I met Sally Cronin in the blogosphere, simply by casually checking out bloggers and reading their stories. I liked what I was reading on Sally’s Smorgasbord Blog Magazine and I wanted to be part of her world. “There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t met yet” ~ William Butler Yeats said it, and I made it my philosophy.
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In her words Sally says: “After a career in customer, facing roles in the hospitality, retail, advertising, and telecommunications industry, I wrote and published my first book in 1999 called Size Matters, about my weight loss journey, losing 150lbs in 18 months. This was followed by 11 further fiction and non-fiction books, including a number of short story collections. My aim was to create a watering hole on my blog to provide a wide number of topics to chat about…..This year in September 2019, Smorgasbord in its current format, celebrated its 6th anniversary. I cannot take all the credit for the blog as I have an amazing group of contributors who bring their expertise and talent to the weekly line-up.
As important as my own promotion is, I believe it’s important to support others within our community. I offer a number of FREE promotional opportunities on my blog, linked to my social media”
Latest book: Tales from the Irish Garden
Get social with Sally Cronin here: Amazon, Blog, Linkedin, Twitter, MeWe
I congratulate her on the 6th anniversary of the Smorgasbord Blog Magazine and the willingness to share her journey in losing weight, one of the hardest things to do for everyone embarking on this enterprise. Well done Sally.
As a sign of my gratitude for her participation in my book launch, Sally is receiving a color reading based on her zodiac sign. Sally, being an Aquarian, Jan. 20-Feb.18, is a very generous person and has a broad perspective on things that matter. Her element is Air and the ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus. Due to various gas surrounding these two planets, Saturn takes on a beautiful pale yellow with hints of orange and light brown; for the same reason and the addition of other molecules, the planet Uranus takes on a beautiful blue-green color. These are the major colors for Sally, with an immission of turquoise and violet.
Aquarians have an amiable, cheery disposition and abound in social charisma.
On her Smargasboard she featured one of my curious posts about the trick of wine and fennel. I gather she likes to eat in good company and engages in interesting conversations. I envision one of her table settings for “al fresco” dining, conceived with her native colors. Her table will be covered with a pale yellow tablecloth, on top of which I will place turquoise plates and drinking glasses with all her colors. Bronze flatware will be in perfect harmony with the air element of her sign and so are the funky colorful chairs framed with black wood. One of her stones is the black pearl, not a good thing. Instead, I want to give her something to make the “al fresco” dining a real fun experience: turquoise glow in the dark garden pebbles stones made by UNIME, that she can put in all her pots or scatter around a pathway.
I would do this for my home, in fact, I just ordered those glow in the dark pebbles. I hope she likes it.
My book launch will continue for a few days, please allow me a bit of shameless promotion for my new book release of ©RED – A Voyage Into Colors – Second Edition . It happened at the end of last month and a lot of fine authors or artists are helping to take the book on tour.
The book is all about colors, color emotions, color vibrations, color atmospheres, color compositions, color analysis and any which way one wants to use them: in design the interior rooms of any space, in fashion, in food, and/or in more mystical ways. Just remember, colors speak a message, your message…
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Valentina
Copyright © 2019 Valentina Cirasola, All Rights Reserved
Valentina Cirasola is an interior-fashion designer, author of 5 published books so far, a storyteller, and a blogger of many years. She has conceived a few new books of various subjects to which she is working simultaneously. Her books are non-fictional, practical ideas to apply in the home, fashion, cooking, and travel. She never gives up trying new things and doesn’t fear failure. A couple of years ago, Valentina became a TV producer/host. Valentina Design Universe is the label under which she produces her shows in the studio and online. The goal of her shows is to entertain, inspire and inform, while she is living her passion. Get a copy of her books on
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 22:03:54
Sally is not only a successful author in her own right, but she is also a selfless, tireless promoter of other people’s work. Nice to see her profiled.
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Nov 17, 2019 @ 17:33:35
I have had the pleasure to see her in action. I agree Jim, she is delightful person.
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Nov 18, 2019 @ 02:52:29
nice to know!
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Nov 17, 2019 @ 17:58:12
Thank you Jim.. that is very kind..enjoy your week.
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Nov 19, 2019 @ 03:57:31
I hope you have a great week as well, Sally!
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 00:47:38
Loving your colour profile, Sally Hugs xxx
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 15:34:15
Thanks Carol.. I will admit to wearing brighter colours in the bright sun of Madrid, but here I do tend to wear dark colours.. need to do better.. hugs..xx
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Nov 17, 2019 @ 17:57:03
I do think we subconsciously match our clothes to the weather somehow wearing bright colours when it is dull and rainy seems wrong maybe we should presss the oversidde switch.. Hugs xxx
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Nov 18, 2019 @ 23:06:46
Exactly Carol, people tend to match colors to the weather, like here in San Francisco, it’s gray and foggy 90% of the time, people wear black only. I believe the contrary, when it’s gray and dull, we must wear colors to cheer our days and souls.
