Gordon

If you would like to have a pet at home, but can’t, there is still a great way to become a HERO in a dog’s life with the new sponsorship program at The Cayman Islands Humane Society. For as little as CI $40.00, you can sponsor a dog’s food bowl! A one month sponsorship is $40.00, 3 months is $120.00, 6 months is $240.00, and 1 year is $480.00. Isn’t that wonderful way to contribute to a pet’s new life?

If you can’t spare the $40.00, pop by and pick up a Gift Card for $5.00. There are donation cards that come in Birthday, Sympathy or General Donation variations. They will mail them out for you, or you can deliver them yourself. What a super idea for kids, co-workers or any animal lover.

The Humane Society has a wish list:  http://www.caymanhumanesociety.com/donate_wishlist.php. Volunteer dog walkers and groomers are always needed and greatly appreciated. The book store is in need of books, and volunteers to sort books, stock shelves, and sell the books. If you are a book lover, you probably already know that this store has a wonderful selection of books for only a few dollars each. The thrift store has just had a lovely renovation (complete with brand new hardwood floors) so clean out your closets and bring in those clothes and household goods you aren’t using. Good ole’ cash donations are always appreciated too!  This wonderful organization relies on the community, so please help out in any way that you can.

Last but not least, the Humane Society has the most amazing dogs and cats available for adoption! I was there a few days ago and I wish I had a huge home like Oprah, so I could bring them all home with me. They were all so friendly, loving, and just begging to come home to a loving family. Good friends of mine have three rescued Cayman “mutts” that are some of the finest dogs I know; two of them came from the Humane Society. (Their other dog turned up as a tiny puppy behind our office, abandoned by his mother, and grew up to be a big, strapping guy that has an absolutely fabulous life.)

To sign up for the new sponsorship program:

email info@caymanhumanesociety.com or call 345-949-1461

Be a HERO today!

By the way, the cute doggie in the picture is Gordon. He’s the Featured Pet: http://www.caymanhumanesociety.com/index.php. If you need a new best friend, or know of someone who might, please forward the link so Gordon can find his “forever home”!

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arteccentrix gallery

If you are feeling blah lately, stop in to arteccentrix gallery in Governors Square to lift your spirits. Even if you aren’t in the market for fine art at this exact moment, you’ll find yourself feeling refreshed and inspired by the beautiful array of fine artwork. It’s like going to a mini-museum! The gallery is full of bright colors, and there is some stunning three dimensional artwork. I fell in love with some ravishing sculptures made from solid Caymanite; a rare semi precious stone. ( I am still scheming about how to fit the sculpture into my budget; it is fabulous.)

Artist Al Ebanks

If you can find your way in before April 22nd, it’s worth seeing Cayman artist Al Ebanks’ ”Beyond” Exhibition. Al is a local Caymanian artist who has gained immense popularity and respect in Cayman and abroad. His work is on display in galleries in Chicago and Miami as well as many private collections in Cayman and in the US. Al’s style has been described “a fresh twist of Abstract and Impressionist Art”. His work is powerful, complex and delightful to behold in person, and it’s worth a trip to arteccentrix this week to have a look at the collection.

It’s worth stopping in arteccentrix anytime. Owners Nickola McKoy-Snell and Maurice Snell keep an ever-changing variety of exciting local artwork in the gallery. They plan on expanding the inventory to include more international artists as the gallery matures. Nickola is a talented artist herself, and feels fulfilled now that she is immersed in the art world full time. (With a laugh, she recalled recently that she found herself doodling and drawing in her previous career, since being an artist has always been her true calling.) The couple have a passion for highlighting local artists, and making beautiful fine art available for all of us here in Cayman. Make sure you pop in soon. It’s not a stuffy place at all; the owners are friendly and you’ll learn a lot about art. And you’ll feel cheered up-I sure did!

arteccentrix gallery is open Monday-Friday 10:00-6:00, and Saturday 10:00-4:00PM.

Telephone 345-927-2076    nickola@arteccentrixgallery.com

www.arteccentrixgallery.com

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My New Couch

Recently, I went on the the hunt for the perfect leather sectional couch. I couldn’t locate one in Cayman, although Tara Parker, owner of Beyond The Horizon, assured me that the couch of my dreams was on its way to the store and would be in April 1st. (Anyone who lives here is familiar with Beyond The Horizon, Grand Cayman’s fabulous home goods store & number one source for unique Asian furniture.) I was a little skeptical, but it turns out the BTH gets their leathers from an amazing Italian leather company that recently relocated to Thailand-resulting in top quality couches with very good pricing.

Brown Couch

I made the trip up to Miami and shopped for sectionals ’till I dropped. I sat on manly couches, modern couches, distressed leather, buttery leather, and saw every color leather from bright white to coral. At the end of the weekend, I found “the couch”, at a good price-great news! The bad news was, it was a 12 week special order process, it needed to be shipped internationally, and would be assessed a 22% duty when it arrived in Cayman. While I was in the store in Miami,  Tara called. “Hi! Our new leather sectionals have arrived!” she said, ”Stop by and check them out!”. The call stuck in my mind for the rest of the trip.

As soon as I arrived back in Cayman, I went to Beyond the Horizon. All the sectionals were indeed gorgeous. Tucked in the back, was the most beautiful, perfect, comfortable, stylish sectional couch I could imagine. And the price was exactly what I would have paid if I got it in Miami. SOLD! I now have my perfect leather sectional, and also had the pleasure of supporting a local Cayman business. They do have another one just like my couch, if anyone is interested!

Navy Couch

The new leather collection is Analine Leather. It’s dyed all the way through the leather. So when there is a scratch, it won’t show. The construction on the couch is solid. And trust me, all the sectionals are extremely comfortable. My new couch passed ”the husband test”-he loved it! Stop by soon to check it out for yourself!

Beyond The Horizon has a ton of other beautiful inventory at the moment.  (I also bought a solid wood classic dining room table for an excellent price; ask about sale items!) Step into Beyond the Horizon and fall in love with something special for your home. It’s rare to walk out of this beautiful store empty-handed. It’s like being inside of a precious Oriental jewel box; everything in the store is as lovely as jewelry. Beyond the Horizon carries:

• Leather sectional sofas and chairs
• Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room Collections
• Unique Soft Furnishings
• Funky Clothing & Accessories
• Mirrors
• Baskets, Giftware & More

Beyond the Horizon

Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road
Telephone:    (345) 946-1498      
Open: Mon thru Sat, 9am to 5pm

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