Butterflies · Emblems of the Soul
by Louise Irvine On World Wildlife Day, we are reflecting on the appalling statistics that over a million species of wild fauna and flora are threatened with extinction having been classified as threatened or critically endangered. Continued loss of species, habitats and ecosystems threatens all life on Earth, including us.
Mad as a March Hare
by Louise Irvine According to the grinning Cheshire Cat in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice. “You must be or you wouldn’t have come here.” The March Hare and the Hatter are especially mad according to
The Babes in the Wood
by Louise Irvine The Babes in the Wood have been found alive and well together with the Goose Girl at the new Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement in St. Petersburg, Florida which opened last September. Two Royal Doulton tile panels have been “hiding” in plain view in
Zulus & Zebras
by Louise Irvine At Mardi Gras, we are reminiscing about the Zulu rickshaw drivers in South Africa who dress up even more extravagantly than the Zulu Krewe in New Orleans with feathers, beads, and horns. This vibrant Ardmore rickshaw is one of the most popular works of art in the
Celebrate Kindness in Dania
Let LOVE Guide Your Way to Dania Beach as we celebrate Kindness and Universal LOVE at the unveiling of Lloyd’s Goradesky’s monumental weathervane outside City Hall. The ceremony will be held at 5:30 pm on Saturday, February 12 during the monthly Dania After Dark street festival.
TEAquila, Teapots & Tarts Event
There was some Mardi Gras madness mixed in with the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in our WMODA Wonderland for Louise Irvine’s big birthday bash! The Queen of Hearts served TEAquila cocktails out of teapots and guests chose Royal Albert china teacups or Drink Me bottles for their tipple. Spirits were
Who’s Who @ WMODA · Dr. Unjeria Jackson
by Louise Irvine Dr. Unjeria Jackson recently moved to Florida and she brought her incredible collection of 2,000 teapots with her although not all can be displayed at once in her new home. She has loaned some of her most whimsical treasures to WMODA for our Mad Hatter’s Tea exhibit
Who Stole the Tarts?
by Louise Irvine The Queen of Hearts was the audience favorite at Chelsea Rousso’s Believe the Impossible fashion show on January 22. She will be back to take over the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and create some teatime madness with TEAquila, Teapots & Tarts on Friday, February 25. Dr. Maria