Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ferndale Patch spoke with 21 people about what DIY meant to them.
In the lead-up to the DIY Street Fair, Kelly Bennett, a Ferndale Patch contributor, had the idea to go out into the community and find the artists, musicians, crafters, business owners, professionals, this person, that person and whoever else to talk DIY (Do-It-Yourself) with us. There was no shortage to choose from and unfortunately we couldn't get to everyone; the idea was to finish it up on the last day of the DIY Street Fair (Sept. 16-18). In our research, we found 21 ideas, 21 projects, and 21 people (and in two cases a couple) with a story to share of doing it themselves. What came out of it was such a broad range of the DIY concept, such an amazing snapshot of who is living in and doing things in Ferndale and such a wonderful array …
Ferndale DIY Profile: Ann Simonetti and Siouxsan Miller, Owners of Green Daffodil Studio, Ferndale DIY Profile: Mike Ross, Musician, Record Label Manager, Friend to Rabbits, Ferndale DIY Profile: Kelly Pettibone LaPointe, Owner of Naka, Jewelry-Maker, Proud Mom, and 19 more ›
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The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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Naka
171 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Green Daffodil Studio
624 Livernois St, Ferndale, MI
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
As part of our DIY series, we asked Ferndale residents five questions about what DIY means and how they put the philosophy to use.
Many of the participants in this DIY Profile Project have mentioned Rust Belt Market. Chris Best and his wife Tiffany are the owners of the latest edition to Ferndale's DIY landscape. 1. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Chris Best. My wife and I started the Rust Belt Market in May. I am a former tradesman and Tiffany was a former landscaper. We quit both of our jobs in order to give our fledgling business our full attention. 2. What does DIY mean to you? DIY means mixed things to me. At first it makes me cringe. The DIY movement over the past 15 years has given rise to the do it yourself homeowners fixing their own plumbing or building their own deck. Some guys can pull it off with great success. Others should not even own a …
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The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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As part of our DIY series, we asked Ferndale residents five questions about what DIY means and how they put the philosophy to use.
Shannon McCarthy has worked in the music journalism world for over a decade. She reclaims and upcycles paper for the products she makes for her company, Comfortably Lovely. 1. Tell us a little about yourself. Reaching mid-30s, have worked as a pop culture editor, writer and critic for over a decade. Worked in Ferndale-based music PR for the last six years, on and off, I have worked as a nanny, which is one of the most fulfilling things I have done with my life so far. I've been an artist and a DIY-er most of my life. It's amazing how creative you can be when you have to make do with only what you have. I extend that to my daily life now, totally recycling nut! 2. What does DIY mean to you? For myself, DIY was more of Do It With What …
Saturday, September 17, 2011
As part of our DIY series, we asked Ferndale residents five questions about what DIY means and how they put the philosophy to use.
Lisa Boesch is the owner of ellembee, which features clothing for women (including maternity), men, and children. Stop by her booth at DIY Street Fair this weekend to check out her wares 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a workaholic. Design of any kind turns me on. I make a mean Cadillac margarita; on the rocks, with salt. I collect good quotes. One of my favorites: "Two things only a man cannot hide: that he is drunk and that he is in love." - Antiphanes. I really want a dog, but I travel too much to have one. Dave Ramsey is my hero. 2. What does DIY mean to you? DIY to me means getting your hands dirty. It means channeling your inner MacGyver to make it work with what you've got. DIY is giving new life to old treasures, and …
We asked all kinds of Ferndale residents what DIY means to them.
Amy Gore founded the Gore Gore Girls in 1997 and became a vital part of the modern American garage rock scene of the late 1990s. She also teamed up with Nikki Corvette to form Gorevette in 2008. Her current band, Amy Gore and Her Valentines will be playing the Metro Times stage of the DIY Street Fair on Sunday at 5:50 p.m. 1. Tell us a little about yourself. Hi. I'm Amy, I play guitar and write songs. I have a little group called The Valentines and we are Joe Leone, drums; Leann Banks, bass; and Jackson Smith, guitar. 2. What does DIY mean to you? Darling Icicle Yellowstone. Right? I love our nation's parks. 3. Tell us about a DIY project (or projects) you have worked on and why it was DIY. My craft is music, I've been doing it myself …
Friday, September 16, 2011
As part of our DIY series, we asked Ferndale residents five questions about what DIY means and how they put the philosophy to use.
