Posted in Paper on Feb 10th, 2010
One of our favorite artists, Graphic Designer and Scherenschnittist* Cindy Ferguson, was kind enough to answer a few questions in anticipation of her Salt Lake City show February 19th.
*Scherenschnitte (pronunced: Sharon-shnit-uh: German for “scissor cuts”), is the art of papercutting design.
I have been papercutting since September of 2006. My friend Kim and I visited [...]
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Posted in Misc. on Feb 9th, 2010
1. Send a note to the heavens.
2. Leave subtle hints around the house.
Make sure chocolate is involved.
3. Let the dog say it.
Roll up a love letter and stick in the collar.
4. Create a piece of environmental art.
Surprise your loved one on a hike.
5. Let an origami fortune teller say it in four different ways.
6. Stitch [...]
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Posted in News on Feb 8th, 2010
Late last night (after the super bowl hot dogs had been consumed), your names were scientifically cut out of a spreadsheet and thoroughly mixed into a hat. We’ve been thrilled to have had so many of you enter our launderette lottery, and have worried your odds in winning the one shuffleboard dress weren’t nearly favorable [...]
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Posted in News on Feb 8th, 2010
Posted in In The Kitchen on Feb 5th, 2010
For the following three weekends, why not try an exclusively Launderette “stuffed” recipe. We like to cook using our 5 senses, thus we don’t use measuring implements. So you’ll have to adjust the ingredients according to how much or how little you feel is right for your own personal taste buds.
For this weekend, welcome the [...]
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Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Feb 4th, 2010
Ladies, enter a wonderland of vintage apparel and leave your worries (and your men) behind. Each piece is lovingly hand-picked and redesigned at the boutique, Shareen Vintage. A visit promises a shopping experience worthy of the most exciting dressing room montage of your dreams, minus the dressing room. Shops are boudoir style, women all around [...]
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Posted in Travel on Feb 3rd, 2010
Launderette’s garment roots trace back three generations to a small town in the Philippines called Bocaue. It was there that Leslie’s grandparents began producing ready-to-wear ladies clothing, so we thought today we’d share something uniquely Filipino. You know, in case you find yourself in the area.
How To Ride A Jeepney In The Philippines
The most exciting [...]
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Posted in Giveaway, News on Feb 1st, 2010
Valentines Day is coming up, and to celebrate we’re giving away a heartthrob red, Shuffleboard dress!
Turn heads as you’re seated for your reservation, or gentlemen, surprise your steady with a stunning and unexpected gift.
To enter, fill out the form below.
The winner will be selected at random and announced next Monday morning (the 8th), just in time [...]
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