Compadres

Swapping business cards with other talented individuals is one of my favorite things EVER, especially when the glorious exchange occurs with other designers.

However, forgetting to print more cards when I run out of my tiny, little, record sleeves is one of my least favorite. Fortunately, I made it through the weekend in Asheville by the skin of my teeth. As the conference came to a close I decided to kidnap some fun looking characters and go out for gourmet potato chips.

This little "bistro" ONLY sold potato chips. That's it. Any kind of potato chip you can think of, they'll cook it up fresh for you.

I got the cajun, sweet potato chips.

The owner of this delectable shop actually studied the culinary arts in Idaho. Small world.

The owner also gave us a sample of some raspberry, chocolate covered chips to sample for dessert.

It was awesome to meet and get aquatinted with Jo and Daniel Miller. Check out their amazing letterpress shop here!

After one last night in the mangy hotel I cruised up to Fairfax, VA from Asheville, NC to say a quick hi and goodbye to my Aunt Sarah, Uncle Bob, and my cousins Cathy and Phil. I had a ceremonial cousin reunion, complete with dunkin' donuts. As Cathy would say "America Runs on Dunkin'... guess that's why America can't run."

Vilhelm also made a quick appearance while I made a quick stop in DC.

Stay tuned for an adventure of waffle proportions, coming next week.

Lip Smackin' BBQ

Some of you may remember the smart car ordeal that went down when I attempted to retrieve my "compact" rental car, well after a couple days with the little fella I decided to name him "Groob" and let's just say I was glad that he faithfully got me from point "A" to point "B-B-Q".

Speaking of barbecue, my next southern food adventure commenced at Luella's with some serious smoked meats.

Here are a few shots of the glorious meal that ensued.

Sweet potato chips with cheddar and scallions.

Real, creamy mac 'n' cheese.

Hush puppies, cole slaw, spicy smoked andouille sausage and the mac.

Fried okra.

Hush puppies, potato salad, beef brisket, and the okra.

Le sauce.

The glorious pulled pork!

After dinner I grabbed some trendy yet delicious frozen yogurt.

I loved the tile in this place.

Next, gourmet potato chips and FINALLY some prints and designs I've been working on!

Cookin' Grits.

This post, almost in its entirety, will be photos of my walk through tour of book works.

Feast yo' eyes.

Loverly Ms. Jessica of Springtide Press in the pink. Her and Chandler O'Leary of Anagram Press (an AMAZING illustrator) did a enthralling talk on their collaborative dead feminist print series. They we're part of the small west coast contingent of peeps at the conference. REPRESENT.

Needless to say, I was more than enamored with everything in the studio. I was reprimanded for drooling on the equipment but there was no harm done so they let me come back the next day. I was also able to grab a couple shots of some of the work of fellow members of L of L, I can't wait to show you some of their creative prints!