Almost immediately after moving to Austin, it was time for SXSW 2012. Ariel flew in from LA and we took on a very new-to-both-of-us town. One of her friends was working Hype Hotel and had plans to sneak us in to the Miike Snow show. In the meantime, we sat next door drinking Mexican martinis, asking future friend Noah Marion to take this picture.
Mixing my virtual life and real life together wasn’t quite a thing at that time. But Noah and I began following each other on Instagram the moment that photo was taken. And then we kept in touch, supporting one another’s projects in the form of “likes” and, from my end, the occasional “I really need one of your bags” comments.
Earlier this month, when I was craving a better than ever giveaway for FoodFash, I sent an email to Noah proposing this very post. He suggested making a custom FoodFash bag and within days I was in his studio, poking around, asking questions, talking fabric.
It was wonderful putting a real story to an Instagram face. I learned that Noah studied sculpture at Tulane and had an interior design practice here in Austin. He described an inherited sewing machine and how the working order or availability of equipment steered his interests over the years. I saw the first wallet, the first Noah Marion Quality Good, which is where the leather work began. Then a Kindle case, a Macbook case, more custom requests, prototype creation, a website launch – it was was a whirlwind of a time that I didn’t even realize I was watching.
So back to that custom FoodFash bag… Here’s your chance to win it! The giveaway begins today and ends at midnight on Tuesday, December 24th. And then I’ll be making someone’s Christmas extra merry by announcing the winner on Christmas day!
And if you just can’t wait for the winner to be announced and want to purchase this bag, hit up the East 2nd Street Flea where Noah will have six additional FoodFash bags for sale this weekend!
So many great things – I adore the JetSetter Tote!
I love the streamline clutch!
Best.Giveaway.Ever! I’m swooning over everything on Noah’s website already! xo
If I win that bag, I’ll let you borrow it when I come visit….maybe.
Pick just one thing? I can’t. Everything on his site is beautiful! I could totes see that catch all on Bryan’s dresser filled with all my little things I keep at his house.
Such a cute bag, I would love to win it!!
My cousin Molly always gets me interested in cool stuff. This is definitely at the top of that list!
Thinking the BF would love the catch-all. Everything looks so nice, hard to pick!
I am pretty much obsessed with everything, should have known you’d have good taste 😉 Tote is gorgeous!
i <3 all of noah's stuff!!! especially my leather bracelet that never comes off.
My sister would love this!
You are really upping your game here lady. The Getaway Tote is so cute.
There are some cute artists in Hawaii but nothing like this here. Lots of trucker hats though. 😉
i think i would be happy with ANYTHING From their site. i love it all!
Love the canine collar!
I love the toni crossbody!
I don’t know if I ever saw that picture of us!
I LOVE The jet Setter Tote!!!
I just a passport for our trip in Feb, so I really like the Passport Carrier
We have one in stock and ready to ship if you’d like it! Merry Christmas!
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I like the Braided Belt.
Would love to win this bag for my girlfriend!!
The Getaway Tote is pretty cool.
I love the gunslinger! I just want to rub my hands over the buttery leather. It looks so luxurious!
I love the dog collars! Think Miss Emma might need one!
Everything looks great! Food Fash + Noah = Austin greatness!
As soon as I saw the Passport Carrier, Come Fly With Me by Frank Sinatra started playing in my head. Perfect accessory for the next travel adventure!
Love the Getaway Bag and passport carrier. Someone get me on an airplane! And of course I love Kristin and FoodFash.
I love the custom harness for pets
Boy, I hope I win!