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…PHOTO BY EEBERGER arts&life exhibits Life In Clay SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Pewabic unveils a new tile studio — plus, its annual holiday show. 60 December 6 • 2018 jn Tile to bring a connection to the Tree of Life. “We determined to give it the signa- ture look of the oak,” explains Sylvia, who researched lettering to make sure the proper forms were included. “I felt honored to be able to bring this significant addition to o...…
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…arts&life exhibits ROBIN SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER Small Wonders Holid Holiday da shoppers will fi nd All the Small S Things at Soul Studi Studio’s io annual gift show. details All the Small Things runs though Feb. 26, 2019, at Soul Studio, West Bloomfield. Friendshipcircle.org.soul. CLOCKW CLOCKWISE: W Handmade abstract clock by y Danielle Rahmoloer; a by Fabian Israel; a winter scene s shimmery shimme e pillow by Andy Feinberg. Fei...…
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