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Furrows

2011-02-02T12:30:00.000-08:00

I got to create something for music!

There will be an art show that I'm participating in at Furrows release party on Feb 26th.
There are several other artists involved with this, as well as 2 other bands being featured at the event. Come see the bands and some great art!

Kathryn Wiggins

2011-01-28T20:13:00.000-08:00

One time, in the summer of 2005, Kathryn and I were among a group of students from Mississippi State University going to Vicenza, Italy. We lived there for a couple of months. She's been around the world studying and today is living back in Mississippi with a husband and a baby on the way!

Buy smaller paintings on Etsy
www.kathrynwiggins.com

Pretty Kimberly

2011-01-26T21:03:00.000-08:00

Trip to China!

2011-01-19T17:34:00.000-08:00

photo by le niners

I'll be going to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai, China in March!

My main objective in coming along on this trip is to take great photos; To document the beauty & wonder of the location, and of course, be sure to get photos of the people we're going with. To me, nothing can help you keep a memory better than a photograph.

I stopped at Borders bookstore and bought an Eyewitness Travel book that contains info on both Shanghai and Beijing. Perfect combo book! I opted on buying this book instead of one on each city. There's only so much I can travel with - especially when I rely on bringing the smallest bag possible.

I used to think I was a travel snob (one who would never rely on one of these books, and go with the flow instead) but friends bringing them along have changed my mind. There is no shame in bringing information with you on a trip. In fact, I would not recommend going without researching. Especially when you are unfamiliar with the language of the location.

I wouldn't necessarily recommend following them step by step. When you're on a trip, be sure to keep moving. You only live once! Take opportunities that come at you, while still playing it safe. And use the guide book for suggestions if you find yourself looking for more to do. I also love reading about the history of these locations. When you're walking the streets of a new city you've never been to, you can stumble upon important historical locations or works of art that can tell you a lot about the city, about the people there, and about their culture & aesthetic. You'll return from your trip a much wiser person.

I'm curious what the consensus is on Travel books? So many options: Frommers, Lonely Planet, Fodor's, what else? What do you prefer? Do you stick with one brand? Or none at all?

@GCTmere

Ugly Sweaters!

2010-12-08T21:13:00.000-08:00

Put together a poster for a Birthday event for Melvin P. happening next week.

Etsy Christmas

2010-12-05T09:30:00.000-08:00

Last night I was involved in a conversation about how great Etsy is. And how buying gifts on Etsy is so amazing because you know it's unique, you know they probably haven't seen it before, it could come from anywhere in the world, and there's so much to choose from that you can cater to whatever crazy interests you know your friend has.

I adore everything in this shop. Runaway Dreams is created by a couple in Mexico City. I think I'm going to get this night and day pillow for my Niece :)

I always appreciate something a little nerdy, Gameboy Magnets, Cross stitch Kirby, and Ghosties made from Perler Beads from Argentina Collaborative.

I don't really wear earrings, but... are those Ritz crackers earrings?

You can get a Nautical Themed Backyard Chicken Coop. ....Of all things. Amazing!!

Enjoying this poster by AndILoveYouSheSaid in Sweden.

Some beautiful and imaginative prints and images over at PromoPocket in Lithuania.

2 New Logos with Business Cards to match

2010-11-29T20:44:00.000-08:00

studio2concrete

The Canary Hanger

2010-11-25T17:00:00.000-08:00

Vector art for a new, just getting started online seller, The Canary Hanger. @canaryhanger

A project combining many talented individuals

2010-11-23T16:57:00.000-08:00

I was thankful to be a part of a project a couple of weeks ago helping out with photo and lighting. I brought my Canon 5D Mark II to take some still shots, & also took some video. I thought we could make a short video from the footage taken that day.

Here is a behind the scenes short video.

Jamie Ainsworth Photoshoot from Jason Daniel on Vimeo.

Thanks to:
Jason Daniel for editing this together
Tom Beck of Beck Photographic
William Patrick Butler for producing the whole thing
Leah Vincent for hair, make-up & the cheese plate
Jamie Ainsworth is our fab model, who is signed with HOP
Eudora Welty Commons for letting us use their beautiful space
The music is from "King of You" by Psapp

Laurie J. Blakeslee

2010-11-19T11:05:00.000-08:00

Ingenious... that is all... http://lblakeslee.com/

Some images I love.

