Today I share pictures of a trip taken to Charleston. I hope you enjoy them as much as I.
Charleston the city of history and dreams...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Charleston, Through My Eyes
Today I share pictures of a trip taken to Charleston. I hope you enjoy them as much as I.
Charleston the city of history and dreams...
Monday, January 30, 2012
Hibiscus House: Charleston, How I Love That City
Hibiscus House: Charleston, How I Love That City: Battery Carriage House Inn Chuck and I stayed at this beautiful Inn. I loved it, so s...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Jhesika
Jhesika Thompson Menes
I saw a beautiful child grow into this beautiful woman. Jhesika is just as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. She grew up and went to school in our small town. It makes one feel proud to know that people from our town go out into the world and do so many wonderful things.
Here is her story in her own words.
I remember always mimicking what i saw on Fashion File & 'designing' my own outfits as a kid. I had an affinity for fashion, & as I grew older, more & more people told me I should model. Being the daughter of a 6'5" man & having a fashionable sense of adventure, I took their encouragement into consideration, but never actually went after it. I moved to Dallas Texas for Graphic Design school & unbeknownst to me my boyfriend at the time submitted me for a modeling contest- I won out of something like 1200 entries- so I counted myself lucky & figured I better give it a whirl.
My first big job was for JC Penney. While in TX I also modeled for Foley's, Lens Crafters, Park Cities People magazine, deBoulle, Calvin Klein, Neiman Marcus, Fashion Dallas magazine, Levi's jeans, & Diffa.
I left college & moved to New York City after signing with Women Model Management, who at the time represented some of fashion's top models, like: Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Chandra North, & Devon Aioki. There I began to do more runway & made a name for myself in the small circle of working American models. In New York, there are so many foreign girls that competition is at an all time high. I found myself working jobs with some of the most beautiful, forever bronzed, thin, exotic & waify women I've ever laid eyes on. For someone with little confidence it is a very hard world to become a part of. I've never really lacked for self confidence, but I admit it was hard to find myself as a normal budding young woman while surrounded by this almost surreal fantasy world. I was very critical of myself. I worked hard to maintain my tiny frame, sat up countless nights homesick & scared wondering if I was wasting time playing a mannequin when I could be doing something that involved using my brain, something that would last me longer than a good 10 or so years if I was lucky. But I eventually grew to love the industry, I craved the hectic schedule, I adored the traveling. In the end it was all worth it. And it has thankfully lasted over 13 years.
In New York & abroad, I've modeled for Seventeen magazine, Zac Posen, Momo Falana, Clairol, Rebecca Minkoff, Saks Fifth Avenue, Akris Punto, Valentino, Donna Karan, Macy's, Italian Amica, Elle magazine, Glamour magazine, Vanity Fair, Etro, Spanx, Nair, Max Factor, Ralph Lauren, Chanel, so forth & so on.
Now, while I continue to model, I am also Director of New Faces at a local modeling agency in New Orleans. I coach aspiring models in runway walk, industry terminology & skills training. I also went back to school, as I finally discovered my true passion. After getting my culinary degree, I've worked with amazing Chefs & continue to write for a food column. I'm now preparing for a move to Germany in which I will model, cook, & eat my way through Europe. From little quirky girl from South Carolina to model turned Chef... idiosyncratic - yes, but it sure has made for an exciting life!
My first big job was for JC Penney. While in TX I also modeled for Foley's, Lens Crafters, Park Cities People magazine, deBoulle, Calvin Klein, Neiman Marcus, Fashion Dallas magazine, Levi's jeans, & Diffa.
