Gourd art plants seed for couple's business
Ron and Deb Stallings' craft business has grown tremendously since they purchased a bag of gourd seeds back in 2004 at an antique show in Texas. These days, the Imlay City couple are in the business of growing gourds, turning them into unique pieces of art and selling them weekly at local farm markets. They've renamed their business Gourdology.
An Evening at Twinight: ‘A Collector’s Paradise’
The evening of Sunday, July 11 was one many will not soon forget. Made possible by the joint collaboration of the Oyster Bay Historical Society and the Roslyn Landmark Society, “An Evening at Twinight: A Collector’s Paradise” proved to be an extraordinary evening of art and philanthropy. This spectacular gala event was held at the breathtaking estate of Richard Baron Cohen, Twinight, which sits ...
Stephenson's Auctioneers and Appraisers 1005 Industrial Blvd. Southampton, PA 18966 Friday, July 30th - 2 pm
INSPECTION: Thurs. July 29th 2pm - 5pm & Friday, July 30th 12 Noon - 2pm
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Cover Your K-9: Pet Food Express is holding a fund-raiser for the Cover Your K-9 foundation from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Petaluma store, 383 S. McDowell Blvd.
Best of the Bay 2010 Editors Picks: Shopping
Well before colony collapse disorder became a phrase of terror, Bay Area bee geeks were eyeing their neglected backyard anise and eucalyptus plants as potential ambrosial fill-up stations for honeybees.
Archaeologists Discover 2,400-Year-Old Weapons and Tools in Valencia
The hilt of an eagle-shaped sword dated from 4th Century B.C. and made of iron is pointed at by one one of the archaeologists working at an excavation in the site of La Bastida de les Alcusses in Moixent, Valencia, during its presentation at Archeological Museum of Valencia, Spain 28 July 2010. Five sets of iron weapons belonging to Iberian warriors, and dated from 4th B.C. were found at the ...
Mindy and Michael Solomon: The stranger the better
Mindy and Michael Solomon: The stranger the better... By Megan Voeller If Mindy Solomon's name sounds familiar, it's likely because the Dunedin art collector launched a sophisticated and adventurous private gallery in downtown St. Petersburg almost a year ago — so adventurous that plastic bubble wrap lines the windows of the gallery for its latest exhibit, Undressing the Feminine, a beguiling ...
Avian motifs are flying high
From pigeon lamps to perched-parrot vases, the design world looks to birds for inspriation.
Weiwei's political opposition is inspiration for conceptual art
Beijing-based artist Ai Weiwei captures expressions of opposition against Chinese government through works of art.
Calm colors and textures evoke serenity
Dear Debbie: I've just moved into a tiny gem of an old house. My first priority is to freshen it up a bit with paint, and I'm hoping you will give me some direction with colors. I have a very hectic job and want to be able to leave the stresses of the day at the front door. Thank you. - Monique