Jenna Beth Day — an artist in Raleigh, North Carolina sharing design, DIY, photography, travel and the things she loves.https://jennabethday.com/https://jennabethday.com/travel/nyc-photo-diary-times-square-commercial/https://jennabethday.com/travel/nyc-photo-diary-times-square-commercial/Once upon a time, 4 girls came together to enter a contest for a chance of a lifetime to have their face play in an ad in Times Square and they WON. These photos are a documentary of our whirlwind weekend together to go…Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:39:27 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/travel/new-york-city-favorites/https://jennabethday.com/travel/new-york-city-favorites/My husband and I LOVE New York City! Traveling to NYC was a bucket list item for me but I never expected to be so obsessed with it once I got there. I mean, I was convinced I was a California girl at heart but now it's…Sat, 09 Sep 2017 16:28:08 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/design/new-branding/https://jennabethday.com/design/new-branding/I had the pleasure of working with one of my dearest friends for my new branding! Lee Ann Woolbright and I worked together a few years ago at a local web company and I just instantly was a fan of her! Not only was she…Fri, 25 Aug 2017 22:12:23 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/photography/my-paleo-patisserie-by-jenni-hulet/https://jennabethday.com/photography/my-paleo-patisserie-by-jenni-hulet/Last summer I had the privilege of doing a photo shoot with the AMAZING Jenni Hulet (from The Urban Poser) for the marshmallow chapter in her new paleo cookbook, My Paleo Patisserie. Jenni is an amazing…Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:53:36 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/photography/nyc-photoshoot/https://jennabethday.com/photography/nyc-photoshoot/When Brandon and I were preparing for our New York trip, I knew I wanted to plan a photoshoot while we were there that just captured us taking in and loving the City and each other. We were lucky enough to book Sara…Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:03:20 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-march-2015/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-march-2015/1 | VOGUE March 2015 (image via @ashleygreenwood) Who runs the world? Kaylor. Ha! Kidding. Kinda... This month's VOGUE is a fun and inspiring read. Plus, nothing beats actually reading and flipping through a magazine. 2…Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:25:47 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/luxe-in-the-rough-giveaway/https://jennabethday.com/general/luxe-in-the-rough-giveaway/I can't think of a better way to end a blog break (hi/sorry/missed yall!!!) than with a GIVEAWAY! :) My friend, Melissa Aulds (pictured below), just launched a new website for her STUNNING jewelry line, Luxe in the…Mon, 09 Mar 2015 05:05:50 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/photography/baby-girl-zoucha/https://jennabethday.com/photography/baby-girl-zoucha/On my recent trip to LA I was able to visit the famous Paul Smith wall. I knew my soon to be momma friend was finding out the gender of her baby right before our trip so I was eager to find out if it was a boy or a…Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:30:38 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-july-2014/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-july-2014/1 | American Apparel's French Lilac First of all I'm obsessed with the color Lilac in general. Second of all... LILAC NAIL POLISH. This was actually my first polish to purchase from American Apparel and I love it! I…Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:01:22 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/home/ashley-taylors-apartment-tour/https://jennabethday.com/home/ashley-taylors-apartment-tour/I am so excited to share this apartment tour of my best friend and her roomie's STUNNING apartment! Ashley and Taylor dreamed up the perfect apartment and brought it to life on a budget! I had always admired Ashley and…Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:49:26 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/photography/photo-shoot-jillian-edwards/https://jennabethday.com/photography/photo-shoot-jillian-edwards/I recently got to travel to Nashville and while I was there I was able to meet up with Jillian Edwards to take some photos. About a month ago I did a photo shoot with her twin brother, Cole, and his wife, Caitlin.…Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:36:47 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-february-2014/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-february-2014/1 | Kimonos I don't really consider my style to be "boho" but I love the femininity of kimonos. I found the kimono jackpot at Forever 21 this past weekend. You should definitely check it out! 2 | All Wrapped Up Card Set…Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:42:41 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/my-24th-birthday-party/https://jennabethday.com/general/my-24th-birthday-party/A few weeks ago I gathered my friends together to celebrate my 24th birthday in FLOWER style. I had the best time with my friends around me hanging out, wearing flower crowns and eating donuts. ;) I thought I'd share a…Wed, 05 Feb 2014 06:00:42 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/photography/lee-ann-marcel-bryan-woolbrights-proposal/https://jennabethday.com/photography/lee-ann-marcel-bryan-woolbrights-proposal/Today I would like to introduce you to two of my co workers, Lee Ann and Bryan, or as I like to call them, Brylee. This last Friday Bryan got down on one knee and asked Lee Ann to be his wife. (AHHHH!!) I am beyond…Tue, 04 Feb 2014 06:00:13 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/music-monday-bethany-stephens/https://jennabethday.com/general/music-monday-bethany-stephens/This is my first Music Monday post! I'm not sure how regular these will be but I couldn't help but join in on the fun to share about my