Dec

1 Sketchbook + 2 Artists = The Art of Sharing

by Meredith Mullins on December 12, 2013

Dragon lady, creative expression from Mica and Myla Hendricks showing the art of sharing and collaboration (Drawing © Mica and Myla Hendricks)

Creative Collaboration: Shore
© Mica and Myla Hendricks

Creative Expression from a Dynamic Duo

“If you can’t share, we might have to take it away from you.”

These are words of wisdom that many parents use to teach youngsters the fine art of sharing.

However, in this story, the wisdom came from an unexpected source. The insight was offered by a 4-year-old.

The young artist—Myla—was eyeing her mother’s new sketchbook, with its rich inviting paper, perfect for inspiring colorful drawings.

“Can I draw in it too, Mama?” Myla was getting excited.

Artist mom Mica Hendricks was enjoying the new treasure, sketching some of her signature faces (personalities that combined the best elements of movie stills, Maurice Sendak, and RJ Crumb). She wasn’t too interested in sharing.

“If you can’t share, we might have to take it away from you.” Her daughter’s tone was serious. The ultimate guilt trip. What was a mother to do?

Crossing Cultures: Happy Thanksgivukkah!

by Meredith Mullins on November 25, 2013

Menorah and turkey equation, crossing cultures of Hanukkuh and Thanksgiving by creating Thanksgivikkuh and the Menurkey

What happens when you cross a menorah and a turkey?
© Carly Hennigan/Thinkstock

Thanksgiving Meets Hanukkah

Once in a lifetime

The very words—once in a lifetime— stir the creative spirit.

An exceptional comet. The first moon landing. A rare transit of Venus across the face of the sun. A new millenium.

We are inspired to celebrate these rare moments and to capture them in some special way.

This year, this week, for the first time in recorded history since President Lincoln established Thanksgiving in 1863—and for the only time until around 77,000 years from now—Thanksgiving and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Crossing cultures in the best possible way.

Gobble tov. Happy Thanksgivukkah. Mazel turk. Read more...

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Nov

The Cat Café: A Purrfect Paris Place to Pause

by Meredith Mullins on November 14, 2013

Boy in blue shirt patting cat: Living a Happier Life at the Cat Cafe in Paris (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

The Cat Café: A place to have a pet of your own for an afternoon (Meet Marguerite)

Living a Happier Life . . . with Furry Friends

If you build it, they will come.

If the “they” are cat lovers—and the “it” is a cozy place to hang out with 12 lovable cats—the truth is they will come . . . in droves.

Meet Le Café des Chats in Paris, the new hottest ticket in town. Yes, Paris is known for trendy gourmet destinations. But, here, in this furs-rate stone-walled restaurant, it’s not so much about the food. (Although the organic salads and homemade quiches and desserts are great.)

Here, it’s about the ambiance—Djenko, Khaleessi, Pattenrond, Rosa, Berlioz, Saha, Lovely, Pepite, Idylle, Oreo, Habby, and Marguerite—and the ability of visitors to feel at home in the company of these friendly felines (and vice versa). Read more...

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