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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
If you receive our newsletters you know that we've been running a blow-out clearance sale on samples and overstock items. Since the weather has been down right ugly, we're extending the sale for one additional week. So you all have until 1/29 to stop in and grab some really cheap ...
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Monday, March 28th, 2011
I always take reading material with me when I travel. For this past weekend's trip to Boston I brought a Harvard Business Review book on retailing. Gripping right? Well I'm on this chapter that discusses merchandising optimization systems. I told you it was exciting stuff. It's an academic way to ...
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
Getting the bags packed up for another Randolph Market this weekend. For the first time the June Market will coincide with the Taste of Randolph festival going on a little further east. I haven't been but sure sounds like fun. You can sample the fare of the numerous Randolph restaurants, ...
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Earlier this week, my friend and fellow designer, Sandy Adams came by the studio to set up a photo shoot. Sandy does these exquisite felted pieces. Unlike most felting, her work is light and drapey with very sophisticated colors. I had such a great time seeing how well her product worked ...
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009
This weekend is the Modern Vintage show here in Chicago. A sales event focused on combining modern with vintage to a get a unique look and often a great price. Our delightful organizer, Sally, made the PR rounds and was kind enough to send a little love my way. Here's ...
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
I did this knit top awhile back that I never moved into production. Somehow the concept in my head just hadn't quite translated into the garment. So I set it aside because I love the neckline and wanted play with it some more. Last week I pulled it off the ...
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
I've been thinking a lot lately that I don't wear enough of my own clothes. I've had something of a uniform of jeans and a sweater or fun t-shirt for god knows how long. It's just what I throw on in the morning because it suits a lifestyle where I'm ...
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008
Okay, I know, every female blogger and their mother blogs about their cats. No, I'm not going to show you pretty pictures of how adorable mine is, really I won't (even though she's beautiful!). But right now I'm trying to grade a pattern that I need to put in the ...
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
So I've been working on my marketing plan and taking every opportunity to talk to gals about how they shop, what they read, what labels they like to buy, etc. One woman I know suggested that I take a look at More magazine and to do a Google search on ...
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Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Exciting news - I'm moving my design studio out of my dining room! The clutter and the claustrophobia finally got the better of me. While I love being able to work at home I don't always love being at home. Do you know what I mean? It's been a long ...
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