Maarten Baas is a Dutch designer who is famous for his 'smoke' project, where he takes existing wood furniture and burns it with a blowtorch, then covers the surface with epoxy. There's a really good story about his work here and a shops that sell his furniture here and here. Besides his smoke chair I'm coveting, the line also includes a chaise lounge, a room divider, and a chandelier.
Hi, I'm Ginger, a 7th-generation Alabamian.
I am married to the best person I have ever known, and we are just smitten with our two preschool-age sons -- who are just 16 months apart!
I love to travel, cook, read (nonfiction), and study folkways.
I enjoy self-taught / vernacular art, bottle trees, dioramas, chenille, seersucker, toile, Indian mound sites, WPA books, letterpress, gardenias, camellias, orchids, festivals, handmade things, and Southern traditions/culture/folklore.
I am a graphic designer. I like to make things look pretty.
I try to be a collector of experiences.
And I'm so happy you're here.
You can email me at:
ginger [at] deepfriedkudzu (dot) com
---
1. Biloxi Lighthouse in Leading Lights Magazine
2. Monroe County Courthouse pics in OnSite Review Magazine
In 2007:
1. The cover of Juke Joint Soul CD
2. Courthouse protest in Harvard College Economics Review
3. Archibald's BBQ in Southern Belly
4. Katrina pics in Louisiana PBS documentary, Surviving the Storm
In 2008:
1. Home pics in an urban design and architectural pattern book for Michigan City, IN
2. Perry County Courthouse pic in Thicket Magazine
3. Boll Weevil Monument pic in the French Journal Insectes
4. Bryant Store pic in the Goodman Theatre, Chicago, magazine OnStage
5. Boll Weevil Monument pic and Coldwater Books pic in Thicket Magazine
6. Talladega Courthouse pic in Thicket Magazine
7. Various pics, Encyclopedia of Alabama
8. Several pics of Joe Minter's art environment for exhibit including him at Vulcan Park and Museum
9. Doe's Eat Place tamales at Gourmet.com
In 2009:
1. Mississippi Amish community pic in the Jackson Free Press
2. Interview with me about DFK in Thicket Magazine, Summer Issue
3. Several pics of B'ham and Alabama for an exhibit at Vulcan Park and Museum
4. Causeyville General Store pic used in web interactive game 'Adventure A-Go-Go' for Starwood Hotel's new brand, Aloft Hotels
5. Oxford Mound pic in the Indian Country Today newspaper (and a hundred other places)
6. Monroeville Courthouse / Mockingbird pics in Good Reading Magazine
7. Pensacola Futuro house pic used by New York Daily News
8. Benjamin Butler pot in the National Park Service's literature at Lowell National Historic Park
9. Moundville pics in educational film on indigenous people by University of Chile
10. Indian mound pics used in the movie The New Daughter
11. Gift wrap station idea produced for Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine
12. Snowman cutout for yard fun idea produced for Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine
13. Star of David idea produced for Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine
14. Dreidel pad game idea produced for Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine
In 2010:
1. Several pics in the book Alabama's Civil Rights Trail: An Illustrated Guide to the Cradle of Freedom
2. Article featuring Deep Fried Kudzu in Exodus, the Samford University Magazine
3. Contributor, Best Road Trip Ever! iPhone App
4. Peaches Cafe pic for Barefoot Workshops Documentary
5. Poster in Crit Architecture Journal
6. Consultant on MS Culinary Trail for MS Tourism
7. Stone bath mat idea produced for Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine
In 2011:
1. Crawfish boil pic for Avia Boutique Hotels
2. Feature about DFK and making Easter baskets for children in homeless shelters, with a tutorial on naturally-dyed eggs, for the Publix Supermarket FamilyStyle magazine
3. Interview with me about DFK and travel in Alabama on the arts program, Tapestry, on the Bham public radio station, WBHM
4. Cover photograph of All Saints Chapel at Sewanee for UDC Magazine
5. Pics of Julia Tutwiler's church and monument for Escambia County Historical Society newsletter
6. Photograph of J.W. Renfroe building for company literature
7. Pic of American Village sounding board for Society of Colonial Wars book
8. Adjudicated grant applications for folk art fellowship, apprenticeship and roster for the Mississippi Arts Commission
9. Pic of a Koolickle for FoodandWine.com
10. Pic of Vincent Oliver's Hippodrome for Black & White
Favorite Hotels:
1. The Hermitage, Nashville, TN
2. Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, LA
3. The Alluvian, Greenwood, MS
4. Le Royal Meridien King Edward, Toronto, ON
5. Le Meridian (now Golden Tulip) Apollo, Amsterdam, Holland
6. Imperial Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
7. W New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
8. Le Meridien, Eilat, Israel
All-Time Favorite Shows:
