Rose Cottage by KH: Vendor Shout-Out

Today's post highlights one of the extraordinary vendors that will be featured in the Kanibal Home pop-up shop at the Rose Cottage event. Mathmatiks is more than just a jewelry company. I know these guys personally as well as professionally and I've never seen them turn out anything that wasn't short of spectacular. Designed by David Ansvananda & JP Esmilla, Mathmatiks is an independent creative design studio that develops jewelry, art, and interior multimedia design for today's savvy urban consumer market. 

(Pineapple Grenade Necklace)

Turntable Rings Type 11 - Gold Plated ($150) + Sterling Silver ($300)

With an emphasis on the finest craftsmanship and functional technological integration, each Mathmatiks product goes through an extensive and unique life cycle of development that guarantees an individual work of art. 


In addition, these guys have some of the sickest displays I have ever seen -- the creativity has no boundaries for these guys, so definitely stop by the pop-up shop on 4/9 to check them out.

Rose Cottage by KH: Photographer Shout-Out

So as we continue to prep for the big event on 4/9 I need to give a little love to a lady in my life (not like that, you pervs) who has been an integral force in making the Rose Cottage line a possibility.

I've blogged about her before -- and I'll do it again -- but I'm proud to be aligned with Melanie McLean. She is a phenomenal photographer who takes her work seriously ... and it shows. In every photo. In every project. In every brainstorming session. Quite simply, she makes us all look good.

Her vision helped us put together a killer video and look book for the line. You can view her work on the Rose Cottage website as well as her own Facebook page. And if you want even more info on this bombshell (who I think should be in front of a camera more often) then keep reading ...

MELANIE MCLEAN, PHOTOGRAPHER

Melanie McLean is most often found peeking out from behind a camera lens. Since embarking as a full-time photographer 3 years ago, her work has taken her around South America, through Europe and up and down the East Coast of the United States. She’s also a part-time blogger and made up one part of the duo behind Host Our Coast, an award-winning blog detailing the tourism industry in Maryland in 2009. She currently resides in Jersey City, NJ with a resilient basil plant. Additional information can be found at www.melaniemcleanphoto.com.

Listen: Passion Pit - The Reeling

Sometimes I forget how much I love this song. Perfect way to start a Monday ...

New Arrivals: Hammerpress Cards

More killer cards from the talented folks over at Hammerpress:

New Styles in the Shop

New Arrivals: Good Wood Jewelry

Check out all the neck and ear candy that popped into the shop yesterday:

(Adding to our obnoxious collection of military-inspired jewelry is now the giant grenade necklace. Boom.)

(Bringing it back old school with the Boombox Necklace)

(Oooh, oooh! This is my favorite: A magnetic wood bow tie!!! Swoon ...)

(Rose bud wood earrings)

(Skull earrings!)

(Can you tell that I love bow ties? Mr. Rogers would be my soul mate obvi. I'm totally going to rock this bow tie necklace and go hang out at singles bars and look for dapper young gentlemen in twin sets.)

(Wood key necklace)

New Styles in the Shop

And we are officially done with the cold weather  ... because we just received our spring shoe shipment and I'm ready to toss my well-worn boots in the trash and slip on a pair of cork wedges! Check them out below:

 

The Dirt Behind the Rose Cottage Event

So everyone keeps saying, "You're crazy! A free event? Open bar? Tasting tables from Satis? No cover for three killer bands? What?!"

So I feel like I need to clear the air. If you are a fan of Kanibal Home, then you know by now that we throw a lot of events -- everything from craft classes to chamber music to makeup demonstrations and everything in between. That's just how we do it over here. But this event on 4/9 is definitely our biggest yet. It's like a normal Kanibal Home event jacked up on steroids. It's so big we can't even have it in the shop so we're moving everything to Parlay Studios, including a pop-up shop featuring our favorite vendors.

"But WHY?" you ask. Well, we're excited to launch the first capsule collection from Rose Cottage, our in-house upcycled clothing line. But that's not just it. I'm not going to lie -- part of this production is completely and utterly selfish. I want a party. I want a big party. And I want to celebrate Jersey City and all my super awesome customers that keep Kanibal Home in business (tip: we're celebrating TWO years in May). But that's not the selfish part. Here's that aspect: I wanted a party where I could have all of my favorite things -- good, strong drinks that put hair on your chest and a smile on your face, vendors that have enriched the shop and make me proud to say, "Yea, this is from Jersey City", great food from a restaurant that I frequent way too often (but can't stop going back to) and -- finally --  music from three bands that I majorly crush on.

And I'm sharing all that with you. It's like I'm throwing an epic house party and inviting all my friends. Like if I was Oprah and writing my favorite things list (but way cooler). That's what this event is all about.

So that's the scoop. I'm just a selfish softy who loves where she lives, works, eats, shops, drinks ... you get the point. And if you like what this is all about, don't hesitate to spread the word and RSVP.

(An outfit and accessories from Rose Cottage by Kanibal Home)