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Winter break has arrived, and I thought I’d give you all a little update as to my whereabouts over the last couple months. As a Textile and Apparel Design student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I’ve been working hard to build my portfolio and preparing for my last semester in Madison. Plans for NYC are […]
September 23, 2012
Without the presence of a cotton twill, fondly coined “blue jean” in 1873, American sportswear as we know it today might well have developed into something quite the contrary. For the sake of this post (and as a little mental exercise on my part), I’ve tried to envision a denim-less scenario that doesn’t leave me […]
August 9, 2011
Jessica Parvin, owner of Wanderlost Clothing, shares the 411 on how to lose the label and build your personal style with thrifted finds. Whether it’s the thrill of the hunt that motivates you or an economic necessity, there are many different reasons for buying and wearing thrifted finds. For Jessica Parvin, it began as a way […]
July 7, 2011
Camping out in the grocery store parking lot for 10 days just wasn’t on my radar. But then again, getting eaten alive by giant mosquitos or needing to buy a generator to power a George Foreman out of the back of my truck wasn’t something I had in mind either. That all just came with […]
June 12, 2011
It’s my pleasure to share with you an inside look at the digs of long-time friend (and one of my favorite persons), Brandy Tudor. Originally from Bozeman, Montana, Brandy has an appreciation for the outdoors, vintage and western elements, as well as good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll. His small apartment combines cool hues that create […]
May 19, 2011
The Apolis brand combines good craftsmanship with global opportunity, bridging the gap between the people that make their products and those that own them. Since Apolis Global Citizen was founded in 2004 by brothers Shea and Raan Parton, they’ve been able to build a small team and collaborate with many industry partners both domestically and internationally. […]
April 28, 2011
It’s a wonderful thing to be able to search for hidden treasure in the midst of another’s old goods and find something to call your own. When I enter thrift-mode, I’m all eyes on deck and ready to unearth. But this spring, I took the camera along and discovered something new: the beauty of people […]
April 13, 2011
It’s true that nothing stays the same, and I’m thankful for it! When daylight lengthens and spring arrives, April reminds me that beauty can be found in every moment–around every corner–as long as I continue to look for it. [Oh, and speaking of reminders, did you hear that my Birthday's coming up this Saturday?] I hope you’re […]
March 4, 2011
Here are two pages that I had the pleasure of working on (research and writing) for BRAVA magazine’s March issue! Below you will find spring inspired desk decor, flooring trends, and great home products from local vendors. What a privilege to be a part of an awesome editorial team and experience more of my city in […]
October 29, 2010
I ran across some very cool sites the other day while riding the bus, and went back to photograph. Here is a spot facing Lake Monona. I was intrigued by the colors and mixture of aged cement, metal and wood from the train tracks. Below is a home decor mood board inspired by the architectural […]
September 22, 2010
Sick of your pots being in an unmanageable heap? Organize them DIY style with this bike wheel turned pot rack from plaidclad. This Etsy find comes from Madison-based videographer and crafter, Shelby Copeland. (There hasn’t been a power tool yet that she’s been frightened by!)
December 29, 2012
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