Little Red Fox

Hi blog lovelies!



I've been so so busy the last month I haven't had time to update. However its changing. Been busy working, and decorating my place. Plus I just cleaned out my closet and am starting to sell my clothes. Take a look at the few items I have up. Both Vintage and handmade. http://www.etsy.com/shop/alittleredfox

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Besides being completely busy with photo assignments..I had the opportunity to continue my busy week with halloween activities, my mother in town, flea markets, and yummy food..ending my week hosting a wonderful dinner party with friends before this week started.

a mini photo journey..

spent Halloween dressed as zombies, and attending our friends 1st annual Zombie Ball. However, FX makeup is not to forgiving on my face. My face is still irritated from it. 

 

My mother came into town. We ended up going to the Kane County Flea Market. I actually walked away disappointed with it. It seems that Flea markets aren't what they use to be. Things are now grossly overpriced for what you are getting, and its becoming to crowded with fake designer bags and cheap market items that are store bought. I dunno..it just seems that the excitement of finding amazing finds at thrift stores and flea markets are over, and now too popular that you have to pay department store prices just to feel like you are finding something original..

Its disappointing when something great about markets and thrift stores become to mainstream to really consider these areas as golden treasures. 

 
Before her departure, we went to have breakfast together at Orange with a Peel. Loved the decor, and how light and airy it felt. Plus our waitress had the best braided hair I've seen in a long time!

I think my mother is still absolutely stunning! I wish she could see how beautiful she really is.

I love it when my mom comes to town, and hopefully I can make it back home to see her soon.

More updates to come!

I love you, New York!

 
wonderful friends, great meetings, and so much to update. But I got booked before I left to do a big spread for an magazine's Big December issue...so I other things more pressing to do. Be back soon!

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My little surprise is finally done..

My first quilt ever! I have never felt so much accomplishment than when I finally put the last stitch into this.

all because of this image:

I was completely inspired by this image of Alexa Chung sitting on an actually union jack flag.

Not to long from now; I will be on a plane to NYC! I'll be there for work, but also to have the opportunity to see my fav lady, Erin.. With all this excitement and perpetration, I will leave you off with some things to admire and inspire from!

Music:

I cannot stop listening to these albums.

 

and these images:

I want to fall in love all over again inside this <3

<3

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Hi lovely blogreaders..

I haven't forgotten you. I've just have had one of those quick as a whip and wisked up with work kinda weeks. Plus I've ben sans without internet for a few days. However, there is so much goodness to show you. Little made items, and new favs..Soon..very,very soon..But first I have a promised date night with my bearded one. Our first in many months. Also I leave in two days for work and entertainment in the big city known as an apple! I cannot wait..yet, I have so very much to do. Expect something this evening..if not by morning.

fingers crossed and stitched.

xo

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a little story......
Yesterday while I was on a mission to find myself a true red lipstick and the novel, Home. (both failed) I ended up strolling through the water tower mall in downtown Chicago, only to accidentally find myself drawn to a window display of a store called, Aritzia. I've heard of the name before, but couldn't place it to any one thing.  Though now i realize I've heard it from the blog of Holly . I got excited and took a quick peek inside, only to fall in love with everything the store has to offer..especially the scarves!!! oh, the scarves!!
I ended up finding a pair of jean...not just any jeans..but those dream jeans! I tried them on, and instantly knew, I found the jeans that are the ideal husband in fit and comfort! However, once I looked at the price tag, $218.00, gasped..and told the sales girl who was helping me.."as lovely and perfect as these things are..my heart still has a lock on its wallet". One can always dream...that why they are dream jeans....

Back to getting out the fall clothes and narrowing down my closet!

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It's pure love.
Come take a peek inside

and

Eventually we will have a dining table, and hopefully I can invest in matching computer chairs that are white. However, I have to convince the mister to agree to it.
The biggest splurge was definitely the wallpaper. I know that the Cole&Son tree paper is the most over used wallpaper that is out there. But while we contemplated with a few different selections and brands..this was the only one that was a continuous paper that ended up not being overly busy, and kept the area open. Plus, it ended up complimenting the theme that I'm slowing putting together for the place.
I have my own craft area on the top deck of our storage space, that I still need to arrange and put together. However, for the two weeks that we have moved in..and the under 300 dollar budget. It ended up working out brilliantly. Used left over fabric to hide our closet, and curtains from the old place to make-shift a shower curtain. So I ended up recycling a bunch of items and pieces from my place to fix up this place. Other curtains I'm going to dye the fabric and use them to make coverings for the kitchen sink area to hide the open sections.

Budget of actual cost: paint, paint supplies, two 8x30" wood boards, and wallpaper.          
Paint choices: Behr fashion grey -that was spread throughout various walls
                                                    (bathroom entrance, entrance section, and
                                                     bedroom).
                      Chalkboard paint- for the main wall that divides our bedroom at
                                                   the front entrance.
                      Behr pure white- for the entire photo studio space

See more photos of the place here

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We are super excited. The place is just about done, and I will have time to show you this weekend, all the work we put into it, with a small budget.
We have our ideal furniture picked out- but we are going to wait about 2 months before we invest in it.
However, we are both so thrilled to be in our place!
I would post more, but between us, we have been slammed with work. I have 5 photos that are going to be published alone, next month!

I cannot wait to share with you everything, and I should be able to get back to this blog daily again

I love you.

HI!

I'm so in love right now, with my new place and neighborhood.
I love everything about it. Its in a warehouse district that has the most amazing restaurants and boutiques.
Our only 2 neighbors are incredible, and I love, love, love my rooftop for the city skyline and architecture.
I cannot wait to show you the place once I finish making it pretty.

OTHER THINGS I LOVE ABOUT CHICAGO.


Renegade Craft Fair this weekend!
It's this Saturday, and I'm already making a whole day of attending it!

My local coffeehouse, Jupiter Outpost Cafe!
139 Fulton Market Avenue
I cannot say enough good things about this place, the people, and the coffee!!


Fall in Chicago!
The colors, the activities, the festivals, and the sidewalks lined with crunchy leaves!!


Amanda Hughen's artwork!
I could marry every piece of hers, and make a mural in my loft dedicated for her!


This Birdhouse. I die!

and her

Ida Maria. I cannot get enough of her music or voice right now.

    So many exciting things coming your way! I found a fantastic screen-press company blocks from my place, and have great things up my selves for the holidays. My place is coming along slowly, but perfectly.
We just finished painting our 20+ foot high walls for my studio, our bedroom, and waiting on chalkboard paint and wallpaper I ordered to be delivered. We are both geeked on our place! Our little hamballs (kitties) are loving the new place too. I absolutely can not wait to show you the place when it's done!

 Hope you had an incredible holiday!
HELLO FALL!!!

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HEY, CHICAGO!!
Designed and Illustrated my own little flyer for my yard sale. Please help me spread the word.