tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65049515361877061922012-01-29T13:14:05.805-08:00anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.comBlogger1581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-16507090522203643992012-01-29T13:14:00.000-08:002012-01-29T13:14:05.815-08:00

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I don't know exactly what role these images play in the styling of spring, all I know is that I am drawn to themthe elaborate hair- the kimono shapesthe white face makeup- I guess it all really began with this image of a Greek protesterfrom the recent Time magazine honoring "the protester" as the person of the year  Even though she is not a Geisha,she is so strong and defiant and yet

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  “I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know that, yes, it's true I'm here, and

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  thanks Rob, for introducing this amazing version of the King Arthurstory to me- made in 1981, the year of my birth, this film still has some legs...mainly, the entire thing looks like a Fleetwood Mac Album coverworth a watch

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Whose woods these are I think I know.    His house is in the village though;    He will not see me stopping here    To watch his woods fill up with snow.    My little horse must think it queer    To stop without a farmhouse near    Between the woods and frozen lake    The darkest evening of the year.    He gives his harness bells a shake    To ask if there is some mistake.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-38120145963074896892011-12-17T12:08:00.000-08:002011-12-17T12:08:51.645-08:00

being in post 27 has been a really great experience in many waysit's wonderful to be exposed to so much local and vintage designinteriors, objects, furnitureAngela Finney- Hoffman, the proprietor of the shop had the most beautiful bookcalled Wabi Inspirations, a collection of images by the designer/ curatorAxel VervoordtI want to inhabit a home that reflects this kind of quiet beautyI am

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-12505380811832414692011-11-20T10:14:00.000-08:002011-11-20T10:14:28.957-08:00

 So excited to be a part of DOSE market againfor this coming December 4th editionYou can find me there with all kinds of amazing goodiesfor fancy holiday parties and gifts for loved onesSUPPORT LOCALLY made this season!!

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-7477472393162873372011-11-08T12:20:00.000-08:002011-11-08T12:20:06.506-08:00

Thursday, November 17th 5-9 pmPost 271819 W. Grand Aveview the holiday collectionsip seasonal cocktailsand enjoy 20% off the fall collectionwhen you purchase a holiday piecesee you there!!

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wool cashmere blazer, alpaca gray sweater, Pendleton skirt, vintage belt silk "ruff" scarves in silver pearl and midnight blue Pendleton wool jacket in black and white harding chunky knit roving hats by Mischa Lampert Being from Chicago, I always get a bit concerned as the weather beginsto changewhat am i going to wear to keep me warm while maintaining some element of style?I am not ashamed to

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-15333842592792594372011-10-19T18:29:00.000-07:002011-10-19T18:29:20.241-07:00

A Closet Visit Film No. 1 from Claire Cottrell on Vimeo. very excited to have found this blog- the blogger finds amazing stylish ladies and photographs them in their favorite wardrobe pieces.  Great idea- and really inspiring!  Apparently, she has made two small films- so lovely- for some reason- this one reminds me of fall time.... I really find it dreamy and sweet.  Check out the blog: 

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the "lady-like" blouse has several romantic details.Made of silk crepe de chine, the feel and drape of this blouse is nothingshort of luxurious.Although the pleated detail of the sleeve adds a feminine character to the blouse,a tongue-in-cheek moment happens at the necklinein the form of an "untied bow tie"meant to hint at a late night of partiesthis blouse is great tucked into a high wasted

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for more images www.freidesigns.comto purchasewww.shop.workshop-chicago.com

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 frei will be at Dose market this coming Sunday sellingdeeply discounted past season itemsalong with current fall pieces.Come check us out!

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-71339300440468190372011-09-14T19:24:00.000-07:002011-09-14T19:24:58.336-07:00

CURRENTLY SHOWING AT PACKER-SCHOPF GALLERYNOW THROUGH OCTOBER 22ND Bill Harrison specializes in doing highly realistic life size charcoal pencil portraits. His new series of portraits of bikers (Harley, not Schwinn), is called Outlaws and Patriots. His goal is to do an "unsympathetic portrait;" that is, a portrait in which his sympathies lie neither with nor against the subject. No

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Thursday, September 8thAngela Finney-Hoffman (proprietress of the lovely Post 27)and I hosted a "studio warming/ fall 2011 debut party" at the shopall kinds of friends and fans came out to view the new fall collection, sip ona seasonal cocktail of apple cider, cognac, sparkling wine, and rum garnished with slices of apple,and take in the installation/

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-51073195923676876322011-09-03T07:11:00.000-07:002011-09-03T07:11:00.489-07:00

She may be 5 years old, but Alma knows good style when she sees it,one of our favorite fashion-mavens-in-training tried on a few of Rob's hand -turned bracelets We think this look suits her! !

