Dogwood Pink Print from Society 6
Dogwood Flower Hairpin from BHLDN
Dogwood Earrings from Erica Weiner
Mini Dogwood Blossom Ring – 24 Karat Gold from Moira K. Lime
Category: Art and Design
Elisabeth Newton: Contemporary Pearls
I met Elisabeth Newton at Richmond’s Bizarre Bazaar back in early December and couldn’t resist sharing some of her creations with you all. She works from Golden Belt Studios in Durham, N.C. While many of her designs are snagged by brides, they are also gorgeous for the everyday. Aren’t you jealous of her light and airy studio space?
Girly Gear: SLR Accessories
I have had a DSLR camera for awhile now. In fact, I bought into the hype when Ashton Kutcher was still touting the Nikon D40. Just recently, I dug my camera out and decided I needed a few accessories. First, I couldn’t resist this padded strap cover by Happy Snapz over on Etsy. The shop owner at Martilena is custom-making my DSLR bag insert in “Wine”, the deep red, for just thirty-five dollars! It also comes in nine other durable nylon fabrics. Now, I have no excuse not to shoot.
Polaroid Hues: Oak Island
Color Study: Frosty Lego Forest
Color Study: Peas and Sauce
When in Asheville…
Asheville, NC is a quaint little metropolis just under two hours from the Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC areas respectively. Don’t dismiss this little town as too granola, too fast. It has many unique shops that have garnered wide recognition. My favorites include Malaprop’s Bookstore, with its own cafe inside, Chocolate Fetish, a gourmet chocolate shop, and of course the local art supply store, True Blue Art Supply. So grab a cabin on airbnb in nearby Weaverville, Hendersonville or Montreat and enjoy a scenic weekend in the Blue Ridge.
From The Studio: A Business Update
I can’t seem to do a clean site launch. I’m sure some of my more devoted readers will notice small changes to Runs With Markers on a weekly, and even daily basis. Also getting a slow facelift is my professional site, gracebarkley.com. I finally have my brand visually where I want it to be. Now, it’s just the business side of the equation that gets some tinkering. Last week, I received my first freelance assignment for South Magazine. Be sure to look for my article in the February/March issue of the magazine, hitting stands all over the South at the end of January. You can see articles I have already written for South on their blog.
Meanwhile, to boost my freelancing portfolio, I am following the guidelines of Lexi Rodrigo, a mom and freelance who authors The Savvy Freelancer. Her list, 31 Days to Start Freelancing, provides individuals with a step-by-step process to get their businesses up and running. I would definitely recommend checking this out regardless of your industry. Designers, writers, decorators and bloggers can all benefit from her great program.
xo Grace
Logo Love: The Beagle NYC
Art I Love: Toba Khedoori
I discovered Toba Khedoori at the Venice Bienalle back in 2009. The best way to experience her work is nose to paper as her detail is simply remarkable. Khedoori is an Australian-born, Iraqi artist represented by David Zwirner in Los Angeles.
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