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The View from Our Porch
The Handscapes Gallery Newsletter |
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Greetings!
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by Alexander Kaszas |
Beaufort was recently named one of the two coolest small towns in America by Budget Travel! Come visit! We have wonderful restaurants, great shopping, cool pubs, and, of course, the beauty of water, sky, wild ponies, dolphins, and sea birds! We can't wait to see you!
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Spring Dreams |
 | Baby Duck by Cynthia Chuang
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No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. (Proverb)
We spent the winter looking for fun, beautiful, and affordable treasures for you, and they are coming in every day. We have tried to bring a good variety to please different tastes and pocketbooks, and we are very excited about the things we have found! We hope you like them as much as we do!
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Winter Hours
Monday through Saturday
10AM - 6PM
Sunday 10AM -5PM
Every photograph is a link that will take you to the artist's page to see more of their work.
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Anna Balkan
|  Anna Balkan's uninhibited use of color and bold innovation come from a lifetime of seeing beyond limits and following the signs of her own journey.
Anna grew up in the Chernobyl area of the Ukraine, when the culture was grey and resourcefulness was a necessity. She learned to knit and crochet, making the things that were needed from what ever was on hand. The circumstance proved to be the perfect training ground for an inspirational designer. "I've never had any preconceived notions of which colors did or did not go together. Because I lived in a world that was so drab, I thought all color was beautiful."
 | | Briolette hoop earrings |
Anna immigrated to the U.S. as a political refugee in 1992 at the age of 20 -- alone, unable to speak the language, and with barely enough money to survive. Of this trying time, Anna recalls "It was an unexpected opportunity, but I knew from within that it was the right thing to do. I had to let myself be vulnerable and trust and then keep trusting no matter how difficult things were at times."
 | | Chalcedony and multi stone necklace |
With time and hard work, Anna learned English and eventually earned a BS in Economics from Michigan State University. After working in e-commerce, a career that Anna found exciting and creative, she returned to her first love:
color, and hands-on creativity.
Her collection captures all the colors of her history and the natural beauty of a life well lived. Anna Balkan is a woman of renewal and her journey has just begun. It is her mission to honor, inspire, and celebrate feminine power and beauty. Today, she does that with a commitment to exquisite creations, designed especially for the exquisite beauty she sees in every woman.
Click on any photo to see more of Anna's work.
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What's New
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 | | Bronze Pendant by Christy Decker |
Christy Decker has combined her love of adornment and art by creating beautiful silver jewelry inspired by her vast experience working as a mehandi henna artist. Christy brings the ancient designs of the Middle East into the present day through her jewelry. Click on the picture to see more of Christy's work.
 | | Sandpiper by Joe & Sue Fulcher |
Just in time for Spring we have several new flocks of shore birds by local artists Joe and Sue Fulcher. We have sandpipers, sanderlings, egrets, and even a night heron. Click on the photo to see some more examples.
 | | Hummingbird feeder by Henrietta Glass |
One of our newest artists is Jill Henrietta Davis. She makes these lovely little hummingbird feeders. Each feeder comes with a funnel, a brush for cleaning. Again, the photo is a link to her page.
 | | Sunset Vase by Robert Eickholt |
Robert Eickholt has a beautiful new line of Sunset Vases. This one reminds us of some of our local winter sunsets!  | | Leaf Dish by Pam Holliday |
Local potter Pam Holliday brought us a beautiful assortment of Leaf Dishes and Platters in all shapes and sizes. They are functional as well as beautiful!
 | | Carved Tea Warmer Mug by Charan Sacher |
Just in from Charan Sacher.... this beautifully carved and lidded tea warmer mug. Click on the photo to see Charan's other new work!
.JPG) | | Kriska Devore Scarf |
Jan Meyer of Kriska is very well known for his beautiful silk swirl cut scarves. Just recently he sent us a beautiful new collection of Devore Scarves.  | | Phoenix Horse by Ruth Apter |
Ruth Apter continues to delight us with her little animals. Many, like this Phoenix Horse, have an ancient feel to them. Others, like her Bear Hugs and Love Bunnies, are just sweet. |
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Mardi Gras on Middle Lane |
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Scott Taylor's photo of the Sweet Potato Queens,
(c) all rights reserved |
The Beaufort Sister Cities held it's second annual Mardi Gras on Middle Lane. The music, food, and costumes were fabulous. To see more, click on the photo.
Just another good reason to come to Beaufort.... Laissez les bontemps roulez! |
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We hope you have enjoyed our newsletter and we would love for you to come see us!
All the Best,
Alison, Jill, and Kate
Handscapes Gallery
410 Front Street
Beaufort, NC
252 728 6805 or 888 346 8334
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