2010-11-15T20:27:00.000-08:00

http://www.esnips.com/web/My-Flute

clipart

Posting a photo, because photos make us happy

2010-11-05T22:42:00.000-07:00

Brian & Kayla's Wedding

2010-10-24T19:38:00.000-07:00

September 18, 2010
Bethlehem United Methodist Church
New Albany, Mississippi

Sarabella's Sassy Raspberry Chutney

2010-10-22T14:06:00.000-07:00

Glad to announce that the next flavor of Sarabella's Sauces has been produced and is available for purchase online or in stores.

Take a look at Sassy Raspberry!

$35 Gift Certificate Give Away

2010-10-21T20:16:00.001-07:00

In contrast of being somewhat of a non-settler, I've successfully lived in the same apartment for 4 years. I've made my one bedroom comfortable and love the area, but will be moving out soon. The great thing about moving is whenever I get to my new place, I get to redecorate! Reorganize!! Recolorize! Get new furniture! I think that Frank (my cat) would love this end table.

I mean really, why didn't I come up with this before?

I'm writing about furniture and surroundings because I have been lucky enough to be contacted to give away something on my blog! CSN Stores has a huge collection of furniture, shoes, home accessories, kitchen items, and more... and over 200 stores to choose from. If you're interested in getting a $35 gift certificate from CSN Stores, you need to do these 2 things:

1. Leave a comment and tell me what item you'd buy if you got a gift certificate.
2. Like me on facebook.

Contestants can be located in only the US and Canada.
The Giveaway will be open until November 1st.
A winner will be selected using Random.org.

THIS GIVE AWAY IS CLOSED!

Congrats to Bailey!!

Material Girls

2010-10-04T10:16:00.000-07:00

Lindsey Baas - model
Raegan Raulston - hair
Jamie Naples (Merle Norman) - makeup
Meredith Norwood - photography

shopmaterialgirls.com

See more Material Girls ads

Cats, old and young.

2010-09-30T13:05:00.000-07:00

This ad is part of a series:
Dogs. Birds.

Mon Ami Spa
become a fan on facebook

The Help - Dreamworks Pictures filming in Jackson, MS

2010-09-24T07:52:00.001-07:00

Some of my photos from my encounters of the production of The Help movie are on the Jackson Free Press Loungelist website here.

Project Chane

2010-09-20T16:13:00.000-07:00

Check out the revised shop at Chane.com! We set out to clean the place up and keep it modern and smooth. Let me know what you think.

Thank-you to Andrew Le for being my badass programmer dude. He is the best!!

HIP_305347382.249449

2010-09-16T13:42:00.001-07:00

HIP_305347382.249449, originally uploaded by MeredithNo.

The famous Ginger

gingerwilliams.net
@ginger_williams
on sealion

Blue Eyed Blog

2010-08-23T14:03:00.001-07:00

I recently helped out a friend of a friend set up her tumblr blog.

She is a single mother living and working in Hollywood with lots of insight to write about her crazy/glamorous/messy/amazing life.

You can check it out at blueeyedblog.tumblr.com.

Today I got a thank-you package in the mail. I wanted to share with you all of this loot!!!!

Hazel House Marketing

2010-08-07T10:17:00.000-07:00

New Logo design for Hazel House Marketing!

Hairy Birds

2010-08-01T16:49:00.000-07:00

This is the second ad in a series!
See the previous ad.

Mon Ami Spa
become a fan on facebook

Material Girls

2010-07-29T09:30:00.000-07:00

New Material Girls Ad is running!

shopmaterialgirls.com

STAMP'S!!

2010-07-20T16:01:00.001-07:00

STAMP'S!!, originally uploaded by MeredithNo.

for an ad in the free press for Stamp's Superburger yumm...

Material Girls

2010-06-30T14:21:00.000-07:00

I love the fact that we're allowed to get funky/girly and make something really fun! Check out the new Material Girls ad!

David Browman = hair styling
Crystal Tullos = makeup
Raegen Raulston = model

you can shop online and see some other photos I took for Material Girls! (on the left side bars)

Become a fan on facebook for sale info and new items.

Katelynn & Josh Stokes

2010-06-16T14:39:00.001-07:00

I shot a wedding in Canton at a little Bed and Breakfast called "Heart's Content." Here are some of my favorite shots of the event!

You can see more photos in the facebook album.

