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My Fine Feathered (Jewelry) Friends | April 18, 2011

My Fine Feathered (Jewelry) Friends

I was anti-twitter for a long time. A LONG time…until my business coach told me I had to establish a presence there. So, I reluctantly began tweeting a bit over a year ago. And little by little, I was hooked. If I couldn’t spend time on twitter I jonesed. A couple of days with nary a tweet and it was off to the hashtag clinic for me. My Facebook account shuffled off to a corner and pouted while twitter enjoyed all the perks of being my new BFF.

And it still is, for the news, information and just plain fun. I’ve … Read More »

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Giveaway: Cluster Pearl Earrings | February 8, 2010

Giveaway: Cluster Pearl Earrings

Julia Bristow Jewelry is unique and elegant “wearable art.”  Each piece is designer-signed with engraved tags. Hand-crafted by artisan/designer Julia Bristow,  all jewelry pieces are hand-wired or woven and meticulously pieced together using a variety of high-quality semi-precious and precious gemstone beads, beautiful sparkling Swarovski crystals, Czech glass flowers, fruit, leaves, and various pearls, MOP, shell, ceramic, clay and wooden beads. “The jewelry designs are inspired by my love of nature and every attempt is made to incorporate that beauty directly into each piece created,” said Julia in a recent interview.

“I originally began collecting vintage antique costume jewelry because I … Read More »

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Makeup Artist Uses Cupcakes For Her Canvas | March 12, 2009

Makeup Artist Uses Cupcakes For Her Canvas

Jennifer Lee Wilson is a Makeup Artist turned “Cupcake Artist”. She has always loved experimenting with color, texture and design, but now the canvas she works on is a freshly baked cupcake instead of a face.

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Artist Shares Cheerful Vision Of The World | March 3, 2009

Artist Shares Cheerful Vision Of The World

Becky Larson and her husband learned the Swahili word “Kazana” during their travels in Kenya and Uganda. It means “to busy oneself” and “to make a home”. “We felt it echoed our philosophy of living and working, and named our business after it,” says Becky, owner of Becky Kazana.

“I’ve always loved to draw, paint and make things with my hands, and Becky Kazana is a natural extension of all of those things. I sell greeting cards and prints reproduces from my watercolor and ink artwork,  and one of a kind pipe cleaner gals that I make carefully by hand.”

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French Photography Captures Feelings | January 19, 2009

French Photography Captures Feelings

As Editor-in-Chief of Chic Galleria, I have the pleasure of receiving emails from people all over the world.  I often come across extremely talented people with whom I can’t wait to share with you.  Nicholas Dhondt is one of those people. Nicholas lives in Dunkerque, France.  He worked very hard at translating his emails to me from French into English.  I have enjoyed corresponding with him and hope you all enjoy his photography as much as I do.

Through both formal and informal training, Nicholas has developed his photography skills using a keen eye and his passion for the art.  … Read More »

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Raisin Toast Delights Readers With Fun | January 14, 2009

Raisin Toast Delights Readers With Fun

Raisin Toast is a story about the suburban life and experiences of a North Carolina family of 6.  From home improvement and homeschooling, photography and fine art, restaurant and product reviews, to cooking and cleaning, tips and more, Susan Vaughn keeps her family on their toes and delights her readers with her constant state of chaos and rib-tickling fun.

“I will tell you that I love writing and this blog was my way of keeping in touch with all my friends and family all over the country.  It has been a great joy for me writing “Raisin Toast” and I have … Read More »

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Children and Animals To Capture Your Heart | January 12, 2009

Children and Animals To Capture Your Heart

Melissa Raine (Carter) Morgan, talented artist and illustrator,  has always gone by her middle name Raine since she can remember. “It all started with my love of rain, playing in the rain and running in puddles as a child. Although I am older now I still find time to walk thru puddles and often play in the rain. I live in the country and also grow an organic garden every summer,” says Raine.

“I was born in Philadelphia PA to a middle class family. I actually started drawing on my bedroom walls when I was 5 it use to make … Read More »

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Art That Makes People Smile | January 5, 2009

Art That Makes People Smile

Jenny Meilichove is a freelance illustrator and artist currently living in Jerusalem, Israel. “I was born in Russia and at the age of 11 I came to Israel with my family. Last summer I finished my studies In Bezalel academy of art and design. Finally! I studied design in Illustration Department, and finished it with excellence award,” says Jenny. “Now I’m living with my boyfriend in Jerusalem, and we have a cat together! His name is Blueskii, and he’s the most beautiful and beloved cat in the world. No, seriously. He loves to jump up and sleep on my … Read More »

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