All posts in: Arkansas

08 May 2013

The Thorncrown Chapel

It’s been awhile since I’ve come across something so extremely breathtaking and as amazing as this. As a little girl, I always dreamed of having a wedding outdoors or maybe even in a vineyard though I have never been. I never thought my taste in weddings would align with chapels, but if they are as magnificent as this one, then I might have to change my tune.

The chapel, which can be found in Eureka Springs, Arkansas houses one of the few examples of organic architecture. Designed in 1980 by architect E. Fay Jones, Thorncrown Chapel provides some stellar views and follows a very organic design. The structure is such a wondrous piece that it is hard to believe that anyone or anything could think of harming it, but that is currently what the chapel is up against. Recently a power company has applied to construct a 48-mile high voltage transmission line that will put it right alongside the chapel in the woods where it is located. I hope that this structure can be kept safe and at peace in its tranquil home, but it’s tough to say at this point what will happen.

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27 Jul 2011

In the News…

Fashion

Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj will be the new spokespeople for MAC Viva Glam in 2012. [Source]

Alexa Chung will host a new fashion reality television show on Lifetime similar to Project Runway, but with a new batch of contestants in each episode. [Source]

Karl Lagerfeld is collaborating w/ Macy’s this fall with a collection just in time for back to school shopping at their downtown location.[Source]

– Rumored Grace Coddington has sold her memoir for $1.2 Million. [Source]

Music

Feist’s new album “Metals” will be out October 4, 2011. [Source]

Seattle native and musician Stacie Orrico is working on a new album. [Source]

Kanye West and Jay-Z on tour here.

Television

Ryan Murphy clarifies his statement about Cory, Lea, and Chris leaving by saying that they are only “graduating,” but not leaving the show completely. [Source]

Chord Overstreet will not be returning to Glee and has declined the show’s offer to be on for a portion of the season. [Source]

– The Arrested Development movie is totally happening. [Source]

Movies

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– I really don’t enjoy movies like these, but I figured some of you did. So here’s the trailer for New Years Eve featuring your fair share of overrated celebrities.

– Could it be? Sex and the City prequel rumors? [Source]

Seattle

– Congratulations THEEsatisfaction who just signed with Sub Pop! [Source]

Seattle bars may extend hours for certain bars. [Source]

Izilla Toys on 12th Ave closed today. [Source]

– How are the Mariners doing this season? And…every season? [Source]

Capitol Hill will host a Seattle vs. New York Turntable.Fm smack down! [Source]

Other

Prince William has gifted Kate his mother’s favorite earrings. [Source]

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are no longer longer engaged. [Source]

Jesse James and Kat Von D are over. Wait…didn’t that already happen? [Source]

– An Arkansas high school chose two valedictorians because the first valedictorian was black. The second valedictorian chosen was white and was selected because the high school believed parents would be upset. WHY does this STILL exist? [Source]