A Poster for Priester

2010-06-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

I created a poster yesterday for a Mixer Event for Mel! This was a quick project meant to attract a younger crowd than usual.

facebook event

Ellen Langford

2010-06-03T11:15:00.000-07:00

A mississippi artist, Ellen Langford is one I've been aware of for a while, but have recently found her on the internet. I wanted to share some paintings by her.. her color choice is beautiful, mature, perfect. And the way that colors are merged and shapes simplified makes it all about the color for me. It translates to greatly enjoyable eye candy.

facebook
website

Animal Traits vs Human Beauty

2010-06-03T08:56:00.000-07:00

This is one ad from a campaign I started a while back & I'm really happy to be able to reveal it now.

I hope that words are not necessary to explain it :)

There are more to come in this series! Just you wait!

Mon Ami Spa
on facebook

One review from the Northside Sun that made me really happy : "This is going to definitely grab some attention! Cutest ad I have ever seen in ten years of advertising. 'Tongues will be waggin’ over this one! Love it…."

Another one from VIP Jackson Mag : "Hahahaha!! I LOVE this ad! Definitely catchy and one readers will remember too."

p.s. Unsolicited. I was happy to get such great feedback, had to share and celebrate!!!

Bright! yellow & grey Logo Design

2010-05-27T11:21:00.000-07:00

I've completed a logo this week!

A woman in town is starting up her new business, and has a bright future. There's going to be a launch party later on in June, but if you're in the Jackson area, be looking for this logo.

I have to say.. I'm a fan of this color combo. And happy with the outcome!

You can see them on Facebook too!

Newspapers were once Beautiful

2010-05-25T15:14:00.001-07:00

Novel view of the mighty bulk of Uncle Sam's latest and fastest battleship (LOC), originally uploaded by The Library of Congress.

Novel view of the mighty bulk of Uncle Sam's latest and fastest battleship (LOC)

My thoughts on LOST

2010-05-24T08:20:00.000-07:00

So many people are upset ...because they wanted something even more mind blowing? or.. was it that they wanted something obvious? all the answers you ever dreamed of?

This guy on twitter, has had the best explanation I have seen so far.

"@JamesStevenson: The Lost finale hit it out of the park. The mysteries are irrelevant, the journey and friendships aren't. What an amazing picture of death."

It's like looking at a painting, you can interpret however you want, or you can judge and hate it. but I guess it's fine either way. It's something meant to make you think, or feel... It's beautiful or ugly.

Second Chance Prom

2010-05-23T15:12:00.000-07:00

I was very honored to be a part of this project. I'd been talking with Darren of Creative Distillery for a while. We frequently bounce ideas off one another just to have another critical design eye with an opinion, and since he's been freelancing for a long time now, he's a valuable teacher for me. He asked me to be a part of designing a poster and logo for this event.

The thing is, is that you may have heard of it. It was put on by the Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition, and was in reaction to a high school banning same sex couples from attending the prom. They wanted to throw a prom for everyone, and everyone was invited. Several high profile individuals were involved such as Lance Bass, Green Day, Questlove, Cat Cora, and more. Ellen tweeted about it!!

It happened and was a great success! I was able to attend and see that... yes, it was in fact just like a regular prom. I felt like I was in high school again!

thanks to Mister Nick, my date to the prom, for the photos.

Mel Priester for Hinds County Court Judge

2010-05-22T13:53:00.000-07:00

I somehow collected an awesome client, a really genuine and cool dude running for Judge of Hinds County, Mississippi.

I've created a few projects so far, a post card and helped get some of their branding going, but mainly I have created a website. Some of the photography I also shot. They were taken around downtown Jackson. I'm happy with how professional and clean it has turned out. But all of those details wouldn't be quite as perfect without programming help from my friend Gordon Marshall Garretson.

www.electmelpriester.com

A Disney family vacation Travel Agent

2010-05-18T14:28:00.000-07:00

I made this connection through twitter. My best friend from high school is obsessed with Disney (@vintagedisney), and was friends with @TripsByManny on twitter. She recommended me when he was needing a logo.

Here is what we came up with.

www.tripsbymanny.com

and on facebook

With a version specifically made for facebook and twitter dimensions to match.

Thanks twitter, you're making it easier to connect to people!

Mulberry Muse

2010-05-04T19:11:00.001-07:00

An etsy shop with lovely french vintage/modern cards and things. Mulberry Muse

The State of the Office

2010-04-29T14:06:00.000-07:00

I think I'm going to go to office depot today, and maybe target, and look for:

1. a rolodex. This has the potential to be cute and colorful!

