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Life in Art: Charles Dwyer
How I came to photograph artist Charles Dwyer’s home was really quite simple. Milwaukee artist and friend Faythe Levine, and a few others suggested I take a look at his place. But before reaching out, I had the pleasure of meeting him by chance one afternoon (as so happens in this small city sometimes). And … Read more
The Poetics of Space: Ashley Morgan
A little less than a year ago, Ashley Morgan’s shared home was featured in the Home Again post, “Subject to Change.” Ashley’s own study and exploration of the nature and dynamics of change couldn’t be more fitting given her continuous experience with it (better fodder for her art). One of her latest transitions is a … Read more
All Grown Up: Saba Sadeghi
At the ripe age of twenty-four, Saba Sadeghi, my younger brother from another mother, possesses the style and wisdom of a man twice his age, carrying an aire of elegance that conjures the ghosts of Carey Grant and Laurence Olivier. It’s rarely a surprise to find Saba sporting a three-piece tuxedo while attending the opera or … Read more
Just Launched: Wind & Water Co. Etsy Shop!
Scoring an amazing find at a thrift or antique store, rummage or flea market is one of the things I live for. My good friend Dana and I were doing just that a few weeks ago but soon realized we had very little space to house any more dish sets, antique furniture and adorable knickknacks. … Read more
Staying Wild: Marissa Nans
Saying good-bye to your first real adult place is always difficult, but more so when it means leaving your friends, family, a city that’s become part of the fabric of your daily life and everything else you’ve grown accustomed to for decades. One of my great friends, Marissa Nans, is leaving Milwaukee and just this very … Read more
The Strange and the Beautiful: Road Tripping through Arizona
So, 2011 came to an end but not before turning 30 and celebrating by taking a spellbinding road trip from Los Angeles to and through the mysterious state of Arizona. Our final destination may have been the Grand Canyon but there were quite a few strange and beautiful places to take in before arriving. Through film and digital … Read more
A Classy, Sassy Christmas with Angelina Krahn
If my dear friend Angelina Krahn were ever to go head-to-head with Martha Stewart, my bet would be that Ms. Krahn would have a few things to teach the old battle-ax. Sure, they both could whip up a five course French meal with a pot of Coq au Vin as the centerpiece and a beautifully decorated … Read more
Vision Quest: Evan Ross Murphy
Imagine back to a time of frontier lands, desert landscapes littered with thatched roofs and teepees, where tool making and primitive skills determined survival. To begin to understand Evan Ross Murphy’s vision, one must see the aforementioned land but with a twist of magical realism; coyotes and bison are man’s best friend, cowboys and Indians … Read more
White Light: Jess Albrecht
It’s easy to mistake Jess’s downtown Milwaukee apartment for one in New York City or even Paris. The high ceilings, wood floors and large and plentiful windows with skyline views give off an air of grandeur reminiscent of another time. She allows the integrity of the apartment to shine through by seamlessly blending clean contemporary design with … Read more
Everything, Everywhere, All of the Time: Faythe Levine
Faythe Levine and boyfriend Aaron Polasnsky live in a second story walk-up above what used to be Paper Boat Boutique & Gallery, Faythe and friend Kim Kisiolek’s shop which exclusively worked with independent artists, crafters & designers to showcase and sell handmade goods. The shop closed down in April of 2009 but Faythe’s career as an … Read more
Double, Double Toil and Trouble
As adults, we spend most of the year tending to our responsibilities; keeping things in order while trying to be the only person we know how–ourselves. But once a year we are bestowed a metamorphosis–an opportunity to become someone or something different. No matter at what age, Halloween always fills me with exhilaration (and a bit of … Read more
Suburban Home Redux: Michelle and Roy Brooks
Michelle and Roy Brooks’ home in West Allis, a suburb of Milwaukee County, is anything but ordinary. A tri-level residence built in 1970, the couple’s first home is a dream for many, possessing the right amount of architectural touches from the vintage era that feel modern instead of outdated. Michelle, who studied architecture, along with … Read more
