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Just Don’t Do It

August 21, 2020 by jennifermdarling

My dad and his family fled Cuba in 1961. Their lives were in immediate danger. They escaped to the United States–a feat many Cubans have staked their lives on for decades, past and present. The journey was a dangerous one–full of intrigue that could have ended disastrously. But along the way, people stood up for my family–advocated and gave freely. If I don’t do the same for others who are fighting for those same safeties and rights, then I have failed my […]

Categories: Nike • Tags: black lives matter, BLM, culture, ethics, Nike

Tulum, Mexico: not the kind of story we need right now

May 15, 2020 by jennifermdarling

The Maya civilization was incredibly advanced. We all learned about their refined alphabet and cutting edge knowledge of astronomy and mathematics as kids in school. Well, I visited the ruins of Tulum over New Years, and was struck by how much I didn’t know. They were master traders and incredible artists. Politics and urban lifestyles were prolific and intertwined between hundreds of cities. Many of their ancient books were intentionally destroyed by the Spanish. Wouldn’t you like to know the […]

Categories: Nike, travel • Tags: ancient Mexico, history, Mexico, pandemic, people, quarantine, things to do in Tulum, travel, travel photography, Tulum

Stay Home, Keep Moving / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

An Artistic Celebration of 50 Days in Quarantine

May 8, 2020 by jennifermdarling

I’m sharing this post in honor of my 50th day of quarantine. Yes, we’ve all heard it a million times already–these are strange, historic, and difficult times. Although we’re all struggling on different levels, it’s always good to be thankful for who and what you have. I’m so grateful that my family is happy and healthy. I’m grateful that my mind works clearly and I’m able to be creative, even if I’m stuck in the same room everyday. I’m grateful […]

Categories: art, Nike, sneaker porn • Tags: art, covid-19, fine art, Nike, painting, pandemic, peloton, photography, quarantine, sneakerhead, sneakers, stay home

I blew all my SPG points at this hotel on a Greek Island, and it was worth it.

April 23, 2020 by jennifermdarling

If you’re daydreaming about what vacation you’ll take once the quarantine is over, I found the perfect hotel for you. Mystique, in the impossibly beautiful neighborhood of Oia in Santorini, seems too good to be true. I assure you, it’s a real place and not the stuff of fairy tale. We booked our stay during the last week of the tourist season in Santorini. A week later, and this hotel would have been closed down and completely empty. Because of […]

Categories: Nike, photography, travel • Tags: art, fine art, Greece, Hotel, Nike, Oia, photography, points, quarantine, Santorini, SPG, travel, travel photography, travel points

Exploring Oia, Santorini / for the love of nike

Explore an Ancient Seaport From Home During the Quarantine

April 17, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Oia in Santorini nowadays is known for its sunset views. However, this settlement in the northern hilltops dates back to the early 1200s. It served as one of the city’s major seaports for trading and travel. One of their major exports was wine, which remains the case to this day. In fact, they’ve been producing rosé since the Middle Ages. Santorini’s wine was so sought after, it played a major role in seducing the Ottoman Turks into conquering the area. […]

Categories: Nike, photography, travel • Tags: art, fine art, Greece, history, Nike, photography, quarantine, Santorini, things to do in Greece, things to do in Santorini, travel, travel photograpy

Exploring Imerovigli, Santorini / for the love of nike

A Digital Escape to a Beautiful Island on the Aegean Sea, Imerovigli in Santorini

April 9, 2020 by jennifermdarling

During the quarantine, I’m doing my best to dig through my archives and work on fresh images. Last week, I took you on a virtual tour through Athens. In the next few posts, I’ll be showing you around Santorini. If you aren’t familiar with it, you’re in for some visual excitement! This little island is about 120 miles off the coast of mainland Greece. Its unusual ring-like shape reminds visitors it’s all that remains of a volcanic caldera. Believe it or not, the […]

Categories: beer, Nike, photography, travel

Tour Athens From Your Couch

March 31, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Last year, I traveled to Greece. Last week, I finally found time to edit the pictures I took there. In light of the current pandemic, I thought I’d share old travel pictures with all of you. Helpfully these images will provide you a bit of virtual relief for your cabin fever.Around 15 years ago, I visited Athens with my parents. To my memory’s eye, not much has changed. But then again, 15 years in Athen’s timeline is equivalent to about […]

Categories: Nike, photography, travel • Tags: ancient greece, art, Athens, fine art, Greece, history, Nike, photography, quarantine, the parthenon, things to do in Athens, things to do in Greece, travel photography

Exploring Santa Monica / for the love of nike

Stuck in Santa Monica? Support these local restaurants from home or pick up curbside.

March 20, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Over the years, I’ve spent many weeks (months even) calling LA “home.” There are so many small businesses that could use our support right now. Below is a list of a few of my favorite spots in Santa Monica who offer online and pick up options. We all have to eat, why not eat well and love on your neighbors? Breakfast: Holy Guacamole: This may be the only place in all of Santa Monica to get a cheap meal. Their […]

Categories: beer, food, Nike, travel • Tags: art, buy local, covid-19, fine art, food, food porn, foodie, Los Angeles, Nike, photography, quarantine, Santa Monica, shop local

Proper Hotel Santa Monica / for the love of nike

A Sculptural Take on Interior Art in Los Angeles

March 9, 2020 by jennifermdarling

How often have you heard that we all need art in our homes and workspace? Upon hearing, do you immediately assume that person is trying to sell you art? Well, take it from me (someone who has absolutely no authority on the matter–but who isn’t trying to sell you anything), being surrounded by art is like a warm bowl of soup for your psyche. As my girl Anne of Green Gables would say, it provides such scope for the imagination. […]

Categories: art, Nike, photography, travel • Tags: art, art musuem, Do Ho Suh, fine art, immigrant, interior design, Kelly Wearstler, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, photography, Proper Hotel Santa Monica, Santa Monica