Flying Needle Gallery

Prelude to Spring

2011-03-18T10:54:00.003-04:00

Not to jump the gun, but in anticipation of spring and the flowers to come, found these lovely new lawn cottons, perfect for a Spring Floral Handkerchief set. Very Liberty of London, but from a different supplier.

Ah, makes me want to sneeze with joy

Pink Monkeys

2011-01-27T09:27:00.004-05:00

Just when winter and snow are starting to get to me, one of my favorite fabrics is back. There's nothing like whimsical pink monkeys to put a smile on.

Puppy Love

2010-09-12T11:24:00.003-04:00

I always wanted a puppy when I was a kid. What kid didn't? But I never had one, so now I sublimate that former desire with fabric. Ok, it's not the same thing, but who wouldn't love these red pups?

New kids napkins are in the works....

Organic Florals

2010-08-24T13:57:00.004-04:00

Found a great new line of organic cottons...these are a couple of them. And what could be bad about pansies? Just put them up for sale, and they look like winners. Love the mod floral themes -- hoping for more soon.

Hip Hop!

2010-07-30T12:56:00.005-04:00

I love whimsy -- so I was delighted when I found this exclusive Liberty of London print from Japan -- am giong to have to call it 'Rabs'. Which brings to mind a friend -- and yes, as story.

But I'll save that for another time.....

Calling all Hankie Lovers.....

2010-05-13T13:09:00.005-04:00

Need a unique gift idea> Or a treat for yourself? We've just launched 'Hankie of the Month' -- with a choice of batik, Liberty of London lawn cotton, or a mix. We do the picking and you get a surprise hankie in the mail each month.

Now that's what I call sneezing in style.

Spring Fever!

2010-05-06T12:10:00.004-04:00

Yes, I'd gone missing....or something like that. But here I am again....and this is my new 'Jungle Fever' Napkin set, my favorite of the new spring fabrics. Makes me want to go native. Or at least tropical.

Oh, I need a vacation! Or maybe one of those drinks with an umbrella in it.....

Reflections

2010-02-28T17:09:00.002-05:00

Could be the anticipation of the season changing, or just a mood of seeing things from the inside out. Like the upside down world I imagined as a kid, you know, where we walked on the ceiling.

Maybe the colors just cheer me up.

Wishing for Spring

2010-02-17T09:13:00.006-05:00

Have you noticed how the light is changing? Just makes me feel that spring is just around the corner. Yes, I'm an incurable optimist. But before we know it, trees will be budding, flowers will be blooming.....ah!

And that means new handkerchiefs.

Hearts for Haiti....

2010-01-27T20:33:00.002-05:00

This Etsy collective is comprised of donated items from hundreds of Etsy shops. It is dedicated to raise money to rebuild Haiti. 100% of the proceeds from this shop (minus Etsy fees and Paypal fees) go directly to DoctorsWithoutBorders (http://doctorswithoutborders.org/) in bi-monthly increments.

So go show some love!

Table for One... Sort of

2010-01-13T11:01:00.006-05:00

For as long as I can remember, I always had a thing for bears. And a vast collection of them. Ok, vast to a child, and then vast to a grown up kid-at-heart. So while browsing the oriental fabric collections a few months ago, imagine my delight when I found this panda fabric.

So now I can set my table for one and always have company, and amusing conversation. If not a little 'panda-monium'! Don't look at me that way.....

Gracie Loves Grandma...Grandma Loves Hankies!

2009-12-16T20:19:00.003-05:00

A nice story. Gracie was reading WickedlyChic and saw our ad on the Holiday Gift Guide. She sent Grandma a hankie for Christmas. And now Grandma has ordered more.

Okay, so this is where I smile. Thank you WickedlyChic, Gracie, and Grandma. Yay!

So if you still need a little something...or a stocking stuffer? We've got em...

Visions of Sugarplums

2009-11-27T12:27:00.003-05:00

What little princess wouldn't love these tea party/snack napkins? I wish I had a lunchbox I could tuck them into myself. Newest addition to the 'Kid Stuff'.

Holiday Giveaway on Wickedly Chic

2009-11-23T16:00:00.002-05:00

Ok, so we're the sponsor....

Holiday Giveaways!

