recipe: martini italiano

1-1/2 oz triple sec
1 oz gin
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp simple syrup
1-1/2 tsp Campari
pear, thinly sliced for garnish
ice

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all of the ingredients.

Shake well, strain into a chilled spencer martini and garnish with a thin slice of pear.

recipe: chamomile cooler

2 oz strong chamomile tea
2 oz citrus vodka
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz honey water
dash of simple syrup

Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, pour into a tall ready cooler, and garnish with a slice of lemon—or be bold and try a sprig of fresh lavender.

recipe: old fashioned

2 oz bourbon
1 tbsp club soda
1 sugar cube
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 strip of orange peel

In a cooper glass, combine the sugar cube, bitters and club soda. Muddle to a paste then stir in the bourbon.

Add ice and garnish with orange peel and optional brandied cherries or ginger or star anise.

influencers: susie daly

“I think our modern pieces make our home more contemporary and more well-rounded. I love the thrill of finding a vintage score, or a really special DIY item—but I also love finding something brand new to add to the mix.”
Susie Daly, Renegade Craft Fair Co-Founder and Director

Would you describe yourself as a “renegade”?
I’d describe myself as someone who likes to live life off the beaten path and according to my own terms. So in that way, I guess I do consider myself a renegade.

What words sum up your personal aesthetic?
Modern rustic.

Your home is filled with special objects that resonate with you on a personal level. How do the CB2 pieces you have “speak to you”?
Everything I chose has a clean and modern look, but has a rustic feel about it—such as the red bench, the kitchen chairs and the white cuckoo clock. I love that the materials of the wood and the wire feel rustic and warm, but the design is contemporary.

What’s the balance for you between vintage, thrift, DIY and modern?
I’d say it’s a pretty even mix. Our furniture is about half modern, half vintage pieces. Our home decor, such as pillows, lamps, rugs, is a good mix of vintage/DIY/modern. But I’d say almost all of our artwork is one-of-a-kind or small-edition pieces.

Thanks Susie—let us know when you have that garage sale!

Personal Collection:
Susie is always scouring antique stores and the Renegade Craft Fair for unique items. Personal finds here include vintage kitchen table, red desk chair and globe; brown cuckoo clock she handcrafted with her husband, Mat Daly; wall art and found objects. More info at renegadecraft.com.

animal rescue: lola

Just the facts: Lola was rescued with the help of Chicago Pit Stop Rescue and is just 18 months old.

Before she was discovered: Lola was roaming the streets as a stray dog so Animal Control gave her shelter. When they found her, she couldn’t use her front right leg—it’s possible she was hit by a car which shattered her shoulder. She got the medical care she needed, which included the necessary amputation of her leg, and was living with a foster family until we brought her home for the weekend—and that was that! Today, she has a trainer to help with her new transition to family life and is waiting for a cart that will allow her to be more active outside.

Nicknames: I call her Ms. Lolly—my husband often greets her with “rorry ro ro”, our kids refers to her as Snugglebug or Pooh Bear, and her walker affectionately calls her Lollipop because she loves to jump up and give you a kiss.

Favorite Snack: beef marrow bones, organic turkey breast—and nitrate free bacon.

Talent Show: using her puppy dog eyes to make you fall head over heels in love with her, and she has the gift of gab—very good at barking!

Favorite hangouts: snoring the day away on a bed and playing with her rockball in the backyard.

Guilty pleasure: a total belly rub Queen who would be content to lie by your side getting belly rubs until she falls asleep and snores like Grandpa.