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You can always make Mother’s Day special with last minute plans, gifts
Mother's Day is fast approaching.
If you're a good kid, you've already planned to celebrate that special someone who has loved and cared for you since the day you entered the world.
If you're still confused, don't panic. Here are some…
Stonehenge exhibition explores parallels with Japanese stone circles | Stonehenge
They were separated by thousands of miles and the two groups of builders could not meet or exchange notes, but intriguing parallels between Stonehenge and the Japanese stone circles are to be highlighted in an exhibit at the Plain of Stone…
The symbol of Ukrainian-Russian friendship becomes a sign of hope for possible peace
Soviet-era rocket toy unites children of both countries with a shared love of technology
A Soviet-era trinket has become a symbol of friendship between Ukrainians and Russians, even in the midst of a terrible war.
It all started,…
On a stretch of Morley, business picks up more slowly | Local News
Last Friday morning, Chi's Flores on Morley Avenue was overflowing with products: birdcages, ceramic…
These architecturally stunning Mexican vacation rentals are perfect for design lovers
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Mexico has design fever. From the historic port city of Campeche in…
Your Mad Hatter’s Tea Recap: The Real ‘Hat Wives’, Turkey Legs and Absolutely No…
It is my solemn duty as a journalist to report the news, whatever it is, good, bad or silly. That's why I have to report that Henry the Horse was kicked out of Mad Hatter's Tea at the Dallas Arboretum last Wednesday.
Amber Griffin brought…
New method for real-time live cell imaging of collagen synthesis
“Proteins are the building blocks of our body”: you have probably heard this phrase before. Protein is essential for the formation of our body's structures and their functioning.
Just as bricks and cement come together to form rooms…
Ancient Roman pottery workshop discovered in Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered an ancient pottery workshop - with remains of rounded vessels, coins, figurines and even a 'ritual hall' - dating to the early Roman period at Tabba Matouh, west of Alexandria. Ancient workers…
The Etsy Strike: What’s next for artists (and buyers) leaving the platform?
Scene from the Etsy sellers market in Times Square in New York, April 16, 2015. (Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for NASDAQ) If, like me, you've been known to spend an hour looking for handmade scrunchies, then you've probably seen a headline!-->!-->…
East and Horn of Africa brace for worst drought in decades
Farm workers in the East and Horn of Africa brace for their worst drought in forty years as authorities warn that higher temperatures and below-normal rainfall have been recorded by weather agencies in March and April of this…
I would like to have a dog, I’m glad I don’t have a dog, but I have a teddy bear
By Natasha Josefowitz, ACSW, Ph.D.
Natasha Josefowitz
LA JOLLA, Calif. — A few days ago, a friend came to visit me with her new puppy, a nine-month-old Mini Australian Shepherd. After the puppy finished exploring my apartment and…
The Clay Casa ceramic workshop encourages creativity among friends
From left to right: Kyla Trlica, Cori Cano, owner Sandi Kirkwood, Marla Acker and Lacee Mims make up the Clay Casa team. Kirkwood bought the company in 2014. (Eric Weilbacher/Community Impact Newspaper)
Clay Casa in historic downtown…
Own a bored monkey or a cool cat? You can outfit them for the metaverse in Gucci’s new…
With so many luxury brands scrambling to try NFTs and plant their flags in the metaverse, Gucci's foray makes the most sense.
It starts at the top: Since taking office in 2015, creative director Alessandro Michele has guided…
13 Easter decorations to buy at HSN this spring
— Recommendations are independently chosen by the editors of Reviewed. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.Spring has arrived and the Easter Bunny is fast heading towards the big day. So there's no better time to…
Northcliff’s space for creative businesses
Open market space to support local businesses and serve the community.
Located at the center of the Tshepo Community Development Initiative on Pendoring Road in Northcliff, GIFTed is a market space/gift and decoration store that provides…
A sports journalist in Ukraine fights for freedom with a laptop
Ukrainian sports journalist Iryna Koziupa was on the hunt, looking for a psychologist to discuss how people can maintain their sanity during war, a time when day-to-day worries are overtaken by anxiety over missiles, landmines and…
A brief guide to buying football gear – Royal Examiner
You are a creature of habit. Everyone is, to one degree or another.
