Many years ago, I had a gallery space that showcased area artists’ work. It was located in a charming renovated district saved from a sad decline. Not only was it a delight to be a part of bringing old architecture back to its glory and bringing area artists’ talents into public view, but it was also a delight to meet and chat with the people who were discovering this eclectic area of town. My gallery space had a loft, which allowed me to work on design projects when no one was in the gallery. It was a partially open loft, so I could hear people enter and could quickly leave my desk to greet anyone dropping in to explore. One day, two gentlemen came into the gallery. They [...]

I love the idea of a blog creating a place for us to gather; a place just waiting for us whenever we take a break from our busy day; a place where we feel at ease and welcomed, inspiring us with helpful tips, insights, and morsels of food for thought that we can savor along with our tea (or whatever drink we prefer); a place for friends to gather and have good conversations that honor the beautiful people we are. After all, we are all beautiful and, if you’re like me, yearn for more beauty and harmony in our life. But for that to happen, something must change and change can be challenging since it shakes up our routines as well as some dust. Even so, change always stimulates the [...]