by Raleigh Magazine | May 31, 2019 | Eat, June 2019
Durham Distillery is having a good month. In addition to unveiling its third canned cocktail, the Rosé Spritz—a refreshing mix of Conniption Gin with rosé wine, natural flavors and soda water—the San Francisco World Spirits Competition awarded Silver Awards in the tasting category to Durham Distillery’s two canned cocktails, Conniption Gin & Tonic and Cucumber Vodka Soda. “This is the first competition for our premium canned cocktails and certainly one of the most influential in the world,” says president and CEO Melissa Katrincic, who founded Durham Distillery with her husband and the head distiller Lee Katrincic in 2013. “We’re thrilled and now even more excited about the Rosé Spritz.” The world spirits competition judged more than 3,000 spirits this year in a blind tasting.
by Lauren Kruchten | May 31, 2018 | June 2018, Polish, Stuff
These clogs will knock your socks off: made with vegan materials, pretty, hand-sewn prints, all-natural beech wood and constructed in an innovative way, they capture everything you love about the 1940s vintage look.
Started by couple Amber Cummings, a textile designer, and Ian Sheeley, a mechanical engineer, Raleigh-based shoe manufacturer Sedette Sandal Company was inspired by a stint in the Netherlands. Cummings, who holds a master’s degree in Footwear Innovation, was studying in the Dutch city of Waalwijk; for her thesis, she had to come up with a new, innovative method of constructing footwear. She fell in love with this clog style, which the Netherlands is well known for, along with the ideas of vegan and eco-conscious design.
“It was part of my innovation process, to make sure we’re not wasting a lot of materials or doing something that’s overtly bad for the environment,” Cummings says.
The company, which launched in 2016, doesn’t use leather in its designs, eliminating the chemical processes and waste involved with cutting the patterns. Instead, the clogs are constructed using vegan-only components, including an all-natural wooden sole with woven textile straps and connected via wooden dowels that were developed using 3D printing technology. The dowels are used in place of staples or nails in traditional clogs.
Black and White Gingham Sandals by Sedette Sandal Company.
Cummings says the design and construction process was inspired by North Carolina woodworking traditions, giving the sandals a truly local feel. You won’t find shoes like these anywhere else, as the sandals’ unique wooden sole design— created based on drawings and renderings from Sheeley—is patented.
Cummings practiced upholstery and textile design in High Point before completing a textile design program at the University of Cincinnati in 2012. Sedette Sandal’s Coral Trellis and Vintage Palm designs were each hand drawn by Cummings, who describes the clogs as “playful and fun.” The sandals’ pastel prints and colors are perfect for summertime and easy to take from the office to the beach to a casual dinner downtown.
While Sedette Sandals is still a relatively new venture, Cummings hopes to expand into Raleigh boutiques and, eventually, find a manufacturer in western North Carolina. Sedette Sandal Company currently offers one style in six different patterns, with a moderate wedge and vintage looking ankle ties, ranging in price from $96 to $112. For now, Sedette sandals are only available for purchase on the company’s website, but these on-trend clogs have been spotted on the feet of both locals and style-savvy fashionistas all over the world, including in California, Australia, Russia and the Netherlands.
With clogs making a comeback, pick up a pair or two of Sedette sandals for a summery, feminine vibe that will keep you cool all season long at sedettesandals.com
by Gina Stephens | May 14, 2018 | May 2018, Polish, Stuff
What may have felt like the longest winter North Carolina has ever experienced is finally over, and that means it’s time for beach weekends, pool parties and a plethora of other outdoor festivities in between. Gear up for summer with trendy one-pieces, cover-ups and beach bags, ensuring you’re prepared for any hurdle Mother Nature might throw at you.
Lovestitch controversial patch tote, $118; Uniquities
Jessica Allen Jets Bahama plunge-V suit, $178; Uniquities
Lovestitch Fifi lace-up tunic, $69; Madison
by Kasey Murphy | May 7, 2018 | May 2018, Retreat, Stuff
The warm weather is finally here and with it comes long afternoons and balmy evenings where we can sit outside, relax and unwind to our favorite tunes. To make that last part all the better, the outdoor sound provider PlanterSpeaker just released its new, high resolution North Dakota Speaker design, which plays the high notes and deep base lines from all the songs on your playlists, as well as anything and everything in between.
Hidden in sleek North American cedar wood planters, the speakers play music from three of the four sides of the box, resulting in a cohesive sound that seems as if it’s coming out of the air around you. The natural wood aesthetic fits in with all kinds of outdoor settings, including decks, patios, gardens and pools, so you’ll have the look and feel of outdoor furniture without sacrificing any of the sound quality of your favorite music. Happy listening!
by Alexandra Drosu | Jul 10, 2017 | July 2017 / August 2017, Retreat, Stuff
Oversized floaties in food themes are taking over pools everywhere
Justin Bieber and Reese Witherspoon enjoy sprinkled donuts. Though healthier options like watermelon and pineapple also float Witherspoon’s boat. Beyoncé and actress Lea Michele prefer a slice of lemon, while Princess Stephanie of Monaco opts for a slice of pizza. Food floaties are popular this summer, and we bet you’ll be craving one of these must-have pool accessories.
Hold the anchovies
Pizza Slice Pool Float, $39.99; Overton’s
Tied in knots
Swimline Giant Pretzel, $19.99; Dick’s Sporting Goods