I left college & moved to New York City after signing with Women Model Management, who at the time represented some of fashion's top models, like: Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Chandra North, & Devon Aioki. There I began to do more runway & made a name for myself in the small circle of working American models. In New York, there are so many foreign girls that competition is at an all time high. I found myself working jobs with some of the most beautiful, forever bronzed, thin, exotic & waify women I've ever laid eyes on. For someone with little confidence it is a very hard world to become a part of. I've never really lacked for self confidence, but I admit it was hard to find myself as a normal budding young woman while surrounded by this almost surreal fantasy world. I was very critical of myself. I worked hard to maintain my tiny frame, sat up countless nights homesick & scared wondering if I was wasting time playing a mannequin when I could be doing something that involved using my brain, something that would last me longer than a good 10 or so years if I was lucky. But I eventually grew to love the industry, I craved the hectic schedule, I adored the traveling. In the end it was all worth it. And it has thankfully lasted over 13 years.
In New York & abroad, I've modeled for Seventeen magazine, Zac Posen, Momo Falana, Clairol, Rebecca Minkoff, Saks Fifth Avenue, Akris Punto, Valentino, Donna Karan, Macy's, Italian Amica, Elle magazine, Glamour magazine, Vanity Fair, Etro, Spanx, Nair, Max Factor, Ralph Lauren, Chanel, so forth & so on.
Now, while I continue to model, I am also Director of New Faces at a local modeling agency in New Orleans. I coach aspiring models in runway walk, industry terminology & skills training. I also went back to school, as I finally discovered my true passion. After getting my culinary degree, I've worked with amazing Chefs & continue to write for a food column. I'm now preparing for a move to Germany in which I will model, cook, & eat my way through Europe. From little quirky girl from South Carolina to model turned Chef... idiosyncratic - yes, but it sure has made for an exciting life!
Thank you Jhesika for sharing your life and so many beautiful photographs with us.
I am sure we all will be seeing more from this young lady for years to come.
She not only is beautiful but can cook too!
Enjoy your new ventures Jhesika!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
SPOTLIGHT: "A Man Named Pearl"
I have heard about Mr. Pearl Fryar and his topiary art for quite a number of years. Making It Grow" a local show had shown him and his work. It impressed me but I never took the time to go see it. It seems if you live in an area you tend not to enjoy all that the area has to offer. I don't know why that is, but so often that is the case.
Chuck and I went this past Monday to Bishopville to actually pick up chicken feed. We were on our way home when we saw his sign. Chuck said let's go. I told him, " we probably had to make reservations to see it"...but off we went. When we stopped I told him, " I was going to sit in the car and take a few pics." Well that lasted all of one second. I barely gave him time to stop the car before I was out with camera in hand. I stood in amazement, mouth open in awe. It seemed to me as if the plants were dancing, moving, just beautiful.
Time passed so quickly and before I knew it we had been there quite a while. I had taken 135 pictures! Mr. Fryar's cats had decided that they liked me and I them. My pictures do not do justice to the beauty of his work. You have to be there to witness the creativity. The garden has a life of it's own.
Mr. Fryar you have accomplished what you set out to do. I left there feeling, amazed and so ......well I can't explain it...
Please if you are in South Carolina visit this garden and you will see what I mean.
Calendars
I love this picture so homey and so welcoming.
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Fryar
for sharing your life and your gardens with all of us.
Look at it for this time of the year can you imagine how it must look in the Spring?
One of Mr. Fryar's sayings:
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Video Tribute to Pearl Fryar
Next I will have a post Pearl's Garden with pictures taken in his garden
Today however we present: A Video Tribute to Pearl Fryar
**Note** Go to bottom of page and pause music to hear the videos**
ETV Roadshow Pearl Fryar's TopiaryTrailer to A Man Named Pearl
More about "A Man Named Pearl" Ovation TV Coker College Footage
Sneak Peek that was shown on Oprah's OWN Network
Oprah Talks About Pearl Fryar
Planting Hope Pearl Fryar Scholarship Fund
John Deere Commercial
The Local Legend: Pearl Fryar
Last but certainly not least Pearl and Martha Stewart. She paid a visit to his Garden in Bishopville, SC Click this picture to go to that video
HGTV Tour America's Gardens 22 minutes long.
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