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Michael Eastman

I receive a lot of e-mails from artists starting with “I thought you might find this interesting…” or “Check this out!” and they always include interesting links, places and artists.  The generosity of...

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A Mexican Beauty

In the Yucatán, a state in Mexico, there is a town called Uayma (pronounced why-mah) which houses an unusual and yet so-very-wonderful building.  The Maya used this area to construct a temple but in...

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Parisian Cool

I did a double-take when I saw these columns. Aren’t they cool? Love how something so laid-back as a chalkboard blends in so beautifully with the upscale design of the restaurant.  Here’s two other...

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Blog Beat: Hotel Chic

I read a lot of blogs — my Google Reader is bursting with beautiful posts from around the world. I recently discovered the Hotel Chic blog and thought to share it with you. We do a lot of hospitality...

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A Golden Time

I’ve been in D.C. for a few days and due to my husband working there often, it is the U.S. city I visit the most.  There is something new every time I visit — this time, over the Labor Day weekend, I...

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Casa Vieja

A few years ago, I saw a special on Martha Stewart about a trip she took to the Yucatán. (It inspired this post, btw.) She also featured a segment on a lovely hacienda that had extraordinary murals and...

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Czech, Please!

I love to travel and see beautiful things and experience the wonders of the world. Mind you, my list of Need to Visit is far longer than Have Visited. No matter — there’s always room on my former list...

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Out of India

Today we have a wonderful guest blogger for you! Arizona-based artist Carmen Benoit of Carmen Illustrates has been previously featured in the Glamour with a Giggle post and she specializes in creative...

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World Showcase in Epcot Center

Whenever anyone finds out I live near Orlando, FL, the first question I’m asked is usually about visiting the theme parks.  (Second being the glorious weather.) Since I grew up in Florida, I’ve visited...

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Strolling by the Vinoy Renaissance

I visited St. Petersburg, Florida during the Thanksgiving holiday last year and caught sight of the Vinoy Renaissance (historically, the Vinoy Park Hotel) while taking a stroll.  I don’t know about...

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St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans

Here’s how The Hubs and I plan our vacations. I make a list of the Top Five Places I’d Like to Visit that incorporate decorative painting, architecture, museums and good food. He then takes this List...

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Palazzo Lavaca

A few months ago, I was perusing different blogs and I came upon a post entitled Palazzo Lavaca Inspiration Photo Shoot by the wedding decor blog, Style Me Pretty.  My jaw dropped when I saw the...

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Virtual Walking Tours

Back in July of last year, Alan Carroll wrote a fantastic post on his blog, Surface Fragments, called l’Art Arabe by Prisse d’Avennes.  It showcased Arabic artistry, specifically lithograph prints...

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A Day in Washington, D.C.

Last year, we visited Washington, D.C. and while there, saw the National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden.  The Hubs and I were on a double date for the day with two of our favorite friends,...

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Living in Cuba

Narrow Streets of the Old Quarter. When I worked for a Latin record label, I almost visited Cuba.  There where several Cuban artists on the roster and a team was sent for a photoshoot for the album...

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L’Hôtel de Ville

Straight from Regina’s laptop.  Bonjour! A few weeks ago, this image of L’Hôtel de Ville captivated me. I had to find out more.  I originally thought it was a hotel but I found out that L’Hôtel de...

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Ringling Museum of Art: Gardens & Statuaries

I live in Orlando and for years have been planning to go see the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, FL.  On Memorial Day weekend, my family and I were going to St. Augustine but a tropical storm was...

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Ca’ d’Zan – Part One

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I just got back from the Haven Conference and it was a wonderful time! Lots of bloggers, lots of information, lots of new friends. I also recently spent time at...

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Ca’ d’Zan – Part Two

So, I think I might have mentioned that I went to Sarasota’s Ringling Museum recently. (As in this post on the incredible gardens and this first post on the Ca’ d’Zan interiors.) There’s a few more...

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Foyer Ceiling at Ca’ d’Zan

I have quite a few decorative painting pics to show you from some of my mini-vacations! This one is from a quick jaunt to Sarasota, FL, where a visit to the Ringling Museum was a must on the list....

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