Life is a Celebration Author:Michal Sparks Michal Sparks turns ordinary moments into "life celebrations" in this delightful, month-by-month collection of seasonal recipes, ideas, and "how-to's." Combined with Michal's colorful and unique flare with watercolors, it is a perfect year-round gift for any occasion. Working beside her mother, a portrait artist, Michal Sparks's life as an artis... more »t began early. With an interest in surface design, she attended the prestigious Kansas City Art Institute, then leapt into the fashion industry in New York City. Michal founded her own textile design label -- illustrating in watercolor, and sometimes authoring, over fifteen volumes.« less