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Things we make, bake and photograph: DIY fun: Pretty, pretty hair. Lindi took these photos of her newly discovered pretty hairstyle, and I immediately said, 'We have to put this on the blog!

things we make, bake and photograph: DIY fun: Pretty, pretty hair

' So, here's Lindi, explaining how to do this sweet and easy hairstyle yourself. I have been looking for an alternative to the ponytail for a while. When it comes to managing dirty hair on those mornings I don't want to immediately hop into the shower, I still want to look presentable if someone stops by. This style is really easy and works best with slightly texturized hair. I used a dry shampoo (we just have the store brand) at the roots after running a brush through my hair. After that, I made a deep side part and separated a small chunk of hair near my forehead on each side. Once I had secured the twists with hairpins, I took the braids and twisted them over and around the buns.

Lori Nix. I am often asked questions about the inspiration for my work as well as my working process.

Lori Nix

As a ‘non-traditional’ photographer (I construct my subject matter rather than go find it) people find it hard to grasp what exactly it is that I do. And the fact that it is all done in front of the camera, with no digital manipulation, adds its own set of challenges. Building materials, lighting, issues of scale and space all become significant when you are recreating the world on a table top. I've listed a few of the more frequently asked questions and my responses. Hope you enjoy. 1. I am greatly influenced by landscape painting, particularly the Hudson River School of Painting which included the artists Thomas Cole, Asher Brown Durand, Frederich Edwin Church, Martin Johnson Heade, and the Romantic painter Casper David Friedrich.

I am interested in depicting danger and disaster, but I temper this with a touch of humor. 3. The scenes I build today are mostly made by hand. 60 Tips For A Stunningly Great Life!! I want to shift gears from leadership to a pure focus on crafting an exceptional life.

60 Tips For A Stunningly Great Life!!

Ultimately, life goes by in a blink. And too many people live the same year 80 times. To avoid getting to the end and feeling flooded regret over a live half-lived, read (and then apply) these tips: 1. Exercise daily. 2. -4f18bdb227e8686d.jpg (JPEG Image, 714 × 1024 pixels) - Scaled (53%) Smart tips to make life easier. Posted on February 24, 2012 in Humor If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed or follow us on Facebook or Twitter .

Smart tips to make life easier

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