Here are some fabulous little bags that I love - especially the slouchy 60's print hobo from Nepecena. I have even thrown in a "man bag" for dad's diaper duty, although the guitar design is, well, rockin' for boys or girls with it's messenger styling. Not sure if I love the "Diaper Dude" tag on the outside of the bag. (By the way.....you are allowed to use a non-diaper bag … [Read more...]
design guide HOLIDAY 2009
The INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE // holiday 2009 launched a day before Thanksgiving last week, but what better day to announce the design guide than on cyber monday. This guide - like all the others is fantastic, fabulous and fun and just takes all the stress out of holiday shopping. Really it does! Over the next week - I will be posting my little heart out about the guide.... … [Read more...]
jewelry MINI GUIDE TO LONG NECKLACES
I've been working on this mini guide for the last couple of weeks, inspired by the new design of the fall guide. There were really many more necklaces that I could feature, the guide could easily have turned into the ultimate guide to jewelry designers. Hmmm - there's a thought! Well, I hope you like the guide and please feel free to leave a comment about your favorite … [Read more...]
go east
Amid the bric-a-brac stalls and cheap imorts, I found some wonderful designers at Spitalfields Markets in Londons' East End. At the moment, the East End is THE place to see independent designers and Spitalfields is a great starting point. My next stop was supposed to be Brick Lane, however I got horribly lost - but luckily ended up outside a tube station, so I hopped on a train … [Read more...]
The ABC’s
There comes a time in every childs life that you need to have THAT conversation! You may think they are too young. You may think that they won't understand. You might feel a little embarrassed. But really, is it ever to early to talk to your kids about design...and, if you think that they are ready, style. Luckily, these designers have come up ingenious way to slip in a … [Read more...]