Live It Up: DAL to AUS

The Good Child has been on quite the hiatus lately. Things have been moving and shuffling over here – I am now located in Austin, TX, probably the biggest change in this last year!

Still, a lot of support continues to flow from my old home base in Dallas. In particular, Plain Jane Francis (AKA Kalan Briggs) has been inspiring me lately.

Here is a new video, “Live it Up”, by Plain Jane Francis and his comrade, Tony Q, where he is hard-repping the sold out “A Child Called Good” t-shirt that was released in Series I.

Happy and active here in Austin, I still find myself missing my Dallas network quite a bit. Companies like We Are 1976, Centre and ATAMA. Galleries like The Public Trust, WAAS and Kirk Hopper. Brands like Fur Face Boy, Loyal KNG and Fresh Kaufee. Artists like Sour Grapes, Brent Ozaeta and Jeremy Biggers. Musicians like Sarah Jaffe, A.Dd+, Dustin Cavazos and Zhora. Record stores like Good Records and Bill’s. “Locker room” journalists like Central Track. Jerks like Arturo Torres (he’s not a jerk, but we call each other jerks to keep egos in check).

There’s nothing like walking around the inner city and knowing people. Shooting the sh•t with people. Having a mutual respect for friend’s artistry. Willing to teach one another and open to learn from one another. Dallas really does have something special going on in it’s artistic industries and I am proud to have been a part of that for so long.

I was just one woman with one idea and one extra bedroom in which I sat every night to write blogs, design shirts and build a brand strategy. I put myself out there and you accepted me and put faith into my brand.

Here in Austin, Plain Jane Francis recently visited and he told me to keep pushing my brand.

He was right.

As soon as he returned to Dallas, someone on the streets complimented The Good Child t-shirt he was wearing.

So, this is really just a “thank you” and an “I remember you” from my brand to anyone reading this post. I will keep pushing. And, I hope you like what comes next.

Sincerely,
The Good Child
Heather

Good Thanks

Enjoy Free Shipping!

It’s officially Fall in my city (Dallas, TX).

And, I’m in a good mood.

So, here’s a gift of free shipping on all tees for the next week! I’m including the “Hometown G” raglan, as it’s simply perfect for this chilly weather. Just use code GOODPOST at check-out to ensure your free shipping on your order!

Happy 4th, Y’all!

From July 4th to July 8th, get 20% off all tees with special code GETFREE at http://thegoodchild.bigcartel.com!

Happy Father’s Day: The Only Way to be a Good Child

If it weren’t for him, I would have never gained the nickname, The Good Child. It was always my father’s saying. It was also my father who joked around, convinced me of the darndest things (e.g. he used to hunt dinosaurs, but I mean, look at that guy below), negotiated, and taught me all the technical things that have helped mold me into me the creative I am today.

It was always him. And, it still is him. I am forever grateful to have him in my life as an adult. I am still learning from him. I still believe his childish “lies.” I love him.

Happy Father’s Day. I love you, dad. (We all do)!

New Tees for Indie in the Big D!

This weekend (Saturday, May 25th) is Indie in the Big D, hosted by the Dallas Observer. Although by now you probably know the address, here it is: 406 S Haskell Ave, Dallas, TX

The event is FREE and runs 11am-7pm and there will be food trucks, music, and tons of independent & local vendors. Come out and support your local small businesses!

Definitely come The Good Child booth and meet my dear friend, Arturo Torres. Arturo will be running The Good Child table for the day, as I have an unexpected trip I need to take. Arturo is an incredible illustrator/painter, fellow creative, and partner in crime (crime, as in riding bikes and eating really good food). I really trust Arturo to tell The Good Child story and to mingle with my supporters. I know he “gets it” and really loves this city we work in and for.

Check out Loyal KNG’s video of Arturo, here.

