AN IDEAL ASSEMBLAGE
Nancy and Warren Brakensiek's collection of craft and contemporary art quilts fills their home and fulfills their lives
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a sunny afternoon in Albuquerque, a roadrunner scurries along a wall
covered by colorful contemporary metal sculpture as New Mexico's
towering Sandia Mountains begin to take on a kaleidoscope of pink hues,
reflecting their name -- sandia, Spanish for watermelon. Read on
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LUXURY DEFINED
Art Jewelry Showcase
What can be better than the gift of jewelry for the holidays? Thoughtfully chosen and presented with flair, necklaces, rings, brooches and all manner of decorative adornments are guaranteed to please.
This special section features an array of unique work from the studios of jewelers who are masters of their craft.
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You Are Invited to Tour Ireland
May 13 - 23, 2009
Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford
Cork - Belfast
Meet Ireland's Leading Designers and Craftmakers. AmericanStyle magazine and Professional Travel, Inc., are working closely together with the Crafts Council of Ireland to create the trip of a lifetime!
Visit our Arts Travel section to view the itinerary.
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Voting is now open for AmericanStyle's 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations. Cast your ballot today for your favorite cities for art and you'll automatically be entered to win a $500 travel certificate!
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PICTURE PERFECT
At year's end, Nantucket Island transforms itself into a holiday paradise
Christmas. An island. Nantucket. Each word conjures up an image, each laced with magic, but string them together-an island Christmas on Nantucket-and the result is the stuff of holiday dreams. Read on
If You Go
Nantucket Island is situated roughly 30 miles off the coast of Hyannis, Mass., and is accessible by ferry from Hyannis via Nantucket Steamship Authority or Hy-Line Cruises. Both ferries dock in Nantucket Town. It's also served by Nantucket Memorial Airport, located outside town. Read on
In the Region
Your journey to Nantucket can be just as exciting as visiting the island itself, because Cape Cod, and the surrounding areas, have more great galleries art enthusiasts will love. Take the time to discover the AmericanStyle Preferred Galleries in the region:
Sparrow House Museum & Gallery
www.sparrowhouse.com
508.747.1240
42 Summer St.
Plymouth, MA 02360
Preferred Galleries are businesses dedicated to the arts and crafts industry, that aspire to raise customer interest and awareness of fine craft. If you own a gallery that supports fine handmade art and craft made in the U.S.A. or Canada, and are interested in becoming an AmericanStyle Preferred Gallery, please email pginfo@rosengrp.com or call Kristy Allen at 800.432.7238 x 211.
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Holiday Shopping Guide 2008
This special section features a wide variety of exquisite handmade gift ideas, from blown glass teapots and stoneware pottery, to unique leather handbags and handwoven glass sculpture. The artists and galleries featured in this section are sure to have something for those special loved ones on your list.
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