Every day, you go to work by taking the same path, the same door, the same route. And yet, in an emergency, when that road is blocked by fire or other…
How Oscar statues are made – in the Hudson Valley
Not only do the Oscars typically feature a number of Hudson Valley venues and talent — two of this year's three Oscar hosts filmed their latest productions in the area — the famous Oscar statuettes themselves are in made in Orange…
Review: South Carolina State Museum’s ‘Face to Face’ Explores Portraiture in Its…
When most of us hear the word “portrait”, we probably envision a composition painted with the likeness of a…
SXSW 2022: Everything I know to be true
what i know to be true (2021 | United Kingdom | 108 mins | Andrew Dominik)
"Thank you for the words, the music, the sanity your words bring me in times of conflict. I'm curious, behind it all: the music, the words, the costumes, the…
Eagle Archives, March 19, 1954: Artist Adams’ ‘Clay Way’ Pays Off in Pleasure and…
Whether she turns to portrait painting, sculpture or ceramics, the quiet red-haired Mrs. A. Winslow…
Souper Bowl Fundraiser Supports High School Ceramics Program | News
SALINE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (WSIL) — You can have lunch while helping advance a local arts program.Eldorado High…
A spacious Bengaluru home where every corner has a story to tell
Thomas George and Shally Elsie Thomas, both in their 50s, were people from Mumbai until work took them to Bengaluru. The story of their residency began nearly eight years ago when the family and Aakriti Saraf, founder of Bengaluru-based…
Unexpected archaeological finds in Halkidiki
Agrepavli (3rd-6th century AD) in Polychrono, where the cemeteries of the ancient city of Aigi were located.
The…
Gloucester Road businesses can only ‘stand out’ through a strong sense of community
Gloucester Road is a must visit for anyone coming to or living in Bristol. Full of quirky shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs, this 1.7 mile stretch of road attracts hundreds of people every day and is home to some of Bristol's best!-->…
(Re)see ancient Egyptian art at the Art Institute
As we celebrate the museum's first new presentation of ancient Egyptian art in nearly 30 years, it seems fitting to look back on the long legacy of this historic collection at the Art Institute.
By Ashley Arico…
REVIEW // What we saw at ‘Frieze Week’ in Los Angeles, February 17-20 – Scout Magazine
Return to Los Angeles with me, where I spent a long weekend immersed in art, visiting art fairs and galleries for Frieze Week. While Frieze may have been the main event attracting out-of-town visitors, the…
Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles Newsletter March 2022 Now Available
Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles March 2022 Newsletter
Kovels' March newsletter features farm toys, vintage chairs, phonographs, diving gear, Dutch pottery and Tinworth figurines, all with photos and…
Nature in the modern art gallery mingles with the scent of spring outside
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A splash of color, through brushstrokes, has energized Bharat Bhawan's modern art gallery. The interior atmosphere of the hall seems to have mingled with the melody of the birds and the smell of the spring…
Design Recipes: 10 accent items to enhance your decor | Lifestyles
From flowers to figurines and bowls to books, there are so many different ways to add and incorporate…
Design Recipes: 10 accent items to enhance your decor | Siouxland Homes
By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service
From flowers to figurines and bowls to books, there are so many different ways to add and incorporate accents into a space.…
Why a Sri Lankan-Australian artist’s fluid polychrome sculptures are making waves around the…
by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran sculptures are as colorful as the deadliest mushrooms in the world. They smile like Cheshire cats. Embellished with a profusion of spikes, limbs, penises, lips, breasts and heads. Everything about them is…
Design Recipes: 10 accent items to enhance your decor | Nation
From flowers to figurines and bowls to books, there are so many different ways to add and incorporate…
Meet the guys from Westport who bring back all our childhood memories
Everyone likes to take a trip down memory lane once in a while, but two guys from Westport have made nostalgia their calling card with their burgeoning media empire.Frankie Frain and Jon "Junt" Hunt have lived in Westport all their lives…
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Review of the Berlinale 2022.
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‘I Love My Life Because It’s Littered With Cats’, Hickory Woman’s Cat…
"My favorite sign is the one that says, 'Cats are just little people with fur coats. It's true,” Isenhour said.
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Judith Stark Obituary (2022) – Racine, WI
Judith Rae Stark August 11, 1945 - February 5, 2022 RACINE, WI - Judith "Judy" Rae (born: Kilmer) Stark, 76, died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Timber Oaks Care Center. Judy was born in Racine on August 11, 1945 to Frank and June…
Thousands of ornate mansions in India lie abandoned, owners unable to pay for upkeep
Thousands of mansions in a remote corner of India were once home to some of the country's wealthiest bankers and merchants - but a century later, most of them lie abandoned, their desolation still a mute testament to lost riches.The…
The Art of Elder Arthur Towata Featured at the Jacoby Arts Center | Lifestyles
The art of late alumnus Arthur Towata is now on display at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton after a delay due…
A testimony to past glory
KANADUKATHAN, INDIA (AFP) - Thousands of mansions in a remote corner of India once housed some of the country's wealthiest bankers and merchants, but a century later most of them lie abandoned, their desolation!-->!-->…
Swedish ceramist Lisa Larson launches a new collection with ARKET
ARKET launched a capsule collection made in collaboration with ceramist Lisa Larson (b. 1931), which was launched in stores and on arket.com Known for her expressive figurines and small sculptures - including the Small Zoo, ABC-girls and…
Global Barium Carbonate Industry to 2027
DUBLIN, February 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The report "Barium Carbonate Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2022-2027" has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.The global barium carbonate…
20 nostalgic photos of Hornsea pottery at its peak
The Hornsea site was once home to a major pottery producer, a lake, an adventure playground and the largest garden center in the East RidingIt has been over 20 years since Hornsea Pottery last closed its kilns, although the name is still…
Style Essentials Laura Reilly Can’t Do Without
When discussing our own wardrobe and style essentials, Coveteur staff members found that their feelings could often be summed up in the phrase, "this is literally the best... white t-shirt, pair jeans, pharmacy find, etc."…
Japanese Maneki Neko, “Lucky Cat”
Hello and welcome to Street Prophets Coffee Time! This week I have the great pleasure of sharing a hobby that I have enjoyed for many years: collecting Japanese cat figurines known as Maneki Neko.
