Looking to take a break from your hectic lifestyle and reconnect with some old pals? There's nothing quite like a spa getaway to help you find your inner self, as well as rediscover your dearest friends while enjoying some pampering. Spa packages provide groups with an opportunity to indulge in treatments, eat healthy, and enjoy some fun activities. There's never been a better time to try a...
Every day, we make decisions based on what we think may, or most likely will, happen. Many of these decisions seem to be based more on wishful thinking than on logic - sure, you'll run off that extra banana split! No, of course you won't get a parking ticket in the course of a five-minute stop! But nowhere can we see more of these hopeful, if not necessarily logical, guesses about the future...
European artists and storytellers had a rich tradition to draw on in depicting the sometimes-crucial relationship between humans and horses. Greek and Roman myth yielded such vivid horse-characters as the winged Pegasus, the man-eating Mares of Diomedes, and the horses who drive Apollo's sun-chariot across the sky. More recent Norse mythology, also, associated horses with nobility and power.
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During the twentieth century, representational paintings of horses became increasingly the domain of "horse painters" such as Richard Stone Reeves (1919-2005). The New York City-born artist is, himself, representational of this genre of painting.
Growing up near Belmont Park, Reeves came by his love of horses and Thoroughbred horse racing early; he stayed close to home, studying fine arts...
The 1920s, to hear some historians tell it, were one big party - at least for the luckier part of the population, the folks listed in the Social Registry, the partygoers who found themselves fictionalized in the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the descendants of the robber barons of the Gilded Age. But all that partying brought on a painful hangover: the stock market crash of October 29, 1929,...
He proposed. You accepted. Now the planning begins. When it comes to a wedding in Detroit, the options for a reception are endless. From intimate gatherings to gala affairs, Detroit has unique and beautiful settings to create unforgettable Big Day celebrations.
Time is of the essence. As soon as you have set a date for the wedding, sit down and decide the number of guests - this will greatly...
An integral part of the city of Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan shapes the composition of the city's economy, population and cultural awareness. One of every three adults in the city are employed by the university; it's worldwide reputation draws esteemed professors from all parts of the world; and the university hosts a wide range of cultural events promoting local and visiting artists,...
The top jewelry trends for 2008 call for less, but the key ingredient for fashionistas is bold and unique pieces. For those who like to draw a bit of attention, think show-stopper pieces that make a statement and are gem-intensive.
Galas and parties this season will sparkle with socialites wearing larger, signature pieces for the classic "Grace Kelly" look. Women who want to copy the same...
The history of a mineral, crystal or metal can unlock a deeper, more meaningful value to jewelry. Indeed, the anthropology, archaeology, geography, and technology of special gems and elements can provide rich stories.
Copper
Take for example copper, and its oxides, which are the most ancient minerals used. They began showing up in the ancient jewelry of Sumeria, Pre-Columbian America, and...
Glassmaking in Murano, Italy has a long and impressive history. In fact, it is the longest lasting center for glass making in history. From the 9th century to today, Murano has continued to produce beautiful and innovative artwork through generations of success and failure. A small island northwest of the city of Venice, Murano is not much larger than a few square miles. As a major trading...