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 Rectangle dress of midnight silk jersey and hand turned wooden bangles Thursday, September 8th 6-9 pminformal fashion presentation and drinks at Post 27to warm the new frei studio space, and view the fall 2011 collection1819 W. Grand AveChicago, Il 60622

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A quick glimpse of behind the scenes of the photo shoot for the Fall 2011 Line Look book... Thanks to the beautiful photography of Jason Robinette and Leslie, the model/muse, and Colleen, the makeup extraordinaire,Marisa, the moral and style support, and Colin, the other intern, the shoot seamlessly unfolded.  Sporting brisk autumn rosy cheeks, a heavy brow, and merlot stained lips, Leslie

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-60184353122501010962011-08-08T18:18:00.000-07:002011-08-08T18:27:46.514-07:00

Friday, August 12th 7-11 pm workshop has been a physical space in pilsen for the past two years. in those two years, we have hosted 20 exhibits featuring local area artists from painting to photography and beyond, we have showcased the work of several local clothing and accessory designers, and held literary forums with writers. We have featured live music with area musicians, and worked closely

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-30510840740533048392011-08-04T12:21:00.000-07:002011-08-07T16:04:09.222-07:00

image from "The Virgin Spring' Henrietta Hellberg & Hedvig Palm by Julia Hetta fro ACNE SS11 editorial by, taken from Fashion Copious for the fall 2011 photo shoot, i wanted a moodier lighting since we are shooting in Jason's studio and not on location- but I also enjoyed the Rembrandt quality of the light source here, coming from the natural light of an open window?  I feel like the mood in this

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-18150231480267100642011-08-04T09:23:00.000-07:002011-08-04T09:23:59.687-07:00

this gorgeous ring from Erie Basin is only $1750.00Apparently it is Edwardianwith a cognac diamond- simply lovely.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-32262729944267035092011-08-01T12:24:00.000-07:002011-08-01T12:24:55.177-07:00

I am freaking out, beside myself, insanely excited for this collectionthat I will be receiving shortly for fall (beginning of September)It is over 100 degrees outside, but all I can think about is fall clothing..... Perhaps it is because we are hard at work cutting fall productionor perhaps it is because I met with the woman who is knitting the gorgeous alpacasweaters for the frei 2011

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-56814492316852793002011-07-20T14:46:00.000-07:002011-07-20T14:48:55.941-07:00

   runners up:Erica SiglerJacki Pongracicand Vic Speedwell Please come and claim your prize of a $25.00 gift certificate! Third Prize:Mayra Estrellaplease come and claim your gift certificate worth $75.00  2nd Prize:Sharon Burdettplease claim your gift certificate worth $150.00 1st Prize:Mariel Castilloplease claim your gift certificate worth $250.00 It was far too hard to decide the

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-34808160767641816502011-07-19T10:59:00.000-07:002011-07-19T10:59:10.493-07:00

so happy to say, that the new frei site is currently livethanks to the hard work and dedication of my new friendsand design gurus:  Megan and David at 11hundredphotography by the always amazing Jason Robinetteand hair/makeup stylings by my best gal Colleen O'Sullivanmore images from past seasons soon to comecheck it out!

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-58386434855134754502011-07-19T10:30:00.000-07:002011-07-19T10:30:03.554-07:00

these are a few shots of the graceful fringe window displaycreated by the lovely ladies of FINE LINE magazineif you have not had the fortune to check out this publication,you really must put it on your to do listCassandra Smith and Jessica Steeber were the creative directors of the now defunct, Armoury Gallery out of MilwaukeeThey decided to take their approach to curated gallery exhibitsand

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-30896667834942275522011-07-14T17:26:00.000-07:002011-07-14T17:26:44.199-07:00

black cotton dress byLOUP CHARMANT

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Did you hear?frei is moving on and moving up (north that is!)We are so beyond excited to be joining Angela Finney-Hoffman and her teamof Post 27 in their gorgeous space on Grand Ave.After 2 years in our brick and mortar spaceworkshop,we are moving on, and although we had a blast curating art installations in the windows, championing local designers,holding workshops and classes, literary

