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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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This month’s issue includes the ultimate gift guide for keeping your New Year’s

Sharon Caldwell Peddie, Vikki Wells, Ashley Taylor

Resolutions and you can find each item online! We are all about making shopping this year a safe and easy experience always supporting each other. Be sure to checkout our Holidays Around the World article and get inspired by cultures rich

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in tradition and family. And don’t worry; we wouldn’t leave you without some decorating tips and winter hobby ideas! This holiday season is going to be wonderful, and we believe in you. Just remember to find time for yourself too. Our Relax More Resolutions gift guide is just what you need. Your family wants you to be happy and healthy above all else. Happy holidays, Boca Raton! We can’t wait to see you next year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

FEATURES 08 Holidays Celebrations around the World Christmas, Hanukkah and Diwali

14 Twenty-one for Twenty-one Resolutions for the health and joy of your mind, body and soul in 2021

18 Friendships: A Reason, A Season, A Life-time The Easy Give and Take of Friendship

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30 Holiday Gift Guide Our Favorite Gifts for bringing your New Years resolution to life!

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Travel Destination

Giving Back

Healthy Lifestyle

20 Hot Spot 22 Trend Setter 24 DIY 30 Localâ€™s Choice 34 Parting Thoughts

TRAVEL DESTINATION

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holidays celebrations around the world

CHRISTMAS, HANNAKKAH AND DIWALI

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Santa's Office in Rovaniemi, Finland

REAMING OF BREAKING OUT OF QUARANTINE TO EXPLORE NEW REGIONS AND CULTURES OVER THE WINTER SEASON? Traveling

to a new region to experience one of their most special holidays the way they experience it can be a great way to not only visit but immerse yourself into a new and different culture. Pack your jingle bells and enjoy these three countries as they come together to celebrate their winter holidays with food, festivities, and traditions. We’ll share everything you need to pack the perfect suitcase, arrive ready, and make the most of your time in each diverse destination.

Finland’s Christmas celebration is rooted in deep, history-rich tradition and long-lasting, with traditions starting at the beginning of December and concluding the day after Christmas. Plan your flight to bring you to Finland the first weekend of Advent so you can witness the ceremonial unveiling of Christmas décor across the countryside. It is during this magical, anticipatory time that pre-celebrations begin, marked by the gathering of family and friends. Next, celebrate St.

celebrate christmas in finland

Lucia Day on December 13th by participating in the Finnish observation of this religious day. Witness a girl adorned in white from head to toe and wearing a crown of candles, lead a procession of singers. Finally, enjoy the main event on Christmas Eve, December 24th. This is the day little boys and girls look forward to – first the Christmas sauna, followed by a Christmas feast and then visits from Santa Claus, who knocks on each door to ask if any well-behaved children are home. Christmas day and beyond are all about rest and recovery from the festivities.

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Consider journeying to Israel to experience magical Hanukkah. Here’s what you can expect while you dive into their culture to celebrate first-hand: + Hanukkah begins on December 10th this year and lasts for 8 days, so plan your trip accordingly to witness the entire tradition + Schools are closed on holiday, so children are home with their families; many are touring and participating in festivities + Holiday of Holidays offers events like shows, concerns, tours, conferences, and exhibitions nearly every day of the month in celebration of Hanukkah and other religious holidays that fall in December, like Christmas and Ramadan + Attend a Menorah lighting at Tel Aviv Independence Park to experience this exciting and meaningful event + Attend the annual torch relay, where people line the road to Jerusalem and pass a torch from one person to the next, using the same torch to light the giant hanukkiah/menorah

celebrate hanukkah in israel

at the Western Wall at the end of the line + Visit the recreated holiday story at the Hasmonean Village in Shilat to experience the

rich

history

Hanukkah, as close to being there as possible Many

other

ven-

ues in Israel participate in the celebration, offering family-friendly activities and experiences throughout Hanukkah, including The Tower of David Museum, Israel’s Children’s Museum, the Museum of Edible Oil Production, and the Society for the Protection of Nature.

