Normal Human

Monday mornings aren't so bad when you get to hang out at Normal Human. 🙌🏻 Located in Westport, this KC shop has some pretty incredible hand printed pieces,  (all of which are made from original designs). Pat Eggert & Dan Mahaney started this shop in 2012, and have grown to become a locally loved brand by many. 

Today, Dan was printing a shirt for Boulevard Brewing Co. This version of our Unfiltered Wheat tee is a special one, because the guys had creative freedom to design their own look and feel of the tee. It's also become a fan favorite among guests at the brewery.  

It's such a special thing to be able to go behind the scenes, and experience the process and love that go in to each one of these tees. (Dan also shared that he typically gets through 60 tees in one hour, talk about efficient! I think he deserves a few Unfiltered Wheat's himself after that power hour). 

You can follow their adventures and see more products on their Instagram account!  

Cheers to Dan, Pat and the rest of the Normal Human crew! May you continue to grow and spread your craft further throughout KC. (and...because... your onesie game is too strong for you to go anywhere anytime soon). 

Survival Letterpress

One of the highlights of writing a blog is getting to share with others about wonderful companies. But the biggest blessing? Sharing about wonderful companies that are started by incredible humans. This is true of Survival Letterpress in Kansas City, and I could not be more thankful that our paths crossed the way they did.  

Joey & Amanda Gross started Survial Letterpress in 2014, after years of chasing dreams to start their own letterpress and design studio, (they started in an apartment in college, then moved on to garages and basements. And now, this well deserving duo has a space at Bonfire Space in Mission). 

I was introduced to these guys through a mutual friend, (they had done some design work for them, along with business cards), and the feel was exactly what I had been searching for. I came to them with a vision for a new logo for Little Fixations, but not knowing exactly what that was. Meeting up with Joey for the first time, getting to chat with him about my hopes for the site, I knew my blog was in the right hands. 

Amanda then came up with the concept with the Little Fixations logo, (that beauty can be found on the top of this page). It was better than I could have ever imagined. Shortly after, I discussed the idea of business cards for an event I had coming up. These guys are so gracious, and gifted me with the most beautiful design work I've seen in a long time, (I may be biased and all... But I couldn't stop looking at them for a solid 10 minutes after I picked them up).  

I highly highly recommend using these guys for any print work you need done! From wedding invites to business cards and posters, their work is something special.  

Amanda and Joey, thank you for chasing after what you love and making a wonderful business out of it. You guys are such an inspiration.

Check out more of their amazing designs and behind the scenes work on their Instagram! 

Mildred's Coffeehouse

Here in KC, we have some of the best coffee houses I've encountered, (and I have come across my fair share of shops. Iced coffee has a tight grip on my heart strings).  

I work downtown, so my morning ritual usually includes stopping for a cup of joe. Lately it's been hard for me to choose where to go; because with so many wonderful options, it makes this decision a tricky one. I like scones from one place, but the dirty chai of another, (I'm a mess of a woman in the morning). I decided to try out Mildred's a couple months ago, and I've got to say... It's a new favorite.

These guys are not only incredibly nice, (They will remember you.. Even if it's only your second time there), and their food is dynamite, but they're also incredibly quick. Many times I have gone in with only ten minutes to spare and I'm in and out in 3 minutes flat.  

I love sharing places with my KC folk, or new friends who are just passing through the area, and this is one of the many shops I would recommend swinging by! (I go to the coffee shop in the Crossroads).

Cheers!

Oh Shiny Paper Co.

Birthdays are important; but birthdays of our favorite humans are epic!  

First off: I love  giving gifts. Most of the time it's for no reason. Just your normal run-of-the-mill, "I saw this and thought of you and had to get it" type incidents. 

But birthdays..... Are.... My... Favorite. So for one of my best friends birthdays, I had to go all out. I highly recommend checking out Oh Shiny Paper Co  

Not only is it on Etsy, (and we all know you'll stop by there and then sneak a peek at 15 other shops.. It's okay, judgement free zone!) But it's also very affordable for really unique, (and fun) party supplies! Here's a look at the unicorn cupcake toppers and fun balloons I bought!