Love To Your Mother | The May 12 Dose Market
Moms are the best. And we hooked her up (!) on Sunday, May 12 — Mother’s Day! Here’s how our 50 May Dosers did it:
1. They dosed out the sweet stuff. There was a lot of “yes, please!” a la our little friend below at the GrownUp KidStuff, Veruca Chocolates, Confections Else and Chocolate Twist tables!
2. They kept it clean. North Coast Organics and Purple & Bumble know how to rock it out, au naturel.
3. They made sure we ate breakfast. Mom always said it’s the most important meal of the day, so whether you chose savory cheese grits and a bacon flight from Bakin’ & Eggs or a sweet buttery brioche from Eclair Bakery and Patisserie, no one could say we didn’t listen!
4. They made sure snacks were top-notch. We Rahm-nom-nomed with PoshCorn, sipped on iced coffee horchata from Crop to Cup and hit the homemade jackpot with bread and cheese from Baker & Nosh.
5. They thought about everyone. Ladies, gents and kids alike scored some sweet new accessories from Plank, Robin Richman and Cursive Design.
6. They made our homes more beautiful. SOLO Home Design, August General Store, Up in the Air Somewhere and Alapash Home & Terrariums doled out serious design.
7. They kept pantries stocked. With summer upon us the opportunities to entertain are endless. Shoppers loaded up on the good stuff from Pinch Spice Market, Mess Hall & co., The Scrumptious Pantry, and Rare Bird Preserves.
8. They embraced color. New mama Samantha Sleeper kept the cool factor high with gorgeous prints and vibrant colors — be sure to visit her pop-up shop on Oak St, opening tomorrow, May 17th and running through the 26th.
9. They made sure to showcase family recipes. Shaman by Chilam Balam made many DOSE-goers happy with mama’s perfectly filling and absolutely refreshing tostada recipe. Oh, and tamales. SO delish!
10. The kept spirits high. The gin and all-natural Bruce Cost Ginger Ale cocktail and Central Pickling and Journeyman Distillery picklebacks stole the show.
11. They made sure it was fun for everyone. Leah Ball provided so much pretty and Fotio kept smiles bright all day long.
And just like mom, the Dosers, as they always do, made the magic happen, all day, everyday.
Not to mention that A Muse made sure everyone wore flowers in their hair!
See you next month for our 2nd birthday party — we’re turning it up to 11 for our celebration, with two levels of serious indoor-outdoor dosage.
Get Dosed on June 9 from 10am – 4pm at the River East Art Center! See you there!
Photo credit: Michael Litchfield of Potluck Creative
Posted by Molly on May 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Your Next DOSE is June 9!
It’s our second birthday and we’re going to blow the roof off the River East Art Center with the best hits from years 1 and 2: it’s the very best of the very best, June 9. Get ready for a two-level, indoor-outdoor party to commemorate the awesomeness that is DOSE.
Posted by Molly on May 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment
TODAY! GET DOSED, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
This is a Sunday for mom and everyone to savor at Dose Market! It’s food fashion and fun today at DOSE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
Our fine lineup of 50 May Dosers are doling out everything from fresh spring salads to bacon flights, picklebacks to gin & gingers and the most incredible accents for home. Robin Richman and Samantha Sleeper will be dosing ultra-covetable wardrobe makers and A Muse will make sure you wear some flowers in your hair.
So grab the ones you love, get down to the River East Art Center and GET DOSED! today through 4 p.m. We recommend getting sweet on:
- Homemade biscuits and gravy from Bakin’ & Eggs with fresh squeezed OJ or a Crop to Cup iced coffee horchata.
- Gin cocktails made with all-natural Bruce Cost Ginger Ale or a glass of Journeyman Distillery’s organic Silver Cross Whiskey – your drink’s on us.
- Veruca Chocolates lavender caramels or the latest from Lucila’s Homemade, the Toffee Alfajor debuts today!
- Summer wardrobe essentials from Inland Clothing for gentlemen (we ♥ you, too!) and d/vision optical’s delicious deal on Oliver Peoples for just about everyone.