Welcome to the Wickedly Chic Holiday Giveaway page! We’ve brought back our infamous giveaways just for the holiday season!

Our first giveaway is being sponsored by Flying Needle Gallery, a Manhattan-based boutique where the needle really does fly!

The prize is a set of 4 organic cotton napkins, they are called Fields of Honey. This beautiful fabric by Harmony Art is purely organic and will lend elegance & color to your table. Perfect for the eco-friendly fashionista in you. Paper napkins are just so….2008, know what I mean?

To enter this giveaway:

1. You must visit the Flying Needle Gallery website and tell us in an entry email your favorite item from the website.

2. Send your entry email to madfun@wickedlychic.com Deadline for entering is Wednesday November 25 at 10:00 pm eastern standard time.

3. An email will be sent to the winner to confirm your winning entry.

REMEMBER: Not everyone can be a winner (although we wish you could). We do. But…you can shop at Flying Needle Gallery to your heart’s content and use coupon code WICKED at checkout for 20% off of your purchase! AND all orders over $30.00 receive free shipping!

Now seriously…you have to see Flying Needle’s scarves. These are amazing & I’m lucky enough to own one. You need to have one too. Seriously. So does everyone on your gift list. And be sure to take a look at the other napkin sets. This gallery does some cool work.

My Baby Does the Hanky Panky!

2009-11-16T11:00:00.005-05:00

If I've heard it once, I've heard it at least a dozen times with the flu going around. Sneeze or cough into a tissue or a HANDKERCHIEF!

Teal We Meet Again -- Batik Handkerchief set....

Happy Halloween....

2009-10-31T11:55:00.004-04:00

Next year I'm going to do pumpkins...I say that all the time. But in the meantime,these Day of the Dead Napkins are freaky and colorful, don't you think? You know what's going to be on my table.

Super Sale -- Save up to 50%

2009-09-08T09:50:00.004-04:00

And now for another totally self-serving message - we're having a super sale now thru September 22. Because summer's almost gone, school has started & I'm in house cleaning mode.

So why not get a jump on your Holiday shopping, or just treat yourself to something?

Go ahead - you deserve it!

Give a Hoot!

2009-09-01T08:19:00.004-04:00

September....summer vacations come to an end, the kids are back in school. What a good time to get into new routines, like tucking a cloth napkin into those lunchboxes. And with special prints just for them, the kids will love it. Go green.

Olive Love

2009-08-23T11:43:00.003-04:00

If I could live on olives, there's a good chance I'd try. But there's a better chance of living on love, so my brain has combined the two ideas in this new hankie set. Ok, maybe that's twisted, but these fabric colors are rich, and I love the gold speckles. Reminds me of when someone who was trying to get me to go out with him had an assortment of olives via room service. Laughed my head off, but no, it didn't work....

Calling All Independent Shoppers......

2009-07-16T09:27:00.007-04:00

Here I am on my soapbox shooting my mouth off again! And now for something completely different, click on the title link above and read why I think everyone should shop from small independent businesses.

And it's not just because I want a spa vacation.....

Monkeying Around....

2009-07-10T07:35:00.004-04:00

After months of amassing fabrics for my new apron collection, the first creation turned out to be child sized. How cute is this? Full line should debut in October, if all goes as planned. Stay tuned....

Thank You Susie Shina!

2009-06-17T17:03:00.004-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-yIVUsMkc

For once, I'm speechless....

We All Need a Little Whimsy......

2009-06-12T13:20:00.004-04:00

When life gets dull, these colors will certainly brighten things up! Okay, I was looking for something wild and maybe a little crazy the other day. So here it is. And to me, it says, whoa, where are my sunglasses.

Heading to the Beach....Soon!

2009-05-26T09:34:00.002-04:00

Ah, I love the beach, and sitting by the water. Digging my toes into sand. Breathing salt air. Listening to the sound of the surf. Soon. Till then, I thought this new set of handkerchiefs were a good reminder of days to come.

Design Style Guide Giveaway

2009-05-20T11:32:00.004-04:00

Giveaway #1 featuring Karen Faulkner Art

The Design Style Guide is beginning a new and exciting project! We are going to be having giveaways approximately every 2 weeks!