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Diya Diwali Festival in india

celebrate diwali in india Diwali – also known as the Festival of Lights - is celebrated in India in October and November. The meaning behind the holiday is a celebration of victory of good over evil (and other comparisons like light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance). Diwali is observed by Jains, Sikhs, Hindus, and sometimes Buddhists, and celebration includes gifts, religious rituals, lighting, shopping, fireworks, and feasts. Like many holidays, travelers can expect to taste unique and flavorful cuisine during Diwali. Prior to the commencement of the five-day Festival of Lights, those who celebrate beginning cleaning and preparing their homes for celebration. They declutter, cleaning, renovate, and decorate with oil lamps and candles and other holiday-specific décor to set the tone for one of their most important holidays of the year. When Diwali starts, your senses will be overwhelmed as the people dress in their finest clothes, light fireworks, share gifts with one another, and partake in festive feasts. Each day of the Festival of Lights is accompanied by it’s own meaning and celebration, although each of the cultural groups that participates celebrates differently. A day is dedicated to the relationship between brother and sister, for example, and another day dedicated to home maintenance. Because each culture celebrates Diwali differently, traveling to India can expand your horizons and stretch your breadth of experience further than the other destinations and celebrations we described. Taking time to partake in a Sikh tradition and then a Buddhist celebration and a Hindu feast while you’re in India will give you the most well-rounded taste of Indian culture and winter celebration. While COVID-19 has changed the way we travel, it has also provided some benefits to travelers who are brave enough to don their protective equipment and venture out, like more affordable flights and smaller crowds, which can make cultural trips like these even more rewarding and meaningful for the traveler. Now is still a great time to move forward with your winter travel plans, taking extra caution to stay safe. We’re wishing you joyful winter travels!

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TWENT Y -ONE

AS I’VE SAT IN THE DARKNESS AND LONELINESS OF QUARANTINE, I’VE WORKED HARD TO STAY HOPEFUL. I’ve dreamed, prayed, and planned. I’ve imagined how good it will feel to remove the heavy shackles of 2020. I’ve visualized how freeing it will feel running toward the beautiful light of 2021. Does this sound familiar? Ok, I may have overdramatized it for your reading pleasure and to set the proper tone. However, I know we’re all in agreement: 2020 was a crap year and we’re all ready to move on! My optimism wants me to remind both of us that we are resilient souls. Of course, we believe in better days for 2021. I’m proud of us. We’ve managed to keep our sanity and sense of humor. We’ve probably even managed to keep a decent stash of toilet paper, just as a sense of control, for any more crap 2020 tries to throw forward. We’re stronger. The stroke of midnight will feel like a trophy for all that we’ve endured. Keeping it real, of course the pop of the champagne cork will not magically bring us back to normal life. But it’s safe to say we can see the light. Scientists tell us we should have a vaccine for coronavirus in the new year. There’s that light! It won’t be waiting for us at the door of 2021, but we’ll be greeted with its likelihood. So, what do we do until we get there? We keep building ourselves strong. Our new year resolutions need to reflect this time we’re in. It’s important we make them simple, meaningful, realistic, and easily attainable. Our list needs to build our health, well being, and dreams. Our resolutions should feel like joyful, confident snacks to fuel us for our journey. A few years back, I decided I wanted to run a half marathon. I wasn’t a runner, but it felt like a good dare to challenge myself both mentally and physically. So, I put my mind to it. I put my body through it. I did it. At times, it didn’t feel fun at all. I wondered why I decided to torture myself. However, that one terrible/wonderful 14

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RESOLUTIONS FOR THE HEALTH AND JOY OF YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL IN 2021

ARTICLE SHARON CALDWELL PEDDIE

T W E N T YONE FOR

GIVING BACK

AUTHOR SHARON CALDWELL PEDDIE “I’ve been planning my escape strategy from the icky and evil year of 2020 for months. This year tricked us. No Happy New Year! It snuck in like a criminal in the night and has held us hostage from our lives.” - Author- Sharon Caldwell Peddie

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) half-marathon turned into 10 terrible/wonderful half marathons.

