Yes, I know, it's been a while. I hope that the fact that I've been busy is enough to excuse me for not writing in so long.
At any rate, I've been busy getting the word out about grrlDog design. I'll find time to sit down and write a "proper" post soon!! Until then, check out our latest press here:
http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/detroit051810.aspx
http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/June-2010/Best-Bets-of-June/
Monday, June 07, 2010
Monday, November 16, 2009
Fashion Shows and Shoots, New Retailers and Pups - Oh MY!!
FID VIP Preview Party
That cop was loving his job!!
Lucy, a short-term grrlDog studio dog
Whew - Finally, a few minutes to breathe and recouperate!! grrlDog had a crazy good time last month with our good friend, designer Adriana Pavon, at Fashion in Detroit. Adriana was the winner of the Local Designer competition at FID and was granted full access to the show - and quite graciously brought grrlDog along!!
FID VIP Preview Party
That cop was loving his job!!We attended the VIP party on Thursday night, meeting Joe Farris and Kevin Chirstiana (both of "Project Runway" fame), and lots of other Detroit area fashionistas! Friday we dodged the downpour to hit the tent for the final shows. Then it was off to the studio to grab jewelry for the evening wardrobe change and off to the party! What a fun time!!
The beginning of November brought a big order from our newest retailer - the Detroit Institute of Art! Be sure to stop in for the Avedon show, then stop in at the Gift Gallery for grrlDog jewelry. Remember, the holidays are coming!
And last weekend, grrlDog hosted the first of a series of photo shoots in the studio. I've assembled a strong group of fashion designers, professional models, hair and makeup artists, jewelry and accessory designers and photographers to all donate their time and services for photo shoots. I've seen the early proofs of the photos and they're AMAZING!! Our photographer, Kevan Bowers really knows his stuff!! He made grrlDog jewelry and Femilia Couture's clothing look fantastic and oh so glamourous!! And everyone couldn't stop ooh'ing and ahh'ing over Lucy, a temporary grrlDog studio dog.
Lucy, a short-term grrlDog studio dogWhat? Yep, stray dogs always seem to find their way to us, and this amazing pitbull was no exception. Lucy, the silly redhead, now has a safe new home where she sleeps cuddled in bed with her new family!! We'll miss you Lucy, but are SO happy that you have a loving new home.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thanks to all who came out to hang with grrlDog at the Ferndale DIY Street Fair over the weekend!! It was a great time, and sales went incredibly well!
For those of you not in the know, grrlDog design shared a booth at the fair with our buddy, Detroit GT - who just so happens to have the coolest Detroit T-shirts in town!!
And, as a warning, things are "in the works" and, if you still haven't gotten a piece of your own grrlDog flair, you'd better hurry up!!
For those of you not in the know, grrlDog design shared a booth at the fair with our buddy, Detroit GT - who just so happens to have the coolest Detroit T-shirts in town!!
And, as a warning, things are "in the works" and, if you still haven't gotten a piece of your own grrlDog flair, you'd better hurry up!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Steve and Libby's Wedding
The weather cooperated and we were dazzled by a fantastic sunset over the Detroit River. The perfect end to a beautiful day!
grrlDog design was honored to create Libby's bridal jewelry, as well as the earrings for all of the bridesmaids. When Steve and Libby were originally engaged, grrlDog design was to create the wedding rings as well, but a beautiful gesture from Libby grandfather altered our plans - in a most beautiful and sentimental way. Unfortunately, Libby's ailing grandfather passed away shortly after her engagement. As Libby helped her family clean out her grandfather's house, she came across an envelope that said "For Libby." It contained her grandparents' wedding rings and her grandmother's pearl engagement ring. This engagement ring became the basis for the balance of Libby's bridal jewelry.
Steve and Libby, you are a beautiful couple with HUGE hearts for each other and your community. Congratulations on your marriage!!
We had the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful day with Steve and Libby to celebrate their marriage to one another on August 15th. Their ceremony was, without a doubt, one of the most fun - and entertaining - ones I have every attended! There was lots singing and dancing - yes, DURING the ceremony! After a delicious dinner (even our vegan dishes were AMAZING) the dance party REALLY let loose. Belle Isle was definitely rocking that night!!
The weather cooperated and we were dazzled by a fantastic sunset over the Detroit River. The perfect end to a beautiful day!grrlDog design was honored to create Libby's bridal jewelry, as well as the earrings for all of the bridesmaids. When Steve and Libby were originally engaged, grrlDog design was to create the wedding rings as well, but a beautiful gesture from Libby grandfather altered our plans - in a most beautiful and sentimental way. Unfortunately, Libby's ailing grandfather passed away shortly after her engagement. As Libby helped her family clean out her grandfather's house, she came across an envelope that said "For Libby." It contained her grandparents' wedding rings and her grandmother's pearl engagement ring. This engagement ring became the basis for the balance of Libby's bridal jewelry.
Steve and Libby, you are a beautiful couple with HUGE hearts for each other and your community. Congratulations on your marriage!!
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
"Bringing up a Bumper Crop, Bumper Crop!"
I'm SOOO excited about our gardens!! As usual, we got off to a late start. I always think about planting seeds early so that they'll be ready by May/June for planting out, and sometimes, I even buy the seeds. Just doesn't usually work out that I actually PLANT the seeds and get things going.
