Historic Fuquay-Varina
Posted February 18, 2013 by Brenda
Historic Fuquay-Varina has an interesting past. The area was known as “Piney Woods” by locals, owned by the Burts, Jonses & Rowlands. A French, Revolutionary war veteran named Fuquay purchasing land in 1805. A natural spring was found in 1858 and “taking the waters” became a rage. As a detestation for the Carolinas, it became [...] Read more...
Chamber of Commerce
Posted January 24, 2013 by Brenda
I was contacted by my Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Director, Scoop Green was looking for gifts for his 2013 Board of Directors. He likes to find local, unique items. He has done wooden frames, handmade granite chopping blocks, engraved boxes and many other things. Scoop had seen my work on another project for Holly [...] Read more...
“A Girly Font”
Posted January 15, 2013 by Brenda
I was contacted by a client from Kentucky He was looking for personalized notecards of their home. This gift for his wife was a birthday. Working from what he sent me and supplemented by a Google Street View image, I was able to create a unique present. One request was, “please add our names and [...] Read more...
Lake View Farms, Apex
Posted December 28, 2012 by Brenda
This area of North Carolina is a hubbub of construction, roads building and people moving in. In all this congestion, Lake View Farms is a diamond in the middle of Apex, North Carolina. Located on the outskirts of Apex, this lovely home has recently been on the Apex Historic Society Holiday Homes tour. Brenda Priest [...] Read more...
Raleigh North Carolina Temple
Posted December 12, 2012 by Brenda
Raleigh North Carolina Temple ~ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I have always been curious about this building. I didn’t know anyone that was a member but my interest was piqued when I was asked to illustrate for notecards. When I met my client at the site, I asked if we [...] Read more...
MacGregor Downs Country Club
Posted December 12, 2012 by Brenda
This has become an annual client. Love that my work goes out to nearly 750 members of the club, in the form of a Season’s Greetings card. They had posted a request for a unique looking illustration. Last year, I had illustrated the hearth and mantle, decorated with poinsettia plants. This year we went for [...] Read more...