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Sunday, September 15, Artists EunYoung and Insook warmly invite the public to the unveiling of BaRam, a public art installation at 6B & Garden that symbolizes reconciliation, reconnection, and the harmonizing power of art. BaRam, meaning “wind” in Korean, is the culmination of a collaborative journey inspired by the rich and distinct historical and cultural narratives of Korea and Japan. This unique installation combines the ritual of a traditional tea ceremony with a fabric-based art piece, aiming to bridge divides and explore themes of oneness, interconnectedness, and unity.

It’s the dog-days of summer. And that means, taking it slow in the garden right about now. You’ve made it through the “Silly Season” ~ aka, Spring, when you’re so busy prepping the beds (and lawn), planting, pruning, and understandably, you’re almost too pooped to get a hold on yourself.   Soon enough, you shake yourself back to life only to discover it’s August, meandering like a fashion model on the runway, towards the end of summer.  Now is when your garden gives back to you in all its bounty. But it’s Living Art and still needs you. Here’s how to…

I very much enjoyed The French Winemaker’s Daughter: A Novel, by author Loretta Ellsworth.  I thank NetGalley ~ and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for giving me the opportunity to to review in exchange for my honest review ~ it’s my first ARC read.   I’m a huge fan of historical fiction and this book takes the drama of the biggest and deadliest of times, charging it with a compelling narrative that leads you to discover a tale of fortitude, familial love, tragedy and survival.  The storyline weaves a tale of romance, ambition, and war set between two time periods: World War…

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"Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
 

 I adore plants. Plants are my muse ~ they are my paramour… I’m a garden artist; a nature lover, & horticulturist. I’m an author & writer. My passion for culture & beauty, along with my trait curiosity, brings you an authentic celebration of life. I’m a storyteller ~ weaving the artful gifts of horticulture, garden design, tablescape decor, floral design, cocktail culture, garden-to-glass recipes & their glamorous garnishes, homegrown edibles, food & drink; & cooking, to bring you my flair & what I’ve been told is an avid elan ~ as well as the stories from those who inspire me ~ to pursue an elegant, enduring, & joyful, entertaining lifestyle. It’s an honor & a privilege to do what you love.

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