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Fostering Creativity Pt 1- Creative Spaces

Behind the scenes of fail I have been thinking long and hard about shaping the future of my brand and my place within it.  Moving into the new studio last year was a welcome shift in my focus and attention. It wasn’t really until the beginning of 2014 that I...
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fail – Behind the Scenes

As some of you may know, my journey over the past 3 years has been pretty amazing, crazy, and not at all expected!  When I was laid off, 3 1/2 years ago, it wasn’t necessarily a surprise, but getting a “pink slip” isn’t easy, no matter how prepared you are. ...
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Brooklyn Bound

Its that time of year again!  I am heading to Brooklyn for the 9th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in East River State Park!  I will have the entire Fortune collection in green onyx, rainbow moonstone, lapis and labradorite.  Stop by and say HI and pick up a little something special. ...
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Friday Finds

I wanted to start rounding up all of the inspirations and finds that I pinned, tweeted about, and lusted after over the previous week.  My goal is to have Forge serve as a little window into my process, inspirations, and thoughts and this is a way in without having to...
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Not Your Parents Vinyl

The studio design & build is coming along!  They marked out the foundation yesterday and are unloading the lumber as we speak!  I’m now finalizing the details for the interior, and specifically picking out the flooring.  I was surprised when my builder suggested I look at vinyl flooring.  He recently...
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A Raw Brownie Changed My Life!

Ok, maybe that is a little dramatic!  However, if I can win over my man, the staunchest of sweetaholic traditionalists {more butter + more cream + more sugar = good}, then this recipe really might have changed my life.  My former employee, Jen, turned me on to the blog My...
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The Planning of a Studio, Part 1

Now that we are fully out of the store, its time to start building the studio!  Yes, ideally we would have already had the studio built, but we got a little delayed so there will be a transition period working out of my tiny office at the house.  As many...
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Oh Nate Berkus

I have been in Target a handful of times in the past few months, and each time I find myself drawn to pieces from the Nate Berkus collection.  I know, I know, Nate Berkus… but I have to say, his designs are a welcome breath of fresh air to the...
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Stale Bread!

I don’t often do food posts, but last night when I whipped up this quick salad I was so happy that I thought I should share the recipe!  It all started with 1/2 a baguette that was so stale, that if I hit you over the head it would have...
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Gone Fishing

I am excited to say that I am taking a break!  Schatzelein & fail STUDIOS will be closed Monday January 7th through Thursday January 17th.  We will reopen with some little improvements and some new paint and at 11:00 am on Friday January 18th.  See you then!  Filed under: uncategorized
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Reflection and Anticipation

More and more, the holiday season has changed its meaning for me over the past few years {probably because I am buried under a pile of jewelry, just hoping to see the light}.   It really isn’t until after Christmas that I have time to breath, think, and cherish.  Thus,...
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Simple Gift Wrap

At this point, you have probably amassed a large pile of gifts and presents just waiting to be wrapped and put under the tree. A long long long time ago I remember Martha Stewart giving Oprah a tip about wrapping paper {dont you remember those days!}.  She suggested picking a...
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San Francisco Bound

Once again, I am trekking out to San Francisco for the Renegade Holiday Market.  This time the fair is held at the Concourse Exhibition Center from 11am – 6pm Saturday December 15th & Sunday December 16th.  Come see me and the new Giza collection in booth #197.  See you there!...
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DIY Men’s Gifts {Gift Collective}

I really loved researching my first Gift Collective post {Do-It-Yourself Gifts} and I knew I wanted to do another before the season was out.  This DIY guide focuses on the hardest of them all to shop for, the men!  For this holiday, we are trying to make all of the...
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The Girl Who Loves Handmade by If I Must Say So {Gift Collective}

Today’s guide comes from a great local blogger and lady about town, Jennifer King of If I Must Say So.  Jennifer has pulled together some gorgeous handmade objects that are definitely on-point with trend for the season.  And bonus, they are all available on Etsy from makers all over the...
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Local-Made Stocking Stuffers under $10 by Coterie Market {Gift Collective}

Today’s guide comes from Chelsea Stairs of Coterie Market, Austin’s newest home delivery service for all things local and artisanal.  If you are like me, if you can’t order it online, there is a good chance you aren’t going to get it.  Getting out of the office or studio during...