A courtesan buys a maneki neko in this…
Artist whose avant-garde ceramic figures and paintings are beloved by celebrities
The artist creates playful ceramics by adding modern touches like Adidas hoodies and McDonald's bags to trinkets found in charity shops - and Alan Carr and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are fansLucy Bryant is a London-based artist who…
Study finds river flows linked to highs and lows in endangered Chinook salmon population
Adult Chinook salmon in the Nicola watershed. Credit: Jonathan Moore
A study by researchers at Simon Fraser University found that sufficient water flows during the summer can be critical for a Chinook salmon population in the…
Gucci delves deeper into the metaverse and collaborates with SuperPlastic for the SupperGucci NFT…
KEY POINTSSupperGucci NFTs set to launch on February 1The exclusive collection is born from the collaboration between Gucci and Superplatic Gucci will also launch its e-commerce space called Gucci VaultItalian luxury fashion house Gucci has…
Ancient ‘sceptres’ may be the oldest drinking straws
The gold and silver straws, each about 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) long, are over 5,000 years old. While these straws appear comically long, with proportions similar to those of Dr. Seuss, researchers believe they were used to drink beer from…
Behind the Book Collections | UDaily
Behind each collection hides a story. How did the collector begin to accumulate objects? When did they start collecting? Why do they collect these particular objects?
While every collection is unique, one thing is true whether the focus…
Claire Partington ceramic figurines give a contemporary twist to historical symbols
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#animals #anthropomorphs # ceramics #figurines #porcelainJanuary 11, 2022Grace EbertAll images © Claire Partington, shared with permissionCiting traditional portraits and figurative ceramics, London artist Claire…
Leave the Barcelona crowds behind for this beautiful park, instead
This park is one of the most beautiful in Barcelona, ââand it also offers exceptional views of the city just beyond its outskirts.
Parc Guell is a lovely…
Bronze horned helmets caught in Danish bog did not belong to Vikings, study finds
Two spectacular bronze horned helmets discovered in a bog in the small Danish town of Viksø did not belong to the Vikings, according to a new study. The helmets, which were discovered in 1942, were actually worn by a…
National Bobblehead Day 2022: history, celebration and celebration
National Bobblehead Day is an annual celebration celebrated on January 7 of each year. The most famous collectible toys are the spring-loaded hanging head figures. We can't all take our favorite personalities to our home.
However, it's…
Tips for setting up your home bar for the holidays and beyond
The bar cart, once relegated to posh hotels and scenes from old movies, exploded in popularity in the 2010s. Vacation entertainment has cooled off during the coronavirus pandemic, but as people greet friends and family back home, they…
Tips for setting up your home bar for Christmas Eve and beyond
The bar cart, once relegated to posh hotels and scenes from old movies, exploded in popularity in the 2010s.Holiday entertainment has cooled off during the pandemic, but as people carefully welcome friends and family to their homes, they…
Broadway Comes to Life – The New Indian Express
Express news service
KOCHI: crackers bursting on both sides, floating bubbles, merry Christmas carols echoing through its alleys, paper, LED stars lighting the way, and in the midst of all the commotion, Santa is…
Martha Stewart releases replica of the crib she made in prison
Martha Stewart sells replicas of the ceramic crib she made while in prison.In a new video posted to his TikTok account, the writer and TV personality said that the white figurines, with baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, make a "really beautiful…
In a historical restitution, the United States returns to Italy 200 antiquities looted from the best…
Painted pots, marble busts, ceramic figurines and even an ancient Roman statue believed to have been sold to Kim Kardashian are part of a treasure trove of 200 items confiscated by US authorities who landed in Italy as part of…
Museums team digs deep to win top prize for archeology project
An inspiring project giving young people in Leeds a chance to uncover ancient secrets of the past in their classrooms has won a national archeology award.
