Tag: inspiration

My Foodie Genesis: Unveiling My First Culinary Love

My Foodie Genesis: Unveiling My First Culinary Love

They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, but what they don’t tell you is that it’s also the express lane to fond memories. Whether it’s the intoxicating aroma of Granny’s vegetable soup or the comforting embrace of Aunt Gladys’ funeral potatoes,…

Chef Sam Blackburn + Nana’s Tuna Salad

Chef Sam Blackburn + Nana’s Tuna Salad

A few years ago, I interviewed artists and creatives on their inspirations. We spoke about art, music, food, and memories. Life got in the way, and I stopped with the interviews. Like most of you, during this unprecedented time, I began revisiting ideas and projects…

Inspirations + Pesto Farfalle With Peaches and Herbs

Inspirations + Pesto Farfalle With Peaches and Herbs

It’s about damn time! Peaches have arrived in our grocery stores, ya’ll! It’s so funny when we crave the foods that aren’t in season because we know we can’t have them. I’ve been waiting for MONTHS to get my hands on the hairy little f*$kers!…

Winter Vegetables In Vogue

Winter Vegetables In Vogue

Winter is, notably, my most favorite season of the year. Being born on the first day of winter, it only makes sense I worship such cold crisp days until spring begins to bud. The things I love most about this time of year are the…

Lena Von Vintage:  Finding Color Inspiration Through Food

Lena Von Vintage: Finding Color Inspiration Through Food

I cannot color coordinate….. AT ALL!  For this exact reason, I adopted the “goth” look early on in my youth.  Black matches black.  Well….sort of.  But that is a whole other story in itself. Color has always been tough for me.  Whether it was my…

Just Breathe

Just Breathe

Me, a few days ago:  “Jesus, I’m tired.”  In whatever we do in life, there is always that one moment of thought that creeps up into our minds that says “I am exhausted.” The last 10 years or so, day in and day out, I…

Favorite Things

Favorite Things

New year, new goals, new crushes, new life, and a goofy grin are flowing out of me. I had a beautiful Christmas with my family and took a few weeks off from hitting social media too hard. As I acclimate to the recent flow of…

Daily Rituals of an Artist

Daily Rituals of an Artist

I have always loved reading about people and their lives.  I’m nosy like that… biographies, autobiographies, you name it.  Fiction is a nice escape from reality. However, rather than diving into an imaginary world, I enjoy learning about how people with an imagination operate. In downtown…