+ Add extra fruits & vegetables to at least one meal

Why? Because I fell in love with the journey. I had to be strategic

+ Add new healthful foods (fish, nuts, seeds, beans)

to help me endure the length. I couldn’t sprint through the miles. It

+ Take care of your skin daily (clean and moisturize head to toe)

taught me to be disciplined about my thoughts, patience, sleep, nutri-

+ More nature (walk among the trees, smell the beach, see the

tion, and self-encouragement. I learned to “take one mile at a time.”

flowers, feel the sun)

I learned some miles were harder, but not to give up. When I pushed

+ More smiles and laughs

through, I felt so proud of myself that I quickly forgot about the bad

+ Less judgment of yourself and others

miles. It’s become a great model for my life that I never expected. It

+ Use a fun planner (design it, use, feel it every day-record your

gave me confidence in my ability to mentally and physically prepare myself for uncomfortable, extended periods of time. I share this story with you because it’s helped me through the

resolutions, dreams, budget, appointments, business goals) + Book all of your doctor and dental appointments for the entire year by February. (jot them in your planner and no cancelling)

pandemic, among other tough times in my life. Tapping into it helped

+ Start a journal (at least write your daily high and low to start)

keep me settled and strong through 2020. It reminded me to keep

+ Listen to music (find some new music too)

building myself--mentally, physically, and spiritually! I believe every-

+ Learn something new (commit to your growth)

one has life experiences you can look back on and see where you

+ New hobby (something that makes you feel good about yourself)

stayed strong and resilient.

+ Less negative influences (news, negative people, negative social

So, as we write our resolutions, let’s write them with endurance in

media contacts)

mind. Let’s think of health for our minds, bodies and souls. I hope

+ Less phone and screen time (unplug for some period, every day )

you may find some inspiration in the list below. I hope it reminds

+ Clean and declutter as a way of life.

you of the importance of keeping yourself strong. Happy New Year! I

+ Help yourself, help others...MORE

wish you health, comfort and joy in your journey!

Sharon Caldwell Peddie is a new, Inspirational Writer and Author of “Grow Yourself Beautiful: A Smart Girl’s Guide to Following Her

21 FOR ‘21 21 Resolutions for the health & joy of your mind, body and soul in ‘21

Heart and Focusing on Her Inner Joy”. Peddie grew up in South Florida and now lives in Oregon. She’s a proud UF Gator Journalism

+ Sleep more (protect your optimum night’s sleep)

Grad and currently working on Book 2. Check out her social media

+ Move every day (learn 3 yoga poses for anxiety and stress)

for ways to grow you and your life even more beautiful!

+ Pray and Meditate (have faith, let go, breathe, relax, hope, find

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your peace)

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+ Daily Gratitude (thank yourself, your holy power, and others)

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+ More water (drink your daily goal)

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FRIENDSHIPS: A REASON, A SEASON, A LIFE-TIME THE EASY GIVE AND TAKE OF FRIENDSHIP A FRIEND, BY DEFINITION, IS SOMEONE WITH WHOM WE

THE EASY GIVE AND TAKE OF FRIENDSHIP

FORM AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL BOND. Most of us choose

The point is, when life is good, filled with joy and excitement

our friends for one or more reasons. They may have similar

it's easy to celebrate and share the good times. It's when tragedy

values and beliefs. They may be geographically convenient —

strikes — job loss, illness, or death — these people are the first

meaning they live nearby. We know we can count on them in an

line of defense. They come without judgment, sit on our sofa, and

emergency. And last, we enjoy being around them. They make

hold us when we cry. Their children sit upstairs with our children,

us feel happier and less alone. Knowing there’s someone out

offering hugs and words of encouragement. They bring cas-

there in the world who has our backs is important.

seroles for the refrigerator and light for those dark days ahead. They’re available for us in those times of the worst imaginable

THE SCIENCE OF FRIENDSHIP

stress, and we’re made better by their calming presence.

