jon @ AIGA

last week i was so proud of jon. AIGA asked jon to submit a couple videos of his for their reception. it's so great to see jon's work on a huge screen like that. he creates magical, colorful, quirky, hilarious moments that are best seen large. i'm realizing just now i haven't talked much about my husband's work on this blog. (i did make a slight reference here) hmmm...maybe it felt too personal before. i post so much about other's who inspire me and my husband is on the top of that list anyway. (i know. i know gush..barf)

anyway, here is a link to what he debuted. it was lovely. we met some great people, we had drinks, hors de vours, and various chilled soup shooters (fancy shmancy), we inspected the new modern wing up close at night (it glows) and walked home through shimmery downtown. it was one of those summer nights when you think to yourself.."yeh later on in the fall i'll think of this night and it will totally be on my top 10 coolest summer nights list".

mociun prints

i really love all of caitlin mociun's prints on fabric. and i really wish i could be at the beach right now playing with rocks. caitlin did an awesome DIY for potato printing on a dress that's up at refinery 29. awesome! i may try it with some curtains.

true blood font

i've been so insanely addicted to true blood lately. what is it with these sexy vampires lately?! i'm also so drawn to the setting that takes places in the sticks somewhere in louisiana. i've been downloading it from itunes since we don't have cable. i can't ever bring myself to fast forward through the credits though because i LOVE the font so much. camm rowland is the designer. here is a link to an article about it if you're dorking out about this as much as i am. (and omg. lafeyette are you ok...!?)

wikstenmade

i have loved jenny's work for awhile now. very thoughtfully constructed simple basic pieces with delicate details. i love this dress. she has a couple in her shop on sale. i may hold out + see what she offers in the fall. but i can tell i'm close to owning something of hers very soon..

ace hotels

i love the design of all the ace hotels, especially that fringe-y crocheted hammock. gorgeous! it would be so lovely to stay in one someday. the rates are pretty reasonable too. i think jon would be in heaven if we ever stayed in that room with the huge kitty face.

nolcha designer directory

one of the greatest benefits of doing a show is the people you meet and come in contact with. through the years i've learned that more + more it's not just about making sales with lovely returning + new customers but also furthering these somewhat "intangible" connections. at the brooklyn renegade i met a woman from nolcha. she encouraged me to apply for one of the free directory listings that nolcha sets aside each year for emerging designers. i just found out my application was accepted and you can now find cursive up there. so cool. lots of other wonderful fashion + accessories designers to check out too. (from top, sir, lara miller, + chulette) it's so great to see so many chicago designers up there. oot oot!

pluot love

dear friends it's pluot season! march thee to the store and get some. they come only once a year. pluots are a plum apricot hybrid. i think they have the most beautiful color and flavor. this month's bon appetit featured a prosecco pluot summer drink recipe. i think i'll switch out the berries from last week and give it a whirl some night very soon. yum.