Before leaving for India, I had the pleasure of working on a commissioned, mixed-media art piece for a dear friend of mine. Her first grandchild was born this year, so she was inspired to give her daughter and granddaughter a very special first Christmas present that she hopes will be handed down from generation to generation.

Hello all!Well, I leave for India this weekend and boy, am I excited! I have not been to India since 2006 and I know so much has changed....for the country as well as for myself :). This will be the first time my family in India will meet my husband...this Thanksgiving marks our 7 year Anniversary, so this visit is definitely overdue!