Holiday DYI

Holiday DYI

I can’t count the times I found myself without wrapping paper? Without a miss it happens at the least opportune times. The stores are already closed and all the people you could call are unreachable?  A gift looses a little of its magic unwrapped and off course the...
Tis The Season

Tis The Season

Nostalgia kicks in this time of year thinking about all the holiday markets I have visited. In Europe the days are short and the holiday lights are a welcome diversion from the dark. Visiting the markets has become tradition and meeting place for friends after work...
Pecan Magic

Pecan Magic

Have you ever been taken over by one of your favored homemade goodies? It invades your brain when least expected, you find yourself drooling just thinking about making it. Until you finally give in and make it, it will keep haunting you. Around the holidays especially...
The Black Friday of the Arts

The Black Friday of the Arts

A gift of the arts makes a heartfelt connection with friends and loved ones, while supporting local artists and boosting the local economy. Consumers can shop from a full range of art, hand-crafted items, experiences, and performances, finding a wide range of creative...
The Artist Gourmet

The Artist Gourmet

Have you ever wondered about what you can do to be better prepared for the busy holidays and upcoming party invitations? How often have I found myself with a last minute request to please bring something to a gathering. What can you do now to prepare and party like a...
Fearless Art Collecting

Fearless Art Collecting

Art Collecting 101 Money is not everything when it comes to starting your first art collection.  How would you describe an art collector? He/she must be wealthy? This notion can stop anyone from starting their first art collection. Take the time to look closer into...