2. a small printer to print out my inner office paperwork

3. a table that will fit in the corner of my room next to my desk. It needs to hold that printer, my scanner maybe, and my mini photo printer which is stored in a box currently being inconducive to regular use.

I'm excited.

Webby Dude or Dudette Job Opening

2010-04-28T16:28:00.000-07:00

I'm looking for someone who can basically take a design I make and translate it into code. Someone who is up to date on recent coding systems and trents like CSS and can help me set up content management systems like Expression Engine, or Wordpress. I'm open to new suggestions because I know technology changes so quickly. I want this person to be able to take it further and experiment if they'd like, too.
I want to be using new technology. So someone who really enjoys doing this sort of thing would be ideal.
Possibly someone who's already a freelancer.
They don't have to be in Jackson. I'm cool with working over the internet.

I've been getting a lot of requests to make websites. I feel I could be better at web design but would rather not try to tackle so much since I already cover too many design territories. I'd like to be able to concentrate on making the work look good, work on better ways to market it in social media, and be more user friendly... instead of thinking about how I can create it with the existing knowledge I have. (which is not impressive).

I want to make good websites!!

And of course this person would get paid. That's something that would be decided job by job.

Big Mamoo's Cafe

2010-04-25T13:32:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty excited about this Logo. In some ways it's a sin against design school ... too many colors, large mark, textured writing. etc. But I tend to like to break the rules a little and be a little silly.

I was asked to illustrate a cow. A girl cow with wings, and an apron. I accepted the job and I have taken quite a liking to Big Mamoo! This cafe is in a small town in Georgia near Savannah. I'm definitely going to visit someday. I'm willing to bet that it's delicious as well!

Crossroads Film Festival, Jackson MS

2010-04-19T14:05:00.000-07:00

I was a part of the planning committee and Art crew for Crossroads this year. I'm not gonna lie, it's a lot of work! Especially near the end. I wasn't able to attend the festival, but I know it was a success in many ways. The theme was centered around the movie 2010 : the year we make contact. It was the sequal to the popular movie, 2001 : a space odyssey. We attempted to create something that was very retro - sci-fi looking.
Here are some samples of the work I did for the festival.

Some samples of screens that cycled on the big screen between each movie showing.

Tshirt design, ad example, and poster for the Music Video Showcase Event.

Nutrition & the Freelance Designer

2010-04-07T18:34:00.000-07:00

I didn't go to sleep until 4 am last night.

This morning I woke up at 11am. Immediately walked to my home office room, where the light was pouring through and making it hard to see my computer screen. I may need to rethink the location of my desk.

No need to brush my teeth, wash my face, take a shower.

Wearing my glasses that are 3 marks too low for my eyes.

It's ok, all I have to see is this screen right here. maybe a legal pad or 2.

Window open and spring air is setting the temperature for me. My only interruption is my cat chasing a bug that got inside. Frequently she climbs on the back of my chair to rest.

I like this chair.. my grandmother's once nice chairs from the living room us kids weren't allowed to enter. Appropriately, it now is draped with star wars fabric to protect it from kitty claws.

I feel pretty happy about this set up.

I worked all day from then, snacking on the "Sweet Nutty Temptation" nut mix from Kroger. Took a break for an orange around 4pm, broke out the cheese squares (Target brand Cheeze-it's) pretty soon after that.

And THEN the hunger pangs!!! No real food!!

Eventually I decide to walk to the grocery store conveniently located a block from my house. I find my "Modern Family" tote bag from a conference in LA, gather my ancient ipod and headphones, and begin walking as the sun is sets. Someone cuts their grass with a trimmer. And Kiss "Calling Dr. Love" plays on my ipod.

Carnegie Mellon Prof Jesse Schell talks game dev. and the future

2010-03-15T19:10:00.000-07:00

See the Video

Carnegie Mellon University Professor, Jesse Schell, dives into a world of game development which will emerge from the popular "Facebook Games" era.

Don't Panic

2010-03-15T19:06:00.000-07:00

Very much like the Hitchhiker's Guide movie. And beautiful!

