Back in 1989, Nadia Sutton’s friend was suffering with the AIDS virus. When his failing health required hospitalization, his family, unable to come up with an alternative plan, was forced to give his cats away. Returning to an empty house left him downhearted and depressed. Nadia immediately stepped in on behalf of her friend. She […]
Turkish Delights: A Fascinating Blend of East and West, Past and Present, Modern and Exotic
Turkey is an enchanting, magical land of romance and mystery; a country that surpasses all our expectations of the exotic. This mélange of European, Western, Eastern and Islamic influences is rich in scenic beauty, agricultural wealth and recreational possibilities. Straddling the narrow straits of the Bosphorus dividing Europe and Asia is Istanbul — a […]
Animals in Art – LeRoy Neiman Goes Wild!
Strong colors & vivid images jump off the walls of celebrated artist LeRoy Neiman’s Manhattan art studio. His current projects include a painting of the unforgettable Army-Navy football game of 1946 and portrait of Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura. Sculptures of horses of different sizes and colors are also displayed on his windowsill. Strangely enough, you don’t see any signs of […]
Jonathan Adler: For The Love Of Clay And Canines
Can a dog be the inspiration for art? One of the country’s hottest young potters and textile makers, Jonathan Adler, thinks so. Adler has become the rising star of modern design and is AF’s poster boy for modern living with pets. The sleek, clean lines and subtle shapes and colors of Jonathan Adler’s work have […]
Petography: Jim Dratfield
Photographer Jim Dratfield is interested in relationships; relationships between pets and people that is. “I’ll tell you about the most amazing moment I had,” Jim says. “Laura Dern knew about my work and she had a dog that was very ill. The dog was not going to survive for more than a few days, and […]
Vanessa Swarovski On Her New Boutique And Her Pets!
Vanessa Swarovski is excited. She’s captured the exclusive rights in Florida to a Paris based jewelry design company, Gioia – a wonderful addition to her eclectic mix of fine jewels sold in her recently opened Vero Beach, Florida store, Vanessa S. In addition to fine jewelry, Vanessa S. also sells crystal jewelry, accessories such as […]