Paris ate my joy
The neighborhood is OK. đŸ˜‰ #paris???? . (Note: I got my room on @Priceline for $114/night.) #notanad #traveltips A post shared by Alana Waters-Piper (@alanawpiper) on Jul 23, 2017 at 2:20am PDT I loved Paris…until I didn’t. I’m here to do some quick video shoots, then meet up and spend some time with my team... Read more »
I'm supposed to be packed by now
I’m supposed to be packed by now. My flight leaves at 6:30, which means I’m at O’Hare by 4:30 at the latest. But I just got back from a trip to the Smokies last night with my family after a week shooting in New Orleans and my time with them is extra-precious. So instead, I’m... Read more »
The creative professional gig: It's for chicks!
Way back before you kids had your internet, I was born in the State of Texas to a woman who would become an elected judge just a few years later. My dad is no slouch in the feminism department, but growing up with short red-headed woman who could tame even the hardest of good ol’ boys... Read more »
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Meet The Blogger

Alana Waters-Piper
Chicago-based Creative Director, traveling road warrior, graphic designer, photographer, filmmaker, YouTuber, blogger, maker of stuff, drinker of coffee. I live in an 1897 farmhouse with the best husband ever, my lovely daughters, dapper gent son, and 3 freeloading pets.
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