Our first giveaway features Karen Faulkner Art.

Karen says, “Painting is restorative for me and I hope that a peaceful yet uplifting quality comes through in my work. I strive to make each piece unique, saying as much as I can in just a few brushstrokes. My paintings are often reflective of a mood or emotion.”

Karen’s beautiful minimalist paintings are always created with professional artist quality pigments and acid-free, 100% cotton watercolor paper.

As a member of Design Style Guide (the Etsy Team for those decorating their homes and offices with a website especially for interior designers ) she is offering one US reader, $20.00 credit and free shipping to be spent in her shop on Etsy. The winner will be able to pick any item from Karen's store that is within the given credit limit.(credit is NOT transferrable for cash or to any other shop)

To enter this giveaway, you need to visit the Design Style Guide.net website and post a link to something you like in the “Paintngs and Wall Art” section .

For more entries:
~ Visit our featured shop and tell us what you might spend your $20.00 on if you win
~Follow this blog
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~ RT (ReTweet) DesignStyleGuide about this giveaway (we must see it as a reply)

Post each of these entries as a separate comment!

*Note General DSG Giveaway Rules

Please ensure that the profile you use for your comment(s) is public or leave your email address in your comment. If we are unable to email the winner, we will pick a new winner.

This giveaway will end on June 3 9:00PM PDT. We will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner, and post the win here. Giveaway is only open to US addresses, legal residents of the 50 United States and at least 18 years old at time of entry at this time.

Pocket Squares

2009-05-12T17:58:00.002-04:00

Finally added the first (of many to come) new Pocket Squares -- perfect for adding a splash of color to your pocket - or for those who like a smaller handkerchief. 'Kleenex' size, not that I'm trying to promote paper tissues. Ha!

Color of the Day

2009-05-03T10:39:00.004-04:00

My windowsill is my garden, and I've been buying some new flowering plants for the spring. I just find this coral pink daisy so uplifting! Funny how it matches one of the new velvets I got a few months ago.

Design Style Guide: What You Put On Your Table Matters

2009-04-29T16:08:00.004-04:00

Design Style Guide: What You Put On Your Table Matters

Wow! My napkins are featured on this post -- and they're in great company!

Bath & Body Goodies

2009-04-28T08:29:00.005-04:00

Wow! Sharonn gave me one of these samplers and everything is totally yummy. Some of the best bath & body products I've ever used. They all feel wonderful and smell delicious too.

And it's a great gift idea for Mother's Day. Or for yourself.

I want more....You can find them at Crater Lake Company or at FlyingNeedleGallery.

Art Attack!

2009-04-09T11:17:00.004-04:00

Time to get out there again -- come visit & shop!

Blue Roses.....

2009-03-27T10:38:00.005-04:00

Another new favorite of mine, inspired by tattoos. Perfect for a whimsical -- if not slightly diabolical -- napkin set. And they also come in pink.

Finally...A New Scarf!

2009-03-10T20:34:00.002-04:00

Finally got a photo of this Coral 'Avanti" scarf...it's still not quite spring, and this color velvet brightens my outlook. Those beads knock me out. And I thought it would be a great color for this page....

It's Wickedly Chic

2009-03-07T14:33:00.005-05:00

Finding great gifts no matter what the occasion is now at your fingertips. With a few clicks of your mouse, you can shop an assortment of independent businesses, and find that perfect – and unique- gift.

Well organized and offering a user friendly design, categories include Bath & Body, Boutiques, Cosmetics, Eco-Friendly, Fashion Accessories, Home Décor & Scents, Jewelry, and Paper Goods. Weekly Giveaways are featured on the home page.

When asked what prompted the new format, Liz Nonnemacher, editor and experienced trend spotter said, “Our Holiday themed Gift Guides were so popular, that we knew it was time to go 365. Someone is always looking for a gift. And the new format offers rotating spots, so that advertisers get equal time.”

Wickedly Chic.com is the hottest destination for shoppers seeking advice and product recommendations from the world of Indie design and fashion. Appealing to a savvy female audience, popular features include Daily Ditties, Fresh and Chic, and Indie of the Week. Readers are encouraged to participate and offer their own favorites which are featured in Reader of the Week. Readers are treated to detailed product reviews based on extensive research, and are often presented with exclusive discounts and contests from Indie Designers who are hand-picked by Liz and her team.
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This is the last week of the Valentine's Gift Guide -- it's never too late to find something special!

