At home with Pie Lab

Today I wanted to share with you one of my favourite places (that I've never been to!). This is Pie Lab, and it's based in Greensboro Alabama and it was funded by a small group of designers that wanted to create a space for conversations to happen and ideas to flow.  Now it's a space that not only serves great pie (but that's a bonus!) nut also encourages folks to get together, to create and to learn. What more could you ask for? 

Here's a little snippet from their site...

" What started off as a proposed, theoretical formula for positive change on the back of a bar napkin in Maine turned into a pie shop off of Main St. in Greensboro, Alabama. Founded in 2009 by a group of designers working for the greater good known as Project M, PieLab is a much more than your ordinary bakery. PieLab makes a tremendous impact in the community by being the platform for conversation, ideas, and design, as well as donating all profits to a charity(H.E.R.O.) which provides a multitude of housing and disaster resources, empowers Greensboro citizens, and much more.

PieLab = a neutral place + a slice of pie.

A neutral place + a slice of pie = conversation.

Conversation = ideas + design.

Ideas + design = positive change.

Any given day, PieLab can be the springboard for something great. Whether it is a community leaders discussing new initiatives, a band performing, an artist busy at work, or a local business conceptualizing new ideas, PieLab is a breeding ground for positive change. Everyday you can brush elbows with community members over a slice of pie and cup of coffee and create something new. Hosting art classes and concerts, PieLab is not only a bakery and place for lunch, but a hangout spot for fun and entertainment. We would love to have you stop in!"

Awesome right? 

This place calls out to me in many ways, mostly though it's because I would love to eventually be doing something like this. Their connection to their community is really cool and not something you see too often with design based studios. And I love Pie...obvs.

Svea xo

p.s. Watch out for a pretty tasty giveaway on the blog soon...and there's totally a clue to what it is in this post! #sneakey