- Colorful summer-weight blankets from Hand & Cloth, jewelry from the most talented designers around and divine dishware from Up in the Air Somewhere.
- Oh, and Shaman by Chilam Balam‘s tostadas, tamales and guacamole!
And don’t forget to bring your favorite recipe to share with us — you’re invited to be a part of a very special recipe collection we’re working on with Curbside Splendor …
Want a free ride?
Take a SideCar (good for up to a $15 credit)
with code: ILOVEDOSE
THE 411 ON DOSE MARKET
What: DOSE, serving up the finest food and fashion in Chicago, one Sunday a month (dosemarket.com)
When: TODAY! Sunday, May 12, 2013, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St. (312-321-1001; rivereastartcenter.com)
Transportation: Nearest El stop at Grand Red Line, or 4-hour parking for $6 with DOSE validation in the garage across from the River East Art Center (456 E. Illinois St.), on the north side of the street before the light Peshtigo Ct.
Price: $10 at the door
Posted by Molly on May 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Video | A Dose of Samantha Sleeper
We have a whole lot of love for Doser Samantha Sleeper – we’ve been tracking her since her very first collection.
We could go on and on about Samantha’s extraordinary talent — from her first collection being featured on the cover of WWD, to creating costumes for Baz Luhrman’s “The Great Gatsby,” to inspiring students as an instructor at her alma mater, Parsons — but her work speaks for itself. And she’s done all of that, and a whole lot more, by age 26.
We invite you to watch this video to hear from this extraordinary talent herself and see how three Chicago women wear Samantha Sleeper their way:
Thank you to Samantha for each and every elegant creation you add to our costume boxes, Jena Gambaccini and Monika Dixon for playing dress up with us, Doser Morgan Marie Beauty for bringing out the beauty in everyone, and Potluck Creative for the beautiful video.
Shop Samantha’s latest collection at DOSE, this Sunday, May 12! Get tickets at the door for $10 or $8 online, through 5/11 at noon.
For the premier of her “A Dose of” video, the W Lakeshore hosted a viewing party around and Dose created a stop-motion “runway” presentation. Instead of using live models to showcase Samantha’s latest, we looped a stop-motion video of the looks on a 6′x8′ screen for the duration of the event.
Here, Samantha Sleeper’s latest collection styled by April Francis (assisted by Manuel Castillo), with hair and makeup by Morgan Blaul, jewelry by Damen + Division c/o Sarca, and photography and video by Michael Litchfield at Potluck Creative.
The looks!
But wait! We have more. Did we mention we love Samantha’s illustrations:
That’s just a little taste. Meet this fantastic woman in person on Sunday, May 12, at Dose Market!
Posted by april on May 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Get DOSED | This Sunday, May 12!
We‘ve taken our curation cues from the moms of the world this month: do it right, give it all you’ve got and deliver it with love. Fifty of the sweetest Dosers will set up shop at the River East Art Center this Sunday, May 12 to deliver you and yours a day to delight, completely.
The sweetest DOSE yet? 100%. Here’s more to whet your whistle:
Shaman by Chilam Balam doses for the first time, serving up Amish chicken tamales with pecan slaw, salpicon tostadas and their inimitable guacamole. Along with Wagyu Wagon‘s sesame ahi tuna poke and a salad of mixed greens with pickled rhubarb, toasted walnuts and goat cheese, lunch is served, sourced from local farmers.
Take down a glass of Journeyman Distillery’s organic Silver Cross whiskey or all-natural Bruce Cost Ginger Ale mixed with gin, for a refreshing — and gratis — Mother’s Day drink.
Handsome gentlemen can sink their teeth into Central Pickling’s extra-kicky pickles and kick back some whiskey before scoring from a veritable smorgasbord of Chicago menswear makers and purveyors: Glasshouse Shirtmakers, Inland Clothing, Plank and City of Win.
Get ready for grilling: Pinch Spice Market offers their perfectly-mixed grilling spice blends,The Scrumptious Pantry doses your favorite condiments, all-organic, and Mess Hall & Co. cocktail cherries top off the perfect old fashioned or, ice cream!
