Creative Spotlight: Liz Hoffner

April 20, 2016 Nichole McVeigh

I was introduced to Liz Hoffner through a special meal with a very special friend at Revival Kitchen last summer, and what an intro. I fell in love with the food immediately, and have looked forward to experiencing it since - next time my family and I are in PA... Incidentally, I got to meet Liz in person at Barista Parlor in Nashville a couple months ago as well - I love meeting creatives I've interviewed.

As you'll see, Revival Kitchen is owned by Liz and her fiance, Quintin. They are both passionate about what they do, and it shows in their space, ingredient choices, community work, and food - their art! I am so excited to bring readers both a look at their space and food, and an interview with Liz.

Creative Spotlight: Andy Schneider

April 6, 2016 Nichole McVeigh

I met Andy Schneider's wife, Hope Lafferty, through a local writing group in Nashville. She had so many interesting things to talk about, one of which was her husband. I learned that he was a musician, and since I have a musical life (playing classical piano), I knew straight away that I wanted to have him on the blog.

More recently, I've come to know Andy through his "Happy Hour with Andy Schneider" variety webshow. He sings and tells jokes...it's definitely a light-hearted time! Andy recently launched a site on Patreon, to support his webshow as well. Patreon is a great way to support Creatives - I hope you'll check it out.

Celebrating Twenty Years

March 24, 2016 Nichole McVeigh

As of yesterday (March 23), my husband, Dole, and I have been married twenty years. Twenty years. I asked our teenagers if they could believe it, and Amrith said "Yes, and you just go so well together." Still...twenty years. I'm taking it in still, if you can't tell.

Creative Spotlight: Lisa Huelin

March 16, 2016 Nichole McVeigh

Lisa Huelin is a family portrait photographer in Queensland, and the care she takes with families definitely shows. As you'll see, there is a level of comfort that comes across in the families - children, especially - that she photographs.

I came across Lisa Huelin's photography on Lemonade and Lenses some time ago, and being a lover of eyes, fell immediately in love with Lisa's work. Her entire images are gorgeous...but, the eyes...and the colours.

Creative Spotlight: The Goddess Project, Revisited

March 8, 2016 Nichole McVeigh

Back in August 2014, I got to feature Sara Landas and Holli Rae's Kickstarter project for The Goddess Project. Their project was funded, and they have been hard at work/play on the film!