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St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, is just 3 weeks away but that is still plenty of time to make some lovely and hopefully lucky jewelry pieces. Having a bit of Irish in me has meant that I have always had...

This striking painting by the beloved French painter Claude Monet has always held a special place in my heart. The subjects are Monet's own family, his wife Camille and son Jean. It is said that he most likely painted this outdoors,...

Art can mean so many different things to different people and that is part of its magic. This painting by Vincent Van Gogh was painted in 1889 during the Post-Impressionist movement. The landscape oil on canvas painting is titled Olive Trees...

Hello Fall! We have waited so long for your arrival! It's finally time for cozy sweaters and pumpkin lattes. The rains have started, and the leaves are falling. Our minds are now turning towards nights in with friends, fireplaces, board...

One of my absolute favorite design styles has to be Art Deco! It's probably why I love Paris so much with its abundant examples of Art Deco architecture. From fashion, to architecture, to home goods and furniture, everything Art Deco...

The sun is out, the air is warming, and our gardens are blooming! Spring is a wonderful time of year and feels like a fresh start after a long, dark winter. This season of renewal is a great time to...

The butterflies are visiting my garden more and more these days. As a little girl they seemed somehow magical and I must admit that as an adult they still do. It's something about how they float around and gently touch...

Happy birthday to all those February birthday gals and guys! I too have a February birthday and have always loved my birthstone, amethyst. Amethyst gemstones are so pretty to look at and can range from a light purple to a...

Have you ever felt like designing a new piece of jewelry but didn't know where to start? I think there are times when all of us are looking for that burst of inspiration to get our next project going. Have...