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Marina Village at Atlantis

During our stay at Atlantis, we spent a lot of time at Marina Village. Marina Village has beautiful shops, local artists, and great restaurants. They also have Ben & Jerry's, which my kids loved. This is the most expensive Ben & Jerry's I have ever visited....

Brush & Bottle

My mom and I used to talk on the phone or Skype every day.  If I got in my car to run an errand, I called her.  If I became bored while sitting at home, I called her.  We were always talking about something.  When she passed, everything was quiet....

Fingers de Freedom

I love art, and this young man is a gifted artist and entrepreneur you just have to meet. Reginald "Swindoe" Kennedy is the owner of Fingers de Freedom, an eco-friendly company committed to saving our planet by using only eco-friendly materials in its...

Woman In Motion

Meet Tonya Strozier ---  wife, loving mother, entrepreneur and stylist.  There’s no doubt this woman has her hands full, but she still finds time to follow her passion and pave her way to the top. Tonya and I met in 2009 during my first trip to Arizona and...

Too Beautiful Cosmetics

You might remember Tonya Strozier from several of my previous posts.  She is a stylist with the Beauty by Rudy Team during New York's Fashion Week, and last summer, she opened Diamonds Salon and Makeup Studio.  I can't keep up.  This woman is too fast...

Makeup by McFashion

I recently sat down with Eleeseia of Makeup by McFashion to talk about her journey as a makeup artist.  Eleeseia is a local artist who is a go-getter and is quickly making her mark in the fashion industry.  She is a beautiful, humble young lady, and I wanted...

Love Those Lashes

I recently attended a fun makeup party at a friend's house.  We had a blast, and the thing I loved most was that the makeup artist (Tonya Strozier) allowed us to put on our own makeup.  She didn't just apply the makeup for us, but allowed us to create our...

Fit & Fab With Tasha Morrison

I had the privilege of hanging out with Tasha Morrison, an awesome AFAA certified personal trainer that I have lovingly dubbed, "Miss Fit and Fab."   Tasha is currently in Tucson, but she will be taking her love of fitness to Houston, Texas in October.  She...

Artistry Beauty Studios

I am a fan of "all things Janet."  Janet Chacon is the woman with a plan.  She has been my hair stylist since I arrived in Arizona in 2010.   She is a no-nonsense business woman who is focused on doing big things.  Her energy is contagious and...

K.Wilkins Photography

I love photography.  I purchased a Nikon a couple of years ago while telling myself over and over again that I would learn how to use every feature.  Well, that never happened.  I learned a few key things about photography during my visit at Miraval...

Featured Artist Blog Posts!

Fabian Forte

Fabian Forte

Today, I had a long conversation with one of my childhood friends, Fabian Forte.  Fabian and...

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Headliners

Headliners

I love art, and it is always fun to feature local artists.  I am so impressed by LaRon and Ursula...

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