GREAT GATSBY photoshoot

Local recycled wood furniture makers, Clayton Oxford teamed up with Juliana Aul, hair, make-up and styling, and Adrian Schlesinger, photography- for a a day in the park. 
Here are a few shots....read more about the back story at LadyOxTimes.

 The light fixtures and furniture were provided by Clayton Oxford.

 Hair, Make-up and clothing styling by Juliana Aul, center, 

most clothing is vintage from her own collection.

 LadyOx herself <3

all photo credits to Adrian Schlesinger

DIY Jewelry Branch

I'm loving this DIY project- such a simple way to display jewelry- I was just looking for a way to display my necklaces.  Excited to go hunting for good looking sticks now in my back woods.
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Introducing Art to Students

I found this amazing video- along with a great article about how if students are introduced to art at an early stage, the possibilities are endless.  Check out this very unique performance by Lil Buck and Yo Yo Ma.



I found this via stumble on mixing reality

where eco, art, trends & culture meet.

Japanese Summer Picnic

Every year it is tradition to have a celebration, get dressed up in a summer kimono, eat, dance, and be merry.  Of coarse there are kids games and musical performances.  In Raleigh, NC, the Japanese community gathers for such a tradition.  I love to see the modern clothing, handmade and hand-me-downs.

She Runs the World

Follow her to the end of the earth!  Beyonce is amazing!! <3

Sunflower Summer

more from the photo archive...  these were taken in Tupelo, Mississippi a few years back.  I love how people plant sunflower fields to attract doves in the early fall with their seeds.  That also means that there are always sunflowers for sale on every street corner all summer long. 

Mural Walk of Phillie

Last summer I took a great road trip from NC to Providence, stopping in Philadelphia, New York City and Brooklyn on the way.  Philadelphia has an amazing Mural Walk that takes all over the city, through neighborhoods and giving you a glimpse of this city brimming with street art.