In the Pink...and Green

2009-03-06T13:58:00.005-05:00

Working on some new napkin and handkerchiefs sets....so many options with these. Plus a few more new swatches to come. They're cheering me up on this gray day.

And now that I've said it's gray, here comes the sun. Go figure!

25 Days Till Spring

2009-02-23T10:37:00.005-05:00

Spring is just around the corner -- okay, I'm an optimist! So I just added this new hankie set called Swinging on a Star. I'll be hanging out waiting for spring, dreaming of the stars.

Hearts and Arrows

2009-02-02T11:47:00.005-05:00

New for Valentine's Day! Wouldn't it be the perfect touch for your romantic dinner table setting? Just add some candles....and well, you know.

Put on a Happy Face!

2009-01-06T08:35:00.003-05:00

This just makes me smile...and yes, visions of "Bye Bye Birdie" dance in my head. But what the heck, it's a new year.Let's make it a happy one!

Design Collaborative - Private Sale- NYC - December 4, 5 & 6!

2008-11-20T09:15:00.006-05:00

For anyone in the NYC area:

Shopping for unique holiday gifts just got easier. Offering an alternative to the frenzied and often frustrating shopping experience, four of New York’s independent designers have collaborated — just in time for holiday shopping.

Gifts
Artwork
Accessories
Handmade Pillows
Textiles, old buttons
Home décor and furnishings
Jewelry, fine, costume & vintage
Hand-painted silk scarves & shawls
Toys

WHEN:
Thursday -- December 4th -- 5-8 PM
Friday -- December 5th -- 5-8 PM
Saturday -- December 6th -- 12-5 PM

WHERE:
Charm and Whimsy
143 Madison Ave (31-32 St)
Suite #200
(212) 683-7609

Design Collaborative is a cooperative effort of:

Esther Sadowsky,Allied Member ASID,Owner,CHARM & WHIMSY Design resource for your home
Susan Slotkis, Interior Designer and author of Foundations of Interior Design.
Leslie Rogers Todder,Leslie Rogers Designs-Hand painted silk couture for fashion & home
Debra Janin,Owner,FlyingNeedleGallery.com….Gifts for the Body & Home

Fanciful Inspiration

2008-11-09T05:50:00.003-05:00

So I'd been trying to figure out how to combine some great oriental brocades with fabulous Thai silk for next collection of pillows...and voila, along comes a special order. Added some beaded braif for embellishment. The finished product was a little more intricate than this pic, but I think Im on the way.....

Haunted Bloggy Carnival is Here!

2008-10-27T07:53:00.007-04:00

Weird Stuff in My Desk is at it again -- this time with $2,300 worth of prizes.The carnival starts at 8:00 am Central time October 27th ALL WEEK and ends on November 2nd at 11:59 pm Pacific time. What are you waiting for -- head on over and play!

Here is the list of AMAZING prizes you are trying to win!

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Glutenada - 2 -$65.00 gift certificates to their online store, two winners. Shipping to US and Canada only.
http://glutenada.com/

Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb - An AMAZING prize package including: a 12 pack Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Sugar-Free Raspberry Dark Chocolate bars, a 12-pack Dark Chocolate Sugar-Free ChocoPerfection bars,an autographed copy of paperback book “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb: My Journey From Flabby Fat To Sensationally Skinny In One Year”. Valued at $106.00. Shipping to US and Canada.
http://www.livinlavidalowcarb.com/

Bin Hog Designs - 2 each $50.00 gift certificates to their online store, two winners. Worldwide shipping
http://www.binhog.com/

Lathers & Lights - $100.00 gift certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.lathersnlights.com/

Beaded Hemp - 5 each $20.00 gift certificates to their online store, five winners. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.beadedhemp.com/

Meringue - A $100.00 gift certificate to their online etsy store. Worldwide shipping
http://www.meringueshop.etsy.com/

Jessicurl - 4 each $25.00 gift certificates to their online store, four winners. Worldwide shipping.
http://Jessicurl.com

