let there be light

the work of Matthew Shelton is at once simple and spectacular

I had the pleasure of living with several sizes and variations of his

light boxes 

installed in the window box "gallery" at workshop 

for the month of October

I am deciding which piece to keep for the shop

and the decision is not an easy one

slow food slow fashion

all images by Eva Daiberl

the slow food slow fashion event at workshop

was a lovely affair....

Abigail Glaum-Lathbury and I wanted to create a small holiday

capsule collection to chase away the wintery blues

we decided to host an intimate preview of the collections

in the form of a small presentation in the window boxes at

workshop

We asked the talented folks over at Nightwood

to create a small tasting experience to compliment the palettes

we chose for our two collections

 This is the menu they came up with

the food was incredible!

The beets with and the spiced warm cider

enhanced the warmth of my collection

the milk punch and creamy garlic soup 

complimented

Abigail's wintery whites 

We wanted to create an experience to 

celebrate local tastes and talents

as Abigail and I both create our collections here in

Chicago

and Nightwood utilizes seasonal and local ingredients 

to create their menu

we thought it would be a perfect pairing

The lovely folks at Koval, a local boutique distillery,

supplied us with 

Koval Pear and Koval Ginger

liquors 

adding to the autmnal mixed drinks

and it was all too perfect

an unforgettable evening and a fitting

ode to the bountiful harvest of the season

creeepy halloween

creepy vintage Halloween images from Steve Chasmar's photostream

holiday

thinking about brocades

rich textures

boleros and the 1940's ideas of 

lady like dressing

meditating on drapey silks

and slinky netting with

starry bits caught in it

thinking about the holiday capsule collection

welcome....

congratulations to Casey and Muffie

it was quite a long journey

may you and your little girl be blessed

I cannot wait to meet you
Sequoia Francisca

spring 2011 behind the scenes.....

sewing classes at workshop

 

 

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 fabric and thread
*  Only 6 students allowed for the class so lots of one-on-one attention
*  Learn to make a garment by the end of the 5th class!
*  $250.00 for the total 5 classes!

For more info, or to reserve your spot email info@freidesigns.com