Discovered over at 10 Corso Como, our favorite truck tarp upcyclers, Freitag, have a pop up shop! Featuring a “strictly limited FAKE SNAKE edition in green/grey” for the store, and an installation of Roadkill! Various animals, from rats to birds to foxes to kangaroos, cut in truck tarpaulins are given away for you to put on your bag in solidarity to all the poor creatures that are killed on the roads each day… see more of the description and set up (which include that machine to weld them on to your bag even!) on the next page… i couldn’t help picking up an adorable green kangaroo!
Bedazzled Makes Its Long Feared Comeback
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…and Maya Romanoff (the same man who made tie-dye hip) is leading the way. Maya Romanoff has been designing and creating extraordinary surfacing materials for over 50 years. They specialize in uniquely handcrafted wall and surface coverings, utilizing materials ranging from wool to glass, and everything in between. I first learned of Maya Romanoff during a visit to the Merchandise Mart (or as we lovingly refer to it, the “merch mart”, or simply the “mart”), in the heart of downtown Chicago. The showroom, in…
Treating Your Beautiful Interns as More than Coffee Runners
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It’s that time of the year again – interns. The funny thing about intern programs is that it’s similar to Hallmark holiday planning – it never ends. This year, I’m co-chairing our office’s internship program. From recruitment to program planning to interviews – it’s a little overwhelming, stressful but oh-so rewarding. Interns bring with them new energy, a yearning to learn, and sometimes a naivety that helps bitter professionals (you know who you are) remember when there were no boundaries. In a recent…
For the Love! The J.Crew Pink Toes Controversy
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Went to my local J.Crew today to pick up some pink nail polish to support them against the ridiculous bullying and particularly Jenna Lyons and her son over this cute ad. It’s abhorrent that they would make such a big deal over a little boy painting his toes. It’s not like there aren’t bigger things in the world that need attention and reporting. Instead of being upset over his cute pink toes, Americans…
A Darker Side
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“Sam” Sadakata, chief engineer for the new CT 200h, talks about his latest Lexus creation. Lexus’ new hybrid takes to the streets next winter, and if you’ve had a chance to see the vehicle’s new website, you’ll know that Lexus is calling this premium hybrid compact its “darker side of green.” So naturally, we had a few questions for the man who wants people to come to the dark side: CT 200h Chief Engineer “Sam” Sadakata.
What’s for Dinner? Lemongrass Pork Chops, Of Course
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If you’ve ever been to a Vietnamese restaurant and not headed straight to the pho section of the menu, you may have tried lemongrass pork, which is a sweet/savory grilled pork dish. I decided to incorporate these unique flavors into thick-cut pork chops (because face it, there’s only so many ways to cook pork chops) and I added a citrusy pan sauce on top for good measure. Brining is an essential part of juicy pork chops (even the traditional Vietnamese recipe calls for marinating overnight), so be sure to…