The Tree of Kovel A Dedication to the People of Kovel, Ukraine By: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends, Tuesday, the 24th of February, marked the 4th anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.  It is hard to imagine, yet the people of Ukraine have been living and dying with this destruction for four years.  This […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Party on the Dark Side By: Stephanie Andrews “I dwell in a lonely house I know That vanished many a Summer ago, And left no trace but the cellar walls, And a cellar in which the daylight falls And the purple-stemmed wild raspberries grow. I dwell with a strangely aching heart In that vanished abode […]

What’s Happening this Weekend? And a List of 10 October To-Do’s. By: Stephanie Andrews Allie putting the final touches on this year’s PRIDE window. It’s October!  In Atlanta, Halloween decorations abound, and the weather is gorgeous!  We also celebrate Atlanta Pride in October with a huge festival and parade next weekend.  In honor of Pride, […]

By Stephanie Andrews Greetings from New Orleans! I loved this oil painting in The Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter! He is called the Commodore Of New Orleans! Our family recently visited New Orleans for my brother’s wedding, and it brought back so many memories for Ed and me from when we lived there in […]