By Naomi Black This is a story about what goes on in my head. It may be interesting to somebody and probably really, really boring to the masses. Yesterday, Russ and I took a long walk and I voiced what was on my mind. Finally, making – what was for me – a tough decision. He told […]
After almost 90 days of #quedateencasa (stay at home) Naomi Black was inspired by a YouTube video that she saw (CR Runway by amfAR) to launch a local virtual summer fashion show. After putting out a call for models on May 23rd, she received videos from 38 models; some were her clients while others were […]
Contributor: Naomi Black Mudbugs, shrimp, crawfish, jambalaya, etouffee, andouille and gumbo, cajun, creole and zydeco, French Quarter, Big Easy, pralines and beignets. . . Words that evoke a sense of New Orleans. A city that entices many a traveler, yet sits over 1600 miles away from here! On April 2nd, the Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza […]
“What is Ka-Huun?” I’ve heard this question a few times ever since the Mermaid’s Market announced they would be adding pirates, zydeco music, and a Cajun shrimp boil (in lieu of crawfish because, well…we’ve got shrimp) to this Saturday’s arts market at Plaza del Camarón. Ka-huun? This is exactly how one would pronounce “Cajun” in […]
On a blustery Monday afternoon, with waves crashing in the background, scores of people gathered at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita for a parade of ReDesign, ReCreation, RePurposing…and oh yes, mermaids. Naomi Black of “Off the Beach” studio and Sweet Naomi Creations, along with Creative Cathi and Black Dahlia of “Casa Turquesa”, joined […]
Before you go….Meet Naomi Black through our interview with her last Fall before the 1st Fashion Show.
Fresh on the heels of the first ever Fashion Show in Puerto Peñasco, which by all measures was a huge success, Naomi and Russ have decided to organize a twice a month event for the whole community to enjoy. It is called Mermaid’s Market and it will be a showcase of local talent. December 1st […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Each Monday, I am swept away to some corner of the world through Russ and Naomi Black’s Travel Photo of the Week. Naomi, who just recently sent out the 200th volume of the weekly taste of travel along with glimpses of Puerto Peñasco and upcoming local activities, also shares her sense of worldly adventures […]
