hello again,

sorry it has taking so much longer to update here than i expected.
we have been so busy here... with the launch, work, family, etc. please be patient with us as we begin to find balance and catch up. this is just such and awesome adventure and we don't want to miss any of it and we are so excited to share it with you.

11.05.10 - friday

9am-4pm
unexpected visit from my dear friend Steve who helped with some ironing and then we spent the rest of the day finishing the install for the launch/show of benjamin ballerina : pretty tough clothing for kids... this included ironing, taking photos, and tagging around 100 pieces of our fall/winter line as well as installing prints of the photos that inspired this seasons imagery.

please check the photo page for images of the finished show.

a big thank you to steve and jessie for your help
throughout the day.

5pm-8pm
the opening/launch for benjamin ballerina : pretty tough clothing for kids. we stayed later than expected and then went out for an amazing sushi dinner to celebrate after-wards.

thanks so much for all who came out to support us in the launch of Benjamin Ballerina - it was an amazing night full of great friends and family. we are so grateful for your support and feedback.

11.06.10 - saturday

up early - both back to work
maggie back to sewing projects and dylan open studios for sent(a)mental studios youth projects

and then......

a miraculous lead on a room and i mean ROOM full of reclaimed fabrics. we took it as a sign that once again we are heading in the right direction with this business and our relationship.

check it out !!!!
we are very excited about our first write-up and hope you will
join us at our launch/opening show tomorrow.
really looking forward to seeing you.
love,
dylan and maggie

hello .
in support of 2 amazing local projects - The Denver Zine Library and Sent(a)Mental Studios -
we have donated a piece from benjamin ballerina's fall collection. please help us in supporting
these organizations and others like them.
show up. make a donation.
help spread the word.
and
PLEASE FORWARD TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW :)

here is the invitation letter that describes the event and the projects it supports.

love,
dylan and maggie

Dear friends of Sent(a)Mental Studios and the Denver Zine Library,

Pull out your calendars and grab a pen!
This is an event you won’t want to miss!

4th Annual Silent Auction to benefit the Denver Zine Library and Sent(a)Mental Studios

Monday, November 8, 2010 from 7-9pm

27 Social Centre: 2727 West 27th Avenue, Denver
(entrance around right side of building)

Art, zines, live music, mind-blowing auction items and super awesome special guests!

The list of auction items and donors will be available at www.denverzinelibrary.org and will be updated as they come in. We’re still accepting donations, so contact Kelly at denverzinelibrary@gmail.com with your items and ideas!

The Denver Zine Library is a non-profit, volunteer run, lending library located inside the 27 Social Centre. Founded in December 2003, our library consists of over 9,000 zines cataloged and available for loan to the public.  We hold open hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm and by appointment. More info available at www.denverzinelibrary.org.

Sent(a)Mental Studios houses three projects: The Sent(a)Mental Project is a collection of creative works about, by, or for individuals or groups affected by suicide. The Youth Project facilitates the reclaiming of creative voices in a safe and supportive environment for Denver-area youth. Mental (St)ealth is a collection of creative works by psychiatric survivors. Open studio hours are Wednesday 1-4 and Saturday 12-5 as well as holding a variety of suicide prevention classes running throughout the week. More info available at www.sentamentalstudios.com.

Please spread the word and
we’ll see you on November 8th!

Love, 
Dylan Scholinski at Sent(a)Mental Studios
and The Denver Zine Librarians

Ps. if you cannot make it to the event please consider sending donations or gift cards to -

Sent(a)Mental Studios
PO Box 2537
Denver, CO 80201
with "Auction" in an attached note

hello there from the midst of our excitement and organized chaos.

this past friday we began the installation the display pieces and show. it went so much better that we expected (well dylan was the one worried... and maggie was the calm voice of reason that it was all gonna be great... and by golly it was) and left us with a whole new level of excitement and accomplishment.

the launch/show opens in just 4 days.
please come out and support this new project of ours
and see these wood collages for real and with the clothes hanging from them.

we can't wait to see you.

love,
dylan and maggie