Snack attack? Housemade bread and cheese from Baker & Nosh pair prerfectly with Rare Bird Preserves‘ Black Label Blood Orange, Passion Fruit and Mint layered jelly.
Sweeten the deal with Lucila’s Homemade‘s newest alfajor, toffee, debuting on Sunday, Chocolate Twist‘s epic sea salt caramel truffles, and PoshCorn, elevating organic popcorn to an art form with seven made-in-Chicago flavors: hello, Rahm-Nom-Nom!
Love on Spring babies and let them romp around in Four Eyes Handmade‘s fun, graphic, and geeky onesies, indestructible baby rattles and the cutest bibs around.
Hook up your house with romantic, delicate terrariums from Alapash Home & Terrariums, stock up on vintage dishware from DOSE-favorite Dinner Party and brighten up with summer-print linens from Burrow & Hive, all hand-printed and sewn in Chicago.
Graze magazine will have their just-released Issue 3, featuring in-depth reporting on radical new urban farming techniques happening right here in Chicago, the sacredness of a shared meal, and the beauty of the open road.
Clean up with new Doser August General Store and stock up on 100% pure and 100% biodegradable laundry, hand soap, and all-purpose cleaners, plus the coolest dog accessories we’ve ever seen (don’t miss the leather leashes and collars.)
And stay cool this summer, care of D/vision Optical: they’ll have the sickest deal on Oliver Peoples you’ll ever find plus so much more.
Making this DOSE that much sweeter, we’ve got Veruca Chocolate‘s newest offerings and a fresh collection of party dresses from Samantha Sleeper along with Leah Ball Jewelry‘s glacier-inspried collection, Samantha Mcintosh‘s genius metal pieces and Purple & Bumblebeauty, organic lip balms and lotion bars in the season’s freshest scents.
The above – and so much more – this Sunday, ONLY at DOSE!
Here’s the full lineup for May 12:
Posted by april on May 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment
“A Dose of” Samantha Sleeper: Video Premier Thursday
So much DOSE, we had to add another day! Get a look at Samantha Sleeper’s new collection while overlooking Lake Michigan from the W Chicago — Lakeshore WET Deck. We’ll be premiering video of Samantha Sleeper and three girls wearing Samantha Sleeper designs, their way. Video by our friends at Potluck Creative!
Don’t miss her — and 49 more AMAZING Dosers — at Dose Market on Sunday, May 12! Join us! Get advance tickets here!
Posted by april on May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The sweetness at DOSE, May 12!
We did it once and we had so much fun we’re doing it again — May 12 is Mother’s Day and it’s a DOSE dedicated to the prettiest, the sweetest and the most divine. Dive in! 
HOW TO DOSE MAY 12: A PRIMER
Head straight for Robin Richman and dig into the ultra-special cache she’s put together for the most fashionable ladies in the city. Cannot miss this DOSE of Robin Richman. Can. Not. Miss.
Stop by and say hello to new mama Samantha Sleeper and pick up an endlessly feminine piece from her new collection, debuting at DOSE in prints and treatments that are totally divine.
DIY@DOSE: Make it your day to be adored, crowning yourself or someone you love with a handmade floral wreath. A Muse has all the fresh flowers, greenery and inspiration to get busy!
Last month DOSE-goers showed us their creativity by making fantastic works of fun guided by the fine artists at ACRE. Stop by and admire the work (and have a fantastic laugh!) in the cafe.
Be good boys and girls and eat your breakfast: mama never said it couldn’t be a jalapeno, honey and mesquite bacon flight from Bakin’ & Eggs. Also, biscuits, gravy + fresh OJ.
Ready for a sweet? Go straight for a raspberry-rose or pistachio cream puff from Eclair Bakery & Patisserie or try the brioche filled with chocolate custard cream fit for a queen.
At the very first DOSE, Crop To Cup Coffee served up an iced horchata that has a fan base all its own. Sweet, chocolately and bright, it’s the best caffeine hit ever. And it’s back May 12.
