SATURDAY BRUNCH + THE WEEK IN REVIEW
Join us for Saturday Brunch at The Factory. Our Factory Benedict is back on the menu this week—homemade English muffins topped with fried city ham, poached eggs, and sriracha hollandaise sauce make...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 6.13.2016 – 6.18.2016
“Beauty is that in the presence of which we feel more alive.” – John O’Donohue THIS WEEK Our Sample Sale continues in-store and online through Wednesday—or until we sell out. Shop online here and visit...
View ArticleTHE OVERVIEW EFFECT
Some time ago, I started following Daily Overview on Instagram and have loved watching the patterns of our planet unfold. Daily Overview isn’t our first opportunity to view Earth from above, but it...
View ArticleDIY STARS: INSPIRATION + INDEPENDENCE
Stenciling has a deep history that reaches across millennia, but also within Alabama Chanin. It is the basis for our lean-method manufacturing and also within part of The School of Making. We’ve got a...
View ArticleTHE HISTORY OF FATHER’S DAY
As with Mother’s Day, there are celebrations of fathers found throughout history. In fact, an ancient “Father’s Day” message was found carved into a card made of clay in the ruins of Babylon. Some...
View ArticleSATURDAY BRUNCH + THE WEEK IN THE REVIEW
Bring Dad in for an early Father’s Day brunch at The Factory from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Choose from a selection of entrees made with only the freshest ingredients – like our Farm Breakfast or French Toast....
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 6.20.2016 – 6.25.2016
“Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” – Henry Ford THIS WEEK Join us at The Factory this morning from 8:30 – 11:30am for Third Mondays. Spend your morning working on your latest project in the company of...
View ArticleINSPIRATION: FLORA
“The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 7.4.2016 – 7.9.2016
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela THIS WEEK The Factory and all Alabama Chanin offices...
View ArticleTOMATO SANDWICH DIET
It is (finally) the time of year to begin the Tomato Sandwich Diet. THE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER TOMATO SANDWICH Wheat bread Homemade mayonnaise (see below) Heirloom tomato slices – patted dry Salt...
View ArticleDIY WALKING CAPE
The third quarter of our Build a Wardrobe program has arrived, with our beloved Walking Cape pattern. The individual garment pattern, which includes instructions for selecting fabric, cutting, and...
View ArticleSATURDAY BRUNCH + THE WEEK IN REVIEW
Join us for brunch at The Factory from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Choose from a selection of entrées made with only the freshest ingredients. This week we are featuring Parmesan Toast—ciabatta toast with...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 7.11.2016 – 7.16.2016
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel THIS WEEK We’ve added brand new styles to Collection #30—don’t miss out. UPCOMING EVENTS Join us on Monday, July 18, from...
View ArticleBE BOLD
Our Essentials collection is made up of styles like the Everyday Tee, The Scoop, The V-Neck Tank, and our Everyday Long Skirt. Solids mixed with hand-painted designs (like our new Edison Tunic). Hand...
View ArticleINSPIRATION: WALKING CAPE
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.” – Charles Dickens Our Walking Cape is the perfect all-weather...
View ArticleTRAVEL: RATTLESNAKE SALOON
Over the years, we’ve shared some of our favorite spots to explore here in The Shoals. We intend to keep expanding on that series, letting you in on local hidden treasures, like the truly unique...
View ArticleSATURDAY BRUNCH + THE WEEK IN REVIEW
Join us for brunch at The Factory from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Choose from a delicious selection of entrées made with only the freshest ingredients. This week we are featuring a Breakfast BTE—ciabatta toast...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 7.18.2016 – 7.23.2016
“People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.” –Frederick Douglass THIS WEEK Join us this morning, July 18, from 8:30 – 11:30am for Third...
View ArticleA CHANIN TO COLLECTION: PART 2
Collection #30 was introduced—with the thought to combine machine- and hand-made pieces into the same line—as these garments are created using the same production processes, the same fabric, the same...
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