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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleParisian 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...
View ArticleBlog 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleCasa 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...
View ArticleCzech, 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...
View ArticleOut 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...
View ArticleWorld 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...
View ArticleStrolling 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...
View ArticleSt. 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...
View ArticlePalazzo 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...
View ArticleVirtual 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...
View ArticleA 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,...
View ArticleLiving 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...
View ArticleL’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...
View ArticleRingling 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...
View ArticleCa’ 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...
View ArticleCa’ 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...
View ArticleFoyer 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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