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Weekend Design: Seashell Wish Necklace

Amanda Warford — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:48:22 +0000

Welcome to Weekend Design!

This video blog (vlog) series introduces some of Jacksonville's most creative and talented people. Every week, they teach the rest of us their favorite design projects via how-to videos.

This week's Weekend Design is a little different, but it's a perfect activity for your kids.

From the owners of Natural Life, comes the annual Crafternoon event to benefit the Children's Home Society of Florida. The event features a series of arts and crafts projects for kids to enjoy, and encourages families to head outdoors to be creative.

Weekend Design: Holiday Cookies

Amanda Warford — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:03:23 +0000

Welcome to Weekend Design!

This video blog (vlog) series introduces some of Jacksonville's most creative and talented people. Every week, they teach the rest of us their favorite design projects via how-to videos.

Check back every Friday for a new design/art/home project that you can get creative with over the weekend, and be sure to check out the work of our featured artists!

Weekend Design: Frame a photo in 5 minutes

Amanda Warford — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:24:33 +0000

Welcome to Weekend Design!

This video blog (vlog) series introduces some of Jacksonville's most creative and talented people. Every week, they teach the rest of us their favorite design projects via how-to videos.

Check back every Friday for a new design/art/home project that you can get creative with over the weekend, and be sure to check out the work of our featured artists!

Warehouse 31

Amanda Warford — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:26:34 +0000

Other than scoring a few deals on chocolate, the Halloween holiday isn't really my thing. While I usually hit the town to people watch, I rarely dress up myself. (Although one year I did rock it as Beth, the rather voluptuous, blonde, tough-talking yet girly wife of Dog the Bounty Hunter. That costume was awesome.)

Weekend Design: Venetian Wall Texture

Amanda Warford — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:56:38 +0000

Welcome to Weekend Design!

This video blog (AKA vlog) series introduces some of Jacksonville's most creative and talented people. Every week, they teach the rest of us their favorite design projects via how-to videos.

Check back every Friday for a new design/art/home project that you can get creative with over the weekend, and be sure to check out the work of our featured artists!

FSU fans brave the weather

Amanda Warford — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:12:49 +0000

Groans echoed across the stadium when the announcer came over the loudspeaker with news that Saturday's Florida State game against Georgia Tech would be delayed due to severe weather in the area.

It wasn't even raining. In fact, compared to earlier in the day, it didn't really even seem humid. Nonetheless, for nearly 15 minutes I roamed the sideline with fellow photogs discussing what might happen.

For the love of UF and #15

Amanda Warford — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:52:13 +0000

If you know me well, then you know I love my dog. Biggie is awesome.

I also love my schools, despite the fact that they still send me a bill every month. So, yes, I have love for the University of Florida.

But other than a team spirited collar or bandana, never have I combined these two loves. At least, like Gwen did with Tatum.

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Weekend Design: Scarflet

Amanda Warford — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:22:19 +0000

Welcome to Weekend Design!

This video blog series introduces some of Jacksonville's most creative and talented people. Every week, they teach the rest of us their favorite design projects via how-to videos.

Check back every Friday for a new design/art/home project that you can get creative with over the weekend, and be sure to check out the work of our featured artists!

Full Name: Emily Moody

Age: 28

Hometown: J-ville

Former Seminole hits Jacksonville business field

Amanda Warford — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:42:41 +0000

Nearly three decades after he last stepped foot on the Florida State University football field, Tom Brannon still thinks about what he learned there.

Hard work.

Dedication.

Team work.

Individual effort.

Passion.

Dream.

It took only a few hours with Coach Bobby Bowden in the late 1970's, for the star high school player from Albany, Georgia to realize that his college football career was destined to be played out in Tallahasse rather than his home state. And while it took a bit longer for him to realize that

Gators on the streets of Gainesville

Amanda Warford — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:29:11 +0000

You could hear them half way down the block.

"Awwww, look at that!"

"What the *$^*?"

"Oooooooo! Take a picture!"

Passersby seemed amazed that the site ahead - a real, live alligator.

Now, true, alligators live all over Florida and the chance of seeing one in nearby pond is likely. But rarely do you see a tall, blonde girl carrying one down the street.

Only in Gainesville, my friends, only in Gainesville.