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THE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 1.9.2017 – 1.14.2017
“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” – Henry Ford THIS WEEK To celebrate the inspiration behind our newest...
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INSPIRATION: FRIDA’S DRESS
“They thought I was a Surrealist, but I wasn’t. I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality” – Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo’s perspective on dress was unique, in that she was able to express her...
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MULETOWN + THE FACTORY BLEND COFFEE
We previously introduced you to Muletown Roasted Coffee, creators of our house coffee, The Factory Blend. Co-owners Chris Weninegar and Matt Johnson, who originally met here in the Shoals, established...
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SPOONFLOWER + THE FACTORY TUNIC
We’ve been loving our Limited-Edition Printed Cotton Jersey—part of our collaboration with Spoonflower—which we debuted a few months back. Since then, we have used it to create a Swing Skirt, and here...
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BELOVED COMMUNITY: REVISITING ATHENS
As we move into 2017, we want to do so cloaked in a strong sense of community. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is approaching and my mind is drawn again and again to his idea of a Beloved Community, and...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 1.16.2017 – 1.21.2017
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality…I believe that...
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TRUTH + LOVE
We start each week on the Journal with The Factory | This Week, which begins with an inspirational quote from an artist, visionary, or change maker. This week’s quote is, fittingly, from Dr. Martin...
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DO SMALL THINGS WITH GREAT LOVE
We’ve made a thoughtful selection of garments and gifts for our Valentine’s Gift Guide—each designed and made in our community with great care. Find something (big or small) for someone you love. P.S.:...
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FOR YOUR HOME
With the start of the new year, we’ve seen countless articles, podcasts, and books on organizing your home and life: clearing out clutter, taking on daily habits, and changing your way of thinking....
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VALENTINE’S SUPPER @ THE FACTORY
The Factory Café presents our first Valentine’s Supper on Tuesday, February 14th, with our head chef Zach Chanin. The Factory will be set with candlelit tables and family style seating for a romantic...
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THE FACTORY CAFE ON FACEBOOK
The Factory opened to our community in November 2013, and over the past three years it has grown into an important part of the Alabama Chanin Family of Businesses. The space that started as our design...
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DIY VALENTINE’S GIFT GUIDE
Today we present our DIY Valentine’s Gift Guide—a selection of gifts and DIY kits for the maker in your life. In addition to our top kit choices, we’ve added Lt. Pink, Suede, Maize, Taupe, Bright...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 1.23.2017 – 1.28.2017
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the naked eye.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry from The Little Prince THIS WEEK Natalie and team are heading to...
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INSPIRATION: FRIDA’S GARDEN
Among many recurring subjects in Frida Kahlo’s artwork are flowers, foliage, and fruits. She used this imagery to celebrate Mexican history and culture. The garden at her home, Casa Azul, was first...
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ON THE LINE + STRATEGIC PLANNING
Esteemed chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin, one of six Michelin three-star restaurants in New York (there are only 14 in America) has an incredibly meditative approach to life and business—appropriate...
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BUILD A WARDROBE 2016: MAGGIE DRESS INSTRUCTIONS
Our 2016 Build a Wardrobe silhouettes are now available to order through Custom DIY and select kits on our website. Since these projects are new and not included in any of our books, we’ll share the...
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CUSTOM DIY UPDATE
Now that our 2017 Build a Wardrobe program is in full-swing, we have added our 2016 styles to Custom DIY. You may now customize your own kits for the Maggie Dress/Tunic/Top, Alabama Sweater...
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ARTIST SERIES: RAQUEL RODRIGO
We are continually intrigued by artists who conceive new ways to create old-fashioned arts. Cross stitch, which is one of the oldest forms of embroidery, was originally used to embroider textiles in...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 1.30.2017 – 2.5.2017
“Before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” – Harper Lee RECENTLY In case you missed it, we updated...
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SIGNATURE | BRIDAL COLLECTION
The new Alabama Chanin Signature | Bridal Collection features a range of dresses, skirts, tops, and accessories for special occasions, for the bride and her wedding party, and for black-tie events. Our...
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