Even in the animal kingdom, scientists have discovered that

If we’re fortunate enough to find a family of friends such

friendships exist between animals such as primates. These

as these, we hold them close like expensive gems. They are,

animals become members of groups that work together to

in fact, just as precious. Having another mom to confide in

fend off predators who introduce stress. As humans, most of

when our daughter’s first boyfriend comes to visit is price-

us don’t spend our days worried about becoming prey. We

less. And listening to that other mom vent about the price of

do experience our share of stress, however. And having a

prom dresses is equally satisfying. It’s the give-and-take that’s

friend to hold our hand or offer comfort makes tough times

important and a fair balance of it. It’s important to find people

less terrible.

who think and feel a lot like we do, but it’s even more vital that they’re willing and able to give back in a way that feels com-

FRIENDS AS FAMILIES Perhaps one of the most valuable friendships is the one that links families to other families. These are the people with

fortable to all. We must give back, too. For genuine friends, this simple, mutually beneficial balance just comes natural. Find that — and you’ve found something worth keeping.

whom we may share stories of our children, backyard dining space, and Friday nights. Our kids attend school together,

FRIENDS AS LIFELONG BLESSINGS

move in the same circles, and are just as bonded in friendship

And as we age, and our children grow up and embark on

as their parents. We go to spin class with that other mom,

adventures of their own, it’s our friends who keep us sane.

and our husbands share the same bowling league. Maybe we

Empty nests are less depressing when the next nest over

work together, or maybe we’re just neighbors. Possibly we

houses our best friend. If you spend a lifetime feeding and

met through other mutual friends who brought us all together.

nurturing quality friendships such as these, if you master the art of being a good neighbor and an even better friend, you’ll reap the benefits for the rest of your life. Friendship may come naturally, but it still requires time, effort, and maintenance. Do these things, and even the most stressful of life’s trials will be

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made better by the presence of true friends.

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HOT SPOT

CHRISTMAS IN THE ADIRONDACKS

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ARTICLE SUE COLLINS

THE POINT OF IT ALL JUST AS THE BATH WATER IN MY SOAKING TUB WAS LOSING ITS STEAM, THE FIRE WAS CALLING FOR ANOTHER LOG. Climbing out of the deep tub and into a thirsty robe, I threw a few more logs into the big stone fireplaces in the bathroom and sitting room. Every window in the Lookout Suite offered an expansive view over moody Upper Saranac Lake where a thick fog was hanging over the still water and green peaks of the Adirondacks beyond. It was the perfect afternoon for a fire. And a long hot bath with a book. An ideal day at The Point, a charming 11-room Relais & Chateaux property and former Great Camp of William Avery Rockefeller II located in the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Thoughtful and elevated touches welcome even the most discerning guests at every turn. The game room bar is stocked with homemade chips and cookies as well as gin and whisky from Lake Placid and beyond. The library offers old friends like Franny and Zooey and Anne Boleyn. Handmade wooden jigsaw puzzles from Stave taunt from a neat cabinet and a grand old billiard table stands sentinel, adorned with birch bark, antlers and a hand-painted landscape of some dreamy Adirondack lake (nearby, likely). If you must, you can watch television here (your room won’t have one) while you pretend the news or football score is more interesting than the view or the company. The Point attracts travelers who have honed the art of vacationing, taking pride in turning off phones and turning to the person next to them to carry on a conversation. Dinners are an affair, with black tie dress suggested two nights a week in keeping with the historic perspective of the Gilded Age as no fewer than seven courses are served across tables set for a large party of your newest “Friends in Residence” (their names will be printed on the nightly menu laid at your place). One evening, Versace china and crushed velvet navy tablecloths paired seamlessly, framing a meal created by Chef Loïc Leperlier and his team. Among the more memorable dishes (though each and every one left an impression) were a delicate yellowtail snapper served with fava beans, avocados, wild rice, sea beans and preserved lemon and nilgai (antelope) with ramps foraged the day before during a woods walk, Swiss chard from the kitchen garden, morels and rhubarb. Change after dinner, bundle up and take a walk down to the lake, look up at the stars and listen. You may hear the crackle of a nearby bonfire, a champagne cork popping or nothing at all. That’s the point of it all.

