Etsy Couture

Etsy Couture
The thing I love about etsy is that any guy or girl can have a chance at entrepreneurism. You can go from knitting dog collars in the back bedroom to opening your very own boutique in a matter of minutes. Etsy has given a start to so many artists, crafters and designers. Hat’s off! [...]

Live Like the Von Furstenbergs

One of my favorite looks from the DVF Fall 08 line is this fantastic monochrome cabernet number. I can just picture myself sitting in this living room eating chocolates and sipping a mocha…

Over the Weekend

 
When you think of the finest in the art of upcycling, beginning today you’ll think Erin Thompson of Dinner Time Chimes. With her love for the outdoors (you’ll LOVE her photos) and a smattering of smart-girl ingenuity, she has developed a unique approach to salvaging practically everything (including old workboots)!
 
Describe your most memorable weekend
My [...]

Plaid Hatter

My fingers are just about numb from all the creating going on in my race to the Girlie Show. This week, the task has been to design and create pillbox hats. The goal was 10 and I’m well on my way! Sometimes these little guys seem intimidating when I first begin, but once I get [...]

Whatsy?? It’s Etsy!

So about a thousand times a week I have people ask me what I do. Generally, the conversation goes something like:
Inquisitive person: Now what do you do again?
Me: I sell vintage clothes and handmade jewelry and hats online.
IP: WOW! Do you have your own site?
Me: Actually I sell on this awesome site for handmade goods [...]

I heart the 80’s

I have to admit I’ve got more than a little crush on the 80’s. I was pretty much too young to remember everything on the first go ‘round so this is all very exciting for me. Now, I’m not planning on going Cyndi Lauper on anyone just yet, but there are certain aspects of that [...]

Over the Weekend

Whimsy is the word when it comes to the beautiful etsy shop, Designs by Vanessa. I came upon her by chance and am so pleased for you to get to know her and her delightful wares. Enjoy!
 

Q: Describe your most memorable weekend (recent or just a fun one you remember).
DBV: A weekend that sticks [...]

Off the Runway

So I saw this look from Dolce & Gabana and thought, “hey, I bet I could get that outfit without spending $2,000 for a t-shirt”. And so here it is, I place before you my first re-creation of a runway style, sans runway.
 

Crafty Biz.

Announcing: My First Art Show.
Okay. Today I have some fairly exciting news. I have officially been accepted as an artist in an amaazziinngg local indie show. Debuting in 2004, The Girlie Show, as it’s called is now considered the show to be in around the area. Now I know some of the artists and crafty [...]

Model Home – Miss-oh-knee!

I’ve always been a believer that inspiration can come anytime, anywhere. It seems only natural then that the runway should influence our lives in more ways than just what’s in our wardrobe. What about the wardrobe itself?  The challenge today is to take a runway look and turn it into a living space. I chose [...]