Wreaths That Look and Smell Fabulous for Seasonal Holiday Decorating

Nothing could be more fragrant or beautiful than natural wreaths decorating your home during the fall and winter holidays. Whether it's the scent of eucalyptus or the combination of eucalyptus with artisan cedar or boxwood, the aroma inspires celebration and a beauty that is clean and natural, a nice substitute for artificial scented candles.

Wreaths add an element of design with a touch of fragrance that makes your home warm and inviting. These featured wreaths from Food52 are ready for hanging over a mantle, on a door or in any room in your home. They are hand-crafted on Creekside's California farm exclusively for Food52 and are a beautiful, simple alternative to classic holiday wreaths.

Food52 came into being out of a deep desire to bring cooks together to share ideas, recipes and ask questions. The site is not just for professional cooks, but for all who wish to learn and perfect the art of cooking. It's also for eaters and that makes just about all of us candidates to explore the vast amount of wonderful information on their site that inspires us to live gracefully.

In 2013, Food52 launched their Shop to add artisans and craftspeople to bring their products along to complement the great food ideas and to celebrate the joy of food, cooking and living. In Food52's own words — Because great food isn't just about ingredients, it's about everything that makes a meal – it's the platter you serve tacos on; the composter in your kitchen; the knife you take on picnics; the beeswax candles that burn on your table; and the honey from the same apiary that you stir into your tea.

So in keeping with this generous spirit for living, here is a perfect way to add some natural beauty to your holiday home decór with these stunning natural wreaths that will far outlive the holiday season.

Mixed Eucalyptus Wreath

This Mixed Eucalyptus Wreath is made from several different types of eucalyptus branches - spiral eucalyptus, silver dollar eucalyptus and willow eucalyptus. It makes a perfect hostess gift for holiday parties, or just keep it for yourself to dress up your home for the holiday season.

Made in: Monterey County, California
Size: Roughly 20" in diameter x 4.5" thick
Cedar & Eucalyptus Wreath with Burlap Ribbon - Wreath Only

The Cedar & Eucalyptus Wreath with Burlap Ribbon uses the unusual combination of delicately fragrant cedar, mixed eucalyptus, tallow berries and a burlap ribbon. An extraordinary holiday wreath that adds a touch of wonderment to your home decór.

Made in: Monterey County California
Size: Roughly 20" diameter (hanger is 15" long)

Boxwood Wreath - No Hanger

This classic, organic Boxwood Wreath is handmade with fresh boxwood and will dry naturally in the position in which it’s hung. It’s a timeless treasure that goes with any decór and can be tailored to your style by adding clippings. In this way, no two wreaths are the same.

Made in: Monterey County, California
Size: Roughly 18” in diameter

When your package arrives, open it promptly and hang your wreath. Try to keep it out of the direct sunlight and with proper care and handling, the wreath should last up to 1 year! No fuss, no mess! Instant beauty! Enjoy!

A Review of Victor Mirabelli's Current Show "Naked Imprint" at Argazzi Art

Published on TriCornerNews (http://www.tricornernews.com)
Thu, 11/10/2016 - 12:39pm
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A Style Evolving Into Abstract
November 10/2016
ART By Leon Graham

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A Style Evolving Into Abstract

The appeal of Victor Mirabelli’s paintings is immediate. Both impressionistic and abstract, the contrast between white structures — abandoned farm buildings, alone or in groups — and gauzy, feathery landscape draws you into the picture and its possible story.

Mirabelli’s work glows under what appears to be heavy layers of paint. Yet the paint is actually quite thin, the layers of direct pigment scrubbed and brushed on canvas to a feathery texture that gives the pictures a ghostly, haunting quality.

The artist’s current show, “Naked Imprint” at Argazzi Art in Lakeville, is the third in three years presented by owner Judith Singelis. Each has revealed an artist in development, moving toward an increasingly loose style. Buildings that three years ago were more defined are now not as strictly painted. And many are slightly out of plumb. They draw your eye in by their impreciseness, their slight tilt.

Victor Mirabelli Heritage 60 x 60 Oil on Canvas

Victor Mirabelli Heritage 60 x 60 Oil on Canvas

Mirabelli has painted new work for the current show, all done in the past year. And there is not a weak picture in the group. You can see that he is moving into more abstract composition, a darker palette for landscape, a darker — yet viscerally appealing — world. In “Heritage,” the edges of a building seem to dissolve in a mist, they may not last much longer. The dark foreground encroaches on the building with feathery fingers.

