Monthly Archives: March 2012

Creative Nudge – Circus Palace

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Sarasota, Florida…visiting some old family friends from when I lived in Hong Kong. I had fun snapping photos at the beach on Lido Key, (above) while the kids were picking up seashells. … Continue reading →

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Proud to be a Fabriholic

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Luana

This weekend there is an Yves Saint Laurent retrospective opening at the Denver Art Museum. The NY Times comments that Denver is an unlikely place for such an exhibit, but I am sure it will be mobbed. I can't attend … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Night at the Opera

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Luana

Lately I've been reading various articles about brain research and creativity. It is quite entertaining to learn about various studies which prove music, color and fragrance can stimulate our creativity and memory. We've known for awhile that Bach and Mozart … Continue reading →

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Ireland, Rwanda and Guatemala

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Luana

I hope you had a great St. Patrick's Day, especially if you are of Irish descent. Here in Boulder we had lots of great Irish music and dancing…but I am staying away from Pearl Street tonight when the mobs of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Stocking the Nets

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Luana

While on the coast of Thailand last month, I snapped this image of an egret browsing the fishing nets for snack opportunities. It reminded me of how we go shopping for fabrics, jewelry or even fresh produce. We switch into … Continue reading →

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Quilters, Anniversaries, and a Goal

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Luana

    As I write our Anniversary newsletter on Saturday afternoon, Sophie and I have just flown home from Ohio this morning. Yesterday we taped 2 segments of Quilting Arts TV with Pokey Bolton which was a lot of fun, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Sharing a Smile

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Luana

Today I just want to share a happy moment with you. We had such a gorgeous faux-Spring day yesterday, that I was smiling and pumped all day. I went and hiked up Chautauqua at the base of the Flatirons here … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Signup for Ireland Tour and Irish Quilt Fest!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Luana

We are finalizing our plans for my Ireland Tour, which includes the very first Irish Quilt Festival in Galway. If you've been waiting for a last minute spontaneous decision to join us, now would be the time! In addition to … Continue reading →

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