By Louise Irvine Visitors are often drawn to WMODA by the dinosaur on the façade of the building, which was formerly home to the Graves Museum of Archaeology and Natural History. Young kids might be disappointed not to find T-rex inside our decorative arts museum today but fortunately, there are

By Louise Irvine Nature meets luxury in glamorous camping and you can give your outdoor experiences some authentic African safari flair with Ardmore’s new collection of outdoor pillows. Whether you like to picnic by the shore, take tea in the garden, dine alfresco, or glamp in the countryside under the

By Louise Irvine The Hot Glass Gallery at WMODA is in bloom this spring with five very different Gardens of Glass by contemporary American studio artists. Dale Chihuly’s Macchia and Ikebana gardens form dramatic perennial borders but the riotous colors of his glass flowers will never wilt or fade. They

By Louise Irvine Sunflowers have a poignant significance right now as they are the national flower of Ukraine. Awareness of the association between sunflowers and Ukraine has grown since the invasion on February 24 and the seeds are being planted around the world as symbols of solidarity. Glass artist Anne

by Louise Irvine The fragility of the human condition is the inspiration behind Helen Nottage’s Dialogue. Her contemporary clay sculptures at WMODA intrigue many visitors and inspire interesting conversations. What secret is the woman whispering to her partner? You need to look inside her body to see her condition. The

By Louise Irvine The American Orchid Society is celebrating its Centennial this month in Florida with a gala at the Biltmore Hotel and exhibits at Fairchild Botanical Gardens. The society’s dedication to orchid conservation continues unabated after 100 years as deforestation has led to the disappearance of many orchids in