The Blog: News, Works in Progress, Reflections
Chicago Home Portraits - Drawings of Chicago Residental Architecture
I've been inspired by the unique charm and character of Chicago's neighborhoods, each with its own distinct style and history. From the courtyards of Rogers Park to the rowhouses of...
Seasonal Updates: Newsletter, August 8, 2023
Seasonal update on new products, new retailers, and a top five recommendations list from Phil & Katie.
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
...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...