Anonymous quote “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met” might as well be written by Adrienne Barber. At age 17, she got the first stamp in her passport and has been collecting them like crazy ever since. She is always looking forward to the next adventure to learn something new, be inspired and capture it all through her camera lens. In addition to the fantastic places she has had the chance to explore, it is usually the amazing people she meets along the way (and become lifelong friends) that she treasures most.
Blair Breitenstein studied studio art, art history and advertising in College. After spending time abroad studying art in Florence, Italy and sketching her travels she continues to draw using portable materials such as watercolors, small sketchbooks, and pen. She makes a point not to use an eraser in order to capture the spontaneity of her ideas. In her body of work, expression and personality shine through her use of simple line and color combinations. She is largely influenced by high fashion photography, fashion illustration, and high fashion trends.. Blair is committed to drawing daily and is constantly exploring new mediums and subjects. Her work is eccentric, stylish, spontaneous, and whimsical, much like her own personality!
Lisa Butler is a graphic designer living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She loves geometric patterns and pretty much every color in the spectrum. When she’s not making things pretty for clients, she can be found blogging about all things pretty, getting lost in a book, or plotting which countries she’ll visit next when she makes her millions.
Gabriel Cabrera was born in Mexico city and currently lives and works in Vancouver as a Community Specialist for one of the Top 50 Companies To Work for in BC. He specializes in customer relations, community development and creative blogging. When he’s not pinning or instagraming he can be found sharing daily art finds and other musings in his blog The Artful Desperado. Gabriel has been a contributor and guest blogger for different sites from around the globe, including: Cargoh.com, Design For Mankind, YellowTrace and others. He truly enjoys traveling, photography (especially polaroids!) Mexican food (arriba!) and finding hidden gems in his city.
Jenna lives in Chicago where she is a personal style consultant + owner of The Garmenteur. After graduating from Emory University, Jenna spent the next six years working in PR where she learned the importance of personal branding. All the while, she’s been helping friends, family + colleagues dress for their most special occasions. “Special” ranges in interpretation meaning anything from a wedding day + all the events leading up to it, or simply, “Tuesday.” If you just want it to be a really good day.
Amelia has a creative way of incorporating art into her daily life and takes joy in sharing beautiful pieces with others through her blog + art consulting company Colour Bloc. She is the ultimate art enthusiast. She enjoys attending museum exhibit openings and browsing through ARTFORUM, and has yet to encounter an art installation or savvy design blog that has not made her swoon. With her B.F.A. in tow, she takes pleasure in creating a warm atmosphere for clients’ homes and businesses through artwork and sharing her knowledge monthly by contributing to Framework Magazine.
Jamie Hurst
Art Historian
& Wine Enthusiast
Jamie believes a lady should never leave the house without lipstick and that a bad day can be alleviated with a glass of wine and a stroll in her favorite pair of heels. She’s an art historian and travel writer who finds pleasure and intrigue in the design of objects, images, and stories. Catch her adventures in art, fashion, travel, and wine over on her blog High Heeled Traveler.
Erin was born and raised in Deep South Texas where mesquite, cacti and palm trees greatly defined her vision of beauty. She possesses a true love for wild and unruly, rambling and risky. In her view a good thing can never be forced and this sums up her design philosophy. Natural materials need to be fundamentally understood and when you ‘get it’ anything is possible. Having founded Rosehip Flora in 2002 Erin’s days are spent collaborating with clients on all manner of events, big and small and in between. She resides in the ever-changing city of Austin, Texas with her thrill seeking husband and two dynamo daughters. They sneak off to explore Austin’s natural beauty and beyond every chance they get.
Caitlin Moran is a personal style blogger and marketing consultant based out of the DC area. She is an expert in budget friendly fashion and has appeared in USA Weekend, Ladies’ Home Journal and The Today Show website. She is the author of Style Within Reach and the Editorial Director at Glitter Guide.
Hitha is the founder of lifestyle blog Hitha On The Go and travel styling service Portavi Company. From packing for 3 weeks in a carry-on to the best places to visit in Barcelona, she knows it all — and is willing to share. When she’s on jetsetting, Hitha resides in New York City with her husband. She enjoys good food, all books, yoga, photography, and accumulating more stamps in her passport.
Megan Peter
Art Collection
& Display Expert
Megan Peter began her art career at Columbia University in New York City, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art and Art History. Megan completed her Master’s Degree in Fine Art at New York University, where she nurtured relationships with various artists and galleries. Having experience as an artist has enabled Megan to understand and empathize with both art gallery owners as well as artists, making her an extraordinary asset to her clients as an art consultant. Megan has a critical eye for aesthetics and loves helping others build an art collection that accounts for both budget and personal style.
Gabrielle is a blogger, interior stylist and social media manager. Her blog Savvy Home is a design blog about tasteful yet affordable living, from stylish travel to bargain hunting, with a strong focus on beautiful and timeless interiors with an edge. She studied interior design in college and majored in Communication at Concordia University and is currently studying for her Masters degree in Electronic Commerce at HEC Montreal. Gabrielle has been blogging since 2010 and currently resides in Montreal.
Rachel Strisik is an organizing extraordinaire – Rachel uses creativity, style and a little elbow grease to help clients get their homes, schedules and lives in order. A professional organizer, Rachel empowers her clients to live more organized, productive lives. Over the course of her career, she has worked on Capitol Hill and with start-ups. Most recently, she served as Director of Operations for a national personal styling company, Style for Hire, co-founded by celebrity stylist Stacy London from TLC’s What Not to Wear. Rachel lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband and four year-old identical twin daughters.
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