THE HOUSE LEN BUILT
LEN AND MARIE NEAL
The Backstory In the sultry embrace of a 1950s summer evening, a small town’s heart pulsed to the rhythms of ballroom music. The local dance hall shimmered with possibilities as couples and friends gathered, immersed in the intoxicating blend of music, laughter, and youthful zeal. Amidst the animated crowd, one figure stood out. Marie, draped in a silk dress and pearls, embodied the era’s elegance. Her eyes radiated a contagious enthusiasm that cast a spell over all who beheld her. Len, a young man with dreams as vast as the night sky, was spellbound by her luminous presence. With a surge of courage, he asked, “May I have this dance?” His voice held a unique blend of confidence and humility. As they swayed on the dance floor, time seemed to yield to their magnetic connection. Music enveloped them, forging a universe of their own. Between melodies, they shared stories, laughter, and secrets understood only by them. Len knew that Marie was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and he wasn’t alone in his sentiments. Marie felt the same deep love in her heart. In that very year, Len began constructing a home for their future, a place where they could build a life together, raise a family, and create countless memories. The humble house that Len built became a sanctuary for imagination, a living embodiment of the transformative power inherent in creative vision. Generations later the love, dreams and imagination that started as my grandparents love story on the dance floor are flourishing in my design world.
THE POOL ROOM
BETHANY NEAL Creative direction Animation Photography Logistics Styling Location scouting Casting Videography Graphics & layout Editing
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Jasmine Neal Chanelle Neal Isla Contractor Annaliese Lloyd Veronica Neal Len Neal
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THE HOUSE LEN BUILT AN EDITORIAL ABOUT LOVE, FASHION AND THE SUBURBS
CREATIVE DIRECTION BY:
Bethany Neal
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