Vintage Finds - Red Wagon

Recently I came across this amazing Australian website called Red Wagon. I love all the 50's vintage inspired children accessories. Please check out their website, it is full of other wonderful creations.

Etsy Finds - Minzer

I saw these cute deers at Unique La over the weekend and had to share them with you. I just think they are adorable and want one. Check out Minzer other cute things in her shop on etsy.

Patches

I've been working on some new homespun clothes using vintage patches. I love how they look!

Unique LA Spring Show

I got to go to Unique LA on Saturday. It was great to see so many local based designers with some incredible products. A year ago I participated in Unique and had a lots of fun. I hope to take part in it again in the Winter.

Here are some of my favorite finds from the show.

1. Graze Organic
2. Wade Oak
3. Kait Emerson
4. Homako
5.Tiny Whales

Playgroup Co-Op Chalk

I recently started to part take in a playgroup co-op where each Mum takes it in turn to teach the class. It was my turn last week and we had plenty of fun with giant chalk and the homemade chalkboard table.

Etsy Finds - Lambert

Here is another great etsy find. Lambert doesn't use any machine all his work is handsewn. I love the vintage worn feeling to his work. He also has a great blog.

Bird Pillow

A few friends suggested that I should make a big version of my mobile birds. I did and turned it into a pillow. I'm working on some more and they'll be available in my etsy store shortly.

Fabric Stories

Vintage Inspired
Soft Whites
Modern Safari
7o' Stripes

I spent a morning shopping for fabrics for various projects & themes I was working on. Here are some of my finds.

Kid Finds - Bows & Ribbons

Some yummy kid finds. I love ribbons and there seems to be a bow theme going on at the moment too.
T-Shirt by BellieBoo Shoes by Little Marc Jacobs, Cardigan by Anne Valerie Hash, Top by Monstar Kids, Carousel Tu Tu by Little Pin Wheel

HomeSpun Photo Shoot

Here are some of the images from our HomeSpun photoshoot. Thanks to Brian from Callaway Gable for doing such an amazing job on the photos.

Blog Finds - BBBcraft

Ever since I discovered newsfire blog reader I have been collecting blogs that inspire me. So I thought it would be fun if I shared my finds.
I had the pleasure of meeting Amy one of the three sisters who runs BBBcraft blog. I was very inspired my her store Apartment Number 9 in Brentwood. They also have a featured spot on design sponge.
I discovered there etsy page too - adorable! Enjoy!

Eggies

Our Eggies from our LA family Easter get together. Sienna even did one.

Etsy Find Atelier Pompadour

I love etsy you can always find things that inspire you. I came across Atelier Pompadour and just loved her pillows and mobiles. She is from Italy and you can see the European influence in her work. She also has a very cute blog.

Introducing HomeSpun

Over the coming days I want to introduce you to a new project I have been working on. My friend Kathlene and I have started a new children's clothes line called HomeSpun. Are concept is to create a line of clothing using recycled fabrics and clothes. We are also working on a Vintage line too which I will blog about later.
We collected special pieces of used children's clothes and re-purposed them by adding applique and embellishments. This season we concentrated on a woodland theme. At the moment we have them available to buy on our etsy store but hope to have them available in LA stores soon.

Hope in the City - Wear your Story

I've been so busy lately and haven't blogged in awhile. Here is the first reason I have been so busy. Hope in the City fashion show! I was involved in the planning and organizing of this event which was hugely successful.
Please check out this site for more photos and images from the event.
Also look at the online catalog from the event.
We got lots of press including an online feature in the LA Weekly magazine.