Robert Stanzler created the emblematic Made in Detroit logo and brand back in 1991 and now runs Detroit Manufacturing, a design company that produces clothing and accessories with iconic images that forge a link between Detroit's celebrated past and its dynamic future. 1. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Robert Stanzler. My company is called Detroit Manufacturing. In 1991 I created the "Made in Detroit" logo and brand. I managed and did all design for that company until a Clarkston-based corporation bought it and moved it to north Oakland County. I created Detroit Manufacturing to keep my Detroit/Ferndale-based production team employed and creating products. The new brand is a continuation of my design (and business) philosophy …
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The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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As part of our DIY series, we asked Ferndale residents five questions about what DIY means and how they put the philosophy to use.
Jeff Milo is a tireless advocate and connoisseur of local music. His work can be found in numerous places, including Metro Times, Ferndale Patch, and his blog Deep Cutz. You will also likely see Milo at the Ferndale Public Library, where he works, and nearly every live show in the area. 1. Tell us a little about yourself I've lived in Ferndale for, essentially, my whole life, (if we don't count college years over in Lansing). I go back to the days of Foodland, F&M's and when the Blockbuster used to be an odious knock-off Taco joint. I work at the Ferndale Public Library, part of the circulation staff, ostensibly as a day-job, while I freelance my butt-off as a writer, for Ferndale Patch, Metro Times, Ann Arbor Current and wherever-else (…
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Ferndale Public Library
222 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
We asked all kinds of Ferndale residents what DIY means to them. This is what Kelly Pettibone LaPointe had to say.
Ferndale Patch spoke with Kelly Pettibone, owner of Naka, about what the DIY ethic means to her and Ferndale for our DIY Project. To learn more about the project, go here. 1. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Kelly, and I’ve owned Naka, which is an accessories boutique on West Nine Mile specializing in unique, originally designed, and/or handcrafted accessories for men, women, home, and baby, for six years (as of Friday)! We sell a lot of work from local artists, crafters, and other DIY enthusiasts, and a lot of our customers are people who appreciate what that’s all about. I’m also a jewelry maker, cook, occasional gardener, dog/music/book lover, and relatively new mom. 2. What does DIY mean to you? More than anything, I think…
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Naka
171 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
As part of our DIY series, we asked Ferndale residents five questions about what DIY means and how they put the philosophy to use.
As part of Ferndale Patch's DIY Project, we spoke with Alana Carlson about who she is and what she does. Learn more about the DIY Project here. 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I've been a Ferndale resident for about six years now, cranking out weird paintings while trying to get my bearings in this fabulous art and music scene. I wear lots of black, because I am messy. During the day I work at a great health food store in Ferndale called the Natural Food Patch. I consider myself primarily a painter, but have been fortunate enough to have met some wonderful people here and have been able to branch out- into experimental keyboard playing, installation art, and even store window signage. 2. What does DIY mean to you? My reaction to this …
Monday, September 12, 2011
As part of our DIY series, we asked Ferndale residents five questions about what DIY means and how they put the philosophy to use.
As part of Ferndale Patch's DIY Project, we spoke with resident Megan DeKok who likes to bake and blog, and she put the two together. To learn more about our DIY Project and to participate, go here. 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I'm a redhead who loves baking and sharing it on my blog. I've lived in Ferndale a year, with my boyfriend and little dog. 2. What does DIY mean to you? DIY means creating all the components of an end result. For me it means making all the components of a meal or dessert. Like making s'mores with homemade marshmallows and homemade graham crackers. Or maybe making flour tortillas for taco night. 3. Tell us about a DIY project (or projects) you have worked on and why it was DIY. I have a food blog that I …
Mark Blackwell
6:34 am on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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