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-66698397079870584782011-07-10T19:54:00.000-07:002011-07-10T19:54:03.994-07:00

 cotton jersey wrap by FREI DESIGNS. $90.00.  vintage sunglasses. $40.00. jewelry by LAURA LOMBARDI. $200.00.  magazine by FINE LINE. $10.00.  vintage leather bag. $50.00.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-46665908438129843722011-07-09T08:43:00.000-07:002011-07-09T08:43:14.343-07:00

a selection fromHUMANOIDSS11

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favorite nail lacquersbyBUTTER

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So excited and honored that the gorgeous Angela Finney- Hoffman, designer, curator, and owner of Post 27invited me to Art Camp at Camp Wandawega so stoked- first thing I want to do is get inside of this gorgeous tree house!

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hi annie, me wearing frei in bergheim, alsace, france. erica sigler Thanks Erica- you look fantastic in the aptly named "NOMAD wrap"hope that piece lived up to it's name!

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-17554417397241083102011-07-03T09:22:00.000-07:002011-07-03T09:22:43.244-07:00

Hola!  I finally found WI FI- have been backpacking in Guatemala for my honeymoon- wearing my amazing frei skirt.  I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and currently live in Pilsen. I have been wearing my skirt, which is so versatile and soft, during vacations and wedding craziness in Puerto Rico (where I recently got married) and now in my honeymoon... by the way have been receiving lots

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-2238855609946094602011-06-30T14:57:00.000-07:002011-06-30T14:57:53.639-07:00

This Shirt could go toe to toe with Amelie's gnome. On monday, Shirt journeyed from Workshop HQ in Pilsen all of the way up to the Montgomery Ward Park in distant River North. Wow! That is a total of 450,604 centimeters!   Later that same day, Shirt started on the long, long journey to mom's house in Stockton, California. You may scoff--Stockton?? Not Stockholm? But it is a whopping 356,942,740

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-18062483276163707412011-06-26T11:34:00.000-07:002011-06-26T11:34:45.138-07:00

good friend and artist CASSANDRA SMITH

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all products by MAKR

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cotton blouse by FREI DESIGNS. $78.00. vintage wood necklace. $50.00chain by SHADES OF GREY. $160.00.  vintage bag. $50.00.

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Some recent submissions for the "Wear in the world is frei designs?"photo contest: First Prize:  $250.00 gift certificate good for frei merchandiseSecond Prize:  $150.00 gift certificate Third Prize:  $75.00 gift certificateRunners up:  TBA Mariel Castillo wearing the cape top in organic cotton polka dotin NOLA (that's New Orleans baby)showing off the versatility of the "cape" collarI think

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-10128984315197705622011-06-14T14:10:00.000-07:002011-06-14T14:14:46.788-07:00

must see exhibition the metropolitan museum of artmay 4- august 7, 2011 alexander mcqueen's iconic designs constitute the work of an artist whose medium of expression was fashion.  this exhibition, organized by the costume institute, celebrates the late designer's extraordinary contributions.  from his postgraduate collection of 1992 to his final runway presentation which took place after

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Where are you going I don't mind I've killed my world and I've killed my time So where do I go what do I see I see many people coming after me So where are you going to I don't mind If I live too long I'm afraid I'll die So I will follow you wherever you go If your offered hand is still open to me Strangers on this road we are on We are not two we are one So you've been where I've just

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-9196896271501935332011-06-07T11:17:00.000-07:002011-06-07T11:17:27.860-07:00

organic cape top was originally $140, now $98some check out more sweet deals at workshop!

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 organic cotton top by FREI DESIGNS. 68.00.  african cactus quartz by MINERALOGY. 70.00. vintage clutch. 50.00. vintage sunglasses. 40.00.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-58392312237581885132011-06-04T11:31:00.000-07:002011-06-04T11:31:21.922-07:00

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-33012478240545809202011-06-01T09:48:00.000-07:002011-06-01T09:48:23.667-07:00

collection by STEWART+BROWN

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anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-1014225233333011512011-05-29T11:11:00.000-07:002011-05-29T11:11:31.916-07:00

blazer by ELMIDAE. 323.00.  necklace by SHADES OF GREY. 155.00. ring by MINERALOGY. 65.00. vintage leather bag. 50.00.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-90214490166560630072011-05-28T07:57:00.000-07:002011-05-28T07:57:42.814-07:00

