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Arts and Culture

All The Flowers Are For Me By Anila Quayyum Agha

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“Often, my goal is to explore the binaries of public and private, light and shadow, and static and dynamic, by relying on the purity and inner symmetry of geometric design, and the interpretation of the cast shadows in both the sculptural installations, and the flat work.” — Anila Quayyum Agha

Suspended and lit from within, All The Flowers Are For Me (2017) by Pakistana-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha is an intricately-detailed, 1.5M square floating steel cube that casts elaborate floor-to-ceiling shadows, transforming the surrounding space of the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at London’s Kew Gardens. Entering the installation provided us with an “Oh, Wow!” moment, for sure. Continue reading All The Flowers Are For Me By Anila Quayyum Agha →

Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Designing Your Dream Garden: Creating an Outdoor Paradise

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Wildflower Garden Attracts Pollinators (All Photos By Gail)

A well-designed garden is a sanctuary where you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, connect with nature, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Whether you have a spacious backyard or a compact urban space, creating your dream garden is an achievable and rewarding endeavor.
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Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Ten Summer Blooms From English Gardens

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Orange Ruffled Begonia (All Photos By Gail)

If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I was recently in London enjoying a fabulous ten day vacation. Each day brought a new adventure of museums, galleries, cultural sites, scenic walks, shopping, eating and, of course, people watching. And just about everywhere we went, there were beautiful gardens giving me a reason to pull out my iPhone and immortalize its unique beauty. As summer comes out an end, please enjoy this selection of ten (plus one bonus) favorite random blossoms spotted in various areas of beautiful London!
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Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: Christopher Kane, Pansy Dress

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This whimsical silk dress Pansy Dress (2017)  is composed of giant images of pansies. The pansy is a flower’s unique blends of color are a result of crossbreeding, a concept not lost on Scottish fashion designer Christopher Kane. Cain once remarked, “that’s what I am doing now – cross breeding my ideas . . . Pansies are a symbol of freethinking! I like that. I never want to follow trends.”

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Photographed as Part of 2017 Exhibit, Force of Nature, at The Museum at FIT in NYC.

Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

Meaningful Flower Gifts for Your Grandmother

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Grandmothers hold a special place in our hearts, providing love, wisdom, and guidance throughout our lives. One beautiful way to honor and celebrate your grandmother is by gifting her flowers. This article will help you choose meaningful flower gifts, via same day flower delivery in Boston, that convey your love and appreciation, making a lasting impression on her heart.
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