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Guide 101 | How To Dry Brush & Why It’s So Important
I’ve been off and on dry brushing my body for years now, and am just now realizing how amazing it really is. Being consistent with it is the key! Dry body brushing daily is a natural way to reduce cellulite, increase circulation, improve metabolism, eliminate dead skin cells and help the body's natural detoxification process. How to use: Dry brush your skin every morning before showering or bathing. Starting at the soles of your feet, work with long, sweeping movements towards the heart, focusing on areas prone to cellulite. The brush should never be too rough or leave damage to the skin. It should be invigorating, not painful! I use this all natural Bamboo DRYBRUSH for sale HERE that I think you’re going to love. It’s firm enough to get the blood flowing, but soft enough to not scratch or irritate your skin. The best results I’ve had are on my inner thighs and stomach where cellulite likes to hide. Make sure you moisturize when you get out of the bath/shower. I’ve been using this classic (and incredible) body oil by RODIN and I absolutely LOVE the scent and the effects. This one by THE ORGANIC PHARMACY is also fantastic and it’s a bit less expensive (also smells incredible). Illustrations credit of GOOP.com and Louise Canneli
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DIY | How To Hang A Hammock Chair From The Ceiling
We’ve been selling these beautiful handmade hammocks for years, and no one seems to have any idea how to hang them (sometimes not even the handyman you may hire to do the hard part). Here’s the quick and easy way we’ve found works just fine! You may opt to use chain— we like the more industrial look—but have also used coated wire, which has a little ‘neater’ of a look and then you aren’t worried about little fingers getting hold of the chain links. It’s also quieter if that matters to you. Here’s our quick list: From the ceiling down (for concrete ceilings) 1000 Lb Hammock Hanging Kit -This kit goes directly into the concrete ceiling CLICK HERE TO ORDER Spring Link (5/16in x 3-1/4in | 280lb)— I have tons of these in my toolbox and they always seem to come in handy during these types of projects or anything that requires chains. This link will slide onto the swing hardware and then attach to the Eye and Eye Swivel piece. See next item. Eye and Eye Swivel (1/4in | 850lb)— This piece is necessary so that the swing is able to turn 360 degrees and allow the chain the spin freely. CLICK HERE TO ORDER Spring Link (5/16in x 3-1/4in | 280lb)— This will connect the Eye and Eye Swivel piece to the chain. Galvanized Chain- Measure the height you want the swing to hang at, and then measure the length of chain to the ceiling. In my case, with a 10ft ceiling, I only needed 36” of chain. The chain I have in this picture was smaller than the large Spring Link that will attach the chain to the hammock, so i needed to add an extra smaller Spring Link to hook them together. If you get a big enough chain to fit through the Extra Large Spring Link you won’t need to add the extra one. Extra Large Spring Link— You need this large size to connect to the hammock connector.. This is what it will all look like when it’s connected (above image). This is the hammock connected to the extra large Spring Link The view from the chain aisle at Home Depot can be intimidating if you don't know exactly what you are looking for! You can typically find all the items I have listed above in the same aisle at Home Depot.
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Gallerie Noir Artist Alert— Stephanie Henderson
STEPHANIE HENDERSON PAINTER - ATLANTA Stephanie Lear Henderson is a painter living in Atlanta, Georgia. Stephanie’s work focuses on bold, beautiful color and how colors speak to each other and affect the observer. Her paintings contain forms that are quite simple, allowing the colors to express themselves without complications.For Stephanie, painting has never been about putting her own feelings on the canvas, but about allowing color to flow through her and be released unfettered. Before becoming a professional painter, Stephanie worked in public relations, writing and editing, then as a full-time mom for more about 15 years. As her three children entered their teens and she found extended periods of time to work in her studio, she happily and gratefully she found her calling as a painter. A native of Thomasville, Georgia, Stephanie earned a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.A. from the University of Georgia. Shop Artist
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Gallerie Noir Artist Alert— Jenna Krypell
SCULPTOR & PAINTER • New York Jenna Krypell is a sculptor and painter from New York. Through studying design and painting at Syracuse University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Jenna developed an extensive, and diverse portfolio of multimedia works. Now, part of the emerging New York Street Art Scene, Jenna’s paintings and sculptures have been displayed in Art Basel Miami 2017, Universal Music Group Grammys Party, Centre-fuge Public Art Project, Cycle 22, The World Trade Center, and other private events. Jenna’s recent features in The NY Times, Vice News and Newsday, are just some examples of how well her work is received in the
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Gallerie Noir Artist Alert— Joseph Guay
PAINTER | SCULPTOR | PHOTOGRAPHER - ATLANTA Joseph Guay (b. November 6, 1971) is an American fine art painter, sculptor, large scale photographer, and film director. Guay’s visual art focuses on political and social issues. His latest art installation, “The Border Wall”, was constructed completely by hand using only undocumented Mexican labor workers. The structure is made from welded steel, rebar and concrete, 40 feet in length by 16 feet tall, weighing over 40,000 pounds. It is modeled after the proposed $20 billion wall for the Mexico / United States border. The purpose of this installation is to create social awareness around the issues surrounding immigration in the United States. Guay's politically charged exhibition of paintings and sculptures titled "Remnants of the Human Condition" paid tribute to Trayvon Martin, Alton Sterling, Eric Garner, Pulse Nightclub, Sandy Hook Elementary, the World Trade Center, the Boston Marathon Bombings and the Dallas Police Officer Shootings.
