The daily routine requires the careful balance of being true to ourselves and meeting the expectations of others. What happens, then, when we are in a time of transition, growth, or monumental self-acceptance? We may need to take a step back and ask ourselves what we really want. Spending a day near the ocean or…
In September 2017, I was invited on my first self-organized press trip ever to the Catskills Mountain region. I stayed at the Emerson Resort and Spa, a multi-functional resort in Mount Tremper, Ny featuring luxurious rooms, a full spa, and a 6-million dollar restaurant (after a 2007 renovation). The property also features retail, events, and…
The Luxury of a Cushion At the end of February, I had a friend from Canada come visit as she was participating in a conference here in Boston. We shared similar interests that were directly related to our work; one interest was travel, which is often associated with another – research. She…
I highly recommend taking the time to slow travel. By spending a month in one location, I was able to learn about the culture, make connections and friends, and establish a relationship to the countryside. If everyone could have the opportunity to travel and spend time within a culture, the world would be a wealthier place….
GREVE IN CHIANTI, ITALY – Two summers ago I was accepted into an artist-in-residence program in Greve in Chianti, Italy. I was ecstatic to pursue one of my projects to help build my portfolio and repertoire as a professional artist. While in college, my design track made it harder to study abroad. I also…
JetsetterGypsy.com After three years of living the good life on the road, Amy Jarczynski left her mark on more destinations than the average gal can dream of in a lifetime, accidentally…or… not quite so…missing one too many flights and crossing paths with yet another professional athlete… The time has come to release my experiences from…
An Autumn Escape To The Pine and Birch Ranch JETSETTER GYPSY on October 15, 2014 at 8:32 am Recently, I had the opportunity of attending an artist research residency just outside of Ottawa, Canada, which proved to be a great excuse for a fall road trip and a breath of fresh air for a few…
Luxury Décor Trends 2016 Besides the recent typical trends in home décor; mid-century, marble and rose gold, black and brass, modern décor, navy and gold as well as wanderlust décor there are more subtle trends that can emphasize your home a bit more. Many of the mentioned themes have a common almost ‘sub-theme’ that can…
Grotta Giusti – My Experience Last May I went to Italy for an artist-in-residency; specifically, La Macina di san Cresci in Greve in Chianti. I wanted to maximized my time there and utilize what was in my surroundings. I had done plenty of research before my time in Tuscany and came across Grotta Giusti. What…
Interview with Meghan Widger, textile and fiber artist In the past 6 months I had the pleasure of working on a collaboration with another artist. While I work with other people consistently in my visual marketing career, I never thought to work with others in my personal artwork. I’ve been in a collaborative mood lately,…
