Aaron Britt asked me to write a short piece about Americana-inspired interiors for the October issue of Dwell. The piece is entitled “Ain’t That America,” a tribute to John Mellencamp’s “Pink Houses.” Accompanying the piece are photos and tidbits about several cool things still made in America. Other highlights in the issue, which is devoted entirely to things Made in America, include a profile of Jack White’s Rolling Records Store, the Cricket Trailer, and a nice write-up about the Finn Lofts, a new building in Wichita, Kansas. Fittingly, I was born just outside of Wichita.
I’ve come to be known for writing about things made right here at home, and I was thrilled to have the chance to write about it for a publication that’s come to be known as the bellwether in all things pertaining to design. Special thanks to Aaron and everyone at Dwell for the unique opportunity to write about something I love for a publication I’ve loved.
Do me a favor: please go to your local bookstore or newsstand and buy two or three copies of the October issue of Dwell. Let’s make it a best-seller.
“Nobody likes the whites, but we’re going to Cuba in August.” – Lt. Sam Weinberg, A Few Good Men
Kurt Soller, Style Editor at Esquire’s The Style Blog, invited me to debate one of the more pressing issues of our time, whether to wear white after Labor Day.
My dueling partner, an equal foil, was one of the inspirations for All Plaidout, Mr. John Tinseth of The Trad.
Thanks John for the conversation, and thank you, Kurt, for the opportunity.
For all the Blogger Showdowns, visit The Style Blog.
“You bought the polka dot tie at Dose!” The MidWasteLand’s Monica Dimperio exclaimed while we waited for some Joe at Caffe Streets.
“Yes! Oh my God. What a memory!”
“You gonna be there this Sunday?”
“Of course.”
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A few months ago, Christiane Bördner contacted me about my Things My Mother Taught Me series. Based in Berlin, Germany, she is editor-in-chief at an independent women’s fashion magazine called I love you. Each month, the magazine centers around a theme, and this month, the theme is mama. She wrote asking if she could reprint my blog post in their mama issue. I’m happy to report the magazine arrived, and it looks great. Thank you to Christiane and Marcus for the opportunity to have All Plaidout represented in such a cool publication.
Get to your local bookstore or newsstand and request issue No. 6, Spring 2011 of I love you magazine today.
