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I have been interested in drawing contests ever since I was a little kid. Of course, when you are a kid it is easy to impress people. My children’s art contests were usually of the “everyone wins” kind. Nonetheless, every once in awhile I would accomplish something pretty impressive. There ws a local Free Press […]
I found many cute options in solid colors, but they were far from basic. I quickly learned that the fabric used could turn a plain cushion into a work of art. I continued browsing, and found additional options in suede, silk, and cotton fabrics. After much thought, I decided to go with a few suede […]
There are not many things that intimidate me as much as anything having to do with the maintenance of a vehicle. When I was first learning to drive my father tried to educate me on checking the oil and radiator, but the only thing about the car I was interested in was having the keys […]
If there is one thing that I have learned since I zoomed passed the age of 25, it is that things are never going to go as you planned. If you can see what is coming and have it happen when and how you want, you should know that you are one of the few […]
One great tool for helping you along on this endeavor is your computer. This surprising resource offers a lot of valuable information as well as steps that you can take to create the perfect combinations for your personality and style. Some online resources offer color scheme wheels that you can play with for endless hours. […]
I am an avid reader. I have been known to read a book from front to back in just a day, provided I actually have some peace and quiet in my household. My love for books has caused me to buy numerous bookshelves for various rooms in my house. It didn’t take too long for […]
You might be surprised at how much diet matters. In some cases, food allergies have been discovered to be a major culprit implicated in triggering anxiety and panic attacks, so discuss this with your physician. Try to eliminate processed and refined foods from your regular diet, including as much whole foods as possible. Processed foods […]
With the economy topsy-turvy, almost everyone has a vested interest in saving money! Rising costs in electricity, gas and food have us all scrambling for ways to economize and meet out obligations. So it comes as no surprise that the average family is getting into bargain shopping in a serious way! If you feel you […]
While dogs are known as man’s best friend, you, as the dog owner, are responsible for the training of your dog, if you want him to live up to that lofty moniker. When you bring that cute puppy home, he’s a rambunctious and loving character. What he lacks is discipline and that’s where you come […]
Oddly enough, many artists overlook the venue of art related jobs, for which you are qualified and which do feed the spirit, with a better-looking paycheck as well. Here’s a look at some of the possibilities in art related jobs. Art supply stores absolutely love to see an artist as a job applicant. Artists are […]