Hart 2 Heart

Falling Leaves

Fall is here but it's still 90 degrees!! Our summer has been way too hot, but there is hope for the future!

I've had this skirt design brewing for a while now, and it's finally done and in the shop!

This is Hailey, my multitalented assistant. Isn't she beautiful?!

And of course, Lanky couldn't be left out of the photo shoot. Cheryl, my amazing (and beautiful!) photographer/assistant, took the pictures. I am so lucky to working with such awesome women, including Elizabeth, my very creative (and beautiful) friend. 

I'll be a little busy the next couple weeks on my biggest ever cookie order. I'm doing 400 Eiffel Tower cookies for a wedding in Santa Barbara. They are similar to these, but in black and white with a silver bow. Should be a very elegant wedding!

 

Winner!

Congratulation to Chelsy! You won my blog contest! If you didn't read all of the funny Lanky quotes, you really should go check out all the comments. I used the "Random Number Generator" to pick the winner. So, Chelsy, email me and I will make you your very own Monster Buddy in the color of your choice. I realize the rest of you must be heartbroken that you didn't win your own Monster Buddy. Fear not! They are now available in my Etsy shop! Unless I can magically build up a monster inventory, your buddy will be made to order, as I sold out of them at the Fiesta Hermosa street fair.

Since many of you haven't had the opportunity to visit me at a show, I thought I'd take you on a little tour of my booth. Check out the burly dude checking out my Play hoodies. Not sure I have it in his size. *edit: my photos didn't load right! You can't actually SEE burly dude on my blog. sheesh. Use your imagination.

After 10 years of street fairs, I think I've figured out a few things about setting up my space. But it's always a challenge; there's never enough room!

This is my newest baby dress.

And I made this version with a skirt and tee for the big girls.

There's the boys department. . .

. . . and more for the girls.

And another happy customer. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and shopped! I had a fantastic weekend! If you'd like to visit me in person, check out my list of upcoming events over on my sidebar. I may add a couple more, so stay tuned! This weekend I'll be in Pasadena at the Festival of the Arts. I've never done a show out that way, so I'd love to see you if you're in the area. 

 

 

Time to shop!

Here are all the details for my big sale this weekend. . . but there's more. . . scroll down . . .

So, you say you can't make it to San Pedro this weekend? You can still shop and save in my webstore. Get 40% off your entire order through Sunday only! Use the code 40sale at check out to get your discount. I've never had a sale this big, so take advantage now!

ETSY summer sale!

Fiesta Hermosa. . . THIS WEEKEND!

It was a lovely weekend at the Strawberry Festival. Andy came along to help with set up, and for moral support, and to have a little getaway with moi. It was so nice to have a little break from the dog and the teenager, though we missed them both. We were lucky enough to have Grandma come to supervise the household while we were gone. I enjoyed meeting up with return customers, as well as many friendly vendors. Next up, Fiesta Hermosa, in Hermosa Beach. It's a 3 day show (Saturday, Sunday and Monday--Memorial Day). I've been very busy cutting and sewing, boosting inventory for a big weekend. 

This has been one of my favorite and most popular outfits lately. I've been selling the skirt for a while, but I've recently added the brown gingham blouse. I make it in sizes 2T through 10. If you can't get out to the fair to shop, you can find this lovely ensemble in my Etsy shop.

Want it in your size? I've got that too!

 

Etsy sale is on!

I've been busy stocking my Etsy shop with lots of handmade goodness, so I thought I should have a big sale!

Use the code LUCKY at checkout and get 25% off your entire purchase!

And there's boys stuff too! For some reason, I don't always mention that.

The sale is going to end SOON so, hurry on over and check out my shop for the best selection!

Pretty Pillowcase Peasant Blouses

I may have a problem. Or not. 

I'm always jumping back and forth from one business to another. i've had my clothing business for over a decade now, and I still LOVE the sewing, designing, making. 

Then there are the cookies. . . I added the cookie business when the economy hit the fan and we couldn't make ends meet. It has really helped. A year and a half later, things are looking up. And I LOVE making cookies, working with clients, being creative.

When reviewing my sales numbers for 2011, my gross sales are pretty much split right down the middle, cookies/clothes. So this is good right?

I have no idea! If I focused solely on the cookie biz, I would have to make some big changes to expand production (translate to investing big $ we don't have). And the thing is, I really enjoy doing both businesses. 

I've always liked to do many different things, even when I was a kid; sewing, crocheting, playing the saxophone. Maybe it's just my nature and I shouldn't fight it. And really, it allows for a bit of flexibility.

When the cookie biz slows down (July and August), I can get busy in my studio and SEW! I get to pump up my inventory for the big fall shopping season. Of course there are those times when it's ALL busy (say Christmas time!), andI go a little crazy.

Hmmm. I'm not sure any of you have actually read my crazy rant here. Maybe you just looked at my pretty blouses. Either way, thanks for being here. I feel better; a little blogging therapy for me. And by the way all of these blouses and more are now in my Etsy shop. Sizes range from 1 (fits 6 to 18 months) to 8 (girls).

And now I must get busy making cookie dough.