Young+Sustainable

An evening of discussion, ideas, inspiration and community around sustainable design.

Guests are young entrepreneurs who have chosen to explore and strive for sustainability within their industries. Come share stories, ask questions, hang out and connect.

Featured Guests :

Annie Novtony, Frei Designs – clothing design & production

Crystal Grover & Linsey Burritt, Indo – display & interior design

Ted & Sharon Burdett, Tree Theory Bags – product design

Window installation by Indo with Frei Designs

Snacks by River Valley Kitchens

Wine

I hope to stop by after softball.

Learn more about Pivot Boutique here.

Find me here tonight...

I'll be at this event tonight. Come and find me!

Sharon and Ted of Strand Design are launching their first product line of sustainable bags made from salvaged materials. The talented duo over at INDO will be providing the window display.
Local eats & drinks provided

Raffle to win bag!

1008 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL

FLOR

I went to FLOR's Store Opening Reception last night. Can I tell you how much I love this stuff?

I'll spare you. But I am going back this weekend to pick me up some squares.

Twitter is at capacity. OH NO!

At least they give you cute pictures. Oh Twitter, you so silly.

I am an auntie, tía, zia!!

Welcome Olivia Mae !!

born 10:22am pacific time. 6 pounds 14 ounces. 19 3/4 inches long

{photo via bippity boppity boo }

Yep, its NeoCon again. It ranks as one of my favorite times of year for free parties all week long. Right up there with the Holidays. Sadly, this year I am just not into the mood. Perhaps it's the drab weather getting me down. That, or the fact that my party partner in crime is now, infact, an ex-partner in crime. Either way, not in the mood. I might however stop by the Guerrilla Truck show at Morlen Sinoway Atelier on my way home. Perhaps...and depending on the pending rain.

The NO MORE rain dance

{via bippity boppity boo}

Something to brighten yet another gloomy day.

{florals via the amazing Saipua}

Brilliant

{via oh so beautiful paper}

May I have your attention please

i make a point not to post anything political on my blog, even though i am a very political person.

however, this M. Rowe article must be noted or i would not be true to the very fiber of who i am.

please read.

Floating House on Lake Huron

my summer home. {please}

designed by mos in nyc. click here for details.

Poo Poo Weather

I'm sorry for the lack of posts. It's just that I am rather uninspired right now. This Chicago weather has got me seasonally depressed. Wait, what? Seasonal Depression? It's June!! How is this possible? I don't know, but I can't take it anymore.

This weather better shape up or I'm shippin out.

This weekend I battled the unseasonable cold and scooted to the Green City Market in Lincoln Park where I picked up some lettuce for my backyard garden.

I'm super excited about my little lettuce and I'm really hoping that it takes off and I can munch on it all summer long. This is my first time with lettuce so I've been reading up over at You Grow Girl. My landlord and I also have cilantro, basil, sage, parsley, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

I'm a little worried because my landlord only planted one tomato plant this year! This might be cause for some tow-mater drama later in the season. We also have had chili peppers and bell peppers as well. wtf, I have to talk to my landlord about her lackadaisical attitude!!

Don't have a garden? You can plant most veggies in containers.

Tomatoes in containers

Mint in vintage Baby Buggy

Strawberries

Container growing is very easy and a great way to get started if you are a beginner. And remember, the name of the game is, Be Creative with your Containers!

'Shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather.Quiver in my voice as I cry,"What a cold and rainy day. Where on earth is the sun hid away."' - 10000 Maniacs

Dear Weather Gods,

Please, please please bring me summer. I beg of you. Have mercy on us.

Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose

Won't you let me go down in my dreams...

Anthropologie's June catalogue just came out and they teamed with Hatch Show Prints to make their music issue. It's fantastic.

Yesterday afternoon, I spent a good 40 minutes staring at the pages of this catelogue.

Again, fantastic.

I thought surely when I woke up this morning that the pages would be all over the web. Unfortunately, they are not yet. I will post as they become available. Until then, check out my most favorite anthro publication to date, here.

P.S I am buying both the Double Knotted Vest and the Chiffon Ruffle Tunic pictured at top.