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Tag: Amy Ambroult

  • Mrs. Fox Aboard the Constitution

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    Valarie Budayr
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    The boy had waited a lifetime. His grandfather was a master model tallship builder. His version of the Constitution sits above my television and all young "O" could think of was the day that he would see the "real" ship for himself. Did his grandpa get it right? Is it as big as he imagined?…

  • Mrs. Fox Goes Apple Picking

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Our last day in New England felt more like summer at 84 degrees than fall ,but we took full advantage  of the sunshine to make a stop at Berlin Orchards on our way to the airport.  There, we were meeting two of our number one fans, Lu and Ru, along with their parents Amy &…

  • It’s Elemental

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Sterling silver, gold, bronze, oxidization, welding, metal wire and then just plain metal. These are the tools that jewelry artist Amy Ambroult uses to create her magic. Recently I had the pleasure of receiving one of her pieces. To celebrate the launch of Audrey Press Publishing, I commissioned Amy to make a silver charm bracelet. Each charm…