four seasons at somerset.
last year, i had an opportunity to collaborate with @somerset.otr and @secondstory.bar in cincinnati.
i’ve introduced the somerset bar experience with out-of-town co-workers, friends, and others, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed it. the team’s dedicated work is truly captivating, from the intricate details like the wall adorned with slide films to the indoor garden for garnish and in-house hand-dried flowers for drinks. while i typically refrain from drinking, i must admit that these beverages were truly delightful, complemented by the beauty of the space throughout all four seasons.
here are some personal favorites shots from both places in last year’s collection:
* Shodo Spritz (Second Story Bar, featuring a special touch with my dad’s untrained calligraphy)
* Grapefruit Agua Fresca
* Sakura Spritz
* Dragão Caipirinha
* Ziggy Stardust
* Saharan Sunrise
* Marina Sabina
* Athena’s Elixir
* Royal Garden Party
* Yuletide Punch
* Venez Espresso Martini
* Sonnets and Sage (Second Story Bar)
a heartfelt thank you to Lost Co. for allowing me to contribute to telling the ‘second story’ behind these drinks. gratitude extends to @lost.projects@codygunningham@ziggysmamabear@mandro4@allieberrry_@rutledej@jessalgarin@amyywebbb@blyssterr for helping me bring all these images to life, and a special thanks to @filmthehuman for being my invaluable assistant throughout this project. despite making mistakes, the lessons learned have been invaluable, and i am genuinely grateful for the experience.
Forest Queen.
Maria Keck, a music teacher and a talented multi-instrumental artist. this year, i had a chance to collaborate with her, witnessing a glimpse of her remarkable journey in bringing this project to fruition. Maria’s debut vinyl album “the Gardener and Me” is out and she has a couple shows coming up. come out and support her!!
it's been a year since our initial project discussion, and now im holding a vinyl record with my contribution. thank you for the trust and the opportunity to work with you on this, @ms.keck_ 🧡🍂
some of the childhood games i used to play during the lunar new year. if 2023 hasn’t been that great for you yet, here's to a new start!
happy lunar new year!!
ps, i listen to this song every year to hype myself up and get into the tet spirit.
#lunarnewyear2023#tet#tet2023
2022.
i'm grateful for this year, for all the challenges, laughter, and tears. this year has marked another chapter of my life. i focused on my professional career and family. finally proud of myself. been a couple of years, but i found the courage to build relationships with my family again.
i have a lot to be grateful for. i hope i don't let that slip away. this is also the year im able to take care of my people a bit more. i have magnificent people around me and a great appreciation for you all.
hope you can reflect and find what you are proud of this year. even if it's small or nothing to you, it is something you should be proud of.
“𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.”
few highlights i want to share from this year:
2. a note from my mentor for completing my course
3. grandma at the gallery with her pictures on the wall
4. niece pretending she's being sucked into a vortex
5. the life ive created with a partner and four kitties - marley, kaigo, bumbie, and hobi
6. first time selling my prints and they got to be in 14 states + Canada. thank you.
7. a featured in a local online magazine
thanks for reading my rambling thoughts. cheers to 2023! along with the ups and downs.
대한민국 22’
in recent months i got to visit one of the places i have always wanted to visit as a young girl, South Korea. i was captivated by their idols and their media.
i’m not that young girl anymore, but i fell in love all over again. this time, in love with the culture, cuisine, art, and the kindness of the people. from a heart shaped soju cap, to a stranger returning my missing phone at an intersection. just like that, i’m in love again. there will always be a place for Korea in my heart now and i’m thankful i got to bring a piece of it back with me.
