I've always enjoyed hosting parties. A couple of years ago, my friend and I started hosting little parties in her barn (I know, I know: we were basically a cheaper version of Kinfolk) and it really showed me how people are looking for places to let down their guard and connect with one another. In my opinion, there aren't enough places like that in the world.
Read MoreEvery other month or so, I become obsessed with an individual or brand. The obsession lasts about two weeks, during which I learn everything I can about my subject. It's like Anthropology 101 with a personal twist.
Read MoreHorizon Line hasn't even been open for three months and it's already a staple of the community. But who are the guys behind it and is it true they moved all the way from California to open up the shop? Say hello to Brad and Nam.
Read MoreHere in Des Moines, Restaurant Week is close at hand and I couldn't be more excited. Des Moines + food = endless possibilites.
Read MoreI've been listening to the same episode of On Being for weeks and I'd like to share why its resonated with me so much. The episode features an interview with artist/maker, Ann Hamilton.
Read MoreWhile sitting beneath a lavender sky and enjoying temperatures below eighty degrees, you got the feeling Mother Nature herself was conspiring to make Hinterland extraordinary. She did good. While listening to the Head and the Heart serenade the crowds, I jotted down some notes...
Read MoreOne of the reasons I named this site Say Hello to the City and not something like Say Hello to Des Moines was because I didn't want to be boxed in geographically. If I were to move to Chicago or San Francisco, my URL can remain the same and my overall focus doesn't really have to change. Thankfully, I had enough foresight to choose branding that allows me to move around topics of interests quiet easily, while still keeping it mostly Midwest-oriented.
Read MoreHinterland is here. This is one of my favorite Midwestern events. It only started three years ago, but already feels distinct and special. Max Jury kicks things off Saturday morning and I was able to talk with him briefly about his journey.
Read MoreErika Veurink recently started a super charming series entitled "Love Letters."
Each post contains a handwritten note detailing the reasons she appreciates a local Midwestern gem. Over to your left is her "love letter" to Eden.
Read MorePleasant St. is a lifestyle journal run by Des Moines native, Emily Gilbert. She uses the site to document downtown life with her husband. But is life really as pleasant as it looks?
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