Tea more your thing? How about a tisane? SenTEAmental Moods doses small batch summer blends for wellness rich with hibiscus, rosehips and bouquets of gorgeous blossoms.
We’re quite sure you’ll fall in love with Cursive Design‘s printed silk and brass pieces and hand-hammered, precious metal pendants from jules., customized for you right at the Market.
And we absolutely adore the delicate beauty of Up in the Air Somewhere‘s limited edition, handmade ceramics. This dishware collection is clean, modern, beautiful and sunkissed with gold leaf.
Pretty and picnic ready: double-duty is something we can’t get enough of. KraeO debuts the Odessa, a big, lightweight cotton scarf that doubles as a blanket for impromptu park visits.
And this DOSE is plentiful with all kinds of cozy. DOSE CAUSE Hand & Cloth sells cotton throws, coverlets, and silk throws made with gorgeous vintage sari cloth.
Making makeup quite elegant, Naked Elements is a premium vegan mineral cosmetics line rich in good stuff for your skin and a subtle shimmery finish that’s perfect for the summer season.
We know, we know, what is DOSE (read: life) without cheese? Baker & Nosh blend Kilgus Farms cream and buttermilk for the perfect tang with a pinch of salt to punch up the flavor.
And be ready to say “Cheese!” too. The old-timey Fotio booth lets you be the photographer, equalling all kinds of fun for lovers, families and those looking for a new Facebook profile pic.
Oh, Veruca! Can’t wait for you to try Veruca Chocolate‘s newest flavors: lavender caramels, almond-cherry and pistachio candy bars and chocolate tiles studded with Maldon sea salt.
Meet new friends by getting swooped up in a SideCar on your way to the Market. Haven’t heard? Ride-sharing is where it’s at! Download the app and ride free with code ILOVEDOSE!
Your mama’s got sauce! But seriously, she needs this, we all do, and no one can help but eat it out of the jar. All-natural, GrownUp KidStuff makes every day better. Love being a grownup!
CALLING ALL COOKS! You’ve got mad skills. Write up your masterpiece recipe at Curbside Splendor and sign it with your autograph. We’re gathering to release a very special collection.
We’ll be back with more details next week!
In the meantime, think tamales, tostadas and delicious, delicious cocktails.
GET TICKETS for MAY 12!
THE 411 ON DOSE MARKET What: DOSE Market, serving up the finest food and fashion since 2011, once a month at the River East Art Center (dosemarket.com)
When: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St. (312-321-1001; rivereastartcenter.com)
Transportation: Nearest El stop at Grand Red Line. Parking in the REAC garage for $6.
Price: $8 advance (dosemarket.com/tickets) or $10 at the door
Posted by Molly on April 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Dose Cause: Hand & Cloth
Hand & Cloth is the perfect embodiment of a Dose cause. Based in Chicago, the nonprofit org offers employment and leadership skills to women in Bangladesh and sustains itself by selling their hand-stitched kantha blankets online and in select boutiques.
Not only is Hand & Cloth’s mission admirable. The two-sided blankets are drop-dead gorgeous and one-of-a-kind.
Perfect for snuggling, building a fort or even an impromptu picnic, these blankets are ridiculously affordable, starting around $100 each. Grab one for yourself — and one for mom — at Dose on May 12!
Posted by dose on April 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
A Night at the Museum
Don’t have plans for this Friday? How about after-hours access to Picasso, live music, cocktails and killer silent auction?
If that sounds like a perfect Friday night, we agree, and encourage you to check into the Art Institute’s third annual Night Heist, hosted by the Evening Associates, a spectacular celebration of the latest exhibit, Picasso and Chicago.
Showcasing Picasso’s work, his connection to Chicago, and his enduring influence, all proceeds from the event benefit the museum and the silent auction is just BRIMMING with awesome. And a serious DOSE of some of our favorite Dosers — check out all the good stuff that’ll go up on the auction block:
Laura Lombardi Vintage Brass Bar Earrings
Gin for wellness, Letherbee does a body good and is best enjoyed on the rocks, the perfect post-Picasso nightcap.
