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Paris Aspirations by Stephanie Andrews Bonjour!  I have been back from Paris for 2 weeks.  I admit to feeling a little blue, with a sense of longing since my return.  Why does Paris pull me back time after time? (Like 3 times in the last 9 months!)  I figured that before I go broke, I […]

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The Art of the Empty Nest By:  Stephanie Andrews Hello friends, Please accept my apologies for being absent for the last two weeks. I was in Paris; despite the January rain, it was a glorious trip that I look forward to sharing more about soon. An empty-nest client even had art with empty nests in […]

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10 Little Luxuries That Will Make January a Little Warmer. By: Stephanie Andrews What is happening?  We live in Atlanta, and it was 17 degrees this morning!  Couple that with a devastating number of people who have had the flu or Covid over the holidays, the government’s insanity that seems impossible to comprehend,  and January is […]

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New Beginnings by: Stephanie Andrews Happy New Year! What is on your docket for 2026? With a new planner, a new vision board, and my word of the year—”open”—I feel ready to manifest my plans for the upcoming year. I am focused on spending special time with family and friends, prioritizing my health, and finalizing […]

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Close One Door, Open Another! By: Stephanie Andrews Happy New Year!   A quick check-in at the end of the holiday season, in anticipation of 2026! The big event of our holiday season was our daughter’s graduation! As I put away my holiday decorations, I find myself reflecting on the previous year. December is such […]

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My Holiday Strategy by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends! How are you doing?   This time of year is hectic and, frankly, harder than the rest of the year for many people, including myself.  Holiday parties, gifting, decorations, family gatherings, and last-minute projects to get done before the holidays create a frenetic pace that is hard […]

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Imagine a World Without Art by: Stephanie Andrews When I think about art, my mind automatically goes to a painting or drawing, whether it’s in a sketchbook, on a wall, or on a computer. While art encompasses so much more—including drama, music, film, and other forms of creation— this visual medium is the one that […]

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Planning a Holiday Party. (and an invitation!) Are you ready?  If you are like me, this mere question strikes a bit of fear in my heart!  This time of year is marked by more family gatherings, more social events, more gifts, more food, and, in general, more of most things, which seem fairly evenly distributed […]

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“Slow Down, You Move Too Fast.” by: Stephanie Andrews Happy Halloween!  I hope you have a silly and fun day!  I’m heading to Erie, PA, to visit my oldest friend for a long weekend.  Currently, I am writing to you from the airport.  The flight is expected to be packed, so I got here very […]

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