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The Create Series: Britt Bass Turner

A Quick Sit-Down with the Talented Atlanta Artist
September 3, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > The Create Series

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Atlanta artist Britt Bass Turner
Art supplies - Britt Bass Turner, Waiting on Martha #TheCreateSeries
Abstract artist Britt Bass, #TheCreateSeries on Waiting on Martha
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Atlanta artist Britt Bass Turner, Waiting on Martha #TheCreateSeries
Artist Britt Bass Turner, Waiting on Martha #TheCreateSeries

It’s no secret how smitten we are with Atlanta artist Britt Bass Turner, so it was obvious who my next feature of #TheCreateSeries would be.  A stunning, colorful abstract by this talented Lady instantly takes any space to the next level. To prove it, just take a peek at her client gallery…her abstracts are spotted on the walls of many a gorgeous interior. I knew I wanted to hear what inspires her work and how she keeps that creativity flowing.

You’ll remember that her art was quite the hero on the gallery wall of MKR’s upstairs loft, and if you’ve visited our Atlanta #TheBrickandMortar store, you’ll remember the impressive collection gracing the walls (as seen on Instagram here, here, here and here).

Britt offers 1-day workshops that I’m just dying to attend, especially after we shared MKR’s wonderful experience last year. After visiting Britt’s studio last year, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a piece of my own. See, MKR has had her own amazing piece commissioned by Britt, and I’m now inspired to follow suit (stay tuned!). 

And so without further ado, let’s hear from the talented Lady herself.  Cheers, Kat

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Photography, Kathryn McCrary

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Off to Italy

5 Things on WOM Editor Kat's Vacation To-Do List
September 1, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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A Gray Malin hangs in my apartment, reminding me about the trip we’ve been planning for almost a year… it’s finally time for our Amalfi Coast vacation! To say that I’m excited to see this slice of Italy in all its glory is an understatement.  And by the time you’re reading this, I’m sitting on a train with my boyfriend, heading to Positano. 

After our trip to Big Sur and Yosemite last year, I was bit pretty hard by the travel bug. Upon seeing our blogger friend Jacquelyn’s trip to the Amalfi coast last year, I set my sights on this beautiful place. Funny enough, it’s turned into quite the popular vacation spot for bloggers this summer, and each gorgeous snap has made me more and more anxious to see it for myself.

For months, we researched ways to travel like a pro and saved for the 8-day stint in Italy. I wanted to be sure our first European vacay went off without a hitch, so I read up on all of tips on how to beat jet leg and where to find the holes in the wall for the best seafood in town. 

I’ll be partaking in a little WOM Instagram takeover this Thursday, so be sure to tune in as I share a few scenes from our trip. But first, click through the slideshow above to see what’s on my Amalfi Coast vacation “to-do list” and leave me a comment on my personal Instagram with any recs you may have!  Ciao! Kat

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Why You Should Consider A HIIT Workout

5 Reasons to Incorporate Strength Training into Your Fitness Routine
August 26, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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A few weeks ago, when I started ClassPass, I introduced strength training into my workout routine. Before that, I’ll admit that I had fallen into a rut with my fitness routine. I definitely wasn’t pushing myself to my reach my own potential during each gym sesh. Sure, I clocked time on the treadmill and I hit the mat for some ab-work, but none of it was truly as challenging as I know I can handle. And you may remember, I ran my first half-marathon this past year, and I’m no gym-fanatic. 

But then I started strength training. And the thrill of an HIIT workout is maybe the best of all the various workouts I’ve tried thus far. HIIT, which stands for High Intensity Interval Training, is short (like 30-45 minutes-short) and man, it’s hard.  Each workout is different, and it’s usually organized in short stations (which can be as short as four minutes) designed to strengthen specific muscle groups while your heart rate is high.  I’m talking burpees, lunges, planks, etc.  It’s effective and efficient; it makes you feel like a boss as you clear box jumps and throw around a kettle bell…all during a quick lunch break. 

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IT'S MORE EFFICIENT

IT'S MORE EFFICIENT

“YOU DO SO MUCH WORK IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME,” EXPLAINS KATE.

“YOUR HEART RATE IS HIGHER. YOUR MUSCLES ARE DOING MORE WORK. THEY’RE ENGAGING IN SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS: STABILITY, STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND POWER! YOU’RE BURNING MORE CALORIES. YOU’RE SWEATING MORE. YOU’RE JUST WORKING HARDER!”

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IT'S EASIER MENTALLY

IT'S EASIER MENTALLY

“THINK ABOUT RUNNING ON A TREADMILL FOR 6 MILES,” SAYS KATE.

“THAT COULD TAKE UP TO AN HOUR OR EVEN MORE! AND IT’S JUST ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER. MENTALLY, THAT’S DIFFICULT. IT’S HARD FOR YOU TO STAY FOCUSED IN THAT AND KEEP GOING. THE MINUTE YOUR MIND WANDERS AND STARTS TO THINK ABOUT HOW BORED YOU ARE, THE MINUTE YOUR RUN IS OVER. YOU’VE LOST IT.

HIIT, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS EASIER TO KEEP UP WITH BECAUSE YOUR BRAIN GETS TO KEEP SWITCHING FROM ONE ACTIVITY TO ANOTHER.”

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IT'S MORE HELPFUL IN EVERYDAY LIFE

IT'S MORE HELPFUL IN EVERYDAY LIFE

“WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU ‘ELLIPTCALED’ IN REAL LIFE?” ASKS KATE.

“I KNOW THE ELLIPTICAL HAS ALL SORTS OF BENEFITS, BUT IF YOU DON’T HAVE BAD KNEES AND YOU’RE RELATIVELY ABLE-BODIED, YOU SHOULD DITCH THE ELLIPTICAL AND DO SOMETHING YOU’LL USE IN EVERYDAY LIFE. SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO JUMP OVER SOMETHING. HIIT TRAINING HELPS YOU WITH THAT.”

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IT DOESN'T LAST AS LONG

IT DOESN'T LAST AS LONG

“HAVE 30-45 MINUTES? YES. OF COURSE YOU DO. MAKE TIME,” SAYS KATE.

"HIIT WORKOUTS DON’T HAVE TO BE DONE FOR AN ENTIRE HOUR BECAUSE YOU ARE WORKING SO HARD BUILDING STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND POWER ALL AT THE SAME TIME. GONE ARE THE DAYS OF LONG STRETCHES ON THE TREADMILL FOLLOWED BY ISOLATED MUSCLE MOVEMENTS.”

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YOU'LL BURN MORE CALORIES DURING (AND AFTER) THE WORKOUT

YOU'LL BURN MORE CALORIES DURING (AND AFTER) THE WORKOUT

“HIIT WORKOUTS ARE QUICK AND HARD,” EXPLAINS KATE. “JUST THINK HOW MUCH ENERGY IT TAKES FOR YOUR BODY TO WORK LIKE THAT COMPARED TO JOGGING.

SO WHAT’S THIS ABOUT BURNING CALORIES AFTER YOU’RE DONE WORKING OUT? YOUR MUSCLES ARE GETTING STRONGER, ERGO YOUR RESTING METABOLIC RATE IS GOING TO BE HIGHER.”

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