The Library Club Restaurant in Cashiers NC, The restaurant where Laura has some of her paintings. It is located in Sapphire Valley and open to visitors staying in the vacation rentals. www.thelibraryclub.us

  Artist Jodi John (Laura's youngest daughter). www.jodijohn.com  

   Earl Jeffers - Fine Art Reproductions - Giclee printing (Laura's husband). www.sapphirecolorstudio.com

  Bill Lea - Wildlife Nature Photographer - Inspiration for bear paintings. www.billlea.com

   Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce - Local information while visiting the mountains of Western North Carolina. www.cashiersnorthcarolina.com 

  Ashville NC - Fly fishing outfitter for the Western North Carolina. www.hunterbanks.com

    Shari Erickson - Fellow artist living in the area.  www.islandstudio.com