lighthearted

riverside drive...

lots of dots

i stopped by the booth at NY NOW for another little lesson from Loopy Mango!

https://vimeo.com/144820384
www.loopymango.com 

shop 'til you drop

Black Friday!

Sockerbit, West Village...
https://www.sockerbit.com

spiritual objects

Peace for Paris...

God's eye, Renegade ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God%27s_eye

Ahoy, Nautical Nomad!

On the town today with Tia Cibani and her Spring Summer 2016 Kids' Collection!


The theme: Nautical Nomad

The shapes: Boat necks, Ponchos, Jackets, Sailor Pants, Cardigans, Capelets, Billows...

The fabrics:  Cotton, Gauze, Jersey, Linen, Taffeta, Denim, Poplin, Seersucker, Silk...

The details: Stripes, Eyelet, Patchwork, Plackets, Pleats...

The colors: Red, White, Mediterranean Blue, Saffron Yellow...

The accessories:  Ribbons, Ropes, Beads, Buttons, Knots, Cords...

The cupcakes: Billie's, of course (local city sustenance for metropolitan mates!)

Tia Cibani Kids clothes and cupcakes, Chelsea studio...

for more about Tia's women's and kids' collections:
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/04/85224/tia-cibani-childrens-collection#slide
www.tiacibani.com 

Ahoy, mates!!

jess and the laundress

once upon a time in the town of petaluma, californa there lived a rag doll artisan named jess brown.

she made dolls of sustainable corn fiber stuffing and bits of recycled, antique fabric and trim, with hand sewn, heart shape mouths, embroidered eyes, and hand stitched felted hair.

so prolific was jess that she came to design doll accessories, write storybooks and present commissions to clients across the land, including one famous designer who featured her creations in store windows from beverly hills to new york to milan!

as the popularity of her dolls grew, so did her collection, to apparel for moms and throws for the home and even full size quilts and coverlets!

one day, jess heard from gwen whiting and lindsey boyd, the two dynamic women behind the laundress. lindsey's daughter owned a beloved jess brown doll.

their passion for fabric and fashion paralleled that of hers with their comprehensive line of allergen free, non toxic, 100% biodegradable detergents, conditioners and washes to take care of the beautiful things you love and protect the environment, too.

a new collaboration was born!!

jess brown for the laundress, a one of a kind heirloom doll made of entirely washable cotton muslin, available with blonde or brunette hair and her own wash & stain bar made from vegetable soap, borax and essential oils.

remember, patience is always a virtue!  all dolls are cut to order so please allow up to two weeks for your special delivery....  And each doll has button shoulders and may not be appropriate for a child under 3 years of age...

www.jessbrowndesign.com
www.thelaundress.com 

you can learn more about jess in the "people we love" feature on the laundress blog and find tips galore for baby, family and home care on their information-rich, lifestyle site.

http://blog.thelaundress.com/wordpress/2015/06/26/people-we-love-jess-brown/

Burma Bag

While in Miami this weekend, I stepped off the beach to have lunch in the shade of the garden patio at The Raleigh.

I was admiring the lush setting when a richly hued tote on the love seat opposite me caught my eye.

A while later, Cat from the Babalu lobby pop up shop joined me for a moment to have a quick coffee and also gasped at the beauty of the bag.

She did not hesitate to ask the reserved owner to tell us about it. Upon being questioned, the guest broke into a gentle smile and told us it was an item that always attracted attention.

We learned that she bought it and several others while in Myanmar.

It is known as a 'Burma Bag,' woven from recycled packing tape straps and used by local women to carry up to 50 lbs of market produce and wares.

"It is amazing how much the women can carry in these bags!" she shared.

The owner hailed from Venice and wore a simple chambray blue shirt dress, flat sandals and fabulous Prada shades.

She agreed to an official photo shoot of her bag before exiting the patio to catch the afternoon sun!

la Sirena en el Hudson

back in New York with my small treasures ....




cocktails, anyone? mermaid embroidered on linen....