Make sure when you stop by that you snag some free buttons (there’s barely any left!) and stickers to share, or, you know, hoard all to yourself in your secret free swag stash (we all have one). Don’t let Arturo scare you – take one!

Also on deck will be a NEW t-shirt release! Alexa Machine has been busy working up new designs for everyone as of late and The Good Child is also being put on the press this week. The new exclusive, “Stay Good,” will be limited to 24 tees, sizes XS-2XL (I’m listening, 2XL supporters!) in a beautiful sheer summer jersey cotton style from American Apparel.

As usual, these tees are made entirely in the USA, from design to garment to printing!

I am sad to have to miss all of you this weekend, but I am so grateful (and totally happy) that Arturo will be standing in for me. Also, thank YOU guys for continuing to support the brand.

Get out, shop indie, see you later!

In the Works for Indie in the Big D!

 

The days are getting closer and closer to screen printing group Alexa Machine Company’s big summer outdoor market sponsored by the Dallas Observer. The event, Indie in the Big D, will run all day (11am-7pm) on May 25th at 406 South Haskell Avenue in Dallas. It’s free, all ages, and filled with local vendor booths, food trucks, and local music.

Guess what else will be there?

A brand spanking new t-shirt from The Good Child, designed & made in the USA (with printing help from Alexa Machine, of course).

Here is just a sneak peek…see the whole design in the days closer to the event itself. It will be available for purchase at Indie in the Big D, with left over inventory being available in the online shop the following Monday.

See you out there! Thank you for supporting small business!

Happy Mother’s Day

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me in an interview why I have been able to achieve everything I have always wanted to achieve. Was it my parents? Was it my friends? Was there a mentor? Who helped push me into success?

It hit me that my parents never once questioned my dreams. Never. It gave me the chills… How had I been so lucky?

I was adopted.

The Good Child Joins Indie in the Big D!

It’s never a surprise when the Dallas creative scene puts together a more-than-worth-it-to-attend event showcasing local artist talent; the Dallas creative scene really is full of collaborative efforts.

That being said, the city is still looking forward to seeing what independent screen printing company Alexa Machine will have to show for its inaugural Indie in the Big D event. More accurately, the city is looking forward to what the city will have to show at this event – Alexa Machine is just the master brainchild behind pulling all of the talent together for one big single-day festival.

Alexa Machine has become the go-to screen printing company for many new and old graphic t-shirt and apparel brands in the Dallas area, so it only makes sense for them to nudge their fellow artists (and customers alike) to band together and not only show off what they’ve been up to, but to visit with and give back to the community that supports them. The event, however, will feature more than t-shirt and apparel brands. Any small and independent business is welcome to sign up. And, The Good Child was quick to the jump.

On Saturday, May 25th, join The Good Child and over 50 other independent brands and artists from 11am to 7pm on the grounds of 406 S. Haskell Avenue in Dallas, TX. The event is also FREE and there will be ample parking. There will also be food, live music, and goody bags.

The Good Child will have a few of the Hometown G raglans left for sale, but stay tuned for another possible little something something – made just for the locals.

Good Life

For the last few months, I have been pretty occupied. I have been working my day job – designing denim – as well as contributing heavily to Dallas’ new online culture magazine, CentralTrack.com (and even contributing here and there to the well-read t-shirt blog, HideYourArms.com). I have also been doing some freelance on the side and staying busy artistically in general. If not artistically, I have been staying busy physically by riding my bike. Hell yeah, bikes.

While The Good Child lives on, selling online and sharing creative ideas with others, I have definitely been focused elsewhere, too.

Oh, hey, and I also go a new camera! I am now shooting with a Canon 5D Mark II! That’s really what brought me to blog at this moment; I want to share with you guys – my supporters, friends, and family – what I have been experiencing lately. Below, take a journey with me through music, friends, family, tasty foods, and, well, the good life.

35 Denton was pretty rad. It was my fourth year in attendance, first year shooting press, and first time at a pop concert (Solange!)…