Inspiration and India Hicks Collection 30% off

Starting at Midnight tonight PST for three days only, December 28, 29, and 30th everything in The India Hicks Collection is on sale at 30% Off! First time ever sale! Stock up on gifts and get that great handbag you have been wanting!!

www.indiahicks.com/rep/karenalbert email me if you have any questions!! artbykarenablog@gmail.com 

PS. Allure, Town & Country, InStyle, Elle, The Tattler and Forbes are all raving about India's Finely crafted Lifestyle Line, her motto of "Live an Extraordinary Life" and calling it the next big thing in women's collections!!

Thinking of 2016, a New Year ahead, has me putting together a new Inspiration Board and this is one of the quotes on it! 

Her collection has something for everyone in every price range! 

One of the reasons I became involved with India Hicks as a Style Ambassador  is that she wants women to be empowered, to reconnect, to take time with our friends and loved ones!

Its so true; it is all what we decide to think about ourselves and I want all women to believe in themselves; that there is more in them than they know!

Appropriately called "Love Tokens"

Thank you to my Family, Friends and Followers who Support the Arts!

I hope you will take this opportunity to gift to someone special in your life or to treat yourself for all you do to help others all year long!! 

Make your list as you browse the website and find out about India and our group of incredible women as well!

My site is www.indiahicks.com/rep/karenalbert

xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

More Great Books for the Holidays!!

The second segment of my Books for the Holidays gives you even more gift choices for the art, fashion and design lover, including yourself. Many of these are book I never tire of pulling off the shelf and paging through! Enjoy!

Cy Twombly: Late Paintings  2003-2011 

by Czech Art Historian Nela Pavlouskova

Published by Thames and Hudson c 2015

In this tome we discover some of the largest and most exuberant art of Twombly's long career.

Parish-Hadley Tree of Life: An Intimate History of the Legendary Design Firm 

by Brian J McCarthy and Bunny Williams

 Stewart, Tabori & Chang Publisher

A fascinating account of this legendary design firm and featuring 30 of the great designers who started their careers walking through this company's door! 

Painting Central Park by Roger Pasquier

Publisher: The Vendome Press

A delightful book filled with fine paintings by artists through the decades as well as the history of this iconic landmark in New York City!

My Stylish French Girlfriends by Sharon Santoni

Published by Gibbs Smith

Sharon introduces us to a group her friends who are extremely talented and fascinating. The talent and expertise of these women will thrill you!

Veranda: The Romance of Flowers

by Clinton Smith, the Editor in Chief of Veranda

Published by Hearst Corporation

Filled with stunning photography of florals of every kind and how they can artfully transform any room!

Modern Mix by Eddie Ross with Jaithan Kochar and forward by Bunny Williams
Published by Gibbs Smith

Palm Beach Chic by Jennifer Ash Rudick

Published by The Vendome Press

Visit some of the wondrous homes and gardens of Palm Beach that will truly take you to another world (especially if you are currently living in the colder climes!)

The Field Guide to Decorating by Lauren Liess
Published by Abrams Books
With a fresh take and discerning eye, Lauren uses many natural elements and textures in her design work!

These books may all be purchased through their publishers, your local bookseller or Amazon.com

Thank you to all of the publishers who so generously offer me press copies of these beautiful books.

Thank you as always to my Family, Friends, and Followers who Support The Arts!

Please do leave a comment as they make my day!

Would you like to give yourself the gift of a new business for the New Year? Call me or email me for information on joining an amazing group of women as an India Hicks Style Ambassador! 

It has changed my life in the most amazing ways! 913-638-5171 or artbykarenablog@gmail.com 

The India Hicks Opportunity Brochure

xoxo

Karena

The Arts by Karena

Scalamandre Winner! Also gifts for the Holidays!

Dear Friends, Family, & Faithful Readers, I hope that you are enjoying the remainder of the long Holiday Weekend. This year more than ever I have found more and more to be thankful for.

I am so pleased to announce the winner of the Zebra Umbrella Giveaway from Scalamandre! 

It is Nancy Powell of Powell Brower Home

 Nancy is part of the Mother-Daughter (Bethany)  team of upscale Interior Designers, Powell Brower Home. She has a beautiful site and blog and they execute gorgeous interiors!