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TREND SETTER

Here comes the Bride: The Wedding kaleidoscope

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2020

Boca Style Bride Ashley and Groom Luke

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HOW COUPLES HAVE ADJUSTED THEIR “DREAM WEDDING” VIEWS.

2020 HAS PROVEN TO BE A WHIRLWIND OF

+ Renting a larger venue to spread people out

CHANGE TO SAY THE VERY LEAST. The pan-

+ Choosing an outdoor wedding for more space

demic has impacted everything and changed many plans, including one of the biggest days of your life: your wedding. Many couples are feeling pressured to change their big day. POSTPONED WEDDINGS

and fresh air + Keeping the guestlist low for local gathering requirements + Asking guests to mask up and stay spaced out VIRTUAL WEDDING CEREMONIES

If things just don’t feel right, many couples are

When it’s just too hard to limit the guest list,

choosing to wait another year or two. Our couple,

sticking to just the wedding party is an easier way

Ashley and Luke have endured 2 cancelations and

to keep numbers low. Some couples are choosing to

3 venue changes! The decision to postpone by many

host virtual weddings so all their friends and family

couples might mean venues will be difficult to secure

can attend without traveling or running into space

in 2021 or 2022. And, with the wedding service indus-

issues. A virtual wedding will require:

try being hit hard, venues, caterers and photogra-

+ Video conferencing platform

phers might not be able to remain in business.

+ Tech gear (including the camera device and mics)

WEDDINGS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING If choosing a guest list wasn’t hard enough, COVID had to come along and make it nearly

+ Test run (for lighting and sound) + Guest email announcements, and reminders with links

impossible. Couples are feeling pressured to

This year has been hard for everyone in different

consider guest health if they want to keep their

ways. When it comes to planning your wedding, go

date in place. This might mean:

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DIY

bullet journaling 101

Let’s face it—in today’s so-much-to-do-

and-so-little-time cultural mindset, it can be hard to keep track of everything we need to do. Wake up—did you get enough sleep? Brush your teeth. Feed the kids. Feed the dog. Get ready for work. Make your lunch. Those are just six things to think about in the span of 15 minutes after your alarm goes off. With all of these things to keep track of and

our lives moving a mile a minute, anything we

THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE + ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOALS

can find to streamline our obligations (and our thoughts) can be a lifesaver! Enter: bullet journaling. It’s equal parts calendar, meal tracker, diary, self care and, well, really anything else that you want to keep tabs on! The “mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” coined by creator Ryder Carroll, can help you master the art of intentional living—any way you want to.

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how-to how - to

page styles t ypes of pages in a bullet jour nal + Mood tracker

+ Spending log

+ Activity tracker

+ Bucket list

+ Exercise tracker

+ Reading list

+ Ideas list

+ Yearly goals

+ Chore list

+ Happiness log

+ Budget tracker

+ Sleep tracker

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what you need There’s so much you can do here with just a notebook (you’ll probably want one with a dotted grid) and a pen! If you want to add some creative flair, consider incorporating markers, stickers and washi tape.

start simple When you start searching for bullet journaling on Pinterest, it can get really overwhelming really fast. Decide what is most important for you to keep track of and start with that! If you try to do too much at once, you’ll be less likely to stick with it.

make it your own The most important thing to remember is that it is for you and not anyone else. Use your favorite colors, doodle things that help

symbols s ymbol char t

A bullet journal really becomes what you make it. Use symbols that speak to you! Here are some basics to start with:

Task

Event Note

Complete

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holiday GIFT GUIDE OUR FAVORITE GIFTS FOR BRINGING A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO LIFE!

