Friday, October 20, 2023

Grounded Coffee

 



 On a recent trip to Pueblo, I decided to get a quick cup of coffee before heading back to Denver. Driving around, I suddenly, I found myself at 517 West 5th Street at Grounded Coffee. The place looked interesting, so I walked inside. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I placed my order and sat at one of the tables. I was surprised to have one of the best cups of coffee I’ve had in a quite a while. “What’s your secret?” I asked the owner. Evidently, she purchases the beans from The Fair Bean Company and told me their beans are “air roasted” which must account for the smooth and delicious taste. I had a sandwich which was made to order—once more, delicious! Vegan sandwiches are also on the menu.

I must say, I was impressed with The Grounded Coffee shop. It has a cozy feel, almost like walking into a friend’s house for a cup of coffee. The owner provides a variety of teas and cold drinks too. There is also a “dog friendly” patio….All in all, a great place to visit.

https://thefairbean.com/pages/wholesale


Thursday, October 19, 2023

U-Haul Creativity


While I was out walking in my neighborhood the other day, I came across these Pods from U-Haul and took a quick photo. There were about six of them were arranged on the driveway (but leaving ample room for walkers) and I thought…how creative is U-Haul to look at customers’ wants and needs. I’m told it worked beautifully for the couple who were downsizing. It’s something I will look at doing the next time I move because it makes sense!

Friday, December 2, 2022

Blo Back Gallery in Pueblo, Colorado




Recently, the owner (and artist in his own right) Jeff Madden, photographed in front of his Blo Back Gallery (left to right: Stuart Wallace and Jeff Madden) invited two local artists to exhibit their work in his gallery. It was a great opportunity for Stuart Wallace and Eric McCue to display their latest works. Stuart likes to work on particularly large canvases which obviously suits some of the larger homes in the area. He works are internationally known. 

Eric McCue, owner of Iron E Art Studio is also based in Colorado. He is owner of Iron E. Art Studio. He focases on large scale public and private commissions. Some of Eric's pieces can be seen in these photographs with Stuart's artwork. 

stuart@theartifactagency.com

www.theartiwww.instagram.com/stu_art_wall_ace/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stuart.wallace.71404

Art site: www.stuartjwallace.com 

Link to Artifact work:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D9ruVQ6yKTGUR5LSh4YI2XYihYgZGPWf/view?usp=sharing

factagency.com


The Artifact -- New Advertising Agency in Town -


Stuart Wallace, originally from England, takes a rare and well-deserved day of relaxation in the San Isabel Mountains. He started his education by attending the Kansas City Art Institute, and, after a long history in the marketing/advertising agency starting in Kansas City, Missouri, then moved to Colorado with his sons where he created The Artifact Agency. “It’s been a long journey, but I like where I am and what I’m doing…” he said recently.” I’ve been in the advertising/marketing business for over 30 years, and I know it well…but branding is my specialty. I love to create whether it’s a relatively simple logo for a start-up, or a full-blown advertising/marketing campaign as I did for Willie Nelson and his marijuana company. I’ve also worked on many top 500 companies here in the U.S. that includes Monday Night Boxing, H & R Block, Burger King, etc., but I love to paint too. I was recently given a commission to paint a large canvas for Starbucks in Denver. I used their coffee as the medium in different strengths…leaving white canvas for the cream. That was a lot of fun."

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

A Personal Stylist


Elizabeth Sanders has an obvious love of fashion, color and style. I noticed it immediately when we met at a Cabi Collection show. We talked briefly at that time, but it was only later that I fully realized the extent of her capabilities, knowledge and understanding of fashion. From her years of working as a personal stylist, she takes into account many different factors. I asked Elizabeth how she begins a relationship with a client. “Well, first of all, I have to determine what their style is…for instance, do they prefer a more classical look, a romantic air, or a casual appearance-- or a mixture! I serve my clients through private styling appointments, trunk shows with small groups of women and closet transformation sessions. I also help my clients create wardrobe capsules out of 5 clothing pieces to create over 16 outfits. I enjoy finding that special piece of clothing in their wardrobe that they love, and start building around it. It’s surprising how it quickly it all comes together. I often work with the Cabi Collection, and trust that when my client chooses a specific color; say a navy blue…that color will never change because Cabi always use the same dye lot. That’s an important part in building a wardrobe. I want my clients to be happy and enjoy the clothes they wear---that’s what makes me happy.”

Contact Elizabeth at:
 @cabi_lizabeth or  elizabethsanders.cabionline.com

Friday, July 9, 2021

Poverty in the United States


This is a very different and interesting look into poverty, the causes and perhaps some new ideas/suggestions of tackling the problems head on. 

Follows a little information on the back of the book: 

Author, Bob Pfeiffer retired early from his position as a CPA and entrepreneur to pursue his passion of working with the poor. To learn and explain why the government has never been able to get a foothold on poverty and homelessness, Pfeiffer applied his analytical skills to wade through heavy-handed bureaucracy and make the labyrinthine $462 billion U.S. welfare system understandable to everyone. 

For more information please go to Mr. Pfeiffer's website: Federalsafetynet.com 

ISBN: 978-1-54395-134-9 (Print)

ISBN: 987-1-54395-135-6 (ebook)

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

"Red Work" Victorian Nursery Rhyme Quilt

Hand embroidered and hand quilted using traditional "Red Work" for this beautiful Nursery Rhyme quilt. This is one of my best! Jack be Nimble; Mary Quite Contrary; Jack and Jill plus nine other designs complete this pretty, Victorian style quilt. Every panel is hand embroidered using DMC #815 colorfast floss. It can be used as a quilt or wall hanging (a casing for a rod is on the back.)

For more details please go to:ArundelRoad on Etsy