Author Archives: Dolan Geiman

15 Handmade Items: NSS

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

Here are a few of our favorites from exhibitors showing at the National Stationery Show this month. lasercut holiday card from Candyspotting (Crow and Canary booth 3024) screen-printed metallic sketchbook from Little Lark (Crow and Canary booth 3024) 5-color letterpress printed … Continue reading →

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Country Picnic: Kitchen Vessels

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

jumbo canister from VitrifiedStudio nesting bowl set from Sara Paloma stoneware tumblers from GlazedOver vegetable bowl from Darshan Pottery

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New Art for May Fairs

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

Today, we are on our way down to Greenville, SC for Artisphere. This year’s art festival runs Friday evening (4-8pm), Saturday (10am-8pm) through Sunday (11-6pm), and features 120 artists along with a Kidsphere, opening night gala, art cafe, and three … Continue reading →

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Bridgeport Love: Legacy Frameworks

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

[Bridgeport is the neighborhood where we live and work on Chicago's South Side. In this column, we show it some love.] Legacy Frameworks is bringing bicycle manufacturing back to Chicago. Their handbuilt bikes for city riders are designed, manufactured and … Continue reading →

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The Shooting Gallery: Paul McCall

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

Last week, we featured recycled fashion for women by E W McCall. Today, we would like to feature their Paul McCall line for men.

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Music vs. Monday: Tangled and Tired

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

This is the time of year that my brain starts to invent new languages to deal with the insanity of my work. I feel crazy and can’t seem to sleep. I work too late, eat too much pizza and sometimes … Continue reading →

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Country Picnic: E.W. McCall

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

We like to feature Southern purveyors of handmade goods here at the blog whenever possible. E W McCall is the Etsy shop of a creative family based out of Douglasville, Georgia (now with contributing members in Louisiana and St. Louis, MO). … Continue reading →

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How to Order a Custom Dog Walk (Mini)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dolan Geiman

Our original mixed media dog art series, the Dog Walk (Mini), has been tremendously popular. We are so thankful! All pet dog breeds are available made-to-order for $250 each. For those interested in custom ordering a dog, here is how: … Continue reading →

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