Posts by hazelbasil

My husband and I have recently moved to Los Angeles because dreams change sometimes. The last few weeks have been an amazing blur. We uprooted from family and friends and moved from just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. I would say Summerville but most people have heard of Charleston. I’ve always thought that if you basically fold the U.S. map in half, that they’re just the same location. However they are definitely...

Let me first say that by nature/nurture, I am not a writer but I love a great story. However, I believe we’re all story tellers – some of us are just not that great at it (speaking only about myself). Of course, those of us who are not, can attempt to learn or try. Here are some tips from this interesting article I just read: How to Tell a Great Story from digital design agency, Extractable.  Reading this article reminded...

  If you’re free Wednesday [October 21] and want to contribute creatively, here’s a community and unity project to remember the nine Emmanuel AME church members that passed away in June. The project is painting your own doves around the Gil Shuler “We Shall Overcome” [9 Doves] mural and the words Charleston Strong.  Painting times start Wednesday after 3:30 pm, Friday from 9 a.m....

  I started following The Scribble Studio on Instagram a few weeks go and saw that she was having a local workshop. It was a great refresher on hand lettering. Thanks Whitney for making the stopover! Looking forward to the next classe(es) next spring.

I stumbled across Instagram’s post yesterday – and was immediately drawn to it. This multi-faceted artist (who is also a baker, designer and photographer) encompasses creepy and creative, in her baked goodies and stages her photo shoots in retro-inspired settings! All my favorites! Her name is Christine H. McConnell. Of course I did some research and found out she lives in Twin Peaks, California. If she doesn’t...