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Nov 19, 2019 @ 07:47:24
They do, Valentina we should all show our colours and have music…That’s me sorted…haha
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Nov 19, 2019 @ 21:43:01
Brava!
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 22:05:03
Social Charisma – you nailed it Valentina, that’s our gal Sal. Loved the astrology picks and where on earth can we find glow in the dark pebbles? Fabulous!!! ❤ Hugs xx
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 00:54:10
Thank you Debby. The glow in the dark pebbles are made by UNIME and sell on Amazon. After I wrote this color reading for Sally I ordered 4 packs of the those beautiful stones.
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 14:21:04
Oh thank you so much! Too bad I just placed a big order on Amazon, but will add to my ‘list’ there for the next round! 🙂 x
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 15:35:19
Thanks Debby.. I am just sorting out my clothes for winter wear and am bringing out the colours…hugs xx♥
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Nov 18, 2019 @ 15:08:10
Always Sal! Colors cheer everyone up ❤
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 20:07:39
Congratulations to the anniversary too, Sally!
What a wonderful artificial honour. Copied from a song i just listening to: “We need more of you, anything less wouldn’t do!” :-))
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 15:36:00
Thank you Michael.. that is lovely and very touched by your kind words.. hugs
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Nov 17, 2019 @ 21:22:00
🙂
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 20:04:19
Sally is a treasure. Thank you for featuring her today, Valentina.
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 00:49:49
My pleasure John. Thanks for the visit.
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 13:59:40
😊
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 15:36:26
Thank you John… hugs xx
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Nov 17, 2019 @ 20:08:15
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:17:40
Lovely Spotlight for Sally, Valentine. Congrats, dear Sally! ❤
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 19:05:32
Thanks for the visit, Bette.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 23:23:31
Thank you Bette ♥♥
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 15:44:11
Lovely post. Thanks for spotlighting Sally!
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:01:37
It is my pleasure Jacqui. 😀She participated in my book tour and this is my way to say thank you.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:41:34
Thanks Jacqui.. a lovely spot in the floodlights. x
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 13:47:31
I never knew Sally was an Aquarian. A friend of mine used to refer to her as Ms. Spicy. Now it all makes sense.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:00:30
Absolutely Andrew, spices and Aquarians go hand in hand. Thanks for the visit.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:43:08
Your friend was a very special and flirtatious gentleman. And sorely missed.Thanks Andrew..hugs
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 12:31:36
Here’s to many more years of happiness! Love that you have been placed in the spotlight.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 16:59:33
She sure has the secret on how to keep going for 39 years and much more. I love when I hear people staying together for so many years. 😀
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:45:03
Thanks Valentina.. laughter has played its part… and he has the patience of a saint! hugs
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 19:06:53
Humor is a trait of an Aquarian.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 19:22:11
Thank goodness.. hugsxx
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:43:50
Thank you Annette… love and hugs ♥
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 10:28:36
Pale yellow and turquoise – sounds a lovely combination.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 16:58:01
Thanks Stevie, that combination is vibrant as the sun in the blue sky.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:45:50
I do love those colours and although I wear a lot of black and navy all my scarves seem to have one or both of those colours in them.. xx
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 19:07:53
Good for you, Sally, however, please try to stay away from back, not good for your sign.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 19:21:55
Will bear that in mind..hugsx
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 12:06:16
My favourite colour is yellow.
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Nov 16, 2019 @ 15:08:17
lovely and sunny.. x
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 10:03:23
What a colourful, vibrant world Valentina inhabits, Sally.Happy Anniversary! Hugs xx
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 16:55:42
Thank you Joy, it’s my pleasure to spread my love of colors. 😀
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:46:11
Thank you Joy…hugs xx
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 09:08:18
Thank you very much Valentina.. and today is also our 39th wedding anniversary and I will make sure to add some of these lovely colours to our dinner table tonight. ♥♥
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 16:54:34
Lovely Sally, happy anniversary, spend it in colors. 😀
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:48:12
Thank you again Valentina and after are margaritas this evening I am sure I will be seeing a few…..♥
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 19:05:01
Enjoy life.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 09:06:43
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine and commented:
How exciting Designer and author has kindly done a spotlight for me and included a colour palette for my zodiac sign Aquarius .. and hit the spot as to my favourite shades including turquoise. If you missed Valentina’s new book that has just been released here is the link to her post https://wp.me/p3ZnNr-q9o – Brighten up your home and your life with Red… thanks Valentina..
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 16:53:30
Oh my, Sally, I am so honored you shared it on your Smorgasbord Blog Magazine. I am glad you liked your color reading.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 17:48:27
Loved it Valentina…thank you again ♥
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 19:08:23
My pleasure entirely, Sally.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 07:00:06
Happy Anniversary Sally! Thank you for posting.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 07:33:10
Thank you for the visit Cindy.
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Nov 15, 2019 @ 09:10:45
Thank you Cindy…hugs xx
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