spent time with my Dad at lunch. Everyday is like Father's Day since we often call each other at work and go have coffee at Pablo's up town. Our offices are just a few steps from each other on the square. My Dad knows how much I love and admire him for being such a good-hearted man as well as an amazing business man. In his retired years, he has written an amazing book that is selling so well, allowing him to travel for book readings and theatrical events about the book. I could have never had a more awesome Dad! One of my favorite memories is when we would work together in the yard on a Saturday, and my sister and I would do cartwheels while my Dad would sit and watch--and even critique. He has always been there for me and given me the time I needed. That is huge! Thank you for being an amazing father! I love you. :)

Jesus' First Miracle

From the Gospel of John

John 2
Jesus Changes Water to Wine
1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."

4"Dear woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied, "My time has not yet come."

5His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

6Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[a]

7Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.

8Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet."

They did so, 9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10and said, "Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now."

11This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.