Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Columbus Pride !

Ohio has the most people with state pride, according to a Movoto Real Estate ranking published July 22nd. While judged merely through Facebook likes in an unofficial study, with the abundance of Ohio-proud T-shirts in Columbus alone, this came as no surprise to many Ohioans.
These seven Columbus-based independent labels show us how their Ohio-made tees represent their love for the state and beyond:

Columbus Pride !

Ohio has the most people with state pride, according to a Movoto Real Estate ranking published July 22nd. While judged merely through Facebook likes in an unofficial study, with the abundance of Ohio-proud T-shirts in Columbus alone, this came as no surprise to many Ohioans.
These seven Columbus-based independent labels show us how their Ohio-made tees represent their love for the state and beyond:

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Columbus Stories: Young Art Collectors. Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver

Stepping into the home of Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver is like stepping into an art gallery. A beautifully curated one, of course. Which is no surprise, since curating art is one of Rond’s professions. Their displays rotate through over 150 pieces.
Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver, art collectors.
“We’re still actively collecting,” says Rond. “We have had to put some in storage.”

Columbus Stories: Young Art Collectors. Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver

Stepping into the home of Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver is like stepping into an art gallery. A beautifully curated one, of course. Which is no surprise, since curating art is one of Rond’s professions. Their displays rotate through over 150 pieces.
Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver, art collectors.
“We’re still actively collecting,” says Rond. “We have had to put some in storage.”

Friday, November 21, 2014

LEGO display of Columbus includes quirky buildings

When building a replica of Columbus using LEGO bricks, everyone expects to see the Ohio Statehouse and familiar skyscrapers. 

But look closely at the massive Central Ohio LEGO Train Club’s display at the Columbus Museum of Art, and you'll see some surprises. 

Among the hundreds of buildings and thousands of detailed pieces, who would expect the E.T. Paul tire company building on Parsons Avenue? Or the Beer Barn on N. Fourth Street?

Link to Video Here