Nancy I hope you will enjoy your new Zebra Print Umbrella  from Scalamandre

 

Scalamandre, known as a luxury fabric house also has gorgeous trims tassels, and furnishings!

Here are some of their gift items PERFECT for the Holidays!

Luxurious Zebra Silk Scarf

Scented Candles..Can you ever have too many Candles at the Holidays!

A Roomy Zebra Tote!

Those Iconic Zebras, this time in Fringed Pillows!  The pillows are available in many of Scalamandre's Luxury Prints!

Much Thanks to Scalamandre for sponsoring this fun and festive Gift!

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

Look for my next post featuring a name many will be familiar with; including another Giveaway!

On the 12th Day of Holidays..... Fine Art from Mary Maxam

Artist Mary Maxam is offering an original work of her fine art for the 12th Day Of Holiday Giveaways!

Red Clouds

 This is a 6" x 6" original work of art of oil on Canvas

This little treasure will be perfect in any spot of your home.

Mary is an artist and painter based in Idaho.  Accepted into the prestigious Oil Painters of America exhibition in '09, she finds her inspiration in the beautiful scenery, of the Northwest. Mary works  in oil, acrylic and watercolor mediums for her still life and landscape paintings and is published in both book and magazine articles -"Watercolor Magic," "Gray's Sporting Journal" and "Paint Mixing, the 12-Hue Method." Her website is Mary Maxam Fine Art

Summer Sky

 

 I love her description of this 9 x 9 painting below titled "Breakthrough"

This is a sky that is part from a reference and part from memory. You know how it is...you're traveling, you see the storm in the distance, and now and again there seems to be a breakthrough of light and rain that just couldn't be held back. Then it always makes me think about that one place, what's happening right underneath that spill of light and rain?This is a sky that is part from a reference and part from memory. You know how it is...you're traveling, you see the storm in the distance, and now and again there seems to be a breakthrough of light and rain that just couldn't be held back. Then it always makes me think about that one place, what's happening right underneath that spill of light and rain?

 

Breakthrough

Under Cover

 Mary's Blog, Mary Maxam Paintings is wonderful. She does painting demonstrations, shows videos of works in progress and displays her daily paintings! 

Her vivid color palette and brushstrokes evoke the passion she has for art and painting

This Giveaway of her Original Painting "Red Clouds" valued at $150.00 is open Internationally!

1) To enter visit her website Mary Maxam Fine Art or her blog,

Mary Maxam- Paintings , come and tell us what work of her fabulous art you like the best!

2) As an Extra Entry Link or Post  about this Fine Art Giveaway on your site! get in the Spirit and Spread the Love!

The Winner will be Chosen on Thursday December 22 at Midnight EST This will not arrive for Christmas, however you can look forward to it arriving for The New Year 2012

 

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

 Remember to enter all of the other Open Giveaways!!

The support for our Blog Friends and Sponsors has been tremendous .... Come back tomorrow for a huge surprise!!

On the 9th Day of Holiday Giveaways......from Decor to Adore

Decor to Adore

Our friend, fellow Blogger, entrepreneur, and shop owner, Laura Ingalls Gunn, has offered a very generous surprise to one fortunate winner!

A $25 Gift Certificate to her Etsy shop plus several special gifts!

Velvet Bookmarks

Laura is always busy being very creative. I have asked her if her fingers are ever NOT moving!

Assorted Gifts such as Lavender Sachet and More....

I love these patterned pieces in her shop!

Antique Covered Soup Tureen

Antique Luncheon Plates from Austria

Vintage Deer Ornament or Gift Embellishment

Laura always has an open and giving heart! Her Faith and family come first to her.

 She and our friend Andrea are partners in Metis Linens!

This wonderful Holiday Giveaway is open to USA residents. International entries accepted if the winner agrees to pay shipping fee.

1) To enter this Giveaway, Please visit Laura's Blog Decor to Adore, visit her Etsy Shop and tell us what you love!

2) For an Extra Entry, Post or link to this Giveaway on Your own site!!

The winner will be chosen on Monday December 19th at 12 EST

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena

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