We’ve been inspired, working with Natalie Chanin to produce her newest book Alabama Studio Style. This book shares stories, recipes and projects from Alabama Chanin, including photographs, illustrations and patterns for sustainable living.

Celebrity photographer and friend John Russo has come out with a stunning new project. We designed John’s limited-edition art book About Face, published by Pixie Press Worldwide. The series of black and white, Hollywood male portraits, were shot in natural light with type 55 Polaroid film.

Visit the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art in Tuscumbia to see an exhibit of nine theme-decorated Christmas trees. The Times Daily featured this photo of a recycled ornament made by the Rausch family which adorns the “trash tree” along with LED lights and other creatively recycled ornaments by Shoals students.

GAS Design Center now has an online store! Visit www.gasdesigncenter.com/store for great holiday gift ideas. We’re featuring handmade, recycled glass ornaments & housewares, cards, exhibition catalogs, art and more.

Charlie Smith is an artist and sculptor. His amazing work often involves interactive and sensory experiences using mixed materials and fire to create functional art. View his website to become truly inspired.

The Black Rock Arts Foundation’s mission is to support and encourage community art. It began in 2001 and continues to merge art and society, funding individuals and larger collaborative groups.

A collaborative effort between students and mentors, The Urban Forest Project “creates banners that reflect each student’s take on the metaphor or form of a tree.” Located in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Denver and Albuquerque, The Urban Forest Project raises money for local non-profit organizations.

Featured banner by: Mark Aver, Apirat Infahsaeng & Brian Collins

Capturing inspiration and style with digital camera and  artistic eye- The Sartorialist is the fashion blog by Scott Schuman. But, oh- it is so much more. He is a regular contributor to GQ magazine.

photo: Mikael Jansson for Gap

Alabama favorites- and a few others are featured in this October’s issue of Elle Magazine. Including photography by Robert Rausch.

As  producers, creators and authors- the Kitchen Sisters document American food and culture. Listen to their series Hidden Kitchens on NPR’s Morning Edition.