I'm excited to introduce a new feature on the blog - DallasMADE. Every week I will step outside of my box and share my discoveries as I explore the Dallas handmade community. Now, we all know I have my issues with Texas...currently the weather and I aren't on speaking terms. Sometimes I feel that life in Dallas gets me in the creative doldrums, especially when I compare it to this vibrant online community. I always forget to seek the wonderful handmade community right outside of my door. There truly is an abundance of creativity in this city. Ok, enough rambling. I'm happy to share with you one of my favorite shops in Dallas, We Are 1976.
The shop is filled to the brim with fun, colorful, and unique design pieces. The shop owners, Vynsie, Jully, and Derek Law decided to open up shop here in Dallas after traveling around the world. Derek told me they came here so they could show people in Dallas the creative community lifestyle. All I can say is...THANK YOU.
We Are 1976 features a lot of art and handmade items by local artists, such as...
...these sculptural balloons by Jason Cohen...
...a pair of unusual "Glock" lamps by Tony Barsotti...
...and fun wooden clocks by Dowdy Studio.
The shop is also an amazing art gallery, lined with some of the most beautiful illustrations and photographs I've ever seen. They host gallery openings and artist receptions throughout the year. This Friday, Sept. 23, they are hosting the Fallout Gallery Opening, their first show of the season.
We are 1976 is definitely a colorful and somewhat cluttered little place, but that's just the way I like it. I think it makes shopping more fun when I have to search through items I may have never looked at and discover something unexpected. Let's just say I could stay in this store for hours...
Just look at that lamp?! So perfect.
I definitely found more than a few things to put on my wish list. I love this decorative tape by the ever-so-talented, cat lady, and illustrator extraordinaire, Gemma Corell.
As if I need another reason to sip tea, but these MyCuppa Tea mugs would help me achieve the perfect cup with its color matching guides. I'll take it Classic British, please. ;-)
Along with the rotating workshops taught by local artists, We Are 1976 is a perfect ten in my eyes. Derek also said they opened their shop because they wanted to have something that inspires people to be creative. Mission accomplished. I'll definitely be back for more.
Have any of my Dallas friends visited this shop yet? What are some of your other favorite shops in Dallas that sell unique and handmade goods? If you don't live in Texas, do you have similar places to explore in your own town? I'd love to hear all about it!
That seems like such an amazing place! I need to do some research and see what sort of finds are in my area. I moved here a year ago and have been horribly slacking! You've inspired me. :) :) And if I ever get to Dallas I'm definitely going to check that place out! Sea Marie
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome feature! I don't live in Dallas but finding new talent and art is always so inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely makes me want to do something similar in my city. I can't wait to follow you and this feature as it continues :)
xoxohannah
a cup of subtle tea
It's all so beautiful! I wish I lived in Dallas - or somewhere close by - so I could visit! Alas, Ohio is a bit far to just drive up to visit a pretty store....
ReplyDeletethat looks awesome! i agree with felizacasano.. i wish i could just pop into that store! i saw some incredible finds in your pics! British Columbia is a fair trek though.. hrmmm but i DO have family living in Houston... not that close to Dallas, i know, but a lot closer than here!
ReplyDeletegreat pics! i'm sooo in the mood for thrifting this weekend, and you've just basically instilled that in me even more.
On the picture with the lamp - look at the little shelfs in the background between the doors- can you see? It is definitely a shop to discover and it is a shame I'm so far away!
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Simone
Oh what a stunning shop, I can see why it gets 10/10 xox
ReplyDeleteThose mugs are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think that you're new feature is going to be great. I'm in California and I admit that we often have that "ugh, Texas" way of thinking so it's great to be given exposure to wonderful places like this in Dallas that can change our minds!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! That shop looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteStrangely, I was looking at those very mugs in the department store next to my work today (in the UK, that is)...
So beautiful store...I love it and i wish to was in Dallas!
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Last time I was in Dallas we stopped by there and I am so happy we did! It's such a cool place with the cutest stuff!!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny because I've lived in Dallas my whole life and only recently (as in this past month) found We Are 1976. Such a cool place. I've since moved down near Austin but still visit Dallas about once a month so I can't wait to see what other great places you feature!
ReplyDeletei love everything about this post, but i reallllllllly want those mugs!
ReplyDeleteAHHH! This is my favorite favorite store! Derek is pretty much the greatest, so friendly and funny! Love! Can't wait to see where else you go!
ReplyDeleteAH woah this shop is cuuuuuute!
ReplyDelete-Moorea
1. I love this new feature :)
ReplyDelete2. Totally jealous that you live near this awesome shop!
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What an awesome shop! I totally wish I knew about it back when I lived in TX.
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Amanda
Oh my goodnessss this shop looks incredible! How does that piano whale clock even exist?? Why is it not in my bedroom?
ReplyDeleteI don't know about any stores that are as awesome as We Are 1976 looks. The sign alone is awesome to me, then your pictures from inside make me wish I was there.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to have to go on a search for some amazing places like this in my area. But with my luck, we don't have them. My hometown isn't quite as craft-obsessed as I am.
looks like grate little shop, and those are some grate pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat shop looks fabulous! My favorite is the tea mug, it's genius!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great-looking store. There are so many items, and they are arranged in a way that doesn't make the store looked cluttered. That's not an easy thing to do, and it's an achievement to do it so well. That's definitely a nice location to visit and explore...
ReplyDelete-Matthew Engquist
The name of the store says it all: 1976, a collection of collectors' items. You need to explore this store to find those items that you are looking for. It's a worthy place to visit in Dallas, if you're around the town. .
ReplyDeleteLenora Morgan
This store looks very homey, and it has a cozy ambience. Looking for the items you want would be a little challenging because there are times when you miss out the little things. Do you manage your own accounts, or do you have your own accountant?
ReplyDeleteLauren Edith