Dianne Smith
Dianne Smith excels at writing copy and is available for freelance assignments, especially website copy. She also edits books for authors before they submit them to their publishers for publication.
She learned the writing craft at the Institute in Children's Literature and has been published by "God Allows U-Turns," "Christian Parenting Today" and several other magazines. She also manages and curates Running Fence-recycled, an artist collective which uses the rare, historic Running Fence panels from Christo and Jeanne-Claude's environmental art installation in Sonoma and Marin Counties,California in 1976 to make fine textile artworks. Her artists' works have been exhibited in the cities of San Francisco, Stinson Beach, Healdsburg, Santa Cruz, Tiburon-Belvedere, Carmel Valley and Sausalito, California. Magazines profiling her art include Fiberarts, West Coast Gallery Guide, Design For Living, The Ark, Sonoma Woman, West Marin Citizen, Point Reyes Light, Tri-City Voice and Marin Independent Journal.
She is a woman of varied interests, including fine art, food, investing, real estate, Christian education, counseling, gardening, writing, and travel, especially on the back of her husband's motorcycle. Raised in Michigan, she eventually moved to sunny California with her husband. Later they looked further west and bought a condo in Makaha, Hawaii to better watch the sunsets.
Latest Articles
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Bouquets to Art Exhibit 2011 Review
San Francisco Bay Area floral designers showcased amazing work during the annual "Bouquets to Art" show, one of the deYoung Museum's most popular exhibits.
Mar 17, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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How to Write a Eulogy
Funeral services require a tribute to the deceased, but there is a delicate art to the speech. Here's how to write one that will honor a loved one's life.
Feb 18, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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Global Warming, the Environment & the Christian Response
Protecting the environment is a deep concern to many, yet their passion is often dismissed by religious people. Why don't Christians seem to care?
Feb 17, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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Arts of Pacific Asia Show in San Francisco, California
Fascinating textiles, sculptures, metal works, paintings and jewelry from historical periods of Asia are on display at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason.
Feb 5, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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Easy Key Lime Pie and Chilled Cheesecake Recipes
The best no-bake dessert recipes that are quick and easy to make, yet taste great are Chilled Cheesecake Pie and Key Lime Pie.
Jan 28, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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Bathroom Remodel Decorating Ideas Using Paint Colors
Wondering how to decorate a bathroom creatively and inexpensively? Design and do it yourself with these simple but clever techniques for that "Wow" effect.
Jan 28, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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Best Cheesecake Recipe to Make at Home
This outstanding cheesecake recipe requires three 8-ounce packages of cream cheese instead of the usual two, and is the secret to its rich taste.
Jan 26, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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Baked Apple Dessert Recipe Served With Vanilla Ice Cream
Ice cream and apples are meant to be together, and this delicious cooked apple dessert made using a cake mix is the perfect choice.
Jan 24, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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How to Read the Bible in a Year
A top New Year's resolution for many is to read the Bible in its entirety by December 31st. With a little discipline, the goal is easily accomplished.
Jan 19, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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San Francisco Art Quilter Joyce Goode
Talented textile artist Joyce Goode is teaching quiltmaking February 2011 to aspiring fiber artists in Mill Valley, California at Once Around store.
Jan 11, 2011
- Dianne Smith
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