Nancy Orozco Blog bio picture
  • I believe in love.
    I love what I do.
    I always use extra, double, over the top garlic when I cook.
    I strive everyday to be better... at everything.
    I am determined to travel the world.
    I could live off watermelon, zucchini, mango, and peaches.
    I'm a foodie, wino, yogi and all things beach.
    I dream of fields full of gardenias.
    I would love to run a B&B off the coast of Oregon.
    I enjoy reading memoirs with recipes the most.
    I will design and create a beautiful garden and porch in our next home.
    I love eating, making and finding new soups and salads.
    I'm obsessed with Yogurtland and Ingrid Michaelson.
    I make my own enchilada sauce and guacamole, to die for.
    I love whole heartedly and am very loyal.
    I can never get enough of dark chocolate, cupcakes and spicy tuna rolls.
    I'm a dreamer and a doer!

    Photos by Trude Ellingsen and Caroline Ikeji

Tiffany AKA Crafty Fanny

Tiffany, my bloggy friend over at Live Happy just launched her etsy shop today and I wanted to show her some artist love and support. I had found her blog a few years ago and fell in love with her positive attitude and braveness to leave her well paid 8-5 job. I loved that she put herself out there, made a plan and just did it. Not without taking a trip to France first and slowly diving into different passions of her: painting and paper press. Plus, her obsession with Anthro, decor, food and pictures of her puppy Maggie make her blog extra fun.

When I read her blog and she was determined to leave her job for something more fulfilling, I felt the same way and just didn’t know how to take the first step. Partly because I wasn’t sure what I was more passionate about and wanted to pursue, which made it hard to quit my job and go figure it out while bills piled mile high. Soon enough I was in that exact position, not by choice, but it forced me to figure out what I loved most and so my journey into photography and yoga began. I reached out to her (just like I did with Lacy also from the bay area) when I had been laid off and was just finding myself, she replied back and sent me lot’s of support and so I became even a bigger fan.

Be sure to check out her blog and etsy shop. Oh how I wish I had this talent, but since I don’t I’ll happily admire hers, below are her latest works of art. Aren’t they the cutest?

Tiffany, best wishes on the launch of your etsy shop… I can’t wait to see more wonderful things come from you. There must be something about the bay area, you’re all just way too nice!;)

May 25, 2010 - 10:48 am

Annie - I love her work! You painted a perfect picture of her! :)

May 24, 2010 - 11:52 am

tiffany - Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words. It really has been wonderful getting to know you through this blog-y world and seeing you make your way as an artist! I’m glad that my journey was able to inspire you! You are fantastic!