Erin Rae is the design mind behind the space-agey, Bay-area fashion line, Eraeon, who grew up just outside of Albany. She uses vintage fabric and upcycled denim to create mystic, celestial scenes inspired by Star Trek. Erin shares with me in interview how her business is faring during the pandemic, how a loss in her family has motivated her to remain true to her business … Continue reading IG Designer Spotlight: Eraeon

Before the collapse of, oh I don’t know, the entire damn planet, I invited Al, a Buffalo comedian, over for some photo time in my studio. I had just moved into a bigger apartment, and I wanted to christen the big girl pad with some crude (but really harmless) humor. The following photos are from that shoot, which I thought paired nicely with the interview … Continue reading Buffalo Comedy Lowdown with Al Mehltretter

I’m seeing so much wonderful creativity on Instagram lately, and with more people staying preoccupied on the app with the current world crisis, I’m taking the opportunity to highlight some of my favorite designers. The first designer is Gotiska Stil. Gotiska Stil is a handmade jewelry company owned by @brianatron. She’s amassed a pretty faithful following and is very active on the platform. She’s also … Continue reading Fashion Pandemic: Instagram Designers You Should Follow in Quarantine