A great film about fashion street photographer extraordinare Bill Cunningham.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-4780594419289743002011-05-26T14:33:00.000-07:002011-05-26T14:33:47.320-07:00

these are buttons we had made from the awesome folks atBusy Beaver Buttons  no i am not doing this all by myself!I have many helpers, kind hearted souls that have lent their fingers and timeto creating this puffy puffy puffy dress! here are a few "process" shots to wet your whistlethese are detail shots of the "threshold dress"that will be part of one of the installations at Packer-Schopf

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-44185242092873776672011-05-24T19:50:00.000-07:002011-05-24T19:50:23.340-07:00

spring / summer 2011 collection by BODKIN

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-27704625407628992392011-05-17T18:36:00.000-07:002011-05-17T18:36:49.642-07:00

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-54402079799252406072011-05-15T13:48:00.000-07:002011-05-17T18:21:36.287-07:00

jewelry by FRAUDULENT ANIMALS

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 t-shirt by ALTERNATIVE APPAREL. $36.00. brass and copper chain by SHADES OF GREY. $70.00.14k gold and seven diamond stud heart locket by PEGGY SKEMP. $440.00.  vintage leather belt by COACH. $40.00. cotton flannel pleat skirt by FREI DESIGNS. $150.00.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-22743822699616798822011-05-08T13:41:00.000-07:002011-05-08T13:41:11.576-07:00

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-36021744254321742232011-05-08T11:54:00.000-07:002011-05-08T11:54:56.232-07:00

light mauve cady wrap shirt by ELMIDAE. $126.00.  earrings by GLEAN DESIGN. $35.00. lucky rabbit foot necklace by CITIES IN DUST. $70.00.  nature greeting cards by KARIN HAAS. $8.00. black leather vintage bag by ETIENNE AIGNER. $50.00.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-45379653265205929522011-05-03T11:04:00.000-07:002011-05-03T11:04:07.016-07:00

In honor of the incredible Mothers in my life and at largeworkshop is having a salebuy one item, get a second item 40% offAll you have to do is mention that you are a mother at checkout(this deal applies to mothers of all kinds:  doggie mommas, plant mammas,mommas who raise, nurture, or care for another living being)this is happening all week:  Wednesday-Sunday at workshop

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black organic cotton slip by Loup Charmant. $108.00  vintage leather bag. $70.00 small bronze with porcupine quills by Fraudulent Animals. $70.00 gold painted quartz by Laura Lombardi. $180.00 vintage leather belt by Ralph Lauren. $40.00

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cities in dust new jewelry pieces by Meghan Lorenzhave arrived at workshopcome in and check them out for yourselfto say the least, we are stoked.

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 awaiting the summer heat

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 silk box top tank by Frei Designs.  $110.00.  three bead necklace by Shades of Grey.  $70.00.  red necklace by Glean Designs.  $60.00.  vintage earrings.  $30.00. vintage sunglasses.  $40.00. vintage leather bag.  $50.00.

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-21983017743804973402011-04-16T12:01:00.000-07:002011-04-16T12:01:02.485-07:00

  i am love with the intricacies of this work byMegan Diddie I get so lost in the worlds she creates I have the pleasure of owning a few pieces that hang proudly in workshopShe uses multiple mediums to achieve each piece:ink, gouache, oil paints, wax....the textures and line qualities are very dreamy.I am overjoyed to say that although she had an intimate show up at workshop last year,

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-59873019707092433982011-04-09T14:19:00.000-07:002011-04-09T14:19:42.704-07:00

The colorful badass that is Chiara Keelinginstalled new work in the window of workshopfor this month... the opening was a great time for the 2nd Friday Pilsen Art Walkview this work in person through April

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 !!IN STORE NOW!!you must check out these intoxicating scentssiberian snow, my indian childhood, grapefruit, cowgirl grass and silent grove byD.S. & DURGA  "D.S. & Durga scents are crafted by hand in small batches usingbalsams, resins, plant oils & premium perfume ingredients."

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 silk sleeveless blouse by ABIGAIL GLAUM-LATHBURY. $168.00  jewelry by GLEAN DESIGN. $45.00 each  hemp and tencel crop trouser by FREI DESIGNS. $198.00 vintage bag by WHITING&DAVIS CO. $50.00 vintage sunglasses. $40.00handmade perfume by D.S. & DURGA. $85.00

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the lovely Angela Finney-Hoffmanproprietor of Post 27, designer extraordinaire,and all around stone cold fox, recently posed in her gorgeous home for Refinery 29This is Angela wearing the button-back, organic cotton, polka dot topand the high waisted, indigo hempcel, Roma skirtfrom the frei spring 2011 collection.What a babe.

