Photo Blog- "Find your Latitude..."

I have lived in California for almost 30 years and somehow never made my way out to Death Valley. So this year, with all the buzz about the Super Bloom and the Centennial Celebration for our beloved National Parks, I thought it was the perfect time to go. I only had one day which was definitely not enough...it is a very very big place! Being early March, the temperature was manageable but got a little toasty by mid day. We brought our golden doodle, Cali, but if I were to go back I would have to leave her at home,...

Every day we are grateful. We feel lucky to live in such a beautiful community full of amazing people and breathtaking surroundings. We are certainly spoiled! We are reminded how incredible our city is, every time visitors come in and gasp at the images on our walls. We are lucky enough to be like a little “Best of Ventura” exhibit, and are honored when residents bring out of town guests to our gallery first, before taking them around town. We have the best Latitudes Family! They stop by to just say “Hi” and walk through regularly to soak in a...

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. For some, that strikes fear in their hearts, instead of inspiring love. I propose we change this tradition. Remove the mandatory roses, chocolate and impersonal card, and instead, unlock your heart. It is that simple. So often we put expectations on our loved ones, like they can read our minds. Surprise! They can't, and it sets us all up for failure. Why not set yourself up for success this year? Tell those you love, exactly what you need to feel loved and ask them to do the same. The answers might surprise you. For me,...

Join Latitudes Fine Art Gallery and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce for a fun evening of networking at our gallery in downtown Ventura. We will be hosting the monthly networking and social event from 5:30 pm-7:00pm. Light refreshments and live music will make for a fun time after work. Stop by!! When: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Where: Latitudes Fine Art Gallery 401 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 Who: Ventura Chamber of Commerce MIX Event RSVP appreciated.... but showing up is fine too! Gallery 805.642.5257 Facebook: Click here to rsvp on Facebook

Pantone Color of the Year -Your Color Rich Life- It is a new year and already it is flying by. This year the Latitudes Family is focusing on slowing down and savoring the moments. Stephanie is getting more time exploring new and old favorite locations to photograph, Steve is finding adventure and wonder in Kauai, and I am focusing on meeting our customer's design needs. This includes stopping to savor the gratitude, surrounding ourselves with beauty, and soaking in all of it. So we were excited that for the first time ever, Pantone, the color experts, are predicting two "colors...

In one of the biggest El Ninos the California coast has seen in years, large waves have done severe damage to the Ventura Pier. With an early start on Friday, December 11, 2015 the waves started pounding and continued all day. Many pilings were torn off and washed up down the beach in the Pierpont area. We will have to wait and see how long it takes to get it repaired so we can all enjoy strolling on it again.