Quote of the Day: Imagine Success
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. If the 20th century had an expert on the power of the imagination, storied...
View ArticleQuote of the Day: Growth Means Taking Risks
Today’s quote is from another one of the most interesting ladies of the twentieth century, Anaïs Nin. Fearless, free-spirited and quick-witted, the author revolved her career and life around pushing...
View ArticleMoody Mondays: Romare Bearden + Black History Month
Today’s moodboard is inspired by one of my favorite artists and a constant source of inspiration. Romare Bearden was a prominent African American artist, considered to be one of the best visual artists...
View ArticleLastest Etsy Listings
Added to the Local Color Creations Etsy shop this week were brilliant and bold beaded jewelry sets. The bib necklace, rings and bracelets are inspired by the contrast and patterns of tribal Masai...
View ArticleMoody Monday: Winter Sun
Today, as I continue to celebrate Black History Month by finding truth and beauty in the Black experience, I find myself inspired once again by Zora Neale Hurston. As a writer and anthropologist, she...
View ArticleMilestones + Updates
Fall is here, and change is certainly in the air. The last two months have been a whirlwind, culminating in an unforeseen move to Chicago — my first home — and the birth of a collection that comes...
View ArticleHOMECOMING: FW14 Collection
“The most potent muse of all is our own inner child.” – Stephen Nachmanovitch Two months ago, I was putting the finishing touches on what I had already dubbed my “Back to School” collection. Like a lot...
View ArticleStaying Colorful, Even When it’s Cold
Have I mentioned how much I love Polyvore? It’s basically the web app plucked straight from the dreams of my younger, compulsively collaging self. I thought I’d put it to use in styling items from the...
View ArticleMonday Mood: Je Cours
Trying something new, but also getting back to my roots I guess. I’ve missed making collages, and I’ve missed this blog so I thought I would re-commit to both by challenging myself to post a weekly...
View ArticleMonday Mood: Artifice
I surprised myself while making today’s moodboard. I didn’t start with a song or theme in mind like I wanted, but began by randomly adding items to a blank Polyvore set. The theme was an afterthought,...
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