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We're excited to Feature the exquisite work by

DAMI DESIGN BOWTIQUE. We were lucky to come across these custom displays they created for one of our Members-and we had to share them.

She turned the project over to Dami…

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So I recently opened up a Brokerage Account with WEBULL- and I love it.

If you're new to investing or have experience,WEBULL is a great platform to assist you in building wealth giving you ample choices to trade stocks, options or Cryptocurrency.



Take a look at their current promotion:…

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Every Holiday Season The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa hosts "THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS" in Downtown  Riverside,  CA. It's  likely  the Inland Empire's most anticipated event as it draws many residents from the…

Illustration by Rogelio Lobato

" Round Pebble"   Oil on Canvas 2021

We're excited to Feature Rogelio Lobato who illustrated  this beautiful portrait of someone very close to him- which he did to honor her memory after her passing.

This is a phenomenal expression of Art and we are looking forward  to Featuring more…

Photos by Michael Gering

Let me begin by stating that many of my heroes see the world through different mediums-or in this case- lenses. I'd like to introduce you to a phenomenal Photographer whom I had the pleasure to be introduced to: D STEVENS. You may not know his face- but…

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THERE ARE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD LIKE TULUM. THIS MAJESTIC PRE-COLUMBIAN MAYAN CITY IN MEXICO NEAR CANCUN IS A TRUE MARVEL THAT WAS LIKE GOING BACK IN TIME IN HISTORY. IT USED TO SERVE AS A PORT FOR COBA IN THE MEXICO STATE OF QUITANA ROO. LEARN…

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BEING A NATIVE BORN LOS ANGELENO I'VE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT THE LA BREA TARPITS MUSEUM NEAR THE MID WILSHIRE DISTRICT IN L.A. I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I VISITED ON A SCHOOL FIELD TRIP AS I YOUNG CHILD AND PERHAPS TWICE AS AN ADULT. EACH TRIP WAS…

YOU KNOW WE LOVE TO FEATURE GREAT PHOTOS HERE ON ITS ALL ARTS- TODAY WE'RE TAKING A LOOK A SOME GREAT OUTDOOR SHOTS SUBMITTED BY OUR VIEWERS. SOMETIMES THE PERFECT PICTURE IS HAPPENING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU. ENJOY THESE AWESOME SHOTS.

OUR FIRST SHOT COMES FROM KATHIE WILKINS, AN…

YES IT IS USUALLY VERY HOT IN PALM SPRINGS, CA- HOWEVER THIS IS DEFINITELY A NICE LITTLE PLACE TO VISIT IF YOU LOVE EXOTIC DESERT PLANTS PARTICULARLY CACTUS PLANTS. I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING ALL THESE DIFFERENT MARVELS OF PLANTS WITH THEIR UNIQUE DESIGNS BY NATURE.…

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THIS WAS A GREAT DAY TO CATCH SOME SHOTS OF LOCAL SURFERS AT ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES HERE IN CALIFORNIA- DANA POINT. I ACTUALLY WASN'T EXPECTING TO TAKE PICTURES OF SURFERS-SO I WAS VERY PLEASED THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET SUCH NICE PICTURES.…

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THE CURRENT PANDEMIC HAS US AT HOME AND DOING MORE EATING THAN ANYTHING-BUT I PERSONALLY HAVE DONE MORE PREPARING FOOD TO COOK ON THE GRILL OUTSIDE SINCE THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS. HOW ABOUT YOU? IT'S GETTING WARMER AND IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO COOK OUTSIDE. HERE'S A LIST OF BBQ GRILLS AND RELATED PRODUCTS YOU MAY WANT…

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DID YOU KNOW THAT MANY HOMEOWNERS ARE TURNING TO HOUSE-SITTERS MORE OFTEN THESE DAYS TO DETER THEFT WHEN THEY TRAVEL FOR LONG PERIODS? YES - MANY PEOPLE ARE MAKING THEMSELVES AVAILABLE TO HOUSE SIT TO EARN AN INCOME- EITHER FULL OR PART TIME. 

"A win win for House-sitters and Homeowners?"

You know the…

THROUGH MY MANY VISITS TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- NOT ONLY DID I LEARN ABOUT THE WONDERFUL MIXED CULTURE OF THE DOMINICAN PEOPLE, BUT I GOT A CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT THE OTHER CULTURE THAT SHARES THE ISLAND OF HISPANOLA, THE PEOPLE OF HAITI.

HISPANOLA AS A WHOLE WAS ALWAYS UNDER THE RULE UNDER VARIOUS WORLD POWERS DUE TO ITS PRODUCTION OF SUGAR.…

Illustrations  by D.Marquis 

I WANTED TO SHARE SOME OF MY EARLY WORKS THAT I ILLUSTRATED WHEN PEN & INK WERE MY FAVORITE MEDIUM TO WORK IN. I WAS REALLY ATTRACTED TO THE DETAIL I COULD OBTAIN WITH DRAWING WITH THIS COMBINATION-PARTICULARLY WITH HAIR USING A TECHNICAL PEN.…

I TRULY ENJOY CREATING PORTRAITS ON WOOD. I'VE ALSO BEEN FASCINATED WITH THE ELEGANCE, BEAUTY , AND PRECISION OF THE ART AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF EGYPTIAN ART. IT IS CERTAINLY A HEAVY INFLUENCE ON ME WE I TAKE ON A PROJECT LIKE THIS. I WANTED TO PORTRAY AN ELEGANT ROYAL IN PEACEFUL CONTEMPLATION.…

Who remembers flying their first Kite? I remember getting my first kite as a youngin and having to run like crazy to get it in the air. Because I grew up in the inner-city...my kite would usually get caught in the power wires above and my feeling of freedom by Kite flight would quickly end and because Los Angeles has such great weather most of the year…

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In these challenging times we face today,it is always necessary that we continuously seek out positive energy to keep moving ourselves forward to live our lives. DR. DE VIDA GILL-A Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a Professional Life Coach and Author who…

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The NEW YEAR is a great time to enjoy Cocktails and Spirits. Wines that are seasonal are now available to enjoy to add a special touch to your experience. An absolutely Great Spot to make either a quick stop or destination is SAN ANTONIO…