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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 […]
March 3, 2012
This past month, RAW – an independent arts organization that operates in over 21 cities across the U.S. — put their grassroots down in Madison, Wis. I attended their first launch event, entitled “Activate,” to get a glimpse of their mission in action: spurring on local talent and cultivating creativity. The vibe? Cirque du Soleil of the underground. […]
August 18, 2011
{The stunning images of Kara and her workshop were taken by Kari K of Kari K Design this week.} Kara Ginther is a leather artisan based in Columbus, Wisconsin — and a UW-Madison Textile Design alumna — known for her intricately hand-carved leather creations. In addition to winning the heart of Brooks and cyclists all over with her beautiful custom bike saddles, […]
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 […]
December 29, 2012
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