Archive for January, 2009
Home Style: Vintage Charm
Bliss and Thurston Alexander-Smith live in Raleigh, NC in a nook perfectly situated between downtown and Hillsborough Street. Bliss is a graphic artist at an advertising agency and she is the talented proprietress of Sew Bliss Sew. Thurston is a graduate student studying sociology. He is also a gifted musician and can rule you in [...]
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Fashion Resolutions
I’ve never – repeat, never – been one for New Year’s resolutions. Sure I get caught up in the excitement, sentiment and glitter of the holiday, and usually jot down something resembling a list, albeit in crude form (back of receipt, anyone?). But keeping said list? Not a chance. And I’m a list-maker. 2009 will [...]
Splinter, Wooden Supercar
Joe Harmon, a graduate of NC State’s Industrial Design program took on an ambitious graduate project by deciding to build a car for his master’s thesis, but not just any car, a wooden supercar. Joe explains his process and motivation for building this 3-year long intensive, labor of love. Other than your car being made [...]
Tim O’Brien
Tim O’Brien is a legally blind photographer based in Chapel Hill. Born with Stargardt disease, he uses photography to give focus to the world around him. Though his vision is limited (20/200) or perhaps because of it, he manages to capture fleeting moments in a beautiful way.
North Carolina Beer
I should start this post with the disclaimer that I don’t really drink beer. So I am hardly an authority on the subject. But for those who love beer, there are lots and lots to choose from. And as it turns out, there are a bunch of brews made right here in North Carolina. The [...]
Mario Marzan
Mario Marzan is a painter, sculptor, video and installation artist currently teaching at UNC Chapel Hill. He was born in San Juan, and much of his work references his memories of Puerto Rico as well as the shifting landscape of his old home due to an increase in hurricanes. Mario writes, “my work responds to [...]
House Tour, Danielle – Durham, NC
I met Danielle this past year when she agreed to do some photography work for the Rock & Shop Market. In addition to being a great photographer, she also has an eye for decorating her home. I’d love to walk into her handsome foyer on a daily basis. Below she shares some photos of her [...]
