I was in New York last week for a footwear tradeshow. We launched our Fall 2013 footwear collection – I always love it when we start a new season! At the show, our designers gave a quick presentation on the Fall/Winter 2013 trends. One of my favorite trends was about the use of dark colors AND extreme hardware as embellishments – studs, spikes, buckles and zippers. Yes, zippers..! The main reason that I loved… View Post
Stay tuned over the next few weeks as I post easy DIY Gifts.. Gifts for the fashionista, the cook, hostess, a new mom and Chrismas ideas for the home! Can’t wait to share them with you.
Thank you for checking in. I am excited to unveil the new look and layout for my blog.. I am very pleased with the overall design and happy to start sharing it with everyone! Finally, RIGHT? I found the web designer — Libby Heasman of Crimson Pear in an online blog community. She and I have been working together for the last 5 months on my logo and the… View Post
Zipper, zip, zippers.. There’s no way to say it, but just that I love a good zipper. I appreciate a designer who can add that special touch with something like a zipper. Colorful zippers with metal teeth are my #1 and exposed zippers are my #2 favorites these days. Exposed zippers have been a big trend in the last year or so.. For a sewer or someone… View Post
My husband’s cousin just had a baby girl. She is overjoyed about their new arrival! While I was shopping for their registry present at www.giggle.com and I found these super cute, colorful outfits called “Giggle Better Basics”. They are stylish basics for both boys and girls and come in bold, striped patterns… I always love a bold pattern! Inspired by the trendy color combinations, I decided to… View Post
Happy Halloween everyone.. I was super inspired to make our 9 month old’s Halloween costume this year. I thought a vintage Adam West Batman was in order. Not only would this be fun to attempt to make.. It would be the perfect 1st Halloween costume for the little person in our family. Have you ever watched the TV show The Big… View Post
I was trying to think of a title for my post on an inspiring person.. The easiest one that came to mind was “Amy Butler Rocks“. Have you seen her fabrics? patterns? thread? books? stationery? handbags?? wallpaper..!?? Need I say more. No. Her stuff is incredible. I have been sewing with her fabrics AND watching her business grow for many years. Over the years she has expanded into… View Post
I am a new Mom to an 8 month old baby boy. He has turned my world upside down in a great way. While I have always loved the holidays – Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.. I have never approached them in a “decorating” kind of way. With the little person now in our house, I am filled with excitement at the thought of creating special… View Post
The best way to update a room is with a sewing machine, fabric and a project or two.. That being said, I have been looking for the perfect fabric to sew a slipcover for the Poang Ikea rocking chair in our nursery. Our nursery is primarily white, so a pop of color or a bold print would really stand out. I usually go for prints that are timeless and… View Post
