One act of kindness at a time...

Providence RI

This is a special post as so much of the Tangled Kindness Project is associated with the magic of Zentangle and the adventures they create in Providence.   Founded in 1636, the creative capital of Rhode Island is one of the oldest cities in the United States; walking around downtown you certainly get the sense of history.

The founder of this project recently traveled to Providence to complete classes from Zentangle to become a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT).   An experience so unbelievable that a simple blog post will barely be able to illustrate the wonder of that five day trip.

Zentangle hosted the certification workshop at Hotel Providence.  This boutique hotel provided the perfect atmosphere -- every aspect of the hotel was delightful and the manager, David Benton, went out of his way to ensure every aspect of the event was perfect.  (It is here we much note that every day, the soup served during lunch at Aspire, was delicious and David served it with a smile!) 

This sign greeted attendees as they entered Hotel Providence.  It pleases us to have taken this picture before the sign was righted (not tilted).

During the workshop, we were provided a raspberry (the inspiration for Bronx Cheer) and a hotel coaster to tangle.

This is one the many coasters that was tangled during our stay.

Only a couple of Tangled Little Cards were left in Providence.  The first was left at the Denden Cafe Asiana.  We stumbled across this restaurant after a visit to the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art -- more on that next.  Given our limited stay here we are glad we found this place and the next time we are in Providence we will return for the Bento Box!  

You know you would return for another of this meal too!

Prior to our Bento Box arriving we had a bit of time to tangle.  Can you spot the TLC?  It was actually left on the window ledge in hopes that it wouldn't be tossed while the table was cleaned.

The only museum we allotted time for during our stay in Providence was the RISD -- Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art -- and we weren't disappointed!  Here a TLC sits on a window ledge in the textile room.  

Take a look at the pattern (blue 'waves') at the bottom of the picture... it's a tangle!

Tangent...
This picture makes us think of Andrea Riesenfeld, also a CZT, who tangles kimonos (both pieces of fabric in the picture are of kimonos.)  Andrea's work can be seen at iPhone imagery.

While at the RISD museum we soaked up all the patterns... here are a few that can be deconstructed to tangle.

  

Before we end this post there are two other places in Providence that we want to give a shout out to.... Local 121 and Ellie's Bakery!  We enjoyed a little down time at Local 121 every evening after class and a wonderful meal our last night in Providence.  Ellie's was a peaceful way to start the day with our favorite java!

Down time at Local 121!

Las Vegas NV

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas -- as we are about to share a visit to the most populated city in Nevada.

These two Tangled Little Cards found their way to the entertainment capital of the world -- more specifically to the Bellagio.   Near the lobby are beautiful gardens that always bring a bit of nature into the casino.  These TLCs were placed at opposite ends of the garden.

It is always fascinating to us to revisit a location and see that a TLC has been handled, hopefully viewed, and left rather than being taken.  That was the case with this TLC... Perhaps people enjoyed it and simply opt to leave it for someone else to find.   

The theme of the gardens this spring is that of a Japanese Garden.  Following are a few pictures... the turtle is our favorite aspect of the garden.  What's yours?

 

Waiting

This TLC is waiting in a waiting room to be picked up and brighten someone's day!

Hurricane WV

Per request, this set of Tangled Little Cards are on their way to  Hurricane WV. 

From the city's website it looks like an active little town.  From Wikipedia we have learned that it indeed is a little town -- population of approximately 6,300!  Check out those online sources for some interesting facts... like how the city got its name or to learn when the Hurricane Breeze (the local paper) began.  

It is fun to know where TLCs land; we wonder if one will find its way to the city's Caboose Museum?!

Thanks, Gayla, for the request and contributing to the Tangled Kindness Project! 

Yoga Experience, Flagstaff AZ

This Tangled Little Card was left at the Yoga Experience in Flagstaff, AZ.

After a bit of zen doing yoga, who do you think ended their experience with this TLC?  What a great way to end a yoga experience!

Bijou style!

Here is a Tangled Little Card, Bijou style, sitting atop a container of yogurt!  This is an unique TLC because it is the first, to our knowledge, to be created with Bijou tiles... so that means this is a tiny TLC!  Fabulous, isn't it!  We are only left wondering who Bijou shared the yogurt with!?

Bijou, waiting patiently to have yogurt with a new friend!

Glendale AZ

This Tangled Little Card finds itself hanging out near the entrance of Little Siagon in Glendale AZ.

We have learned that they have the delicious Pho (pronounced "fa").  If you are here eating Pho... close your eyes and sense the motorcycles rushing by or the crowds at the Ben Thanh Market... perhaps not what you would imagine while eating Vietnamese food but the traffic and market are so fundamental to Ho Chi Minh City. 

Flagstaff AZ

The Tangled Kindness Project is based in Flagstaff AZ so you will see many posts of Tangled Little Cards around town.

This beautiful picture of the San Francisco Peaks was taken during a recent snow storm; we love our wintery days!

Photo by Ramesh Poudel

This TLC was placed in the East Branch of the city library... a great place to be if skiing, sledding or snowball fights are not your thing.  The contrast of a single card and the many books is fun!

This TLC is accompanying the many condiments folks can add to their coffee/tea at Starbucks...