Saul Bass: On Making Money vs Quality Work

2010-03-10T23:49:00.000-08:00

Hello Cupcake

2010-03-01T14:43:00.000-08:00

I met Elizabeth Fowler at MyScoop early in the year. MyScoop is an online magazine for women, that is area specific. It started in Birmingham, branched out to Nashville, and recently opened up in Mississippi.

I helped out by creating the poster and accompanying web ads (seen here) for an event created to benefit the new Mississippi Children's Museum coming to Jackson. The event itself was about wine paired with delicious cupcakes. It was girly, sweet and fun, and was a successful night!

Eleanor Grosch

2010-02-26T08:32:00.000-08:00

justeleanor.com
buy stuff here!

The making of Old Spice's commercial: The Man Your Man Could Smell Like

2010-02-18T22:35:00.000-08:00

Geronimo Jackson

2010-02-12T07:39:00.000-08:00

A drink by Chef Adam.

In celebration of the second episode of the last season of LOST!!!!!

2 parts - Tarantula Azul Tequila
1/2 part - Triple Sec
3 1/2 parts - Orange Pineapple Juice
Splash of Cherry Juice
Splash of Tarantula Azul Margarita mix
Umbrella with 2 cherries on stem
2 cherries in glass
Sugar on the rim of the glass

People Got a Lotta Nerve

2010-01-12T12:40:00.001-08:00

Daniel Egneus

2009-12-29T09:12:00.000-08:00

Amazingly beautiful and thoughtful mixed media. website. via booooooom!

2009-12-28T08:57:00.000-08:00

abeautifulrevolution

Visuals of Today

2009-12-23T13:03:00.000-08:00

"Wish you were here" print by from my little underground. via oh joy!

bunny from Dover collection.

Square eyes face... from digital sketchbook.

"I am Large and Pointing" via breadcamesliced

Sculptural Photograph by Szymon Roginski via Fubiz.
Hey... also take a look at these rockin Star Wars shoes by Adidas.

Cliff image by Justin James King via lenscratch

Surprise skirts by cinco via Fubiz

Wall christmas tree found on Free People's blog

lovepad mug

2009-12-10T13:41:00.000-08:00

link

A story by Lonny

2009-12-06T20:38:00.001-08:00

I made my name into a spaceship which is being chased by an asteroid. There are 4 planets, there names are Vnon 6, Bleanark 3, Shepoof 2, and Resa 9. There are also 2 vortexes, Sheretononge, and grerota. Last, there are 100,000,000,000 stars. I can tell you some of them. There are 16 Garnoses. There are also 2,000 Grondos. I think you know that this is all made up and a folk tale. You would think, but this is absolutely true. Shh. Not really, but you know what I mean. Anyway there is a big galexy out there, and you never know what you will find. That is the last ending.

Elsa + Ray

2009-11-17T17:54:00.000-08:00

This wedding took place on a farm near Raymond, MS. It was a beautiful day for a photoshoot! The actual ceremony was during sunset, and a night-time reception was a perfect ending.

See a few more on Flickr

Cindy Sherman

2009-11-11T10:20:00.000-08:00

"The Untitled Film Stills are all black and white photos in which Sherman places herself as an unnamed actress in shots reminiscent of foreign films, Hollywood pictures, B-movies, and film noir. " - wiki

"[T]here was nothing more to say [through painting]," she later recalled. "I was meticulously copying other art and then I realized I could just use a camera and put my time into an idea instead."

Life is Once, Forever

2009-11-02T22:13:00.000-08:00

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Many Make Ones

2009-10-25T17:17:00.000-07:00

I recently took some better photos of these projects I made at MSU in a photography class. It was by far my favorite project, probably ever. And it's one of those things I keep telling myself to do again. I hope to flesh out this section of my portfolio more. But in the meantime, at least I have these down electronically with room to expand.

Flash Forward

2009-10-24T15:52:00.000-07:00

So this show is coming off pretty cheesy or unsurprising when It's supposed to be. I'm thinking it's meant for LOST fans. Not nearly as great as lost.. but I'm watching it anyway.

Watch hulu before they start charging you!

But, do take a look at the opening scene of episode 4, I thought it was a pretty good lead in. Anyone know who's singing the song?

Dandylion Events

2009-10-24T15:50:00.000-07:00

I've been helping my friend get her business started! Here's the new logo and twitter page, and be sure to glance at the twitter icon :)

@dandylionevents

The Polaroid Kidd

2009-10-22T18:37:00.000-07:00

Mike Brodie - from Pensacola, FL

more at NEEDLES+PINS

via @featureshoot

The Future Way of Life - we can only hope

2009-10-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

You can read about them at T@B

No pretty pictures on this post

2009-10-16T11:49:00.000-07:00

But it's still inspiring if you read.

