Money Minder 101

You know how everyone ends up in the kitchen sooner or later at a party? Well a similar thing happens in our backyard on the weekends in my Hideaway 8×14 Greenhouse; apparently the whole neighborhood wants to hang out in it! And no wonder, when you see this beauty assembled and filling up with glorious blooms, you feel yourself inexplicably drawn to it. My neighbors just ordered theirs today so hopefully my Hideaway will once again be, my Hideaway. Read more »

Sailor’s flight of fancy. Sailing In The Afternoon tapestry, based on a work by Borafull, is an ingenious creation. In the foreground, two sailors are shown piloting a smart sloop around the island of Manhattan. The sails are full, the boats lists slightly as it slices through the steel gray waters and past one of New York City’s iconic bridges. In the background, a number of tall buildings can be seen. One can imagine people in those offices gazing with longing at the boat and envying the sailors their freedom. Borafull used a modern palette of blues, tans and grays with only a single pop of red from a small waterside warehouse. His pastiche of paint and collage has been rendered in this tapestry in amazing detail. This is truly a unique and arresting work of art. Read more »

Protecting your eyes and looking hot at the same time is a must during the lazy beach days of summer. Your sunglass accessories are most likely one of the first things that people will notice about you. And if that is the case, what do you want them to be saying as a first impression? It says a lot when someone takes the time and care to put their own personal touches on things that others take notice of. That’s why being stylish and practical, while expressing your uniqueness is of utmost importance when it comes to accessorizing. Read more »