Lathered Up - A $100.00 gift certificate to their online store. Shipping within the US only.
http://www.latheredup.com/

Just Right Candles - 5 each $20.00 gift certificates, 5 winners. Worldwide shipping though not included in GC amount.
http://www.justrightcandles.com/

Bitten by Books Review Staff - 2 electronic copies of the epic story “Nothing But Red”. This is not a paranormal story, but it is a book with a collection of stories that impacts women worldwide.
http://stores.lulu.com/nothingbutred

Bauble Bath - One Holiday Gift basket valued at $75.00 with 3 scrubs (Candy Cane, Sugar Plum, Gingerbread). We three Kings bauble set (3 scented with Frankincense and Myrh). Holiday Candy Bauble set ( 8 mini baubles in a variety of “candy” fragrances ), Snowmen and Penguin bath melts. 2 soaps in cinnamon and Honey almond and 3 Lip Balms. Shipping to the US and Canada.
http://baublebath.com/

The Ivy Keep - 3 each $25.00 (Canadian) gift certificates. Three winners, shipping to US, Canada and most international countries.
http://www.ivykeep.com/

Moody Bee Beeswax Lip Balm - One prize package of 15 lip balms shipped to anywhere in Canada or the US - perfect for Christmas! Valued at $65.00
http://www.moodybee.com/

Brenna Lyons - Brenna is offering PDF copies of every e-book release she has in 2009 to one winner (approx $50 value) and one signed print book of choice to a second winner (approx $15 value). Shipping to US and Canada only.
http://www.brennalyons.com/

The Blue Raven Tea Co. - 3 each $20.00 gift certificates to their online store, three winners. Shipping to the US and Canada.
http://blueraventea.com

Crater Lake Company - A $50.00 gift certificate to their online store.
http://www.craterlakecompany.com

A Woman with Scents - A $50.00 gift certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://awomanwithscents.com/

Bad Girlz Bath Co. - A $50.00 gift certificate to their online store. US shipping only.
http://badgirlzbath.com/

Overall Beauty - A prize package including 4 mineral eye shadows colors and one blush. $50.00 value. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.overallbeauty.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=77

Kettlepot Soap - A $50.00 gift certificate to their online store. Shipping to US and Canada.
http://www.kettlepotsoap.com/

Ugly Duckling Designs - A $50.00 gift certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.theuglyducklingdesigns.com/

TarotByArwen - Consultation with professional Tarot consultant, Stephanie Arwen Lynch, president of the American Tarot Association. Valued at $50.00.
http://tarotbyarwen.com

Destiny’s Creations - 2 each $25.00 Gift Certificates to their online store. Two winners. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.shopdestinyscreations.com/

Ginger’s Garden - A gift basket with handmade soaps and skin care worth $50.00 with your choice of fragrance. Shipping to the US only.
http://www.gingersgarden.com/

Bovine Bubbles and Hogwash - 2 - $25.00 gift certificates to their online store. Two winners. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.bovinebubbles.com/

Lily Gulch Soaps - A $50.00 gift certificate to their online store. Free shipping with this gift certificate.
http://www.lilygulchsoaps.com/

Broken Teepee Designs - A $50.00 gift certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping included with this prize.
http://www.brokenteepeedesigns.com/

Pampertini - $25.00 Gift Certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.pampertini.com/

Delightfully Wed - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store. Free shipping in the US with this gift certificate.
http://www.delightfullywed.com/

Candles and Woodcrafts - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store with free shipping in the US with this gift certificate.
http://www.candlesandwoodcrafts.com/

Snowberry Creek - A gift certificate good for one Snowberry Creek Sampler box with free shipping in the US. Valued at $22.95
http://www.snowberrycreek.com/

Chunky Butt Candle & Bath Co. - A $30.00 gift certificate to their online store.
http://www.chunkybuttcandles.com/

Lindsay’s Candles & Stuff - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store. Shipping to the US and Canada.
http://www.lindsayscandles.com/

Jojoelle - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.jojoelle.com/

Robed in Fantasy - 1 Custom Made Pirate Shirt Value $22.00. Worldwide shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/Robed-In-Fantasy

Sidhe Na Daire - One set of custom-made costume horns or cat ears. Valued at $15.00. US shipping only.
http://www.sidhenadaire.com/promoTM.htm