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New Gallerie Noir Artist Alert— Sand Breton
French artist Sand Breton has been on our radar for quite a while now and we are thrilled to present her beautiful, monochromatic paintings to you. Don’t be fooled by their seeming simplicity....there’s deep life meanings behind each one that resonates in all of us— simply the meaning of life. ’The idea of painting was born from writing: to create a painting is the essence of sensations, doubts, hesitation, and finally, of pleasure. Simplicity is a subtle art.’ Born in Paris, she currently lives and works in the South of France and Greece, countries that exude light. A tangible painter, photographer, and philosopher, her search remains complex despite the minimalism expressed in her work.
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My ART BASEL MIAMI 2018 Insiders Guide
Ok, here it is! The list everyone is asking me about! First and foremost, welcome to Miami!! If it’s your first Art Basel Week... well hold on to your hat, you are in for a real treat! Art Basel can be overwhelming with SO MANY great things to do. I highly suggest being very organized to get the most out of it. While there are many private fabulous events, even the art layman can get a true crash course in everything Art Basel Week has to offer. Bring your A-Game and have fun. The people watching alone is worth it! Being well informed is always my strategy as the fairs change so much every year. Happy Baseling my friends! If you can’t be here for all the madness, please tune into my Instagram Stories for up to the minute action. CLICK HERE to follow me on Instagram Click below for their programs during ABW: Art Basel The Bass Museum Artnet Wynwood Walls Miami Design District ICA Miami Perez Art Museum DeLaCruz Collection Margulies Collection Rubell Family Collection Here’s my hot list of things to do. (Look them up if you are interested in attending as most require RSVP, memberships, or purchased tickets) Say HI if you see me! ASAPH ULTRA Opening Reception for Matthew Brinston at Gallerie Noir Miami- Dec 7th RSVP HERE to attend The Art of Banksy Exhibit at Magic City Studios | Dec 1-Feb 28 Soho Beach House Opening Night Tent Party | Dec 1st Curator Culture | The Haas Brothers x Dave Grutman at The Bass | Dec 2 5-7pm De La Cruz Collection | Check Website for Details Aaron Curry Booksigning at The Bass | Dec 4th Untitled: In conversation, Assistant Curator Leilani Lynch & Aaron Curry at UNTITLED art fair | Dec 4th The Haas Brothers Opening Reception FERNGULLY at The Bass | Dec 5th-April 21 Create & Cultivate Miami Vision Summit | Dec 8th Rockwell & 1OAK POP Up | Dec 6th Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finale @ Villa Casuarina The Margulies Collection @ The Warehouse Art Market Talks at the Convention Center Rubell Family Collection Girls Club Collection Chef’s Tasting at Three Baseling with the Lowe: An afternoon with Hank Willis Thomas Soho Beach House Closing Night Tent Party | Dec 8th EAT HERE: Cecconi’s at Soho House (my EAT HERE TWICE-A-WEEK restaurant) Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Miami Design District (my ALWAYS restaurant) Vista in the Miami Design District (my PERFECT VIBE restaurant) Here’s an easy list of all the fairs. I’ve put an * next to my top picks. Aqua | Art Miami* Art Basel | Miami Beach* Art Miami* CONTEXT | Art Miami* Design Miami* The Directed Art Modern INK Miami Art Fair Miami River Art Fair NADA Miami* PINTA PULSE Miami Beach* Red Dot Miami* SCOPE Miami Beach* Spectrum Miami Superfine! UNTITLED, Miami Beach*
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Art Basel Week: Opening Reception for Matthew Brinston at Gallerie Noir Miami- Dec 7th | 7-9pm
Will you be in Miami for Art Basel? We are thrilled to announce that Gallerie Noir Miami will have an Opening Reception for artist Matthew Brinston’s Solo Show during Art Basel Week in Miami. December 7th, 2018- 7-9pm at Gallerie Noir Miami | 8650 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 25 Please RSVP to info@gallerienoir.com
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DALLAS... my top 10 list for a quick weekend trip
Making a trip to Dallas? Here are a few of my favorite things!
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