Shout out to the BushHog Selma folks...
Just giving a shout out and a hello to all of you folks from BushHog of Selma peeping at the blog and the site! Thanks for looking! Tell everybody I said hey!
Tiff
July 23, 2008
Frame update
8 frames left. See post below if you have no idea in the world what I'm talking about.
July 22, 2008
This past week I've learned that...(nothing photography related...warning)
1. Sometimes being right in another person's eyes just doesn't matter. I have reached a point where I realize that the real truth is something that people twist and turn every which-a-way to benefit themselves. Which from that point on, becomes a lie. I actually learned that a long time ago, but always give folks the benefit of doubt.
What scares me most is that the more I give people the benefit of doubt, the quicker I am losing myself. I'm losing trust in people. Fast. And that worries me. That's not me. So, I ask for your prayers for me to be able to forget so that I can forgive, or forgive so that I can forget. Whichever happens first.
What I also know, however, is that it's what you know to be true and how you view yourself that matters the most. And I can sleep at night because of it.
2. On a lighter not, how the heck can Brewster's run out of bananas for banana splits? Of all days for me to allow myself to eat ice cream, they're out of bananas. Oh good grief.
3. I am in love with the Jonas Brothers. Quite possibly the cutest three teeny-boppers I've ever seen. T and B call them "my boys" and ask me if I'm gonna marry them.
4. My mother in law called me a couple of days ago to tell me that she loved me. I asked her what she was doing and she said that she was laying there dying. And she is. And I cried. We think that we have problems.
5. I think that all of us were given "gut" feelings to keep us out of harms way. Take it from me, LISTEN TO THEM. Even if they come from someone else's gut, listen to them.
6. My husband's not right that often. As most husbands aren't. But he hit the nail on the head the last few months. Sorry I didn't listen to you.
7. L has an obsession with toilet paper. She unrolled a roll throughout the kitchen and greatroom today.
8. If we don't learn the whole story, we do just that...we don't learn the whole story. Once upon a time would have no happily ever after. We wouldn't know that Snow White woke up. We wouldn't know that Jesus died for us. We wouldn't know that Cinderella found her prince. So, don't tell just part of the story. Tell the whole story.
July 21, 2008
Frame update
4 are now sold. 10 available
Sale on our New Orleans frames...
Don't know if you've been in the studio or not, but we have some gorgeous frames made from the wood of New Orleans houses torn down after Hurricane Katrina. Just beautiful. And I'm moving what's left of them out to get ready for the stuff that I bought at market last week. So, they're 50% off. I'm not good at retail. I couldn't sale a fur coat to an eskimo. But, these are really gorgeous. And if you want one, let me know. I'll post the ones that are left later tonight. In plain southern english...I'm not makin' any money off of these things at that price. Just let me know if you're interested.
Second Line Frames
You might remember our post on Second Line Frames' work a few months back - we were really impressed with their product and with the idea behind the salvaged frames made from reclaimed New Orleans housing siding, so we decided to ask them a few questions and got so much more! Thanks to Anika and her family for taking the time to give us such a great interview. Check out Second Line Frames' etsy store here.
Who are you?
We created Second Line Frames as a way to shed a little hope on what was left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It stands for a new beginning and cherishes the past at the same time. We salvage wood from homes that were destroyed in the storm and remake it into picture frames that people can use for their own memories. It's our way of giving something that has been through so much, a new life. The whole idea of our shop is to remind people that there is always something to look forward to, even when you're looking back.
The name comes from the "Second Line" – a timeless New Orleans tradition. It's the colorful parade that follows a funeral procession to turn tragedy into a celebration of rebirth.
It was important to us that those who experienced it up close and those of us who watched from afar be able to own a piece of the New Orleans story. We see it as an American tragedy that is significant to all of us. There is a preciousness in the lives we create and the homes we build. And in the wake of destruction, that should not be forgotten. So that's what we hope to do, reinvigorate the survival part of it all...reclaim what had been disregarded and give it a renewed purpose.
We currently donate ten percent of our proceeds to The Katrina Foundation for Recovery. It's a relief organization that disburses funds across the Gulf Coast to groups working to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina. Any amount can make a difference when it's going toward a focused effort like this. If you'd like to learn more, visit www.bandforkatrina.org.
