A couple of weeks ago, I spent a day with Zahava Sherez and Joan Bowers, two of the artists here in Chapala for the Residency Program. Zahava arranged for a driver to take us to Tonola and Tlaquepaque, both on the outskirts of Guadalajara. Our first stop in Tonola was to meet Salvador Vasquez, […]
A Visit to the QQ Gardens
by Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor I love the gardens at the QQ Bed and Breakfast in Chapala, Mexico. The QQ shares a compound with several private homes, some of which are long term rentals. The gardens take up about an acre and are shared by the QQ guests and the residents. The QQ […]
Got Photos, Now What?
I have a confession to make. I’m a photo collector. When I travel, I take photos – although not as much as I used to. When I’m out for a walk, I stop and take photos. It’s a whole lot easier now that my phone has an incredibly good camera. It’s not like I need […]
What Delays? I Am a Happy Traveler!
This summer has been a magical time for me, and I have made the most of my “time off” the past few months. I went to Charlotte, NC for Pamela Bruner’s Transform 2013 event (a business conference). Jack and I went up to the North Shore of Lake Superior for our 25th Anniversary in mid-July. […]
MexTex: Better Than Chocolate Textile Treats
During my recent visit to Chapala, I had the chance to have a “girls day out” with my dear friend Victoria, and a delightful young lady named Claudia. We left the men on their own and headed into Guadalajara. First stop, Tlaquepaque for the artisan district. It’s chock full of galleries and shops packed to […]
Find Inspiration in Flowers & Quilting Arts Magazine
How appropriate! I return from my trip to Chapala, Mexico with a camera card full of flower and foliage photos to find the Flower Power issue of Quilting Arts magazine in my mailbox. Looks like I’m ready to go! There are some really great ideas in this issue to go along with my fresh stock […]
It’s Spring in Chapala!
The calendar tells me it is officially Spring, but it appears that Mother Nature has other plans for us here in Minnesota this week. Ah well, it’s still March, so I guess I shouldn’t hold my breath just yet. I’m just back from a wonderful vacation in sunny Chapala, Mexico. Chapala may not be a […]
