Happy Halloween!

Last night we attended a spooktacular dinner party at a friends haunt. Our purple velvet draped witch and headless hosts with the mostest outdid themselves once again.  Thank you for a wonderfully wicked evening!

Island Art and Awareness Crusader

all Images by Lynn Robinson via facebook

Lynn Robinson is a very active member of the Turks and Caicos Islands community.  She is a employed as a divemaster for Big Blue, but her photographs tell of her talent behind the lens as well as her love for island life both above and below the sea.  Lynn is classic "do-gooder"; a frequent puppy fosterer, an environmentalist, a charity and good cause advocate, and a tireless educator of noteworthy causes.  This week was no exception.  After her sister's successful battle with breast cancer, and now her mother's best friends current struggle, she decided to shave her head to fund raise for TCI's National Cancer Society.  Last Wednesday evening she lost her locks in front of a large crowd at Somewhere.  Check out a few of her amazing photographs as well as before and after photos of the brave new baldie.  Though today may mark the end of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month should be remembered all year long.

More Amazing Grace

Here are a few more images from Amazing Grace that Andy posted on the Tropical Imaging blog.  Styling a home with such an abundance of white and this much natural light is a dream.



Town and Country Weddings

Cover image by http://www.maryrozzi.com/

In July I received a phone call from Stephanie Wu at Town and Country Weddings asking permission to feature one of our wedding photos in an article for the fall issue.   We are so lucky to have our little soiree appearing in such a beautiful magazine.  Look at this incredible bamboo canopy covered tablescape, fab idea for a Turks and Caicos wedding!

Image by http://www.karenwise.com/

When I think of Town and Country publications, "classic" and "elegant" descriptors immediately come to mind.  Who knew that my idea for a "football run" would end up on these pages!  Great job to brilliant for making the moment into a great photo.

Images (clockwise from top left) Karen Wise, John and Joseph Photography, our brilliant image!, Suzy Clement, John and Joseph, and Suzy Clement



Amazing Grace Photo Shoot

    I was pleased as pie when I was asked in September to style for a shoot at the gorgeous Amazing Grace.  I had met the lovely owners many years ago and had fallen in love with the house when I scouted the property for Turks and Caicos Productions.  It had been over a year since I had last visited so it was a great pleasure to spend some time on site.  The architecture references traditional Caribbean style, which I'm known to fancy. I adore that many of the details; the louvered shutters, the door and window hardware, the powder room nestled between beach and pool, and all the infinite repetition of whitewashed wood, reflect that great tradition.  To see more photos or inquire about booking, visit Turks Villas. 

All images by Tropical Imaging

Ocean Club Photo Shoot

  It's been a summer full of photo styling for Tropical Imaging.  One of our first projects was a photo and video shoot for Ocean Club.  Many of the images on their website and posted on trip advisor were outdated and did not reflect both their original, and west locations, remodeling efforts.  It was time for out with the old . . .

before image from their website

and in with the new . . . . 

All images by http://www.tropicalimaging.com/

Much improved wouldn't you say!  As you can see it was an extensive shoot that covered both properties inside and out.  Spending as much time as I did there, I was very impressed with the staff, especially Ron and managing director Tom Lewis.  The team went out of their way to assist us in our needs, even treating us to some fantastic meals at the Seaside Cafe and Cabana Bar and Grille.  This is someplace I would highly recommend for travelers. Check out their Do Nothing List posted under activities.  Check out the video here

Indian Kitchen

  We managed to have a proper Saturday this weekend, a nearly work free Saturday, which is rare in our household.  We took the dog to Leeward beach and enjoyed a bright, glassy turquoise ocean for a snorkel and swim.  I took a few travel books to help us plan our next trip over lunch.  We decided to stop at a little place we pass often that had a new sign hanging over the front entrance.  Indian Kitchen has only been open two weeks and I highly suggest everyone give it a try before it gets crowded.  Two Corona's and two delicious vegetarian roti's set us back only $28.  The open air cafe sits just beside Alverna's Market, perfect for tourists to take a browse at the local craft, seashell, and Haitian art selections.  For those of us that live here, it's one of those places that remind us we live in the Caribbean; simple white painted wood structure with splashes of color here and there, lattice and shutters to catch the breeze, and a small grassy courtyard area nestled between the market shops.  We asked the friendly owner if we could move our table and chairs under the shade of a coconut tree and she eagerly obliged us.  A nearby native lantana and a red hibiscus were visited by a hummingbird while we polished every last morsel off our plates.

All images by pepperkeystacie