If you've popped on the site before (thank you!), you may have checked out a post on Autumn de Forest-teen artist extraordinaire. She has a natural way of inspiring kids of all ages and artistic levels to simply create art. Her passion and love of painting is so obvious and her goal? She simply wants to do something to help the world. As simple, and as beautiful, as … [Read more...] about Getting creative with Autumn de Forest at The Butler
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Living the Suite Life at Hilton Columbus Downtown
Last weekend, The Kid and I lived the "Suite Life" in Columbus, Ohio. We lounged around, enjoyed a visit to Gallerie and took a modern art tour, had a ball at a wedding reception, and I made some delicious executive decisions. While this may sound ambitious, it all happened under one roof- Hilton Columbus Downtown. The Suite Life Having a suite with a teenage daughter … [Read more...] about Living the Suite Life at Hilton Columbus Downtown
Industrial Teapot at Hilton Columbus Downtown
Visiting Hilton Columbus Downtown is a hot spot hotel for me in that it houses an art collection so it's like getting free admission to a modern art gallery when I stay. Each trip to the property I find myself wandering the halls and common spaces looking for new pieces and old favorites. This clay wonder is by artist Scott Dooley and its whimsy certainly caught my eye this … [Read more...] about Industrial Teapot at Hilton Columbus Downtown
Fun At Carnegie Museum Of Natural History: Part Two
After lunch at Fossil Fuels in the lower level of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, we walk up the giant stone steps to the Museum of Art. I remember taking my daughter to Carnegie's Art Museum in a stroller and remember her eyes lighting up when she viewed the varied exhibits. Now, when we make our way to the Art areas, she is familiar with many … [Read more...] about Fun At Carnegie Museum Of Natural History: Part Two
Fun at Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Part One
When winter temperatures are frigid and school is cancelled, I look for alternative ways for the kid to learn and have fun at the same time. Our go-to spot for education and frivolity is The Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History! Located on Forbes Avenue in the heart of Oakland, Carnegie Museums feel like an old friend to my family. It's a … [Read more...] about Fun at Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Part One
