Vidalia Onion Bourbon Jam (Libbie Summers and Chia Chong)

A Man, His Hands, And a Bag of Oysters

I have this habit of looking at people’s hands like I’m looking for clues. I find they reveal so much more than most people are willing to offer. They tell a story.

As Vincent Hooper hauls 50-pound burlap sacks of oysters, I can’t help but notice that his hands are big—too big for his average size, as if they grew in spite of him. His fingers look swollen and ashy around the joints and cuticles. The skin across the backs of his hands stretch tight, like leather gloves that are too small and worn to offer any real protection.

Sweet Cinnamon Sugar

Words, Design and Photography by Ashley Bailey When I talk about cinnamon, it always includes sugar. I am not sure I fully understood that cinnamon sugar wasn’t actually cinnamon until […]

My Little Moon Goddess

Words, Photography and Floral Design by Ashley Bailey Model: Byrd Bailey When I asked my daughter, Byrd, if she would be my model for this moon-inspired project, she was apprehensive. […]