Leica M9-P Edition Hermes

I have always loved cameras and wanted to learn more about photography. I'm especially drawn to cameras with vintage design and modern functionality.

While reading the latest edition of Chicago Social magazine, a short feature on the Leica M9-P Hermès  camera caught my eye. Everything about this camera screams luxury. When brands such as Leica and Hermès collaborate one should expect nothing but quality, amazing design, and cutting edge technology. 

Stunning isn't it???

Side view - that lens...

Back view

*sigh* the packaging.

Leica only released 300 of the M9-P Hermès  and with a $25,000 price tag, I would love to know who the fortunate 300 were because I have some student loans they can take care of for me. Obviously they have money to spare...

I currently have my eye on the much more wallet friendly Nikon 1. Maybe I can buy a Hermès camera strap and pretend it's a Leica...

*pictures courtesy of Leica & Nikon

Circ-Cell Resculpting Mini Facial

Premier skin care brand, Circ-Cell is offering complimentary 25 minute Resculpting Mini Facials at Equinox located at 900 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

The one day event takes place on Monday, July 23, 2012. The number to reserve your complimentary facial is 312-254-2500.

This a great opportunity to to get a little pampering and to try Circ-Cell products.

I scheduled my appointment! What are you waiting for?

~Kim

STATIAnery by Loren Statia

When was the last time you put pen to paper to write a letter? Wow, has it been that long? Perhaps my cute, custom made note cards from STATIAnery by Loren Statia will prompt you to get your own cards and write someone.

Loren has a ton of cute and colorful designs and if you are lucky to see her designs in person, she prints your order while you wait. That's right, 12 note cards with coordinating envelopes on thick, high quality card stock with the design of your choice - printed while you wait.

I got my cards last year in Atlanta while at a conference. Loren's booth displayed all the design options and there were plenty of paper samples. I was pleasantly surprised when Loren began printing my order on the spot. I'll see Loren in a couple of months at the same conference and I plan to order Thank You and Christmas cards. She also accepts orders via her website. Check out STATIAnery by Loren Statia

~Kim

RANDOLPH STREET MARKET IS MADE IN SHADE FOR JULY

RANDOLPH STREET MARKET IS MADE IN SHADE!
The Weather is Hot and the Pickin’ Is Cool, July 28 + 29, 2012
At America’s Best Recurring Indoor/Outdoor Monthly Market!

CHICAGO, IL – (JULY, 2012) – Randolph Street Market Summer Season rolls on into July, returning on July 28 + 29 to the West Loop. This shopping extravaganza that stimulates ALL senses, will include over 8 acres of one-of-a-kind treasures including Art & Antiquities, Fashion, Furniture, Ceramics, Clocks, Glass, Jewelry, Paintings, Posters, Maps, Sculptures, and so much more from the world’s TOP pickers. Additionally, July’s Market will bring together a myriad of Chicago artists into a big top “Shade Shack” cabana, showcasing a funky mix of wearables, home décor, art and more including: handcrafted luxury eyewear by Chicago designer Jamal Robinson of Desire Desiar, LLC., eco-conscious vintage summer clothing by Redgi Woods of ReFINDefined, tie dye wearable art from Max’s Tie Dye Hut, one of a kind wheel thrown lamps and handcrafted lamp shades from Chicago designer Ronda Ruby Ceramics and so much more!

This must-attend Market draws designers, stylists and shoppers from around the globe to snatch up everything from rare antiquities to today’s top furniture and fashion designs in a wide array of prices and styles to appeal to everyone’s taste and budget. The Market will also serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable “Made in the Shade” theme complete with cocktails, dancing interactive kid art and DIY demonstrations, beauty treatments, seasonal fancy food, live music and entertainment, and more!