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new Elmidae has arrived at workshop for spring!The architectural and precise patterning of Abigail Glaum-Lathburyalways gets us at workshop- we are constantly blown awayby her mad skills to create volume and form, while never compromisinga flattering fit.In short, everything she makes has an excellent twist....come by the shop and see for yourself

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 my girl Marisa of witch pilgrim esoteric digestablescreated pistachio poppy seed biscuits andmerengue chocolate cookies along withginger, lime, grapefruit pure for mimosasand goat cheese rolled in dry black cherries and fresh herbs it was delicious and a fitting tribute to spring! folks enjoyed 20% off spring items...... Marisa has great stylethis is her sporting a french blue

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 crop trench by frei designs $240.00  jewelry by shades of grey $90.00  silk scarf by lydia brockman $90.00  black amber solid scent by littlefeather&co $20.00  vintage leather bag $40.00 chicago honey by carpenter street bee yard $5.00

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the first day of spring is upon usMarch 20thwe are celebrating with a sale and a partyat workshopup to 20% off new spring clothingesoteric digestables by witch pilgrimjoin us from 12-5 to raise a glass to spring!

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this is the beautiful new shelf that the talented Whitney Gaylord built outof old-growth douglas fir floor joists that she procured at theREBUILDING EXCHANGEan incredible resource for raw materials and fixtures for homeprojects or art/ furniture making they just moved to a killer new space at  2160 N. Ashland  The shelf is a continuation of a theme- this is an image of the gorgeous table

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blouse and skirt by Frei, feather earrings by Tessa Kate Designs and vintage black leather bag.all favorites in store now.

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!!COME CHECK OUT TONIGHT!! a photo exhibition/installation along with textby paul elliottWHENfriday, march 11 6:00-9:00pmWHEREworkshop, 818 west 18th street

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new beautiful spring items are taking over the store.  these are pieces we just can't take our eyes off of. blouse by Frei Designs, silk scarf by Lydia Brockman, jewelry by Mineralogy, wood bangles by Rob Jeffries, Fine Line magazine and hand picked vintage treasures.

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   there is a direct correlation between these images from the Library of Congress and the color paletteI chose for Spring 2011......poppy reds, deep blue, polka dots, a floral print...everything about this collection is invoking the vibrantcolors adorning struggling Americans in the midst of thegreat depression- make sense? There are some feminine moments, but also some tomboyish ones,and

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i am so excited i can barely contain it.www.workshop-chicago.comwill be going live soon! we shot the looks we will be selling onlinethe other day,and I am really pleased with the photos  The talented Se-Youngshot the spring looks,and my best girl Colleen O'Sullivandid hair and makeup (as usual)while the lovely Karin Haas lent herself to us for the purpose of modeling.... Megan Ross at

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we have a nice selection of vintage leather handbags in the store.  each would be a perfect addition to any spring wardrobe.  i am particularly excited about this black soft leather option from SVEN. SVEN has been designing and manufacturing leather accessories in their berkeley, ca factory since 1969. -karin

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this mild week has gotten me really excited for a change in the season. this video fuels my desire for warm weather and spring fashion. -karin

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In store now:gorgeous, flowing, organic cotton,spring-time, dressesby the lovely Loup CharmantWe have these pieces in stock in black organic cottonthey are pretty

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new pieces by Laura Lombardi for spring 11****cannot wait****these pieces will be at workshop in a few weeks

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if you are looking for really exquisitevintage jewelry- this would be the placeto look here is a sample of something gorgeous check out the blog ofErie Basinfor more breathtaking curated beauty

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a comforting thought hand letter pressed by the talented, local, hard-core Reba ofRar Rar Press

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ladder necklace by local starLaura Lombardi pyrite earrings by mineralogy    psychedelia fly necklace by Shades of Grey

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this is meturning 30 on Februray 1stword.

