THE DESIGN OF PARKS
As I was walking under the dazzling crisp yellow leaves at the Big Creek Greenway recently, I began to more fully appreciate the artistry that the season of fall gives us. Of course the beautiful colors come to mind, but so do jack o’lanterns, beautifully decorated apple pies and leaves that dance with every gust […]
THE DESIGN OF EMBROIDERY
Porcupine quills, moose hairs and animal teeth, all embellishments that were used way back when to decorate and illuminate clothing. We’re talking about embroidery and the rich history and design of it. Today, we don’t think much of the Izod alligator, the Betsey Johnson dress or the Coach bag, but they are all modern day […]
THE DESIGN OF BISCUITS
Ah, the breakfast sandwich, the ultimate “on the go” food, easy to carry, to drive with and to wolf down when one has had perhaps a bit too much bubbly the night before. And even though the one that is most popular in the United States comes from the golden arches, it was actually on […]
DESIGN OF VEHICLE WRAPS
What was once hand painted with a brush and somewhat steady hand and took painstakingly long hours to complete, can now be done more quickly. We’re talking about the oldest form of mobile advertising called “car wrapping”. It used to be that business owners who wanted to sell their wares, (back in the old days […]
THE DESIGN OF DISTILLERIES
Buffalo Trace, Jack Daniels, 4 Roses, Marker’s Mark, Laird and Company and the list goes on and on. These infamous names, located right in the great US of A have been a part of the history that shaped America. Maker’s Mark has the oldest bourbon distillery in the world located in Loretto, Kentucky and Jack […]
THE DESIGN OF GOLF
The history of golf is as rich as it gets, dating back to ancient Rome where people played a game called “paganica” around 100 BCE (Before Common Era) and pushed around a stuffed leather ball with a stick. Later in 1261, the Dutch referred to it as “colf” in which 4 players, over several days, […]
THE DESIGN OF TACOS
Taco Tuesdays have been a popular tradition in many American restaurants for years. There’s nothing quite like the taste of crunchy shells mixing with spicy carne coupled with warm cheese, beans and delicious fresh veggies. But where did this small but satisfying goodness come from? Let’s find out! Food historians say tacos came from Mexico […]
THE DESIGN OF BAKERY
Close your eyes and imagine, walking into a bakery, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Memories of your grandmother’s kitchen? Delicious desserts your momma used to make? Fresh baked cookies after school? Many of us share these same wonderful memories, but let’s take a step back and skip down memory lane […]
THE DESIGN OF MINDFULNESS & WELLNESS
Finding our balance of happiness, energy and peace has us trying many things. Taking a daily moment to clear our mind and focus on our breathing may be the key to the start of that search. Mindfulness and Wellness are words that have become part of today’s culture. It’s quite common to hear people say, “I’m going to […]
THE DESIGN OF PIZZA
There are definitely some conversations we should stay away from if we want to keep peace in the house – politics, religion and whether fruit belongs on pizza! This kind of discussion could wage a holy war in your household and send some people into a hair pulling frenzy! Even famed Chef Gordon Ramsay has weighed […]