The Art Of Lian Zhenby Shifra SteinPainting for me is a spiritual process. I enjoy watching color flow from one corner of the painting to the other. One by one, each stroke reveals the next, connecting heart to arm, to hand, to fingers, and then onto the paper. It is like a life force passing from me to the picture. - Lian Zhen --- You would think painting a squirrel would be a straightforward undertaking for a seasoned ...

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Gardenby Lesley DietschyVisualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving from flower to flower in search of the tasty nectar within. These beautiful and tiny birds weigh about 2 to 20 grams and are found in a wide variety of environments from the high Andes to lowlands, and from dry desert areas to rainforests. They have slender beaks, extensible tongues, ten primary feathers, and tiny feet...

Decorating on a Budgetby Carmen NatschkeGet Creative: Get your creative juices flowing! Probably the most important part of making the most of your budget and still achieving luxury for less. See beyond the ordinary. A pile of broken dishes is not worth crying over! Pick up the pieces and make a mosaic pattern for that old coffee table in the garage. Learn to approach your décor with fresh eyes. Greenery and Florals. Use greenery and flora...