As families grow, so do their needs. Whether it’s welcoming new children, having teenagers who need more space, or making room for aging parents, the layout and design of a home need to be adaptable. The problem many families face is that their homes often become cramped or inefficient over time, creating frustration. Continue reading Designing a Home That Grows with Your Family
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Radiant Respite: Embracing the Transformative Power of Sun Shades
In a world where the sun’s brilliant embrace can be both a gift and a burden, sun shades become the ultimate protectors, providing a haven of warmth and security. These adaptable constructions are the secret to opening a world of advantages that improve your quality of life, whether your goals are to create a peaceful outdoor haven, protect the integrity of your property, or just embrace the art of living in harmony with the elements of nature.
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The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass at the Queens Museum
All Photos By Gail
When you visit the Queens Museum for any of their rotating  exhibits, make sure you also stop in to see the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, which is an on-going, and incredibly visually stunning, not to mention (but you can see I am about to) very educational exhibit of the art glass of Louis C. Tiffany! Did you know that his first name is pronounced Louie, and not Louis? I had no idea, but now I know!
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Paul Kolker Presents: Shade Paintings…The New Moving Pictures!
All Photos By Gail
I first discovered the decidedly psychedelic work of enigmatic Artist Paul Kolker when Geoffrey and I stumbled upon a previous exhibit, Halftones and Ishidots and just fell in love. I certainly would have taken more/better photos of Shade Paintings…The New Moving Pictures if I hadn’t already been wasted from all the free wine and beers consumed up to that point on that particular evening’s art crawl. In fact, I had a cold beer firmly clutched in my free hand the entire time I was shooting this art. So, good for me. Continue reading Paul Kolker Presents: Shade Paintings…The New Moving Pictures!
Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer: All You Need for a Colorful Summer!
One of my favorite things about summer is wearing my sandals as often as possible so I can rock a pedicure featuring the most vibrant Hot Pink nail color I can find. If you were fortunate enough to get a peek inside my bathroom cabinet, you would see a shelf stocked with various shades of pink, purple, magenta and fuchsia shades of nail color in sparkly and mat finishes — because even though I like to dwell in the pink domain, I do like to change it up. Pink. Nail Polish. I am all about it. Continue reading Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer: All You Need for a Colorful Summer!