Betsy DiJulio

Virginia Beach

Freelance Writer, Blogger and Author at Freelance

vegan cookbook author, freelance writer, high school art teacher, artist, gardener, wife, animal-lover, dog mom, Vespa-rider, hybrid car driver

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Articles

Perry Glass Expansion Is Hot Stuff

1 month ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

At the recently opened expansion of the Perry Glass Studio at the Chrysler Museum, art and architecture combine to create a space that celebrates the collaborative performance of glassmakingAs transparent as the sparkling works of glass coaxed from molten sand by fire and breath, so are the processes employed by the team of artistic alchemists in the newly expanded Perry Glass Studio, a jewel in the crown of Norfolk’s Chrysler Museum of Art.
Welcome to The Designer Workshop

1 month ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

Many of us wouldn’t want to do our teenage jobs as adults, but sometimes the grass cutter grows up to be a landscaper and the waiter grows up to own a restaurant. In the case of Reese Lusk, the drape, blind and shade installer grew up to own The Designer Workshop (TDW).
Creativity, Confidence and Connection

Nov 1, 2024 | covabizmag.com | Betsy DiJulio

5 Like the translucent blues and greens that flowed from soft bristle brushes across absorbent, gently rippling paper—tentatively at first, and then with more assurance—week three of Iona Drozda’s watercolor studio for eight adult students glided seamlessly between a review of the first two sessions, discussion, demonstration, visual research, notetaking and practice.
The Artistry of Norfolk's Gallery House

Nov 1, 2024 | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

By Betsy DiJulioIt’s a little bit like the perfect baguette: a sturdy crust and a light and airy interior. The “Gallery House,” a handsome French country style home with a side of California contemporary, combines a strong geometric façade with sundrenched interior spaces. Located along the Elizabeth River and designed by Norfolk-based architectural firm GARC, its name was inspired by its artist owner.
How Sweet Are These Potato Chips?

Sep 1, 2024 | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

By Betsy DiJulioEvery business needs a good creation story, especially if it involves cocaine dealers. Wait, what? According to Sarah Cohen, founder and president of Route 11 Potato Chips, the legend goes something like this: At one time, her parents (the late Edward and Fritzi Cohen) owned The Tabard Inn and Restaurant in Washington, D.C., which remains in the family.
Animal Vision Center's New Home

Jul 2, 2024 | covabizmag.com | Betsy DiJulio

101 Stately Georgian manor in Virginia Beach now welcomes four-legged friends in need of eye care Unfortunately, I am well-versed in the look and feel of veterinary practices from Virginia Beach to Chesapeake to the Outer Banks: serious diseases in a succession of dogs have introduced us to a variety of generalists and specialists, all in anonymous, commercial-looking buildings in strip malls that are tension-inducing.
True Blue Escape

Jul 1, 2024 | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

Article By Betsy Di Julio. Photos by Leona Baker, David Uhrin or courtesy of Wild Blue Acres or Press 626. Perched at the cusp of the brackish waters of the Albemarle Sound and the bucolic farmland and forest of Hertford, North Carolina, is Wild Blue Acres, a mini resort with a down-home vibe and uptown amenities.
Escape to Hertford's Wild Blue Acres

Jul 1, 2024 | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

Article By Betsy Di Julio. Photos by Leona Baker, David Uhrin or courtesy of Wild Blue Acres or Press 626. Perched at the cusp of the brackish waters of the Albemarle Sound and the bucolic farmland and forest of Hertford, North Carolina, is Wild Blue Acres, a mini resort with a down-home vibe and uptown amenities.
Vegan Eggplant Enchiladas With Paprika-Lime Cashew Cream

May 21, 2024 | vegnews.com | Betsy DiJulio |Hannah Kaminsky

VegNewsRecipesIt’s always a good time for homemade enchiladas, especially when topped with a smoky, garlicky cashew crema.
Room of Her Own at the Rotunda

May 1, 2024 | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

By Betsy DiJulio | Photos By David UhrinIn A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf argues that women, in order to reach their full creative potential, require a literal and figurative room of their own. Norfolk resident Julie Hashagen took that to heart. But not because she lacks financial independence or is hamstrung by a patriarchal tradition as was Woolf’s 1929 audience.