I wanted to share a site that I found to be an instant intrigue for me.

I'm the type of person that forms an opinion very quickly, possibly too quickly. I have no attention span, if it were up to me to hire designers it would be rough for anyone to get through my judgement. I wouldn't even make it. I'm not saying I dislike most everything, just that if you don't put the best thing in front of me before any other visual image, then I'll move along in less than 10 seconds. That first impact is everything!
But, I think with the computer age - more and more people are equally as distracted.

So at the same time, I'm not sure why I instantly love this. Because there's not a whole lot of very mature and organized design going on. Maybe that's exactly why it draws my interest.

1. It's called Barstool Romantic. the name itself already scores a few cool points.

2. The about link reads "The Barstool Romantic celebrates the wanderers, explorers, vagabonds, beats, carousers, rebels, hell-raisers and originals of the world. Those great ideas of freedom and the open road; drinking, laughing and loving like hell; getting out there and into it."
My thoughts: Right on... amazing.. this is what I'm dreaming, living, and striving to live like daily. I value freedom and curiosity for the world way too much.

Scroll down a bit.

3. “ I am sending you
postcards from a place
where I am not.

We’re not tourists, we’re travelers

a tourist is someone who
thinks about going home the
moment they arrive

whereas a traveler
might not come
back at all.”

Paul Bowles, The Sheltering Sky

BAM!

i love you.

4. oh but wait.. there's also a Diane Arbus photo further down the stream... affirmed!

p.s. I found it through Joanna Goddard's blog.

Look at all of these Cute Bunnies!

2009-10-15T19:21:00.000-07:00

BettyBeatrix!

This girl I've never met, but I may have seen her around town and not known who she was. We live in the same town, and every day I am amazed at how many great and talented people live here. But Elise is one I'm feeling is specially gifted, and probably someone who's a lot of fun to be around.

You can buy on etsy and read about it in more detail on her blog.

Her Etsy store will have these blue kitties later on...!!!!

Ingenious!!!

2009-10-15T16:08:00.001-07:00

These earrings are made with real oranges. They are dried, and varnished, so they're not going to make your neck sticky. You can buy them here on etsy. I'm waiting for smaller citrus varieties!

It's Ok My Dear

2009-10-08T11:34:00.001-07:00

"For the romantic, adventurous, precious, and rare woman of a fantastical daydream."

Ashley Cheeks is the designer behind It's Ok My Dear. I don't know about sewing, but I do consider myself a lover of women's clothing. What she's been doing is a stand out, and it's all together pretty, unique, and adorable, but also a little daring - and definitely quirky.

Please do treat yourself, and check out her other fashions on Etsy! You'll fall in love!

And it doesn't hurt to have amazing photo work to showcase her pieces!

Swamps

2009-10-08T11:29:00.001-07:00

There is a swamp not too far from where I live in Jackson, if you go down the Natchez Trace. I think there is a scene in My Dog Skip filmed there. It feels somewhat like a dream world. And I'm only saying that from being there for a few minutes.

see on flickr

The following photos were some that I found on flickr of other swamps, that are stunning by themselves, I had to share them.

Favorites from the beach

2009-10-06T23:19:00.000-07:00

from Naples & Sarasota, FL.

A good place to shop for Christmas

2009-10-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

thegreenhead.com

I am on Pret a Voyager!

2009-10-05T07:26:00.001-07:00

Anne keeps an amazing and beautiful blog about design and travel. My 2 most favorite things! Her post tells the whole story about how I came to be interviewed.

It will tell you all my secrets.. Go check it out!

Boo!

2009-09-27T18:46:00.000-07:00

What do you think of this?

I'm thinking about trying to make a greeting card series. Something cute like this. I made this when working on another logo at work, and just had a little side play time. If I took it a bit further, thought of a good phrase to go with it, maybe it might be likable enough to sell somewhere?

If nothing else it's something I enjoyed.

onflickr

Bad Movies with Great Posters

2009-09-19T17:19:00.000-07:00

what would you add to the list?

Please comment with some more!

D23 Disney Expo in Anaheim, CA

2009-09-17T17:13:00.000-07:00

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

Chicago for Labor Day

2009-09-16T14:01:00.000-07:00

Recent trip photos!

