A Mini Film For YOU!!! (and How To Launch A Book in a Pandemic)

Video: Josh + Keturah Bishop, A Window In a Tunnel

If 2020 has taught us anything, it has been a lesson on hope, community, creative courage, and compassion. With all the pain we felt with lives and jobs lost, racial uprisings, tornadoes, bombings, and trauma — I still found small moments of hope. I believe it is important to celebrate and communicate what we accomplished this year during what felt like an impossible time. 

What were these moments for you? What did your moments of joy look like?

For me, I published a book in the middle of a global pandemic. I documented this for you since we were unable to physically be together, but remained connected regardless of a canceled book tour. I want this minidocumentary to serve as an expansive reminder of how resilient we are. Save it and refer back to it when you, yourself need to be reminded of your innate gifts and the community you have around you. I will look back at this moment in time with pride and resilience, and have it serve me as a wellspring of courage for future moments. How we take up space and the change we want to see in the world starts with us and comes from within.

Looking back, I wrote this book for this specific time in history. It is disguised as a design book but it is actually so much more. My images, my words, our conversations are meant to challenge old beliefs. This is a book grounded in cultural change, where we humanize and honor our differences through the lens of creativity. This book is for you, and I hope it inspires more creative courage, more hope, and more community in your own life. 

A special thank you to my team that believed in me and worked hard to support this vision and project. Enjoy, and let this video serve as a connection point to the community we’re building together!

For the holidays, I am offering signed and personalized copies of THE NEW SOUTHERN STYLE that may be purchased through our local Nashville book store, Parnassus Books. They ship nationally and this is the perfect gift that will reconnect you to your creative power and cultivate the strength of community. This is a gift that keeps giving.

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Alyssa’s debut Coffee Table book, The New Southern, Out now via Abrams!

US WEEKLY EXCLUSIVE: The Bachelorette’s Kaitlyn Bristowe Shares Her Pretty and Powerful Podcast Room with Decorist!

Today I’m thrilled to share a recent shoot featured in US Weekly with The Bachelorette’s Kaitlyn Bristowe and Decorist, with which she collaborated to design her very own podcast room for her series, Off The Vine. 

This shoot is my second with this dynamic GirlBoss, the first being a shoot with Kaitlyn to reveal her total home redesign, which you can see HERE in People.  The most recent  project was such a joy to work on, as Kaitlyn is a true light in this world and knows how to keep the atmosphere light, bright and filled with humor. You’ll also notice some major feminine vibes meet high-impact design moments, like supersized florals on a statement wall or the charming desk silhouette finished in sharp black lacquer and brass. Although she shares the home with Shawn (and their adorable pooch, Tucker!) I love that Jessica McCarthy with Decorist created a feminine but strong aesthetic for Kaitlyn's Off the Vine Podcast room in their home. I love being in a home and seeing the walls reflect the personality of its owner. The way the soft textures and feminine flowers are juxtaposed by a moody color palette and high gloss surfaces brought a few things to mind with this collaboration: 

Seek to be bold, fearless, feminine, creative and authentic while also being soft, kind, gentle, giving..... all in equal amounts.... Xx

We are all in this together.... This room although is just a room... it is a conduit of joy and storytelling.... I look past the 4 walls and see this as a space of connection. As we are all starting our daily routines and looking at the clock, I encourage you all to take a few moments... and harness your inner and most authentic voice and pursue equal amounts of fearlessness today sprinkled with kindness and love. You inspire me everyday and I love being on this journey with you!! Sending you all love and light today!!

Thanks so much again to Kaitlyn, the team at US Weekly and Decorist for a beautiful and joy filled day. Click here to see the online feature! Xx

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People Magazine with Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s Outdoor Space!!

A few months ago, I had such a fun day shooting Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s home in Nashville. Today, I’m thrilled to finally share their space with you in this week’s print edition of People!

In partnership with Wayfair and Wayfair Registry, we’re highlighting the music stars’ outdoor entertaining space and backyard, which boasts several vignettes offering versatility and comfort for these newlyweds. There are multiple pockets of seating for whatever mood they’re seeking, whether a cup of coffee on the porch rocking chairs or a large-scale barbeque spanning the elevated deck and the fire pit circled by Adirondacks. As you’ll see, the key to capturing both comfort and style outside is integrating indoor elements throughout, like cozy throw blankets, large floor pillows, a geometric rug, and of course, a good dose of coffee table styling. 

When I’m shooting a family or couple in their own home, I strive to catch them in the most authentic way possible, especially because one’s home is where they feel most comfortable and vulnerable. For Maren, who’s a mighty powerhouse of a singer, and Ryan, a musical force in his own right, they exhibit such a pure, life-giving kind of love and an energy that’s easy to capture on camera. It was also such fun working with the Wayfair team and the couple’s Nashville-based designer Lori Paranjape on set. Not to mention, featuring Maren and Ryan’s new home, which is so fresh, liveable, and perfect for the busy and recently married couple, in People is such a honor!

Explore Maren and Ryan’s space below, and be sure to pick up this week’s People on newsstands near you! Xx

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Catch my photos on the CBS premiere of Pickler and Ben TODAY with Leanne Ford!

So often, spur-of-the-moment invitations or projects prove to be the most rewarding experiences. A few weeks ago, I said YES to a last-minute project and shoot, and I can safely say I'm so thrilled and thankful that I did. 

Today marks the premiere of Pickler and Ben, the brand new Nashville-based national talk show starring Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron (produced by Faith Hill and directed by Joe Terry and his team of The Oprah Winfrey Show fame, no less!) I'm so excited to share that my photography is featured in a heartwarming segment on the premiere, which also features Dolly Parton and Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman.

In this inaugural episode, the Pickler and Ben team sought out Darius Garland, the top high school basketball recruit in the state, to build up his family living room and give them a space to meet their needs. My dear friend and New Southern designer Leanne Ford totally transformed his family's living space for hosting and entertaining, as their son is often visited by college basketball coaches from around the nation (think Vanderbilt, UCLA, Duke). It's such a sweet story and a true testament to the character and talent of southern creatives. We strive to direct our creativity for good, see the best in all people, and believe small acts of kindness can truly effect change. Not to mention, Leanne's bright, crisp, subtly-funky aesthetic represents everything I'm loving in design these days. 

I can't wait to see the inspiring stories Kellie and Ben will tell through their new show. This is only the beginning! Check your local listings to tune in to Pickler and Ben! Here in Nashville, it airs each morning on CBS Xx

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