Helene Dujardin of Tartelette has written a timely post reminding us that no matter how hard it is to focus on work in a time of crisis, it is so important to both continue to work and to give. Besides the ways that we all choose to give, Helene is sharing with us one of her own ways of giving — selling some of her beautiful photographs with the proceeds going to the Red Cross of Japan. Her goal is to sell 50 prints for a total of $1,000. Take a look at her etsy shop and if you’re inspired, purchase one of her prints and know by doing so, you’ll be doing your part to help the Japanese people in their time of need.
Also, no post from Helene would be complete without the inclusion of a wonderful gluten-free recipe — this one for a Mixed Berry Trifle looks wonderful. But then again, everything she does is always wonderful.
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“All week I have been wanting to come here and post, chat and just have a bit of normalcy. All week nothing felt normal. Things that were big to me meant nothing once the television was turned on. Natural tragedies, political and social changes. The words I was dissecting were just that. Words. Yes, posting seemed trivial. Yes, meeting clients and working on shoots felt awkward.
At the same time, it was what I had to do. What I must do in order to help others. When thousands of people In Japan could use a lending hand, now is not the time to sit and be idle. Now is the time to work, work more and as much, often, … so that one can participate in the rebuilding efforts through donations, raffles, organized to help people who right now face the most gutt wrenching uncertainties of their lives.
Yes, I can do my part. I have given and I will again when asked. So can you. We all can. We can show our humanities. Aside from various events I am participating in, I also would like to do extend the way I contribute by involving you guys.
For each of my prints purchased through my etsy shop, I will donate $20 of its amount to the Red Cross for Japan. My goal is to raise at least $1000. That’s 50 prints. We can do this! You’ll help a great organization and receive a professionally printed picture for your home. If you want to help me, head over here: Tartelette on etsy…”
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