There are four people involved:
Anika Easter: I am an artist, clothing designer and writer living in Tampa, FL. I visualize the design layout of most of the frames and am responsible for putting together most of the tinier frames and mosaics. I also manage the website and all correspondence.
Kris Anderson: Kris owns a boutique called Dunia in Orange Beach, Alabama full of unique home décor and clothing where she also sells the frames. After living in New Orleans for 22 years, she's definitely got that "flavor" and a great artsy personality because of it. It's Mom (Kris) that is primarily in charge of collecting the wood. She can spot an amazing piece in a pile of rubbish a mile away.
Terry Easter: Terry is the chief frame maker and a self admitted perfectionist. He has always had a naturally expert hand at anything he's picked up, whether it's a basketball, golf club, tool or cooking utensil. So it was no surprise that frame-making came just as naturally!
Michael: Michael takes care of Second Line Frames' more intricate layouts, and is also our resident mathematician - the go-to-guy for frame symmetry.
When did you start doing this?
We haven't been doing Second Line Frames long at all. Actually, we just started in January of this year!
Where did you get your inspiration for making frames out reclaimed frame siding from damaged Hurricane Katrina homes? Where does the material come from? Do you have to get permission to use the materials?
In the several times we went back to New Orleans within the first two years after the hurricane, we couldn't quite get over the shock of how much was still left to be done, although with each visit, it was getting better. We'd see an old restaurant had finally reopened, or a whole family energetically taking on a fresh remodel. The street music was starting up again. Night life was coming back. But on the other hand, there was that pile of debris you'd see where there was once a quaint old house. Or that completely empty lot roped off with construction tape. Or stains of flood water levels up to the windows on homes throughout entire neighborhoods. And that was unsettling. We all felt an unignorable inclination to do something. We wanted to create something that could give back to the cause while at the same time giving people something to hold onto. Luckily, we found something we could all do together.
We're people who, if it's possible, try to find something beautiful where you don't expect to see it. We all love walking the French Quarter and seeing the amazing walls down there, layers and layers of paint, so delightful, and colorfully complex in their history. That's what the wood is like. Years and years of bright new paint colors. All the times it was given a fresh start. All that it survived. That's what we find so valuable.
What is your process for producing the frames?
We get the wood by driving up and down the streets of New Orleans. All the wood we collect has either already been put into piles for trash pickup or we get permission from a family currently doing renovations. They have always been more than happy to give us the wood, and often, would like us to haul away more than we can carry.
One thing we are committed to doing sometime in the future is to give a frame back to the original person we got the wood from so they can have a preserved piece of their old house. That would be a fantastic moment!
As far as cleaning it goes, we wash it down through and through with a bleach and disinfectant solution, then lay it outside until it dries thoroughly in the sun. We sand it to remove any loose paint and to reveal some of the underlying layers, then seal it with a satin varnish.
When it comes to the designs, we pick out a plank of wood and think about what would best fit it, not how it would fit into our design. The wood inspires the frame. Sometimes we use the tiny leftover pieces to make mosaics. We try to maximize the wood we have and the dimensions of each frame are based on the most we could get out of each piece, in an attempt to produce as little waste as possible.
Why frames (as opposed to furniture, etc)?
Frames seemed only natural as a way to preserve a memory. They also allow for people to include their own personal touch and make it their own. We have a few ideas for other products too, though. So keep an eye out...there very well may be more items coming soon.
Who are you?
We created Second Line Frames as a way to shed a little hope on what was left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It stands for a new beginning and cherishes the past at the same time. We salvage wood from homes that were destroyed in the storm and remake it into picture frames that people can use for their own memories. It's our way of giving something that has been through so much, a new life. The whole idea of our shop is to remind people that there is always something to look forward to, even when you're looking back.
The name comes from the "Second Line" – a timeless New Orleans tradition. It's the colorful parade that follows a funeral procession to turn tragedy into a celebration of rebirth.
It was important to us that those who experienced it up close and those of us who watched from afar be able to own a piece of the New Orleans story. We see it as an American tragedy that is significant to all of us. There is a preciousness in the lives we create and the homes we build. And in the wake of destruction, that should not be forgotten. So that's what we hope to do, reinvigorate the survival part of it all...reclaim what had been disregarded and give it a renewed purpose.