1. The Waltons (The Waltons will always be my favorite show!!)
2. Little House on the Prairie
3. Six Feet Under and The Sopranos
4. Big Love and Curb Your Enthusiasm
5. Mad Men and Damages
Favorite Movies:
1. Sunset Boulevard
2. Gone with the Wind
3. This Property is Condemned
4. Coal Miner's Daughter
5. Urban Cowboy
6. Muriel's Wedding
7. Mommie Dearest
8. Driving Miss Daisy
9. The Color Purple
10. Lost in Translation
Other Faves:
Book: 'Let Us Now Praise Famous Men' by James Agee
Play: 'The Last Night of Ballyhoo' by Alfred Uhry
Poem: 'A Supermarket in California' by Allen Ginsberg
Singer: Eva Cassidy
Inspiration: Eugene Walter
Posts
Glitter Pumpkins and Indian Corn for Fall
Katie Brown-Inspired Fleece Blankets
Forcing Amaryllis and Paperwhite Bulbs
Covering Bookcase Shelf Backs with Fabric
Fleece Scarves with Fringe in Team Colors
Square Chanukah Feather Wreath
Sushi Magnets from Sculpey Clay
I Love You Banner for Valentine's Day
Mardi Gras Feather Boa and Decorations
Felt Hamentaschen Refrigerator Magnets
Making Chalkware from Chocolate Molds
Independence Day Tassel/Doorhanger
Bottlecap Magnets and Thumbtacks
Painting Already-Glazed Ceramic Pieces
Making Night Lights With Shrinky Dinks
Scrapbook Paper-Decorated Birdhouses
Making an Upholstered Headboard
Updating an Armoire with...Chalkboard Paint
Making an Indian Corn Swag for Fall
Making Resin-Poured Decorated Bottlecaps
Organizing and Labeling with Scrabble Tiles
Watermelon Sculpey Magnets and Thumbtacks
Page Pebble Refrigerator Magnets
Custom Pic Shelf / Drawer Liners
Jingle Bell Wreath For My Xmas Friends
Ornament Wreath For My Xmas Friends
Making Magnets from Scrapbooking Brads
Mardi Gras Wreath / Ornament Wreath
Preppy St. Patrick's Day Banner / Garland
Making Cabinets Into Custom Garden Furniture
Framing Handed Down Recipe Cards
Sculpey Apple Magnets and Thumbtacks
Stenciled Paper Banner and R/H Decorations
Holiday Hanging Painted Banner
Starbucks-Inspired Holiday Wreath
Personalized Valentine's Day Cards
Scrapbook Paper Wine Glass Charms
Natural Dyed Eggs For My Easter Friends
Swirled, Waxed, Glittered, & Painted Eggs For My Easter Friends
Spanish Moss And Ribbon Halloween Wreath
Project Idea I Freelanced For With Lowe's: Gift Wrap Station
Project Idea I Freelanced For With Lowe's: Snowman
Project Idea I Freelanced For With Lowe's: Star Of David Paper Wreath
Project Idea I Freelanced For With Lowe's: Dreidel Pad / Game
Project Idea I Freelanced For With Lowe's: River Rock Mat
1. Commander's Palace, New Orleans, LA -
Don't Miss: every single thing there is *amazing*. Be sure to have Creole cream cheese cheesecake for dessert, too!
