One can't paint New York as it is, but rather as it is felt. ~ Georgia O'Keeffe We love this time of year in New York. Shop windows adorned with astonishing displays, visitors bustling about hunting for perfect gifts, and the Holiday Train Show erected at the New York Botanical Garden, our favorite...
Mom and I were watching The Chew on one of the twelve days before Christmas when introduced to the idea. I still recall Clinton Kelly assisting Sandra Lee with a tiered cake upon which they stacked gingerbread cookie house fronts all around. It was three stories high and the facades were decorated with...
Many times I surprise myself. I have always been fascinated with body art. And it is a true art form for there are exquisite examples to behold in multitude these days. Tattoos are no longer reserved for the biker boys and babes, they are part of today's mainstream culture. Ear piercing is so...
One of the most popular Christmas traditions still observed today is sending holiday greeting cards. The practice is actually a modified custom began in Victorian era England. Children sent printed cards to their parents with messages of kindness. Becoming such a huge success, the custom was quickly adopted by the rest of the...
Like a wildflower, she spent her days allowing herself to grow; not many new of her struggle, but eventually all knew of her light. ~ Niki Rowe Sometimes when we venture just outside our comfort zone, beautiful things blossom. As a break from the traditional round beads with dotted flowers I create for...
Name two current obsessions... Food? Selfies? Just when you think you've seen everything imaginable, there's always a surprise on social media. With the holiday season upon us, photos and fodder in step, could there be another trending collaboration? Well folks, yes there is. Have you ever fantasized about crushing an ex into crumbs...
It is November and although I enjoy this Indian summer weather we've been experiencing, I long to wear my over-the-knee boots with a cozy sweater. I spent an hour last month transitioning my cedar drawers from light tank tops to chunky turtlenecks, so I am certainly prepared for Mother Nature's swift moment's notice....
Kit is a rescue. We will always remember the day he scurried into our garage, a tiny grey sidekick to his smokey long-haired mama, shy but curious. That was the first and last time we saw his mom, as if she came with him to approve of the destined home. Brenna began to...
Looking at this picture I captured, where do you think I am? Perhaps you might say a temple in India or an island of Indonesia. What if I told you this intricate example of architecture can be found less than a two-hour car ride in Mercer County? Welcome to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir...
