EVLworld Studio and Store began with a lofty goal set by artist Erni Vales. He devoted himself to crafting 13 new paintings a month for 13 months, starting at the beginning of 2012. By January of the following year, his colorful paintings were all on display, an homage to the 3D style of graffiti on which Vales built his reputation as an artist. Now a few years later, EVLworld Studio and Store continues to attract attention.

Although Erni is no longer in the midst of his self-imposed artistic challenge, he continues to create, and the results are contemporary, edgy pieces. You can always stop in just to ogle the colorful works, which span a variety of subjects and artistic genres. However, Vales also sells prints of his masterpieces, so you can take one home and display it in your apartment, too.

EVLworld Studio and Store
2345 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(646) 344-9599
evlworld.com
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Looking for a fun way to display your houseplants? Think outside the pot and check out some cool and creative ideas from your favorite home goods stores. From wall planters to test tube-style vases, these are just a few great new ways to show off your green thumb.

Glass Wall Vases [cb2.com]
Turn your plants into something inspired by a science laboratory with these modern glass wall vases. CB2 offers versions in test tube and teardrop shapes, and they all mount right on to your wall for easy hanging. Pop in a flower, a piece of bamboo or a leaf from outside to create a truly unique display.

Pyramid Wall Planter [westelm.com]
West Elm’s pyramid-shaped wall planters can be used alone or hung in a group to create a display in a completely custom size. Just place the plants of your choice inside the pocket and the galvanized frame will hold them all together.

Succulent Living Wall Planter [uncommongoods.com]
Turn your favorite succulents into living art with this photo frame-inspired planter. The exterior is lined with rustic wood in a square shape, while the interior contains water-preserving moss and light mesh that holds the plants inside, even when you hang it on the wall.

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For fans of Italian fare in the Miami area, Osteria Vecchio Piemonte is a can’t-miss dinner locale. This well-known Italian eatery has a luxurious yet laid-back ambiance that will make you feel right at home, but it also creates a celebratory feeling that’s perfect for special occasions. There are no bad seats in the house, as all of the comfortable wooden dining tables are covered in white linen tablecloths and immediately topped with complementary plates of bruschetta made with fresh, crusty bread. Once you settle in to the cozy dining room, choose from the exceptional menu filled with dishes like seasonal ravioli, caprese salads and Italian sausage served atop homemade polenta. No Italian dinner would be complete without a glass of red wine, and the dessert menu includes favorites like tiramisu and affogatos, which are the perfect ending to any meal.

Osteria Vecchio Piemonte
10480 SW 72 Street
Miami, FL 33173
(786) 542-5178
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