Victor Mirabelli Bountiful 60 x 74 Oil on Canvas

Victor Mirabelli Bountiful 60 x 74 Oil on Canvas

“Bountiful” shows three white structures with solid walls facing a muted yellow field out of which gray tendrils reach into wall angles and up the sides of the buildings. There is an odd sense of movement, as if a process of decay is already underway.

Victor Mirabelli Above the Horizon 36 x 72 Oil on Canvas

Victor Mirabelli Above the Horizon 36 x 72 Oil on Canvas

“Above the Horizon” is unusual for Mirabelli: several buildings stretch across the canvas in a solid horizontal row, as if he has imagined a deserted village. And in “Afternoon Delight,” touches of yellow/orange suggest sunlight, maybe even fire, on a somber roof.

Victor Mirabelli, “Naked Imprint,” runs at Argazzi Art through Nov. 20. The gallery is at 22 Millerton Road in Lakeville, Conn., and is open Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 860-435-8222 or go to www.argazziart.com

GREAT NEWS! The Apple Pie Bakery Café at the CIA will be Open on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 7:30 am – 5 pm

What’s all the excitement about? You’ll now be able to visit the the Apple Pie Bakery Café at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, on Saturday, November 19th. This is a rare opportunity to visit the Café on a weekend as normal hours are during the week when classes are in session.

Stop in for a light breakfast, delicious lunch, or mid-afternoon pick-me-up of scrumptious savory dishes, luxurious pastries and fresh artisan breads. Enjoy flavorful cold and hot beverages and the friendly service.

Watch the students in action, enjoy their hospitality and know that you have played a part in helping them prepare for a bright future.

The full menu is available for takeout or to enjoy in the relaxed, reservation-free dining area

All the baked goods and Café cuisine use the highest quality fresh ingredients made from scratch by the CIA students!

No RESERVATIONS Needed
Open: Monday through Friday (when classes are in session)
7:30 am – 5 pm
845-905-4500

THANKSGIVING SPECIALS!

Continue a lasting tradition or start a new one by ordering your Thanksgiving pies
(and more!) from Apple Pie Bakery Café at the CIA!
HOW TO ORDER
 

Apple Pie Bakery Café at The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus Drive (Route 9), Hyde Park, NY 12538
Located inside Roth Hall
www.applepiebakerycafe.com

Holiday Exhibitions at Barrett Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY

Come celebrate the 2016 Holiday Member Show in conjunction with the Solo Exhibition Ashokan Reservoir by artist Amy Rie McGuire in the Crenson Gallery at the Barrett Art Center.

Amy Rie McGuire, Reservoir Sun, Late Winter, 2015

Amy Rie McGuire, Reservoir Sun, Late Winter, 2015

The Holiday Member Show features artworks all under 18 inches in size, while the Solo Show highlights an array of views of the Ashokan Reservoir where McGuire has lived for more than thirty years. McGuire makes and/or paints most of the frames for her paintings. Her greeting cards, calendars and a book will be available for sale during the show.  

A portion of the proceeds will be donated from these exhibitions to Holiday Helping Hands, a charitable giving program of the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region and the Poughkeepsie Journal.

November 19 – December 17, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 19, 2016
3:00 – 5:00 pm

A prize drawing will feature note cards and artwork reproductions of works by and inspired by Thomas W. Barrett, Jr.
The reception is free and open to the public.

HOLIDAY MEMBER SHOW and
AMY RIE MCGUIRE’S SOLO SHOW ASHOKAN RESERVOIR

Saturday, November 19, 2016
3:00 – 5:00 pm

Barrett Art Center
55 Noxon Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
845.471.2550
www.barrettartcenter.org  

Geometric White Vases - You Can Never Have Enough of Them!

A vase of fresh flowers on your kitchen table...

Often, simple, classic containers complement the natural beauty of the flower. A single rosebud, a bouquet of tulips, a small sprig of forget-me-knots, even branches or berries look gloriously unforgettable when placed in a chic, geometric vase.

When the shape of a vase is right, it can look just beautiful standing on its own—and more perfect when filled with flowers.

FloralBouquetinSquareVase

Here are two wonderful choices of white ceramic vases that deliver both a modern urban-look and a minimalist classic one.

SunflowersinTallVase
ChrysanthemumsinSquareVase
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The low square and tall rectangular vase are perfect for dining/wedding table arrangements depending on your choice for table setting height. The small square vase also serves as a container for your favorite plants. What could be prettier than several of these vases showcasing herbs in your kitchen window?

Endless opportunities await your upcoming holiday autumn/harvest and winter wonderland displays. Perfect timing to bring the flowers indoors!

White Square Ceramic Vase, $8.00

White Tall Ceramic Rectangular Vase, $12.00