Another antique market find. The Zanol Product Company made a little bit of everything including needles. Inside of the card is an even tinier envelope filled with sewing needles. Fell in love with these Victorian trade cards from Dilworth’s Coffee. Edward Dilworth Latta was one hell of a traveling salesman. He built a southern empire inContinue reading “Pickin’ UP Stuff”
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Vintage Direct Mail
I’m addicted to vintage advertising. I found this piece in a cigar box at the Grayslake Antique Market. The thoughtful design, unique illustration and of course the printed details made me buy the entire lot. It’s all in the details right? Silver shimmery ink for the S. C. Schwartz Co. Must have been some fancyContinue reading “Vintage Direct Mail”
Back to the drawing board
After a wonderful year off, it’s time to go back to the other work. Honestly, the boss was a bit of a baby. š And the new Associate Boss (his partner in crime) is an even bigger baby. I needed to pick this guy up at the antique fair in Mundelein. My Ā fancy pants pencilsContinue reading “Back to the drawing board”
simply awesome
Speed Chaser commercial
Mustache Bash
For the greatest baby little man in the world, we are throwing a Mustache Bash. We started with the invites and everything design-y that we can do here and there along the way. I finally hit a snag. Our car isn’t large enough to accommodate the plywood needed for our backdrop photo prop. We’ve seenContinue reading “Mustache Bash”
Backgrounds
black boards that are green.
Opening Day
Source: Uploaded by user via Christine on Pinterest
Originally posted on Quaeritur:
Once again, I feel compelled to address some claims made by the art critic Jonathan Jones at The Guardian.Ā This time, Jones has written a piece attacking Banksy.Ā This in itself is not the problem.Ā The problem is that the attack makes very little sense under close examination. Here is the…
Chicago’s Dining Room
Chicago’s Dining Room would look like this. Dining Room Elsa PerettiĀ® BeanĀ® frame & 10ā Classic candlesticks from Tiffanys.com Calico Corners Wayfarer Fabric Collection from calicocorners.com/ Nate Berkusā¢ Loden Jute Rug – Blue from Target.com Parsons Reclaimed Russian Oak Dining Table from Restorationhardware.com 42″ French Library Shelving Polished Stainless Steel from Restorationhardware.com Looks like aContinue reading “Chicago’s Dining Room”
Cupid’s Kitchen
Candlestick Floor Lamp Polished Nickel with Linen Shade – Restoration Hardware Rococo Floral Etched Mirror – Restoration Hardware stainless steel shiny wine coaster – CB2 antique-silver-salt-pepper-shakers – Pottery Barn Ribbon Heart Plate – Anthropologie Apron – Anthropologie Marquee Arrow Light – Urban Outfitters
BEFORE AND AFTER
Ā I knew this photo was important. Still makes me laugh.
Just Like You
I’ve started working with local startups in the Chicagoland area and have quickly found that creativity goes a long way. Understanding niche markets or specialized industries and small budgets can separate me from the fancy- pants, name brand marketers. Ā I get your community. I love your work and I shop where you sell. Ā It’s nothingContinue reading “Just Like You”