SOME OF THE DEALERS EXHIBITING AT THE JULY SHOW:

Antique/Vintage Dealers

§  Kate Boggiano- One of a kind designer blouses, dresses, and jackets.
§  Anastasia Chatzka- One of Chicago’s most innovative Fashion Designers for women
§  Morgan Gagne of Manly Vintage Chicago- Machine-age, mid-century modern furniture
§  Anna Hovet- Contemporary Fashion Designer, fusing designer style with streetwear comfort
§  Bruce Shelton of Shelton Gallery, Nashville- TOP modernist art, silver, and walking sticks
§  Mark Fisk of Mainly Art, Cincinnati- Racing and gas station paraphernalia, auto antiques plus modernism furniture
§  William Rawski and Gosia Korsakowski of Architectural Anarchy, Chicago- Art, vintage furniture, and salvaged artifacts
§  Diane & Doug McElwain of Sport & Spool Antiques, North Carolina- Antique sports memorabilia & spools
§  Marsha Evaskus of Zig Zag, Chicago- Art deco & modern jewelry
§  Don Coclough and Lisa Polito of Mr. Modern, Chicago-Mid-century, eclectic furnishings
§  Barbara Lash/Atomic Barbie, Glen Ellyn-50's, 60's, 70's furniture and vinyl
§  Sarah Polster of Cushion Chicago- Vintage decorative arts, textiles, and lighting
§  Karen Fontanetta/Bellafabric, Green Bay, WI-Vintage fabric, trim, lace, and sewing supplies
§  Tahnee Lathrop of Kitschy Kitchen Goods, Bloomington, IL-Mid-century kitsch funk
§  D. Brett Benson, Palm Beach & Chicago- Vintage & costume jeweler to the stars
§  Sandy Schorr/Beads By Sandy, Fort Worth, TX-World's largest source of vintage buttons and beads, single supplier for the movie "Benjamin Button"
§  Doris Prizant & Mike Goldman/Canyon Company, Chicago-Native American antiques and pottery
§  Steve Baltic/Atlantic Poster, Chicago-Vintage rock n' roll and band posters
§  John Connelly/Dreamlight, Kentucky-Arts & crafts, Stickley furniture

Stay cool while the weather is hot hot hot, scooping up amazing items picked by only the best. Expect 15,000 shoppers to flock to Chicago’s West Loop for value-priced “finds” and hours of shopping and entertainment.

GENERAL INFORMATION RANDOLPH STREET MARKET

WHAT:
Randolph Street Market July

WHEN:
Saturday, July 28– 10:00 am to 6:00 pm/Early Buy–8-10am
Sunday, July 29– 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
All additional summer market dates found at www.randolphstreetmarket.com

WHERE:
Indoors at Beaux Arts Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W. Washington Street, Chicago
Outdoors from 1350 Block West Randolph and 1340 W. Washington Street between Ada & Ogden

PRICE:
Discount General Admission Tickets purchased online: $8
Saturday Sunday General Admission at door: $10
Student tickets w/ ID: $3/online, $5 at door
Early Buy: $20/online, $25 at door
*Free furniture delivery in Chicago

NEW IN 2012: Every paid admission gets a $5 or $10 shopping voucher good toward purchases. For more information, visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com.

PARKING: Valet, street parking, and complimentary Market parking in the Leslie Hindman parking lot (1338 W. Lake Street).

FOR INFO:  www.randolphstreetmarket.com, call (312) 666-1200 or info@imagepilots.com

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The Randolph Street Market Festival group of events are internationally recognized European-style indoor and outdoor markets in Chicago’s West Loop district. Each summer event features over 250 select purveyors of high quality, value-priced “finds,” offering unlimited creative inspiration and hours of shopping and entertainment. Voted as Time Out Chicago’s “Best Recurring Market” in 2011, and featured on Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and more, the Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best hot spot for antiquing”, “the best Chicago venue for people watching”, and “the Barney’s of Vintage”. Celebrity designer Nate Berkus says, “I love this market…the quality is incredible!” For more information, and 2012 show dates, visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com.