{Drumroll, please...} Introducing the Style-Architects for Red Stamp card collection! A collection with both style + substance to leave a lasting impression. From celebrating a birthday to asking a friend on a coffee date, we've got a card for it. We hope you find the perfect card to delight, surprise, or thank someone special!
Check out our full collection here.
“Tis the season of giving and we’re back with another roundup of “SA approved” gifts from the good ol’ North. We love giving gifts and we love supporting local businesses, so naturally, we like to keep our shopping close to home {close to home = close to the heart}. We’ve pulled together a list of local gift ideas we’re giving the SA stamp of approval. Thankfully, there is no shortage of cool makers here, so rest assured, the locals {and beyond} on your list are sure to love these gifts.
Now let the holiday shopping commence! {just maybe, we’ll knock off our gift list before the 23rd this year... }.
Marvel Old Fashioned Candle: Askov Finlayson. Spring Finn & Co. Clutch: American Refugee Committee, Maker’s Collection. Minnesota Coaster: Leather Works Minnesota. Wood Tie Bar: Woodchuck. Winter Knit Hat: Great Lakes Clothing. Quilt: Louise Gray. 14k Gold Mila Ring, Paffrath & Son Jewelers**. Perfume Oil: Parlour Von Kopp. Constructed Matter MN Mug: Ciel Loft & Home. Constructed Matter MN Print: Ciel Loft & Home. Bét Vodka: Beet Spirits. Saints Crewneck: Wilson & Willy’s. North Card: Red Stamp, Style-Architects Collection. Good Vibes Banner: Red Stamp.
** Call to place ring orders.
Ahhh, pizza + beer. They go together like peanut butter + jelly, like Style-Architects + the North Loop, like Christina + stripes (to this day, the boss-lady hasn’t come by a stripe she doesn’t like). Sure, the Italians may argue for vino (and we’re certainly not knocking that pair), but the complementary flavors of a savory pie and a cold brew are hard to beat. And while we hate to pick favorites (they’re all winners in our book), we rounded up our top Twin Cities pizza + beer pairings that we’re deeming as “match(es) made in heaven”.
Best for: Dinner with girlfriends
Order this: The Toscana
Pair it with: Blanche de Bruxelles
punchpizza.com
Best for: Group get-togethers
Order this: The #5
Pair it with: Steel Toe Provider
blacksheeppizza.com
Best for: Family dinner night
Order this: Stuffed Pizza (no toppings needed)
Pair it with: Pryes Miraculum IPA
Best for: Date night
Order this: My Sha-Roni
Pair it with: Bauhaus Stargrazer
pizzerialola.com
Best for: Late night pizza cravings
Order this: The Blue Dog
Pair it with: Bent Paddle Bent Hop
pizzaluce.com
Best for: Takeout
Order this: the Wind Pizza
Pair it with: Grain Belt Nordeast
elementpizza.com
Each morning, the Style-Architects crew shows up at the office ready to bring it; however, pre-arrival, we don’t all start off our days the same. On a good day, we may be sweating it out at the A10 class at Alchemy and whipping up a green smoothie, all before 8am. On other days, you may find us in bed hitting the snooze button until the absolute last minute (it’s amazing how quickly one can get ready in order to squeeze in as much sleep as possible). Here’s a glimpse at our teams' morning routines to get us ready for the day...
One cup of spinach and an egg is my favorite morning combo. The entire family indulges in green scrambled eggs at the Sandok household.
Recipe ::
Blend, scramble, enjoy!
After lingering in bed a little too long, a medium-roast coffee is a must {along with a Spotify playlist that matches the day's mood}. My recent jam has been Thomas Rhett's latest album, “Tangled Up”.
Each day starts out the same for me... Lashes + coffee with Bobbi (what would I do without them!). A full set of lashes makes me look WIDE awake regardless of how much sleep I had the night prior.
I usually start my day by grabbing a cup of coffee then heading back to bed to read about the latest and greatest industry trends, Skimm the daily headlines, and catch up on my social media feeds.
I'm a night owl so hitting the hay at 2am isn't out of the ordinary, which is why my snooze button is so precious. The dogs wake up to eat at 4:30 and then come back for cuddles.
I make this apple cider vinegar drink every morning to help achieve my alkaline pH balance. This is a drink Christina introduced me to years ago. I notice the benefits in my skin + overall energy level. I've come to look forward to it more than coffee {gasp!}.
Recipe ::
I like to brew myself a strong cup of PEACE coffee and rice milk with my Chemex then dive into my burrito of an inbox at my home office before heading into the office or a meeting.
We're teaching our cider how to adult with a little splash of bourbon, spice & everything nice. Put the festivity into fall at your next get-together with this Bourbon Maple Apple Cider. Check out the {red-delicious) recipe below!
Read MoreBrands are constantly fighting to get our attention, and even more importantly...to keep it. What separates the emails worth a read from the ones that get booted straight to the junk folder {where bad emails go to die}? Subject line, timing, design and content all play big roles in whether a message grabs our attention or has us searching for the unsubscribe button. One way to add a little "pizazz" to your email marketing is to incorporate animation, also known as a gif. We've compiled a list of brands who have nailed this without under or over-doing it.
1. Loeffler Randall
2. Loft
3. J.Crew
4. Kate Spade
5. Galleria Edina + Pumpz
