Finding the Way The first thing that drew me into Mary Rountree Moore’s current exhibition at the Hidell Brooks was how full of color the artist’s paintings were. As someone who has always had a love for color in its…
Inside Studio Carta with Co-founder Angela Liguori
I first learned about Studio Carta through Instagram, and later through the Brookline based brands collaboration with calligrapher Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls. Angela Liguori co-founded the business along with her husband Mohamed Alaeddin in 2004 while living in Michigan, and by 2010…
A Photographer in New York | Arianna Tettamanzi
I first discovered photographer Arianna Tettamanzi when I interviewed Elisa Marshall of Maman last month. The photographs of Elisa, Maman and the delicious food that you can enjoy at the New York based eatery were absolutely stunning and I knew…
Inside ‘Paris in Bloom’ with Author & Photographer Georgianna Lane
Ever since I first saw the cover of Georgianna Lane’s book Paris in Bloom when it was first released back in 2017, I was instantly enchanted. It’s been on my bedside table ever since (along with my books on Chanel)…
Inside ‘By Hand: The Art of Modern Lettering’ with Nicole Miyuki Santo
Nicole Miyuki Santo is a freelance artist, graphic designer, and teacher. Since 2015, she has taught in-person hand-lettering workshops to students of all ages. She is a kind spirit and truly believes that everyone, kids and adults included, can enjoy…
An Inside Look at Primally Pure with founder Bethany McDaniel
Primally Pure is a natural skincare brand that I’ve been sharing about here on the blog since I first discovered their amazing all natural deodorant. I’d tried so many brands in the past, but nothing worked until I tried Primally…
Inside the Vintage Inspired World of Photographer Pam Moxley
Deep Breath It’s impossible to see Pam Moxley’s work and not be inspired. We first saw Pam’s work last year at the Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery, and this January her beautiful pieces were part of the gallery’s first photography…
An Inside Look at Whisk + Wood Bakery with Christina Morita
Getting to know creatives and entrepreneurs, especially those in Charlotte, is something I really enjoying sharing about here on the blog. We have an amazing community full of so many talented people, and getting to share their stories is always…
Inside the Colorfully Illustrated World of Evelyn Henson
If there was an artist whose work makes your day feel instantly brighter, that would be Charlotte-based artist, Evelyn Henson. Evelyn first started selling her artwork after graduating college in 2013, and since then her work has been seen in…
Charlotte’s Hidell Brooks Gallery Celebrates 20 Years
Today the Hidell Brooks Gallery celebrates its 20th year anniversary with the exhibition ’20 on the 20th’. All 45 artists that the gallery represents are featured, and I had the opportunity to interview gallery owners Katharine Hidell Thomas and Rebecca…
Inside the Art of Calligraphy with Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls
Calligraphy is an art that I’ve always wanted to learn, and a few years ago I first discovered calligrapher, Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls. When you see her work on Instagram where she also shares photos of her workshops/travels and all the amazing…