We currently donate ten percent of our proceeds to The Katrina Foundation for Recovery. It's a relief organization that disburses funds across the Gulf Coast to groups working to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina. Any amount can make a difference when it's going toward a focused effort like this. If you'd like to learn more, visit www.bandforkatrina.org.
There are four people involved:
Anika Easter: I am an artist, clothing designer and writer living in Tampa, FL. I visualize the design layout of most of the frames and am responsible for putting together most of the tinier frames and mosaics. I also manage the website and all correspondence.
Kris Anderson: Kris owns a boutique called Dunia in Orange Beach, Alabama full of unique home décor and clothing where she also sells the frames. After living in New Orleans for 22 years, she's definitely got that "flavor" and a great artsy personality because of it. It's Mom (Kris) that is primarily in charge of collecting the wood. She can spot an amazing piece in a pile of rubbish a mile away.
Terry Easter: Terry is the chief frame maker and a self admitted perfectionist. He has always had a naturally expert hand at anything he's picked up, whether it's a basketball, golf club, tool or cooking utensil. So it was no surprise that frame-making came just as naturally!
Michael: Michael takes care of Second Line Frames' more intricate layouts, and is also our resident mathematician - the go-to-guy for frame symmetry.
When did you start doing this?
We haven't been doing Second Line Frames long at all. Actually, we just started in January of this year!
Where did you get your inspiration for making frames out reclaimed frame siding from damaged Hurricane Katrina homes? Where does the material come from? Do you have to get permission to use the materials?
In the several times we went back to New Orleans within the first two years after the hurricane, we couldn't quite get over the shock of how much was still left to be done, although with each visit, it was getting better. We'd see an old restaurant had finally reopened, or a whole family energetically taking on a fresh remodel. The street music was starting up again. Night life was coming back. But on the other hand, there was that pile of debris you'd see where there was once a quaint old house. Or that completely empty lot roped off with construction tape. Or stains of flood water levels up to the windows on homes throughout entire neighborhoods. And that was unsettling. We all felt an unignorable inclination to do something. We wanted to create something that could give back to the cause while at the same time giving people something to hold onto. Luckily, we found something we could all do together.
We're people who, if it's possible, try to find something beautiful where you don't expect to see it. We all love walking the French Quarter and seeing the amazing walls down there, layers and layers of paint, so delightful, and colorfully complex in their history. That's what the wood is like. Years and years of bright new paint colors. All the times it was given a fresh start. All that it survived. That's what we find so valuable.
What is your process for producing the frames?
We get the wood by driving up and down the streets of New Orleans. All the wood we collect has either already been put into piles for trash pickup or we get permission from a family currently doing renovations. They have always been more than happy to give us the wood, and often, would like us to haul away more than we can carry.
One thing we are committed to doing sometime in the future is to give a frame back to the original person we got the wood from so they can have a preserved piece of their old house. That would be a fantastic moment!
As far as cleaning it goes, we wash it down through and through with a bleach and disinfectant solution, then lay it outside until it dries thoroughly in the sun. We sand it to remove any loose paint and to reveal some of the underlying layers, then seal it with a satin varnish.
When it comes to the designs, we pick out a plank of wood and think about what would best fit it, not how it would fit into our design. The wood inspires the frame. Sometimes we use the tiny leftover pieces to make mosaics. We try to maximize the wood we have and the dimensions of each frame are based on the most we could get out of each piece, in an attempt to produce as little waste as possible.
Why frames (as opposed to furniture, etc)?
Frames seemed only natural as a way to preserve a memory. They also allow for people to include their own personal touch and make it their own. We have a few ideas for other products too, though. So keep an eye out...there very well may be more items coming soon.
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July 18, 2008
Here's an article about our shoot at the Biscuits game...
Here's the link to the advertiser..page down to "Top Model".
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080718/SPORTS01/807180317/1002
Here are the pics. We had sooooooooooo much fun. The stadium is just a great place to go with your family. 
July 16, 2008
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4 Comments:
Absolutely wonderful article! They are doing beautiful work with such meaning and integrity. It's so inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
Missed my chance to get a frame at JazzFest. Are you still in New Orleans - where can I buy one?
How can I purchase a frame? I also missed my chance at Jazz fest.