Gold and Lace of April
Gold and Lace of April
The chrysalis is a symbol of metamorphosis or change that you seek.
– Catherynne M. Valente, In the Night Garden
The chrysalis is a symbol of metamorphosis or change that you seek.
A couple of weeks ago, Chicago was lucky to have Eduardo Kobra here for the dedication of his Muddy Waters mural, thanks to Beauty & Brawn Gallery and WAC. Taking advantage of his time here, he painted a new mural of Vivian Maier, the street photographer. Again, thanks to Beauty & Brawn Gallery for curating…
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting the talented woman behind several brands, Debjani Banerji. Her business, Srishti Lifestyle, is not just about fashion, but also about promoting the use of natural materials and supporting local artisans. Do you see the maroon color of her sari matches the color of her sign? The vibrant pink…
I am excited to share with you a couple of porcelain necklaces inspired by the imagery of the Pech Merle prehistoric caves in France. The handprint stencil appears numerous times in the caves in black and red tones. I have included one image here of hands. You can read more about the caves at their…
I love the time I get to spend in Tahiti and wanted to let you know about one of my favorite spots for you to have a picnic & swim at Pointe Venus. A perfect late afternoon/sunset experience on this small scenic peninsula in the Matavai Bay with black-sand beaches all around, picnic tables, and…
I’m fortunate to travel frequently to French Polynesia. This tiny but vast country of islands spread out across the Pacific Ocean is an overseas country of France. It is known for its turquoise lagoons, over-water bungalows, white- and black-sand beaches, lush mountains, and towering waterfalls. The images that come to mind are probably similar to…