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Meet Artist Carolyn Robbins: The Patchwork Ark

September 6, 2010
By Small Town Living
Meet Artist Carolyn Robbins: The Patchwork Ark

The Patchwork Ark My husband and I, along with 3 cats, live in Colorado, USA at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.  Doing something I love in my home studio is a blessing.  My artwork is an extension of who I am; my hopes, dreams, thoughts, feelings and beliefs.  I have to thank my family, friends...
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Meet Chef Nathan Lippy: Rockin’ The Culinary World

August 30, 2010
By Small Town Living
Meet Chef Nathan Lippy: Rockin’ The Culinary World

Born in Memphis, Tennessee but raised in Tampa, Florida it was only natural that somehow, through no real fault of my own, that I would fall in love with both music and fine cuisine.  I grew up eating Floribbean Cuisine. (good ole’ southern melt in your mouth cooking combined with an abundance of fresh...
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Ending Hunger One Garden At A Time: Feed The Need Garden (Ocala, FL)

August 15, 2010
By Small Town Living
Ending Hunger One Garden At A Time: Feed The Need Garden (Ocala, FL)

Feed The Need Garden What we do: We teach those in need how to become more self-sufficient by learning how to grow and preserve their own food through hands on gardening, farming and canning classes. We establish raised bed gardens throughout the community to help give back to the soup kitchens and food...
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Honey Run Winery: (Chico, California) Creating a Unique Wine Experience

August 3, 2010
By Small Town Living
Honey Run Winery: (Chico, California) Creating a Unique Wine Experience

Honey Wine?? Wines made utilizing honey and fruits other than grapes to create them? Is there really such a thing? The answer is Yes! and Yes! Since 1992, Honey Run Winery has been specializing in a unique variety of wines. Wines crafted using honey and fruits such as blackberries, cranberries, blueberries,cherries, and elderberries. It all...
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Meet Chef Larry Berkowitz: Spicing Up South Central Florida’s Airwaves

July 19, 2010
By Small Town Living
Meet Chef Larry Berkowitz: Spicing Up South Central Florida’s Airwaves

Chef Larry and wife, Gwen  have been enjoying entertaining guests over the Florida airwaves since 2002 when they began their RADIO GRILL radio show at WPBR in West Palm Beach.   Gwen began her broadcasting career in Chicago and had become a California air personality when she met the popular new Chicago executive chef on...
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Cobblestone Creations: The Wonderful Wee World Of Artist Laura Mae

July 8, 2010
By Small Town Living
Cobblestone Creations: The Wonderful Wee World Of Artist Laura Mae

Does being an artist who creates one-of-a-kind items indicate that I have a short attention span? I prefer to see it as a sign of an active imagination.  But never would I have imagined that I would someday have my own business. It’s been an interesting journey that has taken me from spending my days...
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“Everything’s Coming Up Roses” for Artist Jo-Anne Coletti

July 1, 2010
By Small Town Living
“Everything’s Coming Up Roses” for Artist Jo-Anne Coletti

Decorative Artist Jo-Anne Coletti, owner of www.vintagerosecollection.com, from Massachusetts, specializes in everything “Roses”, and has a special fondness for beautiful things that are faded, worn and well loved. Jo-Anne brings the past into the present by transforming antiques into romantic works of art featuring her favorite flower. Old doors, rusty pails and neglected tables are given...
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The Art of Nancy Malay: Vintage Whimsy and Folk Art Originals

June 27, 2010
By Small Town Living
The Art of Nancy Malay:  Vintage Whimsy and Folk Art Originals

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” ~ Scott Adams This is one of my favorite quotes! It’s probably because I am a self-taught artist, and I’ve made many mistakes along the way. They weren’t all bad either – some of my best techniques have come from something...
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Larkspur Funny Farm: An Interview with Grace Gerber

June 7, 2010
By Beth Meath
Larkspur Funny Farm: An Interview with Grace Gerber

A few months back I sat down with my favorite fiber artist, Grace Gerber of Larkspur Funny Farm.  Grace is what I would call a goat whisperer.  Never in my life have I met anyone who is so in tune with their four legged family as much as Grace. I asked Grace about how a...
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Verbena Nested Treasures: Bringing Fun, Beauty, Inspiration, and a bit of France to Florida Shoppers

June 3, 2010
By Small Town Living
Verbena Nested Treasures: Bringing Fun, Beauty, Inspiration, and a bit  of France to Florida Shoppers

I am the proprietress of a darling little shop located in  Historic Ocala, Florida’s Marion Block Building. The building was once the Original Ocala Opera House. Yes, I am always singing! A very charming petite space it is indeed. My treasures are creatively nestled in to two spaces located in the lobby of the building. One side was the...
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