By Chelsea Reed
What if we told you a tree could transform into a gemstone? Believe it or not, it can! The result is called petrified wood, and it’s prized by jewelers, carvers, and collectors all over the world. (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Does it seem like people with December birthdays get the short end of the stick? They’re born when the days are short, dark and gray. It’s cold, and there’s not much to do outside besides winter activities. (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Rocks in a wedding! Natural themes continue to grow this year, and geode weddings are in style. Their striking colors have captivated people for millennia. No two agates are alike. Their shimmering beauty offers a truly unique wedding experience your guests will talk about. (more…)
Are you new to modern marine navigation tools on your boat, or wondering what lies beneath the water? Haven’t figured out yet, what all the features are on your GPS, or how they work? If you have limited experience with Marine Chart Plotters, GPS Systems, and electronic charts, then this one-day course is for you. The Outer Banks U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is now enrolling students for its new one-day seminar, Introduction to Marine Navigation using GPS & Chart Plotting. (more…)
By Chelsea Reed
Gouache who? Yes, it’s a real word in the art world! Pronounced as “gwash,” gouache is a painting medium that’s related to the watercolor family. (more…)
Get ready for Seaside Art Gallery’s most wonderful ground breaking art show of the year, The Modern Masters Event – The Edge of Light. The show opens with a holiday season kick-off on Saturday, November 29th, and continues through the yuletide until December 27th, 2025. The artists’ stunning masterpieces celebrate light in ways not seen before. (more…)
By Cindy Reed
Current market research indicates probiotic dietary supplements are trending as the fastest-growing supplement category in North America, 2016 – 2021. Marketers interested in launching or reformulating probiotic formulations can encounter some unique challenges in product development, manufacturing and even packaging. Here’s an inside look at how a contract manufacturer can add value to this complex process, with Kathy Paffendorf, account executive at Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc. (more…)