It's Shel Silverstein's birthday today!

Seasonal Updates: Newsletter, August 8, 2023

Seasonal Updates: Newsletter, August 8, 2023

Seasonal update on new products, new retailers, and a top five recommendations list from Phil & Katie.
A handcrafted and highly detailed vase in the shape of a home containing a bouquet of yellow and white flowers.

Some Gratitude: Newsletter, May 18, 2023

A heartfelt thank you to all of the people who've supported us during our journey and an update on new products, new retailers, and Renegade Craft Fair dates.

In the Works, March 16th

In the Works, March 16th

A quick update on projects in-the-works, as well as a list of recommendations from Phil & Katie.

Milwaukee recommendations

Yesterday I put a call out on Instagram for Milwaukee recommendations and people delivered! I did it initially for my own purposes, but there were so many great tips, I...
December 14, 2022 — Phil Thompson

Chicagoland House Museums - A Map

I woke up in the middle of the night with the realization that there are too many Chicagoland house museums that we hadn't been to. The next day, with a...
April 25, 2022 — Phil Thompson

Our appearance on NBC Chicago

January 30, 2022 — Phil Thompson
Release of Original Pen & Ink Drawings

Release of Original Pen & Ink Drawings

Release of some original pen and ink drawings.
Guide to Bungalow Varieties

Guide to Bungalow Varieties

We put together a little overview of some common regional varieties of the bungalow. It's available as an 11 x 14" print on our Etsy shop. Generally, what makes a...
Guide to Bricks: Brick Orientations, Brick Sizes, Brick Bonds. A Brick Infographic for You.

Guide to Bricks: Brick Orientations, Brick Sizes, Brick Bonds. A Brick Infographic for You.

Here's an illustrated guide we put together for Bricks, Incorporated to help educate their customers about some brick fundamentals. They have tons of brick products at their showroom and warehouse and wanted...
We are sunsetting Cape Horn Illustration...

We are sunsetting Cape Horn Illustration...

...and raising up Wonder City Studio!We wanted to have a name and look that felt equal to our evolution. "Illustration" didn't tell the whole story. "Cape Horn" didn't either. Katie's...
January 04, 2021 — Phil Thompson

Illustrated ceramics collection, featuring Chicago architecture

Here is a look at some of our recently released ceramics collection. Our bungalow snack plates: Our handmade ceramic plates are crafted from white stoneware, finished with a matte blue-gray glaze, and feature Phil’s pen...