Mar
9
I know, I keep promising to post the Tunics and other goodies and I swear I’m going to this week, but life just keeps getting in the way. Isn’t that just the way it is sometimes? Ugh…
And now the weatherman is forecasting rain… again. Looks like 2010 is going to turn out to be just as wet as 2009 was. But hey, in the mean time.. wanna see some new goodies?
This is one of the Tunics in a beautiful Icey Blue silkessence (synthetic silk) fabric, as it was being created. This image shows the neckline, but the sleeves and side seams weren’t sewn yet so its hanging a bit low on my dress form.
Icey blue Salwar Tunic
This next image shows the detail stitching on the neckline, in a tone on tone thread color.
Click the image to see it in a larger view
I’ll also have tunics of this style in a sort of sagey green silkessense as well as an amazingly beautiful white Tissue Linen and a burgundy cotton that is just to die for.
The tunics will be available in the shop on Thursday morning, starting at $45.00 each. The sizes are cut a bit larger in a women’s size so they hang beautifully on the body without being too constricting. I designed these with the hot days of summer in mind.
March 9, 2010 | Filed Under: Daily Blog, Invent-ory | Leave a Comment
Mar
5
Guess what’s coming Monday? Can you? Do you dare to venture? Well, here’s a hint….
Pinks and turquoises and blues and greens and purples and sheered fabric and more. MMMMmwwaaahhahahhahhahahhah (maniacal evil laugh).
Okay okay… you twisted my arm. So here ya go…
Sundresses!!! Gauzy Tunics! Wrap pants! OOOhhhh My!
And be sure to watch Monday morning on FB and Twitter for a SPECIAL announcement just for my fans!
Sundresses! heheheheh
March 5, 2010 | Filed Under: Important Stuff | Leave a Comment
Mar
1
Hello bloggies! Isn’t it a glorious day? Isn’t it a perfectly beautiful amazingly glorious day? Okay…. maybe not, but we can pretend, right?
Today is the big I” day around here. NO, not a day all about me… ha.. I wish. Instead today is INVENTORY day. WOO HOO.
I never thought, when I started all of this that it would end up actually being a business, you know? Like.. with inventory and a budget and advertising; and yet here I am.
I distinctly remember on New Years Eve, standing under the blue moon with my love and saying “2009 was a horridly retched year and I believe 2010 will be a lot better. Little did I know.
Little did I know that within a span of 15 days my dad’s only living sister would die, I’d end up going to Arkansas, I’d have to rush home because my husband had a stroke, and that after he was released by doctors to go back to work, he’d loose his job. Little did I know that one week later I’d have to go to Missouri to say goodbye to my Grandmother, and that when I returned I’d find that our house was in foreclosure and I am now the sole breadwinner for our family.
So much for 2010 getting off to a rockin’ good start huh? But really, I’m not letting it get me down.
I’m finding ways to cope. I’m learning new ways to conduct business and new ways to see what I do as a business because until New Years it was considered by most of my family to be a simple, sideline hobby.
So, today is inventory day. I’ve never really inventoried what I have in the way of supplies so this will be quite interesting. Thank goodness I save all of my receipts so I can calculate the costs of everything.
Aside from the inventory, the boy has math and spelling and other school work today. Did I mention that we homeschool our son? Yup, we do. It was a decision we made after several instances of near violence in his school and the realization that – at a sixth grade level, he’d not had one speck of history, geography, or real literature. He did not know how to write a book report. This was unacceptable to us. SO, lets see.. what hats do I wear now? Hmm… entrepreneur of course, bread winner, wife, mother, chauffeur, basketball coach, exercise instructor and teacher… just to name a few LOL.
So bloggies, how’s your Monday shaping up?
March 1, 2010 | Filed Under: Daily Blog | Leave a Comment
Feb
28
It just occured to me, just now this very moment that I have not had a single day to just “get some rest” since probably back in August when our daughter and four grand children moved in.
Since then its been one thing after another after another. And aside from personal stuff, there’s been work stuff too.
And as I’m sitting here with my eyes starting to slam shut, I realized that I NEED REST.
I’m not talking about sleep actually. I’m talking about just rest. A day of doing absolutely NOTHING but laying in bed, watching movies, maybe reading a few blogs. But certainly not worrying about shop inventory or marketing strategies or website updates or even what’s for dinner. I just need some serious downtime.
So, with that in mind my lovelies, I’ll see you all.. TOMORROW!
February 28, 2010 | Filed Under: Daily Blog | Leave a Comment
Feb
25
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In Japanese, Odekake means “going for a little walk”. And this cute little tote is perfect for taking a few essentials along with you!
Made from black broadcloth, 100% organic natural muslin and repurposed scraps from other projects, the tote features a type of surface texturing and applique known as sashiko. The edges are purposefully left rough and unfinished, adding to the charm and handmade appearance of the bag.
The tote also features a padded lining from 100% wool quilter’s felt and 100% organic muslin, with a small slip pocket inside for carrying your wallet, keys and phone.
The entire bag is stitched in contrasting deep red cotton thread.
The tote is 11.5X 13 inches (30 X 34 cm)with an 8 inch (21cm) drop and is just the right size for taking your net-book to the nearest coffee shop or park!
You can get it in our Etsy shop for only $18.00 with FREE US SHIPPING!
February 25, 2010 | Filed Under: Invent-ory | Leave a Comment
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