2. Antoine's, New Orleans, LA -
Don't Miss: the fish, the soft shell crabs, and the baked Alaska...and the service is incredible.
3. Doe's Eat Place, Greenville, MS -
Don't Miss: steaks (one steak serves two easily) and tamales.
4. Veranda on Highland, B'ham, AL -
Don't Miss: the chef is Tom Robey, from Commander's Palace. Get thee to Veranda! It's all perfection.
5. Chez Fonfon, B'ham, AL -
Don't Miss: everything here is great...even the hamburger is amazing!
6. Taylor Grocery, Taylor, MS -
Don't Miss: catfish, catfish, catfish.
7. Lusco's, Greenwood, MS -
Don't Miss: pompano, and the atmosphere - with the tables with curtains and the little buzzer.
8. Jacques-Imo's, New Orleans, LA -
Don't Miss: 'Godzilla Meets Fried Green Tomatoes'. Oh yes.
9. Big Bob Gibson's, Decatur, AL -
Don't Miss: barbecue and white chicken sauce. White sauce got started here.
10. Leatha's Bar-B-Que Inn, Hattiesburg, MS -
Don't Miss: beef ribs.
11. Drago's, Metairie, LA -
Don't Miss: charbroiled oysters.
12. Prejean's, Lafayette, LA -
Don't Miss: incredible fish dishes, like the Catfish Oscar Prejean.
13. The Bright Star, Bessemer, AL -
Don't Miss: trout almondine, snapper throats, prime rib.
14. Ezell's Fish Camp, Lavaca, AL -
Don't Miss: Ezell's is a *real* fish camp - right on the water with excellent catfish (obviously), fried pickles, and hush puppies.
15. Duchess Bakery, Cullman, AL -
Don't Miss: doughnuts early in the morning while they are still hot.
16. Gambino's Bakery, Metairie, LA -
Don't Miss: the Doberge: it is six layers of yellow butter cake with custard between each layer and the whole production is covered in fondant.
17. Rabideaux's Sausage Kitchen, Iowa, LA -
Don't Miss: anything and everything they have there is wonderful!! Bring a cooler.
18. The Dillard House, Dillard, GA -
Don't Miss: the process: your table automatically gets everything on the menu that day, and you can ask for more of whatever you like. Expect three or four main dishes, six or so side dishes, and dessert.
19. McGuire's Irish Pub, Pensacola, FL -
Don't Miss: Everything there is wonderful - especially the prime rib.
20. Vrazel's, Gulfport, MS -
Don't Miss: just about any of the seafood dishes.
21. Wintzell's Oyster House, Mobile, AL -
Don't Miss: Wintzell's is just fun! Go to the original - the one downtown on Dauphin Street. Obviously famous for their oysters.
22. The Dinner Bell, McComb, MS -
Don't Miss: it's a revolving tables restaurant. Especially good dressing and eggplant.
23. Walnut Hills, Vicksburg, MS -
Don't Miss: making friends with everyone at your table. Another revolving tables restaurant.
24. Niki's West, B'ham, AL -
Don't Miss: whole fried flounder, and dozens of vegetables available, all of them excellent - when ordering, just think of your two or three favorite and chances are, they're available. Don't miss the rutabagas.
25. Bob's Clam Hut, Kittery, ME -
Don't Miss: Bob's may be a clam hut, but they make the most *amazing* lobster rolls.
26. Faidley's, Baltimore, MD -
Don't Miss: The crabcakes. Best ever. Ever.
27. Joe's Dreyfus Store, Livonia, LA -
Don't Miss: Bread pudding. And cheesecake. We've only had dessert here, but we can't wait to go back for supper.
