November 2011

Eclectic, Bohemian Up-cycling of Furniture and Fashion - Interview with Jeanne Connolly of Vintage Renewal

Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson on November 28, 2011
Jeanne Connolly is a masterful, indie furniture and fashion designer.  Her work starts with taking something that exists (vintage furniture and fashion) and recreating it into a new thing of beauty.  She uses a clever combination of color and fabric in each of her one of a kind (OOAK) designs.
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DIY Trunk Show showcases the best of the Midwest

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on November 20, 2011
DIY Trunk Show
Chicago's holiday shopping season kicked off with a bang on Saturday, Nov. 19 with the DIY Trunk Show (http://www.diytrunkshow.com), the city's largest Midwest-focused craft fair.
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Featured Website - Plume Natural Perfumery

Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson on November 15, 2011
Bottle of Perfume
To me, creating perfumes is magical, almost mystical.  It's an elegant marriage of art and science, so I am thrilled Tara Aveilhé of Plume Natural Perfumery agreed to our interview. 
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Taking Over the World, One Ring at a Time

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on November 08, 2011
As an artist and crafter, Rebeca Mojica understands how important it is to use the highest-quality supplies one can find.
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