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new jewelry from local gal, Theresa Cowanher line of simple but elegant piecesmineralogyare now in store at workshop

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wishing you a sacred holiday season and a magical new year from the ladies at frei and workshop 

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-10673554987976784512010-12-15T12:59:00.000-08:002010-12-15T12:59:24.053-08:00

learn to sew a multi- panel wrap skirt Class dates:  Wednesday, January 5th 6-9 Saturday, January 8th 12- 6 Sunday, January 9th 12-6 This class will provide the beginning sewer with the knowledge and guidence needed to construct a simple yet stylish wrap skirt. No prior sewing experience necessary. We provide all tools and patterns- you provide fabric of your choice. Limited space,

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for Barbara

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-60421182392136752272010-12-07T14:56:00.000-08:002010-12-08T09:16:49.601-08:00

that's right.Learn to make dream catcher ornamentsto hang from your treeto give to a special friendto adorn a holiday packageto hang in your windowor above your bedor near the bed of someone you love Workshop will provide all the materials:branches, silk strings, thread, or twinebeads, vintage bits, old-timey buttonsand of course,feathers this class takes place on Sunday December 19thfrom 12-5

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This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them allEven if they're a crowd of sorrows,who violently sweep your houseempty of its' furniture. Still treat each guest honorably,He may be clearing you outfor some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice,meet

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-34942605595844575122010-11-30T15:34:00.000-08:002010-11-30T15:34:36.877-08:00

window installation and new prints by Karin Haas at workshop Opening Reception Friday December 10th5-10 p.m. Seasonal cocktails and Sale of frei fall/winter collectionup to 40% off  I use plants and animal life to investigate the complex behaviors of human relationships.  The cells, organisms, crustaceans, plants, flowers, animals, and my imagination act like surrogates,

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EVERYTHING is on sale I Don't believe in BLACK FridayI believe in the genuine article come to workshop and see what I am talking about We have been busy little bees at workshopdecorating packages Martha Stewart stylewith found twigs, glitter, scrap fabric, and such.... getting ready for holiday gift exchanging All Fall clothing 30% OFF!all Jewelry 25% OFF! THIS COMING WEEKEND Friday

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 Nick Cave is hosting several talented designers at his soundsuit pop up shopthis weekend 110 East 23rd StreetChicago, Il I will be there as well with all kinds of newaccessories for purchasecome to this!

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-16752713607403111722010-11-04T19:45:00.000-07:002010-11-04T19:45:30.242-07:00

  The insanely talented  Heidi Dakter is currently installing her new body of work Adornment Throne at workshop for the Month of NovemberI am so excited, I am beside myselfHeidi and I met while fresh-faced coeds at The School of the Art Institute of ChicagoHeidi has more talent in her tiny pinky toethan most of the entire population within a 2,000 square mile radius for reals Her most

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-84000554116971121822010-11-04T19:22:00.000-07:002010-11-04T19:22:01.197-07:00

the work of Matthew Shelton is at once simple and spectacularI had the pleasure of living with several sizes and variations of hislight boxes installed in the window box "gallery" at workshop for the month of OctoberI am deciding which piece to keep for the shopand the decision is not an easy one

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-74946601922592945522010-10-30T12:33:00.000-07:002010-10-30T12:33:01.900-07:00

all images by Eva Daiberl the slow food slow fashion event at workshopwas a lovely affair.... Abigail Glaum-Lathbury and I wanted to create a small holidaycapsule collection to chase away the wintery blueswe decided to host an intimate preview of the collectionsin the form of a small presentation in the window boxes atworkshop We asked the talented folks over at Nightwoodto

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-25979877803111927012010-10-16T13:03:00.000-07:002010-10-16T13:03:20.709-07:00

creepy vintage Halloween images from Steve Chasmar's photostream

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-50822852293309828822010-09-28T16:30:00.000-07:002010-09-28T16:30:19.533-07:00

thinking about brocadesrich texturesboleros and the 1940's ideas of lady like dressingmeditating on drapey silksand slinky netting withstarry bits caught in it thinking about the holiday capsule collection

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-81765512421518971552010-09-25T13:43:00.000-07:002010-09-28T16:25:17.778-07:00

congratulations to Casey and Muffieit was quite a long journeymay you and your little girl be blessedI cannot wait to meet you Sequoia Francisca

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-34589860362985269732010-09-10T16:26:00.000-07:002010-09-10T16:26:23.683-07:00

anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633954289547233171noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504951536187706192.post-7040934388052153222010-09-02T10:46:00.000-07:002010-09-02T10:46:20.103-07:00

  The first sewing workshop series was a total success, and the next one is already filling up- call or email to reserve your spot!  Here are the details: *  5 class sewing workshop *  Class begins on Thursday, September 16th, then meets Tuesday and       Thursday for the next two weeks from 6:30-9:00 pm *  no sewing background required *  all sewing tools and supplies provided except

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