Hey you, go take a hike! Just kidding but I would love to introduce you to one of Kansas City’s first-rate creatives, Haik (pronounced just like HIKE) Kavookjian. I met this talented leather smith during the holidays at The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair in Kansas City MO. As I was walking by his both I immediately … Continue Reading
I‘m so excited to finally unveil the hat that I co-designed with Kansas City Hatters, “El Patron” (The Boss). As you all might know I am a HUGE fan of chapeaus/hats. I have been wearing them since I was a kid. So to meet this talented hatter and to partner up with him is a dream … Continue Reading
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yule-tide carols being sung by a choir” …oh wait it’s July not December! July has arrived and is now on it’s way out. Before it ends there is an unofficial holiday that I would merrily like to bring to your attention. With the help … Continue Reading
It is time to face reality, the clocks have fallen back and the extremely cold temperatures and snow have embraced us with their icy arms. So I thought I would give a little inspiration to both my male and female viewers with a little help from model, Noelle Manica. Let’s be honest, getting dressed in … Continue Reading
As the holiday season comes to an end I thought I would add one more post before 2018 begins. This particular shoot was a fun and fashionable collaboration with Wilson Lighting. Essentially I turned my festive cross-hatched patterned outfit into a chic space using furnishings and accessories from their website. Think, fashion meets interiors. As … Continue Reading
I was very much looking forward to this blog post and photo shoot! I had the distinct honor of shooting with the fabulous Noelle and we were able to shoot on her husband’s kick-ass 2017 Fatboy Low Harley Davidson motorcycle. I have always described myself as a rough-around-the-edges dapper hombre. So being able to use a motorcycle as … Continue Reading
As I am typing away on this beautiful 71 degrees’ day (October 27th) at 4:35 pm I start to notice that the temperature dropped a bit. I take a look at my weather app on my phone and notice that it will be a high of 43 degrees tomorrow! Looks like summer has officially lost it’s … Continue Reading
I was asked not too long ago “what is most important to me”? Without missing a beat I responded “family”. Family can also refer to very close friends and fortunately I have many of them. In this instance I am referring to my immediate family. I do not have any kids of my own (aside from … Continue Reading
What can I say about this fabulous and talented jewelry designer, Georgina Herrera (mckbrands.com), that you can not see for yourself in her designs? Well, I will start by telling you that she is one of the most beautiful ladies, inside and out, that I have ever met. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting … Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of opening up an email from a gentleman by the name of Patrick. This entrepreneur is the owner of PERNICE Clothing . This West Coast brand is located in Oakland California. They keep things fresh by collaborating with a different featured artist each season. At first, I was … Continue Reading
