Kreative Makeovers

Looking for some design inspiration in South Florida this weekend-- head out to the Home Design and Remodeling Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center!

South Florida Interior Designer Tamara Roth from Kreative Makeovers designed a room for me at the Fort Lauderdale Home Show last Fall!

She created a modern dining room for me complete with my husband's artwork-- Troy Simmons Studios.  I truly loved the neutral themed walls-mixed with the burst of colors from the paintings! She also sprinkled silver furnishings--to finish the room!

 Check out her work this weekend at the Home Design and Remodeling Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center!  You can find more of her work here at Kreative Makeovers! 

Also follow her on Facebook by clicking here!

 

  

Kontempo Art Gallery Night--Featuring Troy Simmons

There's nothing like this anywhere--the new works by Troy Simmons (my hubby)!  He is truly revolutionary, capturing the harshness of humanity mixed with the softness of nature. It’s a complex theme echoed in his sculptures and concrete paintings.

This Saturday, Kontempo Art Gallery in Miami is hosting a grand opening on Calle Ocho.

Come see a few of the new pieces by Troy!--There will also be other amazing artists.  The art gallery features sculptures, paintings and mixed media pieces. 

Kontempo Art plans to hold monthly exhibits in this gallery space, promoting and representing artists and other cultural endeavors. The event is this Saturday, January 19th, 7-10 p.m. Kontempo Art, 1646 SW Eighth St., Miami Details: (786) 214-1210 or
   www.kontempoart.com. 

The Handlebar Club

Only a few men can pull this look off the "Handlebar Mustache." Well, my artistic husband Troy Simmons is always looking for a new way to express his creative self!  Here's a candid shot of hubby--rocking the 'stache and one of my crochet beanies from Huggabeans Crochet Creations!

After a few weeks of growing his hair, it was finally long enough to curl.  To create the perfect look- it takes some patience. The delicate process takes Troy sometimes 15 minutes to achieve. You have to “train the hair” to grow out sideways in order to achieve the more traditional shape. A little bit of mustache wax also keeps the hair in place.

I’m hoping his stache doesn’t grow like this!

 Or this!!!
What's your favorite mustache style? 

Miami Design District’s Gallery Walk Served Up Fashion

Gallery Walk in downtown Miami is known for its artsy community. But, did you know there are tons of designers who showcase their handmade items at the monthly event. The District Factory in the Miami Design District opens their doors to these artisans, serving unique fashion finds. More than 35 local designers had a chance to sell their goodies, which included jewelry, art and apparel!

The District Factory also featured special guest and fashionista Annie Vazquez, who is known as The Fashion Poet in her online blog.

The group was founded on the belief that you can make a living doing what you love! The District Factory encourages the entrepreneurial spirit of emerging designers and artists by facilitating exchanges with the community that result in awareness, support, and ultimately commerce. 

Magic Johnson--Loving Miami Art

The artwork of Troy Simmons (my hubby) is truly revolutionary, capturing the harshness of humanity mixed with the softness of nature. It’s a complex theme echoed in his sculptures and wall mounts.

His innovative approach in using paints, wood and cement caught the attention of a brand new television network Aspire.  Retired NBA player and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson has teamed up with Comcast to launch his own 24-hour cable television network targeted at African-Americans.  It’s the first of an expected ten minority-targeted networks to be developed over the next decade. 

Last week, a team of producers and photographers traveled to Miami to interview my husband for the network. Expect to see his great artwork on Aspire in the near future!

  The network is scheduled to launch on June 30^th. View more of Troy’s artwork check out on his Facebook page or his website at www.ModernForest.com.