The Roland Group / NPN Worldwide

As owner of The Roland Group and NPN Worldwide, you'd expect Rochel to know all about delighting the eyes. But the ears? That's right, after hours you'll find Rochel playing trumpet in the Potomac Jazz Orchestra--an 18-piece big band in the Washington, D.C. area. Remember "Satin Doll," "All The Things You Are," and "Begin the Beguine?" They're just a few of the concert and dance oldies Rochel brings to audiences in restaurants, park concerts, and political functions. So keep your eyes--and ears--open for Rochel.

For Max, getting national recognition is a walk in the park! For three years he has participated in the "Arts for the Parks" competition--a program that challenges artists to capture the beauty, importance and essence of America's National Parks. Winning entries become part of a nationwide traveling show, with a portion of the proceeds going to maintenance of the National Parks. Max won a coveted "Top 100 Award" in the competition, edging out more than 18,000 other entries!

What happens when you can't find just the right pieces to decorate your home? If you're illustrator Karen Stolper, you design them yourself! She and husband Kelly have created a line of classic yet contemporary lamps, furnishings and accessories under the banner K Design LLC. Wood tones, painted finishes, rich textures, unusual fabrics, and an elegant use of line and form mark the one-of-a-kind collection. Of course their next venture may need to be baby furniture--they're the proud new parents of Ayva.