St. Augustine, FL is a popular tourist destination known for its rich, extensive history, close proximity to the beach and wildlife preserves, and vibrant art scene. I happily wandered America’s Oldest City (founded in 1565) for three days and – surprise! – found myself stumbling into some really fantastic bookstores. Gypsy’s Book Nook may seem […]
Read more "Bookish Wandering in St. Augustine, FL"The Falcon is a self-described “quirky art bar” located in Orlando, Florida’s Thornton Park neighborhood. They host a wide variety of events from open mics to trivia nights to themed live figure drawing sessions. They also feature local artists with monthly shows. On a recent visit I saw the Pop of Color: Colorful Tales in […]
Read more "“Pop of Color” at The Falcon & the Murals of Thornton Park"How did you celebrate Independent Bookstore Day 2024? I spent the day at my hometown indie bookstore, Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont, FL along with 10 other Florida authors and a slew of fellow bibliophiles. Check it out! For this high holy day for book nerds (like me!), bookstore owner, Beth Merrick, organized a fantastic […]
Read more "Indie Bookstore Day at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont, FL"I’d like to share my extreme gratitude to the good people of Mount Dora, FL for being so kind and encouraging at my recent book signing event. It was a warm and beautiful afternoon in April and the quaint streets of historic downtown Mount Dora were bustling! I had quite a few folks stop to […]
Read more "Book Signing at Barrel of Books & Games in Mount Dora, FL"Thanksgiving is Thursday which means the holiday shopping season is practically here. If you are searching for incredible gifts for your friends and loved ones this season, I encourage you to skip the big box stores and shop SMALL and shop LOCAL. Wherever you are, seek out the small businesses in your area and purchase […]
Read more "Small Business Saturday"Join me this Saturday for a celebration of all things furry and feathery at The Barefoot Spa. From scales to tails and paws to claws, this show has something for everyone. This show has already generated a lot of buzz in the community and a few pieces have sold. Have no fear! Artists always have another […]
Read more "Animal Art Show"It is not easy being a creative person and it can be very difficult to make that creative passion your occupation. I am so grateful to the small business owners, curators and art organizers who work so diligently to make sure the arts are not only represented in Florida, but also celebrated. Here are all […]
Read more "A Grateful Artist"Last week I added a few new pieces to my wall at Every Nook + Cranny, so if you’re visiting historic downtown Mount Dora, be sure to stop in and check it out. If my artwork isn’t your thing, keep wandering and keep looking because you won’t be disappointed! There are so many artists featured in […]
Read more "Art + Coffee = JOY!"THANK YOU to the many small businesses throughout Central Florida who choose to showcase the work of local artists. I am so grateful for these partnerships and I encourage everyone to shop small and shop local this holiday season. If you can support an artist in your community – do that, too! This December, you […]
Read more "Shop Small & Shop Local!"Thank you to Every Nook & Cranny and to The Cellar Door for organizing a night of wine and art! This time of year, we are bombarded with sales, coupons, discounts, emails, commercials and fliers encouraging us to shop, shop, shop. I even saw one commercial that blatantly said, “We turn feelings into jewelry.” I […]
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