THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO An Exploration of the Flowers, Art + Business Local to Essex, New York Have you heard the news? Lakeshore Road, our "Main street" in Essex, NY is experiencing quite the renaissance this season. The town's entrepreneurial spirit shone throughout … [Read more...] about A Renaissance on Main Street
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The Words Behind My “Why”
THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO An Exploration of the Flowers, Art + Business Local to Essex, New York I recently heard a quote by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Nietzsche’s words are simultaneously sensible and … [Read more...] about The Words Behind My “Why”
Locally Made Gifts in Essex
Where to Buy Locally Made Gifts in Essex For those of you who I haven’t met yet, my name is Teddi Rogers, and I am the Owner and Lead designer behind Kit+Syl Studio. Kit+Syl is a boutique floral and jewelry business offering handmade jewelry designs and custom floral … [Read more...] about Locally Made Gifts in Essex
Your Mother & Your Grandmother’s Recipes
Like many parts to my life, this volunteer group happened at random. I was living in Waterville, NY and at the time working full time in Utica. By chance a request came through for a volunteer talk on diabetes in none-other than my hometown of Cleveland, NY. I jumped at this … [Read more...] about Your Mother & Your Grandmother’s Recipes
Lazure Painting Workshop at Lakeside School / Black Kettle Farm
What is Lazure? Lazure is layers of paint prepared nearly as thin and transparent as watercolor, consisting of water, binder, and pigment. It is applied with a rhythmical movement using large brushes. The final color is achieved using varied colors applied in several layers, … [Read more...] about Lazure Painting Workshop at Lakeside School / Black Kettle Farm