Articles

One-of-a Kind Designs Delight
February 2023, by Diane Sulg
To say Mona Groban is an eclectic artist is an understatement! Our paths first crossed about 20 years ago when I owned a craft gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina. A close friend had met Mona at…

Down to Earth
January 2023, by Diane Sulg
Making pots is a North Carolina tradition dating back to the 18th century. Modern-day potter Ron Philbeck embraces every bit of that tradition while simultaneously creating pots with a…

A Blooming Business
December 2022, by Diane Sulg
The old saying “timing is everything” is certainly true for Starr Collective. Jeannine Starr, founder and chief creative, is rapidly turning her startup business into an incredible creative…

Woman Power
November 2022, by Diane Sulg
If women ever rule the world, I nominate Suellen Parker to be on the committee. Suellen is the owner of Case Island Glass and the creative genius behind its success. Suellen grew up in Flint…