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

Childhood Fantasies

2009-09-15T12:26:00.000-07:00

1. Be a mermaid
2. Have a loch ness monster as a pet (or friend)
3. Be a flight attendant

I want some interaction, someone post yours!

Amy Stein

2009-09-04T13:06:00.000-07:00

A reminder of how awesome Amy Stein's body of work is... I'm looking forward to even more.

amystein.com

Maybe the most interesting is her project called "stranded" take a look at the map. For me, this is very interesting to see where all of these photos were taken, some of them are very close to home in terms of location for me.

These... are paintings.

2009-09-03T08:52:00.001-07:00

Amazing

gregorythielker.com
via Matt Ladner

The Longest Way

2009-09-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

The Longest Way 1.0 - one year walk/beard grow time lapse from Christoph Rehage on Vimeo.

thelongestway.com

via swissmiss

Paper Daggers

2009-09-02T11:43:00.000-07:00

My friend and old co-worker Josh has put together a site of his posters. He has an affinity for skulls. To each his own obsession!

I love his style, and incorporation of photos and type is genius. The symbolism is beautiful. And great, vivid color!

Ginger Williams

2009-09-02T08:53:00.000-07:00

One of the sweet girls in town who is also extremely awesome, I haven't had the pleasure of getting to know (yet). This is Ginger Williams. Her art work has always stood out in our area, and she's always coming up with new styles it seems, but they all fit together in some way. They are creative in terms of subject, and I have noticed a progression in her talent over time.

Recently, she's created (or maybe she's only recently updated it) an etsy store. And now you can buy her work from all over the world! You are privileged! Take a look at her shapes and color palettes that make you want to sit back, relax, and eat an ice cream sandwich.

gingerwilliams.etsy

throwing clothes

2009-09-01T23:26:00.000-07:00

Blow UP!

2009-09-01T22:13:00.001-07:00

IMG_6950, originally uploaded by MeredithNo.

blow up, michelangelo antonioni. I've been on an antonioni kick these days. I'm not sure why either, because i usually don't get all the meaning, but thank god for commentary :)

I Love this FLICKR blog

2009-09-01T22:10:00.000-07:00

Trailer Life
I envy them

Something I'm Loving right now

2009-08-26T15:39:00.000-07:00

I was browsing Etsy, and ran into this girl joojoo's store. Everything is SO CUTE. I really wish I could describe it with another word besides cute, but the colors, the shapes, and the animals and things, It's simply cute. I think these pictures speak for themselves.

She's got a great variety of types of creations as well, from drawings to hand painted items, jewelry, magnetic tiny animals, and more.

her etsy
her blog
her flickr

Mosaic Guy

2009-08-25T20:51:00.000-07:00

I saw this man's work at Magic City Art Connection a while back. I'm wishing I had taken more photos but I don't have any but this one to share. His name is Steve Terlizzese and he works in Chattanooga, TN.

His website is here. And shows you a bit more, but it's nothing compared to seeing it in real life. So detailed and intricate! And the pieces all have their purpose.

I wonder what his workroom looks like?

greenman

2009-08-25T20:34:00.000-07:00

from greenman 2008 on flickr. A great variety of inspirational and vintage images.

The Charming Cherub

2009-08-20T21:26:00.000-07:00

I love these pieces by Debra Farley. She handmakes vintage postcard jewelry (shown), broken china jewelry, and from found objects. I saw her jewelry a few months ago at the Magic City Art Connection in Birmingham but I couldn't choose what I wanted to buy. I wish I had a photo of the whole set up, there was so many to choose from!

See her website here: debrafarley.com

more from Magic City Art Connection.

I wonder what I said on July 20th?

2009-08-19T07:49:00.000-07:00

Number of tweets over the past 3 months.

Number of followers over the past 3 months.

Number of followers for the past month.

It says I updated 16 times on the 20th, but looking through my history that's not true, although I did a lot on the 21st.

Also it's interesting that I've been consistently posting 6 times a day.

Find yours on twittercounter

John Hinde postcards

2009-08-19T07:30:00.000-07:00

see at least one article about this amazing and curious work.

Teresafied - Seattle trip

2009-08-17T06:57:00.000-07:00

A while back I took a trip to Seattle for fun, with a few friends. I was so behind that I never saw that my friend put up her photos from the trip. Here they are! You can see me in a lot of pictures, which is pretty exciting/scary for me because I rarely see myself in photos.

