Frederick Law Olmsted – Landscape Architect

“We want a ground to which people may easily go when the day’s work is done, and where they may stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the bustle and jar of the streets where they shall, in effect, find the city put far away from them…”  -Frederick Law Olmsted One of the greatest champions of the City Beautiful movement was Frederick Law Olmsted (1822 - 1903). The City Beautiful movement emerged in the late 1850s as a result of the revolution of cities in America. Olmsted was the leading landscape architect of the post-Civil War generation, and has long been acknowledged as the founder of American landscape architecture. Through several connections gained as a columnist with the New Yorker, Olmsted was able to become the Superintendent of Central Park, New York City, in 1857, early in the development of the park project. In 1861, Olmsted obtained [...]

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Peter Ferry – Realized Vision of Percussion Dreams

"Per·cus·sion·ist pərˈkəSHən-nɪst n. - One skilled in the playing of percussion instruments." - Merriam-Webster From first glance, Peter Ferry looks like a nice young man with bright eyes and a warm smile. Look deeper and you will find a 23-year-old who has wowed audiences with his deep introspective heart and mind. He is best known as a solo percussionist reshaping the way audiences experience classical music.   "Percussion genius...an artist of vision...presenting percussion in a stunning, thoughtful way" - Democrat and Chronicle During Peter's time spent studying at the Eastman School of Music, he collected high honors - including the John Beck Percussion Scholarship and Performers Certificate. These honors, paired with his vigor and passion for the art of percussion has led him to deeply move anyone who listens. Peter Ferry & Audrey Q. Snyder perform Nick Didkovsky's "Caught by the Sky with Wire" Ferry has graced the TEDX stage [...]

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Introducing Inspirited Photographer Sean Bendigo

"Grateful Hands", by Sean Bendigo I am thrilled to announce the presence our new lifestyle photographer, Sean Bendigo. Sean brings integrity and attention to detail to Rhode Island and Inspirited Living. Sean hails from Madison, New Hampshire. His contemplative has already been featured in Inspirited Living's Facebook Series, "Grateful Hands". Keep an eye out for Sean's bio and unique standpoints on the Inspirited site. Welcome Sean! For an amazing gallery of Sean's capabilities including the award winning photograph below, click here. Grateful Hands, by Sean Bendigo   "Crusty Guy", North Country Camera Club Photo Contest Winner, by Sean Bendigo  

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Courtney Mitchell

"As a child I never seemed to stay in one place for too long. This wanderlust that grew within me since childhood has now come to influence my work as a designer. I am inspired by the variety of landscaped, cultures, textiles, and colors from around the world. My constant longing to be out in nature often influences my work as well. Sometimes it is a literal interpretation, but mostly what I take from nature is the feeling that being in a certain place can give you."

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