friend, Bethany Stephens. Her name might sound familiar because we did a photo…Mon, 03 Feb 2014 06:00:04 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-january-2014/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-january-2014/1 | 2014 Flip Around the World Desk Calendar I got this calendar as a Christmas gift from one of my sweet co workers and it sits next to my computer. I'm convinced Rifle Paper Co can do no wrong. All of the…Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:47:19 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/31-bits-holiday-party/https://jennabethday.com/general/31-bits-holiday-party/This last December I decided to host a 31 Bits Holiday House Party. If you remember, in one of my recent Top 5's, I was so excited about the new 31 Bits Holiday line. SO! Of course when I found out you can host a party…Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:23:57 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/style-2/not-your-mommas-rollers/https://jennabethday.com/style-2/not-your-mommas-rollers/I'm so excited to share this hair tutorial by my best friend, Ashley Greenwood. A few weeks ago she texted me this new technique she figure out and we knew it just HAD to be shared with everyone. I LOVE the look of the…Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:54:34 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-december-2013/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-december-2013/1 | Somerset Pullover I just love this sweater. It's casual. It's cute. It's perfect. Well, if a sweater can be perfect? :) 2 | Bubble Glass Hurricane I had been eyeing this candle holder for a while and decided to…Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:20:01 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-november-2013/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-november-2013/1 | Dalmatian Print I have been LOVING Dalmatian Print. I love it in the home, on my shoes, clothes, purses...the list could go on. I have a feeling Dalmatian is going to be the Leopard of 2014...at least in my book. ;)…Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:45:31 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-cctober-2013/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-cctober-2013/1 | Mega Effects Mascara by AVON I have been so impressed by this mascara! I love that the brush is designed to go from root to tip. I'm also impressed with how easily the mascara washes off when I take off my make up.…Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:36:27 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/designer-vaca-2013/https://jennabethday.com/general/designer-vaca-2013/(logo by Eva Black) This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to Designer Vaca in Palm Springs with 50 incredible female graphic and web designers. Designer Vaca was founded by Alyssa Yuhas and Promise Tangeman in…Wed, 02 Oct 2013 03:10:53 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-september-2013/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-september-2013/1 | Illustrated Gems Boxed Set I'm just a sucker for beautiful stationary. I love the lines, the water color and of course the GEMS. I also love that these can double as artwork. 2 | Jewelry Display How cute is this…Sun, 22 Sep 2013 15:19:57 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/design/dreams-pretty-things-posterinvite-design/https://jennabethday.com/design/dreams-pretty-things-posterinvite-design/This past spring I had the opportunity to design a poster and invitation for my friend Jessica. (You will know her best for her cute DIY Polka Dot Pants and Nuvintage Nails!) As you you might be able to guess, she is…Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:00:53 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-august-2013/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-august-2013/1 | Kate Spade Donuts! Of course I love the new KSNY x Darcel line at Kate Spade because it has DONUTS. I love the bright pink and sprinkles. A quick and easy way to add FUN to any outfit. 2 | Welded Letter Holder Mail…Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:59:17 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/my-top-5-july-2013/https://jennabethday.com/general/my-top-5-july-2013/1 | Summer Leather (images source: left, top right, bottom right) I love the leather trend this summer. It adds the rocker chick vibe to an outfit while still being fun and girly. 2 | Simple Mismatched Necklaces Maybe…Thu, 01 Aug 2013 02:55:56 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/office-inspiration/https://jennabethday.com/general/office-inspiration/As my husband and I are getting our new home together the projects become more fun and personal. Now that we've finally figured out which room is what it's time to start designing and putting together of those rooms.…Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:00:37 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/general/three-year-anniversary-trip/https://jennabethday.com/general/three-year-anniversary-trip/My husband and I recently had a the opportunity to celebrate our 3 year anniversary on an Alaskan Cruise!! I thought I'd share a few of my favorite views/places during our cruise. Our first stop on the Cruise was in…Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:25:59 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-june-2013/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-june-2013/1 | Tortoise Flower Necklace I love that tortoise is making a big comeback and I love the way J.Crew has incorporated it into this stunning necklace! 2 | Daisy Bobbi by ban.do Ban.do has done it again. I just love this…Mon, 01 Jul 2013 02:02:45 GMThttps://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-may-2013/https://jennabethday.com/top_5/my-top-5-may-2013/1 | Harrison Strip USB by Kate Spade Isn't this the cutest USB ever?! I love that it doubles as a key ring that way it makes it harder to lose. 2 | Morange by MAC Morange by MAC is the perfect red/orange lipstick. So…Sun, 19 May 2013 23:12:25 GMT