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Australia has over 8,000 islands full of diverse ecosystems, natural beauty and wildlife you will hardly see anywhere else. You can go on a day trip to any of these…

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Collectors bring curiosity to a week of Miami art fairs making emotional connections and purchases. Miami Art Week takes place Dec. 3-8, 2019 with more than 80,000 collectors, curators and…

Decorate your home in a way that highlights your house’s best features and your individual style with this guide to three popular interior design styles. Your home should be the…

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Have you been thinking about starting your Spring cleaning? With Spring quickly approaching it can be an excellent time to begin your cleaning or to start planning for it. In…

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Spring is the best time to take a vacation. Read these bucket list spring Spring is the perfect time to cross some items off your bucket list. All the snow…

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Remodeling a home can be one of the most exhilarating experiences, particularly once the work is complete and you can sit back and enjoy the finished product. Sometimes getting to…

No matter whether it is 2 am in the morning or 2 pm in the afternoon, you need to make sure your business is protected. Below, we are going to…

Who doesn’t want their personal space to represent their personalities and give them an atmosphere that makes them feel comforted and at home? Everybody may have a different personal style,…

Kiss bulky sweaters and puffy parkas goodbye as your prepare for April showers and May flowers with these tips for getting your wardrobe ready for spring. Spring is right around…

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Reclaim your home while also providing your children with a space of their very own with these three top tips for designing a kid’s playroom. Many parents attest that no…

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Are you preparing for your vacation to Iceland? There are so many amazing things to see and do, and we introduce a few of the unique things to do in…

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  During the week of Art Basel Miami Beach,  the city is electric with creative energy. All around the Wynwood district, street artists are at work painting buildings with new…

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Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Ralph Ziman The Idea: Humanitarian Art That Reconciles South’s Africa’s Apartheid Past  The Art: The Casspir Project An…

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Design/Miami continues to be one of my favorite satellite shows during Miami Art Week for its immersive installations and focus on design and art objects. Located next door to Art…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Michael Seri The Idea: Social Commentary on Our Addiction to Smart Devices and Social Media The Art: iPorn…

This is a contributed post by freelance writer Liz Buckley It does not matter if you are moving into a new place or you want to renovate your current living…

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If you’ve always dreamed of a magical wedding in the snow, take time to peruse some of the best places for a winter wedding! Beauty abounds at these locations. Some…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Andrea Mancuso The Idea: Stimulate Curiosity by Juxtaposing the Familiar with the Unexpected The Art: Metamorphosis In my…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Antonio Brasko The Idea: The Acculturation of Graffiti, Street Art and Fashion The Art: Brandalism At the Spectrum…

With dozens of art fairs and shows Miami Art Week competing for my attention, it’s impossible to attend and experience every art, fashion and entertainment event. Shows extend from Miami…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Eduardo Cabrer The Idea: Art that Calls Out Consumer Behavior The Art: Plasticidad At Spectrum Miami, one of…

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