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Picking Fall Apples
Fall is apple season. The variety available is greater than ever, including more heirloom varieties. Opalescent Apple a new favorite, tart, sweet and crisp.
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What is that glass I see?
As I'm learning more about art glass, its very interesting to be able to identify the types of glass used in pieces I see and understand the glass making process.
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Rediscovered Art in Glass
An introduction to a new/old medium of artistic expression.
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Stained Glass Treasures Found in Unexpected Places
You never know where you'll encounter stained glass tresurers to inspire you.
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A New Zealand Shoppers' Guide
Shoppers who buy imported goods are in for price-tag shock, but sheepskin seat covers, rugby jerseys, wool sweaters, crafts and other kiwi-made products are bargains.
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Boutique Hotel In Cha'am, Thailand
For long, Cha'am has been overshadowed by its neighbour Hua Hin, but now with The Veranda Resort and Spa, the former fishing village looks set to join the high flyers.
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New Stained Glass product took determination
A good idea took time and effort but paid off with an award winning new product.
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Déco Lalique: Exhibit Review
Artist, designer and jeweler... René Lalique also created significant Art Déco glassware. This reviews an exhibit of work by Lalique, his heirs, admirers and imitators.
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Easter Collectibles
Easter collectibles include everything from cardboard bunnies to eggs fit for a Tsar. Here's what's out there, and how much you will pay to make it yours.
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Retire to Thailand's Sunrise Coast
With all year round sunshine and a monsoon season that is bearable, Hua Hin is attracting second-home buyers and retirees who have now discovered its laid-back charm.
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The Top Shampoos for Black Hair
This article lists the top five shampoos to use if you have African-style hair that is dry and extremely curly.
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Traditional Absinthe Cocktails
The adventurous undoubtedly will experiment with the traditional louching, but why not try some old-fashioned cocktail recipes?
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Charles Connick and Gothic Revival Stained Glass
An amazing opportunity to work some very special stained glass provides the chance to learn about an important glass artist as well.
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First Exhibition of Wright Lightscreens
The traveling exhibition of Wright's lightscreens is a special treat for stained glass artisans.
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Gertrude Kasebier
A biography of photographer Gertrude Kasebier, 1852-1934.
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More About Restoration
There is much to learn in any restoration project, sometimes even the unexpected sidelight.
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Restoring and Repairing Stained Glass Pieces - part 1
Repair and restoration work can extend from basic to complex, but giving new life to stained glass items is worth the effort.
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How to Paint With Egg Tempera
The technique of water-based painting using egg yolk as a binder has existed since the time of the Middle Ages and still is a valid painting medium for the modern artist.
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Exhibition of Wright's Lightscreens Travels the US
An exhibition of Frank Lloyd Wright's light screens will be of particular interest to glass artists who like his distinctive style.
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Making that Perfect Competition Dress Part II
What more could you possibly add to beautify a figure skating dress? As was shown in the previous article and part one of this series, there are all sorts of options available for such a purpose.
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So you want to get started in Stained Glass....
There are lots of resources available to help you get started in stained glass.
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Even More Groundcovering Self-Seeders
Celandine, or wood poppies, are great at covering ground, as is the biennial Lunaria or money plant
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Plant these jewels of the fall garden
Sedum 'Autumn Joy', Japanese anenomes, Perovskia and Monch's asters sparkle in the autumn garden.
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The Cypella species
Cypella is now becoming one of the popular species to grow, with their beautiful shades of elusively fleeting flowers which only last a day. Born in the trpical and "extra" tropical areas of South America, they are a delight to behold.
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Turtles, Tombs and the Macarena.
Feb 18, 1998: Turtles, Tombs and the Macarena Sail the Turquoise coast. Motor up an ancient waterway, add a medeival castle, mud baths, belly dancing,exotic wall tombs and you about have it. Travel info. Great Turkish, Greek, links!
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Easter in Kamari: Millennium Series 2
Since Greek Orthodox Easter is such a special occasion in Greece and since still fresh in my mind, I have decided to take the next couple of articles out of Chronological order and publish this portion of our Millenium Journey. I think you will enjoy the pomp and circumstance, the festivities and cultural differences. It was a wonderful experience and I would like to thank the Zorzos family and our other Santorini friends for allowing us to take part in this mind, body, spirit, experience.
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