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Current, popular, and perfectly layered—twinsets make every season effortless. Remember the twinset? it is a knit long sleeve cardigan sweater with a matching knit under-layer, usually sleeveless or with short sleeves. Twinsets were originated in 1934 by Pringle of Scotland...
Salt Air and Whaling Tales – A Timeless Summer Escape. For summer traveling, Nantucket has treats for visitors of all ages. Frequent ferries and air travel are available from Hyannis, Massachusetts, New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Located 30 miles...
Sharon Lorenzo highlights a mural cycle by José Clemente Orozco at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Dartmouth College – The Mural Commission Dartmouth College was founded in 1769 by a Congregational Minister, Eleazar Wheelock, and a Native American, Samson ...
Sharon Lorenzo reviews the reopening of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing In 1957, Nelson Rockefeller offered his personal family collection of art from Latin America and Africa to the Metropolitan Museum, and they graciously declined. The sophisticated world of...
School’s out! Having school end and summer vacation begin is always exciting. Having a couple of new activities to play with adds to the excitement. Here are some that have come to our attention. Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks. ...
Giorgio de Chirico, 1926. Portrait of Albert Barnes. Oil on canvas Sharon Lorenzo’s book review of The Maverick’s Museum by Blake Gopnik. I had the pleasure of hearing Blake Gopnik’s remarks on this effort, which he published after many years...
On-the-go-smoothies at your fingertips! A personal blender is a compact, portable kitchen appliance that is great for single servings of smoothies, shakes and other blended drinks. They are also useful for salad dressings, sauces, or quick purees. Fans use them...
Scalloping (noun) – The act of finishing an edge with scallops. In interior decorating, scallops are a curved, repeating arc pattern added to decorative items and home furnishings. I love the softer and lighter look it creates, especially for straight...