Star Magazine!

We had a nice article run in Star Magazine this weekend about Lusterbunny jewelry (and how they are great gifts!). The star came in with a model and we had a little photoshoot in the store, where I piled our favorite samples on her! I helped by holding the fabric in the background.

Chunky scarves and patterned coats already pack a punch, but adorn them with unique brooches for a brilliant fashion statement.

“Accessories can add a little bit of color to what can be a drab time,” says Betsy Blodgett, co-owner of Bon Bon Atelier in Westport. “Picking a chunkier pin to stand out against winter wools and knits is probably a good idea.”

Blodgett is a fan of accessories with a woodland theme. She says anything forest-inspired, especially the image of an owl, is chic and cozy during the cold months.

Pin a brooch onto a peacoat, infinity scarf or wool hat to jazz up your cold weather staples.

Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/03/3294215/now-trending-brighten-your-winter.html#ixzz1fmKnvkMG

Liberty Bundles are in!

So, you know how we went to England? Well, whilst there we made secret notes on merchandise for the store, and when we returned we made a flurry of orders. Some things we have already gotten and some we put on the backburner. But there are two jewels that we have been waiting for, and this was the biggest bad-daddy of them all...

Liberty of London fabric bundles!!

See, when we are in Liberty I saw these lovelies and had to buy one. Because there is a whole variety of prints in each pack! They are color coded, so each print works together, and they are all 52" long by varying widths. (Perfect for an easy quilt) The package I'm holding has 11 different prints in it.

So, I found the lady who makes them, and she agreed to send us a shipment. Although, she had to ask because the only other store that carries them is the Liberty Regent Street store. Bam! Just us and Liberty..aren't we fancy?

The bundles are $85.00, and we only have 10. (And if you don't get here soon-ish, they might all find their way to my house) They aren't online yet, but if you see one you desperately need for yourself (or as a gift!) just call us. 

hint hint

You should maybe go look at Groupon today. If you are feeling sewish, that is...

Don't forget the Open House today...there are still a few cupcakes left!

The Party Dress

 For the last 48 hours I have been single-minded, every minute thinking of only one thing. The dress I am making. For I have found the perfect dress pattern, and it has come to me in the form of this book, The Party Dress by Mary Adams. Her's is a simple pattern, true, but the way she uses color and ruffles and petticoats has gone straight to my heart. So, I am making one of my own. Which needs to be done by Saturday night (J's office Christmas party).

All I have left to do is insert the lining, the zipper and hem. And although I have been triumphant so far, there is the high chance that disaster could happen and I could end up curled on the floor tonight in a quivering mass of despair. When it is done there will be pictures, although when you come to the store tomorrow for the open house (you are coming, right?) I'm sure I'll be in the back room frantically trying to finish. Or if all goes well I'll be twirling around in it. Because did I mention there is a petticoat involved? White and gold tulle? Glittery??

Buy this book and become obsessed like I am! To be perfectly honest we just sold the last one, but I have three more coming in next week. I'm happy to put your name on one if you like!

 There is a whole chapter on layering different fabrics to achieve new colors with them.

 In the book she demonstrates how to soak silk taffeta to get this amazing texture

This dress is covered in bias strips. That blows my mind!!

Open House! Again!

Did you know that we are having a Holiday Open House this Saturday? I know, I know, we are a little open house crazy lately, but this one is extra sweet. Why? Well, because the first 10 people in the door will get an incredibly delicious cupcake from Dolce Bakery! 

And, if that weren't enough, we are going to have a raffle with 3 prizes! First prize gets a $25 gift certificate, second prize a fabulous book, and third prize gets some adorable Polly Danger bias tape. I would like all of those things, but I'm guessing I can't enter. 

Now aside from the fun freebies, we also have a gift for everyone on your list. We will be  your gift fairies this weekend..whoever is on your list we will find the perfect gift. (Even for your great-uncle's daughter's roomate) See you Saturday!

New-sies

Sorry it's been so quiet around here this week.. I've started working on a last minute dress that I'm trying to get done for Saturday. Mental note...start before Wednesday next time! However, I'm hoping it turns out as cute in real life as it is in my mind. Because in my mind it's adorable! I can't wait to show you. There is a lot of tulle involved..so it has to be cute, right?

In the meantime, we have new stuff in! The latest issue of Selvedge Magazine, some new Lulu Thai Needleworks by Anna Maria Horner and some gorgeous Amy Butler laminate. (I am in looooove with the pattern in the laminate)