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

Detroit

2009-08-14T21:53:00.000-07:00

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

Au Fil De..

2009-08-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

I do not speak French. I think that this title may mean "On the fly," but that's according to the small amount a google search could tell me.

I've followed this flickr stream for a while, and I always love the photos. They are simply gorgeous. This person really has an eye for beauty in simplicity, but also has it down to a science. It's amazing. Every photo is beautiful. Extreme depth of field, texture, antiqued tones. They really have quite a collection.

See the blog, add it to your RSS

Or buy prints on Etsy

Colored vase and 3D glasses, through butcher paper.

2009-08-08T23:53:00.000-07:00

Eveline Tarunadjaja

2009-08-06T23:02:00.000-07:00

These illustrations I'd seen on flickr a long time ago. But I had completely forgotten about them, until recently. The artist has updated their stream, finally! And it was a good memory to be revived. I not only love this person's style, but also the ideas that are being displayed here. You'd need to visit the flickr stream to see more of what I mean. I'd love to buy a very large print, or .. someone please hire her to make some awesome wallpaper.

See her website here lovexevol

whale whisperer
tomato head
obscura mocha
spillage

Some Inspirational Places

2009-08-06T17:28:00.000-07:00

FOTO_DECADENT I have grown to love fashion photography, its like the cherry on top of the milkshake that is photography. Here is a livejournal community that I've come to for inspiration on multiple occasions.

VINTAGEPHOTO Another livejournal community. But this is all any subject. It's only requirement is that each photo is vintage.

MODCLOTH This is mostly about fashion, but there's also things that are loosely related to fashion that are blogged about. and I think that's what keeps it interesting for me. It's also got such a great store!!!

SWISS-MISS Ok so this girl is amazing, how does she find all this stuff? If it's not tested anywhere, I think she may be one of the top contenders for the most interesting links, images, or anything across the internet. a must for any blog reader.

FREEPEOPLE A blog for a clothing line that I seek out ..when it's on sale. but that's besides the point. It's an amazing collection of clothes that are always creative, and comfortable, and a little big bohemian. But the blog reflects that mood as well. The blog itself is a merge of art, fashion, and other interesting and beautiful things.

BRITTANY FORKS I know this girl, somewhat. We went to college together at good ole Mississippi State, but I was older than her and we just missed each other in social circles. But, I think it's safe to say that we may have been good friends. Either way, I like her collection of things she finds interesting. I find them interesting as well.

Gregoire Alexandre

2009-08-06T08:36:00.000-07:00

Some really great studio work. Creative, graphic, beautiful and bold lighting. and using studio equipment in unexpected ways. Inspiring!

gregoirealexandre.com

Miles Aldridge

2009-08-05T16:43:00.000-07:00

Another photographer/artist that I admire, is Miles Aldridge. I guess in most every case, if someone admires someone, it may be because I relate, or in the case of being a visual artist, I have the same affinities. Like 50's 60's retro inspired styles, but pumped up.

He caught my eye again recently because some of his shots actually reminded me of things that I have created recently. Mine are not nearly as impressive though. He is a master! But I someday hope to get close to this amazingness.

It's so hard to keep my mind going in one direction, or going for one goal. I'm like a goldfish. I have many visual interests. and I can't settle on one "style." is that bad? I don't want to settle. I want to remain varied. but be great at achieving all of them, and continue to change every time.

I can say though, that color runs almost everything for me.

Go to his website, also take a look at his bio. milesaldridge.com

How did it happen?

2009-08-05T07:42:00.000-07:00

So during another experiment I laid down in front of the camera, which was going off at intervals with remote shooting running through my computer. I was just messing around on the bathroom floor making faces. There were a few of the shots I actually really liked, to my surprise, since I had no make up on, and it was fairly late at night, I felt I didn't look my best. But what a liar de-saturation is :) The make-shift lighting, is pretty different for lighting a face. If I was actually trying to shoot a portrait of myself, I may not have thought of arranging the lights in that way.

Here is one shot that I love.

See on flickr

Amanda and Seth

2009-07-27T21:19:00.000-07:00

I helped Erin Fultz shoot a wedding this past weekend,
check out our photos in this slide show!.

I haven't shot that many weddings, but it certainly is hard work. But so much fun too!!

see my set on flickr