Just like a glass of Letherbee, SuckerPunch Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix can also be enjoyed in its most natural state or with a splash of vodka for little extra fun.
Be the first to own the Odessa Scarf from KraeO, the debut SS13 piece that also doubles as a sarong or blanket. Get artsy with it!
Finally, delight in Veruca Chocolates Sea Salt Caramels, hand dipped in 64% French dark chocolate. The sea salt, from the famed Maldon coast of England, is layered on the bottom, where it hits your palate first.
Fun, right?! There are tons more fantastic silent auction packages and you can still get in on the action and purchase tickets here!
Night Heist
THIS Friday, April 26, 2013
8:00pm–11:00pm
Posted by Molly on April 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
April 14, 2013 DOSE: Sunny Side Up!
Oh April, we know you’re all about the spring showers but we sure do appreciate your giving us a sunny Sunday! Here’s how we made the most of April’s DOSE, sunny side up:
Little and big, DOSE-goers came out in droves, ready to eat, shop, laugh, lounge and score.
Heritage Bicycles General Store kitted out a seriously awesome bike just for DOSE, built on the DOSE floor (!).
It was nothing but silliness and smiles in the Heritage Littles Corner, thanks to Melissa of A Little Photo Studio. Check out the full album of the cool kids here!
Whatever your drink — spirits, spritzer or good old H2O — there was something for everyone to sip on at this DOSE compliments of Oliver Winery, Femme du Coupe and Next Star Vodka.
Beauty Dosers Lovebomb Lacquer and Morgan Marie Beauty painted our lips and nails in the latest shades of Spring.
We all rocked out to the musical stylings of The Haute Closet and signed up for monthly vinyl delivery fromt the uber-curators of Vinyl Me, Please.
We scored new Spring gear from the sartorial savants at Vividbraille and Sir & Madame. Don’t miss this month’s A DOSE OF video, featuring both!
We delighted in Chef Thai’s spring rolls, tamarind ribs, papaya salad and coconut lemonade — get another DOSE anytime at Embeya!
How could anyone resist a Très Awesome Events photo op with fabulous floral crowns and accessories?
Speaking of adornments, The River East Art Center was ablaze with the light reflecting off all the sparkle from Dorus Mhor, Winifred Grace, Chikahisa Studio, Laura Lombardi and Toki – who else saw the DOSE rainbow?
Exploring Remi Canarie‘s first collection was like stepping inside a seashell. The colors, tailored jackets, louche knit pants: we’re 100% smitten and can’t wait for the next collection.
AP and NOV made sure our vintage quota was met with gusto — bold prints and statement accessories galore/
FoundRe: is the perfect place to find homes for our unframed art.
Walnut Cardamon cookies from Malika at ByMdesserts made for a sweet mid-shopping snack.
As did Très Jolie Pâtisserie — we scored big time with these 7th Inning Stretch cupcakes — Brown Butter Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream and Peanut Crackerjack Crunch. Home run, hands down.
After the 7th Inning Stretch it was time to make one more lap around DOSE. Spotted: Janelle Gramling Designs adorable porcelain tabletop air planters
ACRE let us explore our inner storyteller. The works of art created at this DOSE are so good we just have to share — they’ll be on display at DOSE May 12!
The best thing about DOSE is that it’s all good! We appreciate that you make it your business to join us and our incredible Dosers every month.
Next DOSE we’ve got a whole new slew of Dosers ready to make mama proud — see you May 12!
Photo credit: Michael Litchfield of Potluck Creative
Posted by Molly on April 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Racked Chicago | April 2013
“If you’re all for supporting local designers: Dose Market isn’t just the better option … it may also be the most comprehensive way to browse local creations in the entire city. “ – Racked.com
Posted by Molly on April 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Your next DOSE is May 12!
Serving up a stunning selection of the finest in food and fashion, join us and a fresh lineup of 50+ Dosers in downtown Chicago on May 12.
Posted by Molly on April 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment