Reware VintageMy brother, Andy, is a human encyclopedia of music, art, and the alt Detroit scene. This morning he sent me this email about Mike Kelley’s death, his many talents, and the impact he had on both Detroit’s and worldwide art and music culture. I asked Andy if I could share it here, and he agreed. [...]
Saturday night at the Baar Bazaar was great times! Reware had a great sales night, and I got a few things for myself – a vintage Love & Rockets Tour Shirt from my brother, an awesome ’80s Detroit Tigers thermos from Michelle at Good After New, and more of my favorite body mousse from Tafari [...]
Excited For: The Holiday Baar Bazaar tomorrow night! Love: Looking at my friend and pro photographer, Tafari’s pictures of the Detroit Thanksgiving Parade! Wishing For: Any of the vintage shirts in “Vintage Rock T-Shirt Shots – Sometimes a Tee Says it Better” I think my favorite is “Can Ted Nugent Survive in a John Denver [...]
Selling at DUCF, I saw this awesome shirt approach my area, and just had to yell out at the guy wearing it to get a closer look! Not only was it a great shirt, it was a great story – this guy with impeccable taste in T shirts is also the original owner of the [...]
Every year at DUCF I am blown away by the awesomeness that is the Detroit community. This year was no exception. We had a record turnout of over 3500 people, and a room full of super talented artists and crafters + the people who love them.
Yowza! What a weekend!!! We woke up while it was still dark out on Saturday morning and the whole family got in the car to start our busy day. First, we went off to Kim’s, where Roy had his first real “babysitting away” time for a couple hours…cause we had a 5k to run!
The Polar Bear Tunnel at the Detroit Zoo, one of the many reasons to fall in love with Detroit Fav Reads of the Week: 99 Ways to Fall in Love with Detroit – so many good ones in here, and a number that I have to still visit and try! 8 Tips on How to [...]
Despite the exhausting drive and late night beforehand, Dan and I were both really excited for the Bust Craftacular. As both a crafter and a craft show organizer, I LOVE seeing how ideas in both differ from show to show and region to region. I couldn’t wait to participate in my first show in New [...]
My scores from Detroit Urban Craft Fair! First, I had to the get the limited edition Chris Gorski (of Detroit GT) designed DUCF 5 T shirt for myself. The Spirit of Detroit all crafted out? Genius! Handmade Detroit also got baby and toddler tees printed for the first time ever – baby Nixon will be [...]
Last night, Dan surprised me with the most beautiful orange roses (my favorite right now), and we drove downtown for dinner at Vicente’s, our favorite Cuban restaurant in Metro Detroit. It has been really warm here in the mitten, and I was so excited to finally wear this handmade romper I picked up thrifting over [...]