"A lot of environments can get really competitive as far as business goes, but it’s not like that here in Des Moines. People are very generous."
To read more of our interview with Dave and Mariah Pozyer (the people behind the Wedding format) click here.
When I first Emily Lang and Kristopher Rollins, I felt that instantaneous magnetism you sometimes feel when meeting new people. I talked with them for less than two minutes, but I had to know more about them. Their passion for impacting the next generation was both intriguing and palpable.
Read MoreHope your week was rad! Signing off a bit early because of the holidays. Enjoy your family and your food and your naps. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Links after the jump.
Read MoreDes Moines is cool, but you already knew that, right?
Thanks to 80/35, a couple of James Beard Award nominated restaurants, and the recent celebrity sightings due to the Iowa caucuses, community pride about living here has never been higher.
Read More"Everyone here is very open to collaboration. In New York, it’s so competitive and no one wants to share their techniques. Here in Iowa, people are very open about it and willing to help. I think Des Moines has that going for it."
To read more of our interview with Leslie Poyzer, click here.
A few weeks ago, I co-hosted a popup dinner and it was magical. Nineteen guests joined us in the heart of the Historic East Village for a five course meal and endless conversation. Someday I'll do a post about how these pop-ups came to be, but for now take a look at some pictures from the evening's event.
The popup was hosted by Around the Table, a local creative collective that seeks to connect people through a shared culinary experience. Throughout the last few years, I've found that something special happens when you feed people a good meal and invite them into a beautiful experience. When I first started hosting these events, I noticed that people paid for a good meal, but that what kept them seated afterwards was the communal aspect that the meal fostered so well.
While these events take lots of planning and the logistics can be difficult (I speak from personal experience when I say that hauling tables all the way down Grand Avenue is a chore) that frenzy tends to fade into the background once everyone is seated. Once we're around the table, everything just flows: conversation, laughter, and, yes, also wine.
I think that the popularity of social media has created a hunger in people for tangible experiences that occur offline and I think that these dinners fill that void nicely. I hope you're able to join us someday at one of our events. It's unforgettable and it makes the world feel a little bit smaller.
Special to Liz Brown for the spectacular pictures, Mars for their barista and pour-overs, and Chrissy over at Domestica for allowing us to utilize her gorgeous retail space.
“I grew up watching Julia Child instead of cartoons…..”
In addition to her wicked sense of style and good humor, it’s memories like these that set Leslie Poyzer apart.
Who else can claim they have vivid memories of spending their Saturday mornings watching cooking shows while folding the family’s laundry?
Leslie is a conglomerate of ideas and passions, making her both interesting and inviting all at once. She’s reminiscent of a Roman candle - sparks flying about her eyes, a robust energy around her person, and a warmth emanating from someplace deep within herself.
Read MoreYou made it through the week! Well done. After the jump are some links I think you'll enjoy. Have a good Friday and we'll see you back here soon!
Read MoreThere’s something magical about photography. It’s the ability to capture and preserve a single moment in time. In many ways, it’s the closest we’ve ever come to time travel.
Life moves fast - here one minute, gone the next - and one of the few ways to keep a moment fresh in our memories is through photography. I would argue that the art of photography is never more important than on our wedding day.
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’ve interviewed a photographer once before, but I know many people who are talented behind-the-camera.
Dave and Mariah Poyzer are a husband and wife team who specialize in wedding-based photography. They have a deep appreciation for quality, as well as a high value for variety - everything from digital photography to Polaroids to cakes.
Read MoreI can finally say that I love Des Moines, Iowa.
Over the last two years, I’ve become better acquainted with Des Moines and everything that it offers. While we may not be New York City, San Francisco, or even Chicago, we have something special here.
But what is it that makes Des Moines so special? This question led me to seek out an answer in the East Village district, because it was there that I began to fall in love with my city and all that it offered.
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