Top 10 VisuaLingual Posts of 2014

As this blog embarks on its seventh year, a lot has changed, from my own interests to yours in seeking out information here. Each year, I’ve documented the ten most popular posts of the year, and the 2014 batch contains its share of surprises.

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Villa de Reve Collection by Philippe Tournaire

Merry Christmas; let’s check out some bling! I don’t personally care about jewelry, but this is crazy and apropos… French jeweler Philippe Tournaire has designed a collection of architectural rings in 18k gold and precious stones. You can even commission his studio to create a custom architectural ring.

VisuaLingual 2014 Gift Guide

It’s time for the annual VL Gift Guide and, as always, the focus is on the talented independent designers whose work we admire, including friends from Crafty Supermarket and a few cool peeps we met at Signature Mix in NYC earlier this year.

VisuaLingual at the Crafty Supermarket

This Sunday, 29 Nov, we’re thrilled to participate in Crafty Supermarket in the ballroom of magnificent Music Hall in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The event takes place 11am-6pm and includes 90 craft and design vendors, plus food, drinks, and a DJ.

New York Transit Museum

The New York Transit Museum! Where do I even begin? I wanted to visit since I was a kid and, once I finally did, even though I felt weird because I was there alone among families, the place did not disappoint in the least. Allow me to share some highlights.

VisuaLingual 2013 Gift Guide

It’s time for the annual VL Gift Guide and, as always, the focus is on the talented independent designers whose work we admire. If you’re looking for gifts this holiday season, here are some unique ideas.

VisuaLingual at the Main Street Merry Market

This Friday and Saturday, we’re happy to join some of our fellow SpringBoard alumni for the Main Street Merry Market at 1329 Main St. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. There will be a variety of locally made wares for sale, from chocolates to jewelry and tons in between.

VisuaLingual at the Crafty Supermarket

This Saturday we’ll have a booth at the Crafty Supermarket. For the first time, this event will take place right in our own neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine, in the ballroom at Music Hall, which is one of the most magnificent buildings in Cincinnati.

VisuaLingual at Craftin’ Outlaws

We’re really excited to make our debut at Craftin’ Outlaws in Columbus, OH this Saturday. The daylong event will feature 90 design and craft vendors from all over the Midwest, plus concessions, giveaways and DIY stations.

Shillito’s, Abandoned

I’m not a fan of scary things and strongly dislike Halloween, but I couldn’t pass up a chance to tour the old John Shillito & Co. department store in downtown Cincinnati. This is probably the closest I’ll ever get to a haunted house!