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 site and see images of the famous spotted horses: http://www.pechmerle.com/english/index.php
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…
– a Whole New Culture Is Sometimes Just Steps Away! One of the most intriguing things about traveling is the changing of worlds. We cross all kinds of inner and outer borders to find ourselves in unknown microcosms that open a whole new experience to us. The good news is that we do not have…
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…
So you have planned a bareboat vacation in French Polynesia! What do you take? The less you can take on a boat the better! If possible, soft sided bags are better, because once you unpack on the boat they can be folded up and stored more easily. If you are flying inter-island to your boat…
Exciting to able to present my calendar and some of my new clothing that feature my hibiscus photos on the local TV show that was broadcast live today at noon. The show is called Fare Ma’ohi, and today they are featuring various artists and artisans. Here is the replay of the show on the internet,…
In honor of International Women’s Day, I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate and highlight the achievements of two young female entrepreneurs in India. Suhani Dhadphale is an inspiring young female entrepreneur who is actively creating markets for artisans and artists to sell their unique creations. By recognizing and uplifting these women, we…