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Meeting the Makers: Dedalos Art Dolls

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My name is Patty, I'm 28 and I am a dollmaker from Italy. I live in Florence, where I graduated in Painting two years ago at the Academy of Fine Arts. Florence is an amazing place for the incredible quantity and quality of art masterpieces, not only in the famous museums but also displayed all over the city. Sculpture, architecture and painting are the soul of this unique … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Dedalos Art Dolls

Healing Loss Through Art: A Recipe for Letting Go

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Five years ago my mother passed away after a long illness.  It was hard to watch her decline, yet there was so much light and healing that shined into that last year.  We took lots of naps together.  We held hands and closed our eyes content to just be side by side.  Content is just the best word, isn’t it? And we read novels out loud.  Novels that were so good, I would drive … [Read more...] about Healing Loss Through Art: A Recipe for Letting Go

Emerald – The Hot Colour for 2013

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Earrings - Tiny Galaxies / Dress - Wonderhand / Bangles - Rosella Resin Fine Art Print - Walter Helena / Rug - Green At Heart Rugs / iPad Case - McLovebuddy Cowl - Pip & Pin / Tumblers - Jackie Sedlock Pottery / Watercolour - River Luna Do you follow colour trends when creating for your business? Do you get inspired by Pantone's Colour of the Year?  As I'm sure you know, … [Read more...] about Emerald – The Hot Colour for 2013

Cozy Things To Make, Bake & Buy

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Snug - Purpleface Photography I'm not a huge fan of winter - salty slush & icy sidewalks & frozen eyelashes are not my friends. But there is something to be said for the magic of a White Christmas - twinkly lights are just so extra-special when reflected in an untouched snowfall - and that snowy chill in the air makes you want to curl up next to a fire with a mug of hot … [Read more...] about Cozy Things To Make, Bake & Buy