The Council for British Archeology has named the Leeds Museums and…
Let’s not live a fake commercial Christmas
Pope Francis met with delegations from Peru and Italy on Friday who donated the nativity scene and giant Christmas tree in the center of St. Peter's Square this year. Another Italian group donated…
Peruvian nativity scene in the spotlight for Christmas 2021 in the Vatican | Your money
LIMA, Peru - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Dec. 10 2021--The traditional nativity scene created by the Chopcca nation…
8 spared Christmas decorative finds that double as holiday gifts
Now that we are in the final weeks of holiday shopping, we're all budgeting! Sure, you might have made the most of all the Black Friday sales, but there's no denying that funds are low this time of year. Taking the time to pick up the…
6 gifts for animal lovers
A few weeks ago, Upworthy shared the hilarious 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners and the winner was a timely photo of a monkey that appears to have injured family jewelry on a hanging wire. (Don't worry, no monkeys were…
The Painted Cup of Tea, a pottery painting workshop in Frisco, is the girls night out you’ve…
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Hours: Monday & Tuesday: ClosedWednesday-Thursday 11-7Friday 11-9Saturday 10-9Sunday 12-6
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As you step into The Painted…
Decorate rooms with the best vacation home decorator subscription boxes
Decorating isn't just for the holidays. Just ask for Habitation Box, the monthly interior design subscription box that ships quality furniture all year round. You can choose the Habitation I box with four to six items or the Habitation…
Top picks: hot summer sunset spots in Joburg
We're doing things a little differently now. Daytime parties are the new nightclubs, sunsets now come with a slumber party, picnics are pre-booked in the private gardens, and cognac cocktails are the sparkling new. We've rounded…
Gift ideas for Beetlejuice fans: 13 awesome Beetlejuice gifts for fans of the movie
One of Michael Keaton's most beloved films (especially for his unforgettable manic performance as the eponymous ghostly antagonist) is beetle juice from 1988. While it certainly doesn't count as one of the actor's Christmas movies (namely…
More USFL Trademarks Registered After Teams Announced
Last Monday, the United States Football League (USFL) finally revealed the names and logos of the eight teams. The announcement came during an episode of The Herd on FS1, with Colin Cowherd breaking down new teams and divisional…
Vintage Long Island store selling Christmas decorations from the 1940s and beyond
If you are looking for vintage Christmas ornaments and decorations, Rosie's Vintage Pop Up Sale is the place to be.
In addition to ornaments sold individually or…
The Azores Nativity Scene at Portugalia Marketplace presents new surprises
FALL RIVER - Earlier this week, Portuguese artist Gualberto Cordeiro was busy transforming styrofoam into an Azorean village and putting the finishing touches on a Presépio (Nativity crib) with several moving parts that will…
Pottery vase by Vally Wieselthier – AgriNews
Artists often create works in many different mediums - ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewelry, and even metalwork. After World War I, many artists traveled to different countries and schools to learn new "looks" and new techniques.…
7 magical and minimal fireplace decorating ideas for the holidays
Christmas trees may receive the lion's share of attention when it comes to decorating for the holidays, but they're not the only place to spread Christmas cheer in December. With seasonal celebrations returning to many social calendars…
Consumer Diary: Ideas to Start Your Gift Shopping | Business
Is it really gift-shopping season already? I still mourn the loss of daylight saving time! But I must…
BRUCE HOPKINS obituary (1941 – 2021) – Kansas City, MO
HOPKINS - Bruce. Bruce Richard Hopkins. From April 25, 1941 to October 31, 2021. On October 31, 2021, Bruce Richard Hopkins, JD, LL.M., SJD, left this world with a failing heart and his wife by his side. His thought and voice are…
Oaxaca in the United States opens with pomp and irony
Stepping into the Mexican Cultural Institute at 2829 16th St. NW is like stepping into another era far outside of DC Built in 1911, the mansion is decorated with traditional 1930s murals…
How to get the most out of your winter greenhouse
1. Make a Christmas terrarium
London designer Isabelle Palmer specializes in packing plants in smaller spaces - and she loves using microgreens as a substitute for terrariums. She collects inexpensive starter plants from garden centers,…
50th, Holidays, DVC, Aulani, Pin-palooza & More!
Welcome November 1st, my Disney friends. Congratulations you have made it through the three months of spooky season celebration, just in time for the next two and a half months of vacation! We've got a bit of everything for you this…
Simple decor for the spooky season
When it comes to the holidays, next to Christmas, Halloween is my favorite. An excuse to bring out the campy and creepy-chic decor? Sign me up!
Go for the classic orange and black (and green and purple if you're feeling funky). Then…