Style File Friday: Art Fair on (and off) the Square

With a plethora of events happening this weekend it was difficult to choose just one.  So I cheated a little and picked two, please don't tell.  I think my event luck will be diffferent when winter rolls back in (sheesh- Winter? What winter?).   All I'm saying is at some point I might be making up these events, that's all.  Until then let's get your art on!

Art Fair on (off) the Square is this weekend!  I wait all year for this and one of these times I'll acutally come home with something.  Paintings, mixed media, beyond believeable photographs, textiles (my favorite), ceramics, the list goes on.  You simply can't beat having all of these beautiful things right on the sqaure, especially when the weather is lovely (as it will be).  I sincerely say, enjoy.

FYI: You can still get your weekly veggies ( make your Mom happy and eat your greens) as the Dane County Farmer's Market on the Square is moved to Wilson St @ MLK Jr. BLVD to make room for the artists.

Art Fair On the Square: www.mmoca.org

Art Fair Off the Square: www.artcraftwis.org


The Art Fair on (off) the Square OutfitFrom enjoying a Saturday brunch at your favorite breakfast stop to picking out some veggies and viewing the beauty, this outfit has you covered.  Available at the Verona store now or at the Madison store by request.

Paisley Top: $38
Wear-Around Capris: $64
Textile Infused Necklace/Earing set: $24

{Know of an event you think I should feature on Style File Friday?  E-mail me lauren(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com}

Birthday Shirts

More of the ever popular kid's birthday shirts are in the works!  With any luck I'll have a few finished up today and ready for tomorrow.

Just in case you don't know what in the world I am talking about:
Our birthday shirts are tees for wee ones with a number on the front (their age) proudly displayed for the world to see.  Each one is handmade right here at the Purple Goose by yours truly.

Special note on these colors: This is our last batch with these tee colors.  With the sale and  summer vacations quickly approaching I don't know when I'll get a chance to make more.  So, when these are gone they may be gone for awhile (not forever)- just an fyi.

Now get off the internet and enjoy the wonderful day we are having!

Style File Friday: Rhythm and Booms

If you are in Madison for the weekend of the 4th of July chances are you will be enjoying Rhythm and Booms, the Midwest's largest fireworks display and probably eating en plein air.  Well, so will I and 150 of my friends and family.  It's really a belated wedding reception as my husband and I were married in December, not exactly the best time of year for a bbq in Wisconsin.

Instead of the traditional red, white and blue garb I've chosen a white with patchwork tube dress/top.  It's ideal for being cool in the sunny heat of Saturday.  You'll be comfortable yet stylish without being over the top.  Oh, and if you want to accessorize with Red or blue that will look fantastic too!

Visit http://rhythmandbooms.com for more info about the show.

Dress: $48
5-way necklace: $35 (exclusively at the Purple Goose and locally made!)

Stop in the Madison store to see it in person.

Have a fun (and safe) Independence Day!

{Know of an event you think I should feature on Style File Friday?  E-mail me lauren(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com}

Style File Friday: Waiting for Godot

 Going to a play can be one of the most refreshing and inspiring things to do.  It can jump start creative juices and bring back personal memories.  I had the joy of being behind the scenes in a few high school and college plays so I am always thinking about all the people it takes to put the production on.  Even without having experience behind-the-scenes the excitement and exhileration of the performers, ingenious props, intricate costumes, delectible colors and plot line come together right in front of you, making for a truly intimate experience.

Today is the opening night for Waiting for Godot, a play being put on by The American Players Theatre.  They describe it as, "Does it qualify as irony that a play whose central concern is communication has inspired so much consternation over the years? No matter. Considered by many to be one of, if not the, most influential play of the 20th century, Waiting for Godot asks the big questions in ways few other works of art could: how do we get up every morning, fight through every day, and go to sleep every evening never knowing whether our hopes and dreams might be granted? Godot asks — with theatricality, tension, humor, and grace — that we rethink the world and our place within it."

If you do go I'd love to hear all about it!

For more info visit: http: //americanplayers.org/plays-and-tickets/waiting-for-godot

Without further adieu the Waiting for Godot Style File Friday outfit:


Tinie poke-a-dot dress: $60
Grandma's pearls: $18
Cuban style hat: $42
Fringe beny bag: $58

Stop in the Verona store to see the Waiting for Godot outfit in person.  Or call and we can have it available for you at the Madison store.

{ If you know of an event that you think we should feature send me an e-mail (lauren(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com)}

Enjoy the lovely weather while we still have it!

Style File Friday: Parade of Homes

Introducing: Style File Fridays!  This is where we'll feature goose-a-licious outfits alongside local events where they, along with you, can make a stylish debut.

 

 

I probably shouldn't admit it but when I go for walks around the neighborhood at night I like peeking into other's homes.  No, I'm not a peeping Tom I just like the decorating ideas it can lend (sometimes what not to do) as well as the perspective it gives on life.  As life and problems often seem easier when you are on the outside looking in- it reminds me to take a step back.  But I digress.  I do think that it is only natural to want to see how others live, decorate and landscape.  Which is probably why the Madison Builder's Association's Parade of Homes has been drawing crowds since 1950.  To learn more about it visit www.maba.org.

 

This week's outfit features a locally made necklace, abstract printed tank and chambray skirt all for under $100!  We've seen similar tanks and tees on the runways for $44 and up.

 

Parade of Homes Outfit
Necklace: JJive $32
Tank: $24
Skirt $42

 

Stop in the Madison store to see the Parade of Homes outfit in person.  Or call and we can have it available at the Verona store for you.

 

Have a great weekend!

{If you have an upcoming event that you would like featured send me an e-mail (lauren(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com)}

Active Weekends

If you aren't already busy running Billy to the softball game, Sally to her soccer game, and womaning the park consessions stand and....you might want to check out...
Hometown Days

Summer Starts Today!

Well, for many of the kids it does.  School is out and sun filled days are on the horizon.  Yippie!  For many reasons I always remember this time of year fondly.  Everything is green and blooming, possibilities seem endless and we can play outside!  Then there are the people that make it especially exciting.  My bus driver, Pete, would have a count down to the last day of school at the front of the bus.  Being the first kids on the bus every morning my sister and I had the privilege (and responsibility) of tearing off yesterday's number to reveal today's.  How exciting!  1 day left!  And there would be candy too!  I'm sure you have lovely memories too.  And now so do the kids going through their last day of school!

So, while we look forward to the days ahead and the possibilities that they bring we take a moment to look back and say thank you.  Thank you to the teachers, bus drivers, crossing guards, numerous staff members and everyone else that makes us smile.

A very special thank you to our lovely interns Liz and Ashley!  Best of luck!

...Just a few photos I snapped from around the shop.  I hope they bring you inspiration and the same exciting feeling the kids are experiencing right now!  (Clockwise from top left: flowers in bloom at the Verona shop, "Bless Our Nest" $39, Wax LED light birds $14)