Photographer Clark Little

 Clark Little was born in Napa, California...A move to the North Shore of Oahu dramatically changed his future. As a boy, he entered amateur surf contests. As a young adult he made his name as the pioneer of surfing at the Waimea Bay shorebreak. Clark had a unique talent for taking off on hopeless closeouts. Clark returned to various North Shore shorebreaks, with his camera, to capture the beauty and power of these monstrous waves from the inside out. He has produced images never seen by those who reside on land. His shots include crushing pits, crystal waves that resemble hand-blown glass and picturesque island moments that reflect the awe-inspiring splendor of the Hawaiian Islands,the power of the Hawaiian ocean, and depict a world that few, if any, have had the chance to experience. for taking off on hopeless closeouts. Clark returned to various North Shore shorebreaks, with his camera, to capture the beauty and power of these monstrous waves from the inside out. He has produced images never seen by those who reside on land. His shots include crushing pits, crystal waves that resemble hand-blown glass and picturesque island moments that reflect the awe-inspiring splendor of the Hawaiian Islands,the power of the Hawaiian ocean, and depict a world that few, if any, have had the chance to experience.

Handmade Jewelry by Autumn Rain

Deseree of Autumn Rain shares her story.

Years ago while making the journey home from Napa Valley to Southern

California, I was struck by the color palette along the California Coast.  The

colors stirred me as I realized how closely the mixture of my Asian & American

heritage flow and dance in harmony just as the colors of nature balance the

Earth.

Mesmerized by the way the surf constantly reincarnates itself from the softest

aquamarine to the darkest of teal, hues to cleanse and cool the body.  The way

the sunset could turn the entire sky an amazing color of mandarin -Relax- to the

most romantic shade of pink   -Unwind-, then to royal purple before it fades to

black -Sleep-. Yellow sunrise, everything is glistening. The sun captured in a

dewdrop lying on a leaf -Refresh-.

My designs are carefully balanced pieces in rhythm with earth. Meta-physical and

Chakra properties are always considered to calm, soothe, and heal. My hope is

that your purchase will capture your heart, for everything I make is made with

an abundance of love and gratitude. Regardless of your spiritual belief, I believe

that each and every being has the potential for enlightenment and many of my

designs reflect that.

Please keep in mind that each piece is meticulously handmade and each

piece may have slight variances.  Organics and Recycled materials are used in

abundance.  We also recycle much of our silver into new findings.  What is not

recycled is Certified Fair Trade from Indonesia and Bali.

What does it mean to have a sustainable business? For us to call our

business "sustainable", we believe it is of absolute importance to power our

hearts with kindness. We believe that it is the right choice to handcraft our

products in California. Sustainability- purchasing materials from local artisans

in turn supporting local economies. We recycle all our sterling scraps and have

them made into new findings. Certified Fair Trade sterling silver from Indonesia

and Bali also adorn many designs. Sustainability is the responsibility of how

we conducting business on this planet. We certainly aren't perfect and we don't

claim to be a "green" business but if you learn about our efforts, you'll see that

our values and our actions are in line and we take steps everyday to make our

business more environmentally and socially sustainable. All our packaging is

made from 100% recycled plastic, even our tissue papers is from 100% recycled

paper.

 Relax, Unwind, Sleep, Refresh-everyday

Namaste

Artist Meegan Fiori

 

Meegan Feori is a Southern Californian artist inspired by the world where the land and the ocean meet, by the moments that take place in its transitory environment. She hopes that her paintings impact people in a positive way by revealing what is overlooked or difficult to express.  Surfing, in this context, is a series of beautiful ephemeral moments. Experiencing one for a short while, letting it go and then finding it in another wave in a different moment.  Painting, for her, crystallizes these moments of surfing and life that are transient, making them tangible.

Meegan earned a BA from University of California, San Diego and has been thrifty enough to live in Costa Rica and Spain.  

She currently lives, works and surfs in Orange County.

She continues to paint, while also dyeing fabric and blowing glass.

Southern California Coastal Bohemian Chic Jewelry

tenthings. jewelry. love. feathers.

southern california coastal bohemian jewelry

worthy of special occasions yet still perfect for everyday

now available at Bliss 101.

Designer Kerri jones’ personal style is an eclectic mix of bohemian, surfer, rocker and classic.  a jeans and tee kind of girl that loves to pile on the accessories, believing accessories are what take your look from simple to wow! Having always had an an eye for all things related to design, fashion has always been her most favorite way of expressing creativity

and a sense of personal style. 



With over ten years experience as a fashion stylist and self-taught designer, the inspiration for tenthings jewelry is drawn from everyday beauty and of course, the gorgeous Southern California coast. 



As a wife and mother of two teenagers and many rescued animals,

weekends are spent at the beach, surfing, Shopping

and eating vegetarian burritos.