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Two Ruffled Skirts in Wind by Bannon Fu
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Making Seen the Unseen: Bannon Fu

The wind is howling outside. That’s the thing about desert storms. Not much in terms of rain, but holy cow the wind is enough to peel the paint off your house. Truly, I think that’s what happens to many…

Starlight by Temre Stanchfield
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Eternal Spring: Temre Stanchfield

It’s March. This time last year, we were in Northern Idaho and I’m pretty sure we were still wearing heavy sweaters and boots. But spring has officially sprung here in the desert! Although the emerging season definitely looks different…

Kevin's Shirt: Seven Diamonds by Michelle Forsyth
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Intimate Weavings: Michelle Forsyth

Sometimes there is nothing more inviting than curling up in one of Mr. Forager’s shirts.  He has his favorites and most of the time, the others hang in the closet, just calling out for me to put them on!…

Heavenly by Carlos Lopez
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Finding the Pearl: Carlos Lopez

You know the old wives’ tale: oysters are an aphrodisiac.  How many single guys have taken a gal out for beer & oysters hoping to make a lil magic happen?  If it’s sensual magic you’re hunting, look no further…

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Consumptive Histories: Norah See

You can take the Art History major out of college, but you can’t take the Art History major out of the girl.  Yep, I still completely geek out on anything art historical, especially when it’s done in a dynamic…

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Silent Visages: Courtney J. Garrett

There is something in the eyes of an animal that connects with us.  Their faces full of trust, loyalty and hopefulness can bring us peace in the midst of so many storms.  In her Equine & Herd series, Atlanta…

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The Glory of Everyday Things: Marian Dioguardi

I am a firm believer is finding the beauty in life’s simple pleasures.  And don’t you find life more inspiring when you are able to delight in the things around you?  I love the way Boston artist Marian Dioguardi‘s…

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Botanic Modern: Jennifer Bain

One of the things I love about my husband is how excited he gets about wildflowers.  He is the manliest of men, but when spring arrives, he begins the hunt for perfumed beauties.  Our camera card gets filled with…

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Abandoned Memories: Erin Payne

I can sort of relate to Linus van Pelt, of Peanuts fame.  I have a favorite blanket, too.  It was never a security blanket of the type that is carried around and a meltdown ensues when it is forgotten,…

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Divine Delights: Olga Antonova

I’m a firm believer that anything you eat will taste better served on pretty china or a lovingly decorated table.  The work of Russian born artist Olga Antonova celebrates these every day objects, elevating them using her technical prowess…