Well, even though we were off to a late start, things are going pretty well this year! We've already had a few yummy harvests!
We built new planters for the front porch, that also act as storage, a dog house/puppy shade area and as a privacy fence (so we can actually use the porch and not feel like we're on stage). The front porch gets LOTS of sun, so the variety of peppers are LOVING it out there.
We have herbs (cilantro, a few types of basil, parsley, rosemary, 2 kinds of oregano, stevia, lavender, and mint), LOTS of tomatoes (my heirlooms reseeded themselves - missed a couple at the back of the bush last year - so we've lots of "mystery heirlooms" this year), collards, broccoli, brussel sprouts, okra, zucchini, cucumbers and peppers.
In addition to the front planter boxes/fence, we built a few raised beds in the back, and A. built a movable planter out of an old bookcase. He added casters to the bottom we can scoot it around to follow the sun. He's pretty good like that! Oh - and to add to the whole eco thing (yes, we're mad recyclers!) the porch planters/storage/dog hole/fence thing, they're made out of old shipping pallets. Oh yeah!!! Not only eco, but friendly on the budget too!!
Bring on the harvest!!!
I'm SOOO excited about our gardens!! As usual, we got off to a late start. I always think about planting seeds early so that they'll be ready by May/June for planting out, and sometimes, I even buy the seeds. Just doesn't usually work out that I actually PLANT the seeds and get things going.
Well, even though we were off to a late start, things are going pretty well this year! We've already had a few yummy harvests!
We built new planters for the front porch, that also act as storage, a dog house/puppy shade area and as a privacy fence (so we can actually use the porch and not feel like we're on stage). The front porch gets LOTS of sun, so the variety of peppers are LOVING it out there.
We have herbs (cilantro, a few types of basil, parsley, rosemary, 2 kinds of oregano, stevia, lavender, and mint), LOTS of tomatoes (my heirlooms reseeded themselves - missed a couple at the back of the bush last year - so we've lots of "mystery heirlooms" this year), collards, broccoli, brussel sprouts, okra, zucchini, cucumbers and peppers. In addition to the front planter boxes/fence, we built a few raised beds in the back, and A. built a movable planter out of an old bookcase. He added casters to the bottom we can scoot it around to follow the sun. He's pretty good like that! Oh - and to add to the whole eco thing (yes, we're mad recyclers!) the porch planters/storage/dog hole/fence thing, they're made out of old shipping pallets. Oh yeah!!! Not only eco, but friendly on the budget too!!Bring on the harvest!!!
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Pit Bulls, Procupines and Goats - OH MY!
I'm hard at work, figuring out layouts for the web-page to come, layout/design for the blog and getting product ready for it's local retail release at the end of the week. But, I took a break for a phone call from my sweetie, who is "up north" at his Dad's farm, getting it in shape for his father's memorial this weekend. I guess you could say the call didn't go as I expected.
We have three dogs, Ruby (my pit bull), Sara (Aaron's beautiful mix) and our pit mix puppy, Lola (actually, she's 18 months now, so she's technically not a puppy any more). Sara and Lola are up with Aaron, and I kept Ruby (and our cat) here with me for company. Apparently, Miss Lola's puppy curiosity got the best of her and she had a run-in with a porcupine.
Just as Aaron was telling me it too over 2 hours to remove the quills, some of which went straight through her cheek into her gums (she'll be home tomorrow and I'll shoot photos), he shouted "THERE he is!!!" to his brother, "I'll call you back. I have to catch a goat!" "Uhhh... What?!!"
I'm hard at work, figuring out layouts for the web-page to come, layout/design for the blog and getting product ready for it's local retail release at the end of the week. But, I took a break for a phone call from my sweetie, who is "up north" at his Dad's farm, getting it in shape for his father's memorial this weekend. I guess you could say the call didn't go as I expected.
We have three dogs, Ruby (my pit bull), Sara (Aaron's beautiful mix) and our pit mix puppy, Lola (actually, she's 18 months now, so she's technically not a puppy any more). Sara and Lola are up with Aaron, and I kept Ruby (and our cat) here with me for company. Apparently, Miss Lola's puppy curiosity got the best of her and she had a run-in with a porcupine.
Just as Aaron was telling me it too over 2 hours to remove the quills, some of which went straight through her cheek into her gums (she'll be home tomorrow and I'll shoot photos), he shouted "THERE he is!!!" to his brother, "I'll call you back. I have to catch a goat!" "Uhhh... What?!!"
Monday, April 06, 2009
Yes, it's been a VERY long time. (You should have seen how long it took me to figure out what my old login and password were!)
But anyway, now with the new design company getting on its feet, it's time to resurrect the old blog and dress it up to keep everyone updated on what's happening in the studio, the Etsy boutique and new retail outlets. Check back soon (I promise) for news!! You can also follow grrlDog on Facebook, Twitter and Etsy (www.grrldog.etsy.com).
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But anyway, now with the new design company getting on its feet, it's time to resurrect the old blog and dress it up to keep everyone updated on what's happening in the studio, the Etsy boutique and new retail outlets. Check back soon (I promise) for news!! You can also follow grrlDog on Facebook, Twitter and Etsy (www.grrldog.etsy.com).
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