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PARTING THOUGHTS

H O L I DAY

SEWING THROW PILLOWS

H O B BY

ARTICLE VIKKI WELLS PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA PAIGE

G AT H E R YO U R S U P P L I E S . You’ll need: + Sewing machine + Iron + All-purpose thread + Two coorWHILE WINTERS IN SOUTH dinating fabrics + Sewing scissors + Self-healing cutting mat + Rotary FLORIDA AREN’T MARKED cutter with sharp blade + Acrylic ruler + Pre-made pillow form + Hand BY FREEZING TEMPERA-

sewing needle + Pins

TURES AND SNOWFALL, YOU CAN STILL BRING CHRISTMAS

YOUR

CONDO BY STITCHING UP A HOLIDAY SOFA PILLOW. Sewing is a satisfying hobby that’s perfect for all climates and is a relaxing way to give your home a cozy touch.

I R O N YO U R FA B R I C S A N D C U T YO U R P I E C E S Place your fabric, wrong-side-up, on your ironing board. Set your iron on medium to high and gently press out any wrinkles or folds. Repeat for your second fabric. Position one fabric on your self-healing mat and use your acrylic ruler and rotary cutter to cut it to the dimensions you need, adding 1 inch all around. Repeat the process on your second piece of fabric.

P I N YO U R FA B R I C S TO G E T H E R A N D S E W YO U R S E A M S Place both squares of fabric on a flat surface with right sides together and pin them together around all four edges. Sew a generous halfinch seam around three sides of your fabric, leaving the bottom seam open. Backtrack at the beginning and end of your stitching, and pivot around each corner without lifting the needle from the fabric. Trim excess fabric away from the corners using your sewing scissors.

T U R N YO U R FA B R I C A N D C LO S E T H E B OT TO M S E A M Turn your fabric right-side-out and use a pointed object to push the corners out. Place your pillow form inside the fabric sleeve you just made and pin along the bottom seam to keep it closed. Use a slip stitch to close your bottom seam, and your pillow is done. Place it on your sofa to bring a touch of the holidays home! 34

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eMy work is intended to inantaneously immerse the viewer into the visual and emotional energies that I have devoted to each piece. Depending on onees ability and willingness to be guided by the senses, these paintings can lead one away from the mind and into an alternate and self-made reality filled with cor and feeling. My new series features original and different mixed media such as BB Gun Pellets. I love working with different mediums, because they change in the light and I can manipulate the textures and layering; thus affording each piece movement and energy from the reflecting and refracting light. - Sara Conca

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Sara Conca is a contemporary abstract artist of French-Italian descent. She has sold her works to many collectors in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her paintings can be found in private chateaus and hotel lobbies in France, as well as in many exclusive celebrity homes and museums. By the age of 17, Sara was living and working in Paris. A life changing experience that reinforced her need for movement, energy and art. While in Paris, Sara studied sculpture at Ateliers D’Art De St Maur Des Fosses, and further continued her education in South Florida as an assistant of the critically lauded artist Purvis Young. Sara Conca has spent her last 18 years in Manhattan, Living solely off her painting sales, Extensive international travels, and the influence of New York City has given her an insightful appreciation for her ever- changing environments and settings, as well as heavily influencing her. Sara Conca has returned to her roots in Florida, which has inspired her to create a fresh aquatic mystical series involving natural mixed media such as raw silver dust, brass key shavings, mica flakes, natural crystals, raw pigments, BB Gun pellets and 18k gold leafing.

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