From Spring to Summer

As Spring turns to a warmer shade of hot, I thought I'd share a bit of what's been keeping me busy. Work, work..................and more work!

Here are a few random shots I styled for the websites of Neiman Marcus, Horchow and Wisteria. And, check out the link directly below to a cool Coastal Look Book I styled for Wisteria.
A New Look Book from Wisteria

New Years Day Menu

 Salmon/Crab Dip

 Vegan Black-Eyed Peas

 Braised Collard Greens

Fresh Corn/Garlic Corn Bread                                                                

Pork Tenderloin

Means of
Transportation
To Homeless

The Four Ones 1/1/11

The first day of 2011 has come and gone, but it has left me with the hope of a stellar new year! I made a point to cook all my New Year's Day favorites-collard greens, black-eyed peas, pork tenderloin- a little bit differently this year than I usually do and everything turned out delicious. I had so much food I decided to pack some up, take a drive, and find some hungry homeless people to feed. Surprisingly, it was a hunt at first, but I found some grateful recipients that seemed shocked and elated to get a drive-by dinner.   It was a cold day by Dallas standards, so I took pride in filling and warming their bellies and in turn they warmed my heart. My friend Tracy, a fellow stylist, who IS NOT homeless-she has an impeccably appointed home, also got one of my delicious deliveries before we went to see the movie, The Fighter.  It's one of the best movies I've seen this holiday season, up there with The King's Speech; both vehicles for great performances.  I could easily see Christian Bale getting the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, but, I'm really hoping Melissa Leo wins Best Supporting Actress for her role as the two boxers' mother. What an amazing performance! It's my first time to take note of her, so I will be doing some catch up viewing of her other movies. She was so real and raw in her portrayal of the matriarch of supreme dysfunction, that I clung to her every word and nuance. All the characters gave some inspiring performances that offered a great end to an inspiring day.  Happy New Year!!!


P.S.-Above this post are some pictures of my New Years Day dishes. Let me know if you want any of the recipes......the pork tenderloin was my best ever! 

My New Portfolio Website

Phillip Montanez has worked in the catalogue, advertising, and editorial business for more than fifteen years. Starting as a free-lance journalist and columnist, he found his way to the world of photography very quickly. Well rounded in all aspects of his field, his abilities in set design, photo art-direction, prop-styling and overall production skills set him apart from other stylists. His approach to design is very simple. Clean lines mix with uncluttered or appropriately cluttered spaces and range from rustic to contemporary, from traditional to eclectic, but always with a comfortable and modern sensibility. An avid traveler, he is constantly inspired by residences along the way. Phillip currently resides in Dallas, Texas and keeps a get-a-way cabin in the Catskills.

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