Gloria B. Collins

Daily Art Lifts the Spirit

Paper Dolls

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I've learned the importance of making paper dolls during a global pandemic.  With everything going on in the world around us, I felt that this month wasn't the right time to track our progress on anything in particular.  If anything, most people have found themselves consumed with surviving the global pandemic and what they need to do … [Read more...]

10 Tips for Entertaining Overnight Guests in Your Home

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Entertaining overnight guests in your home can often leave you feeling overwhelmed and preparing for an extended visit, so guests feel comfortable in your home, can be rather challenging. No fear! I'm here to share with you some tips which, when I follow, make the time with my guests enjoyable and memorable. No matter the headcount, preparation … [Read more...]

Meet Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow, a Hudson River Valley Flower Farmer

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I want to introduce you to Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow. Marybeth is a Hudson River Valley flower farmer that I am privileged to know and work with. Though this post was challenging for me to write, I’m glad that I did not let my doubtful inner voice hamper me from introducing you to my friend and flower farmer. Flower Farming with … [Read more...]

Urban Camping in SoHo New York

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Get your girlfriend and head to the Arlo SoHo Lunching with a girlfriend to catch up and to share the good the bad and the ugly is always uplifting, especially when it turns into urban camping. Recently my friend Dawn of PlumAGE 59 and I met up in SoHo and enjoyed camping in NYC. If you’re unfamiliar with Urban Camping, this article … [Read more...]

What I learned from floral designer Ariella Chezar of Ariella New York

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The Flower School of New York gave me my proper training in floristry, and it was there I first learned about floral designer Ariella Chezar of Ariella New York. My business instinctively lead me to grow flowers myself in my cottage style cutting garden.  As my business grows (neither obsession or hobby - although it is a bit of both as … [Read more...]

The Dynamic Duo that one me over

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Last week I was good to myself.  How often do you treat yourself to something that really moves you? Taking classes to sharpen my skills is a simple way to lift the spirit and regenerate the creative juices. I had the pleasure of taking a flower design class with two amazing master designers,  Holly Chapple  and Francoise Weeks.  Each … [Read more...]