Out Of The Box Sampler - 2 each sampler boxes to two winners. Valued at $20.00 each. Shipping to the US included in prize.
http://www.outoftheboxsampler.com/

Spa Secrets - A $30.00 certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://spasecrets.net/

Flying Needle Gallery - A $20.00 gift certificate to their online store. US shipping only.
http://flyingneedlegallery.com/

Designing-Diva Boutique - A $25.00 gift certificate for their online store. Worldwide shipping
http://www.designing-diva.com/

Lemming Central - 1 Sampler box. Valued at $20.00. US shipping only.
http://www.lemmingcentral.com/

Things That Make Scents - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store. Shipping to the US and Canada
http://www.thingsthatmakescents.com/

Manic Trout - A $25.00 gift certificate to their online store. Worldwide shipping.
http://www.manictrout.com/

C.A.Milson - 5 e-books of his novel, The Chosen. 5 winners. Valued at $30.00
http://authorcamilson.blogspot.com/

Eco Party Favors

2008-10-12T19:08:00.009-04:00

Take one very cool earth friendly kid, add a couple of kid sized napkins, one creative Mom who puts the finishing touches on....voila, a very cool eco party favor! And after the party, these napkins can be tucked into lunch boxes, or used for dinner at home. Earth consciousness training, and fun.

Okay, it's a little early, but....Happy Birthday Caroline!

Fall is Here

2008-10-01T14:23:00.005-04:00

Back from my trip to the the desert, and am totally inspired by gold these days. So I took a break from the kid stuff, to put this new fall inspired napkin set.

Don't you just want to go jump in a pile of leaves?

Summer's Almost Gone....

2008-08-26T16:31:00.008-04:00

Funny how it feels like it was just the 4th of July and now it's almost Labor Day. And I'll be laboring over new designs for FlyingNeedleGallery ....so come and visit. In the meantime, I had a lot of fun...a trip to Nashville that you can read about on WickedlyChic (thank you Liz!) ....my birthday celebration that ran for a month, hehe, and a vacation to St. Lucia.

More to come.

Indie Designer Giveaway on Fashion Fling

2008-08-04T09:17:00.006-04:00

Summertime, and the winning is easy. Go visit Fashion Fling for a great read and for a great giveaway! Now through August 14.

Weird Stuff in My Desk -- Great Gift Certificate Giveaway

2008-07-27T08:40:00.003-04:00

It's just like Christmas in July -- check out Weird Stuff in My Desk for a chance to win over $900 worth of gift certificates! You can enter from July 28 - August 1. And while you're there, be sure to sign up for their mailing list.

Pillow Perfect

2008-07-08T07:58:00.003-04:00

The front row are pillows I created as a custom wedding gift....just makes me want to curl up in comfort!

Owls & Rabbits

2008-07-07T14:18:00.004-04:00

Some new fun napkins -- normally I'm not a fan of toile, but these have hidden images, and they're owls & rabbits. Okay, so they're not so hidden, but I love them! And they're perfect for a summer picnic.

Iowa Flood Relief Charity Auction

2008-06-25T15:25:00.005-04:00

I’m sure most of you have heard about the devastating flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As of June 16, damage estimates have exceeded ONE BILLION ($1,000,000,000) dollars. In a town of only 120,000 people, this is beyond catastrophic.

Thousands of animals have been left homeless by the flood. The Cedar Rapids animal shelter has been completely destroyed. Many people had to abandon their pets when they evacuated their homes, and it is unclear when–if ever–they will be reunited.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The independent artisan community is coming together with an exciting auction to benefit the “Friends of the Animal Shelter” fund via the Kirkwood Foundation (tax ID 23-7076632), which is the fundraising division of the college currently serving as the evacuation center for abandoned animals. There are several hundred dogs, even more cats, and other companion animals being housed there, and many, many more animals are still stranded in the thousands of abandoned homes in Cedar Rapids. This auction will take place from June 25-July 2, and further details are available at http://www.iowafloodreliefauction.com.

In the meantime, you can support the Friends of the Animal Foundation for the Iowa City animal shelter (also affected by the flood) by donating at:

http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?BadgeId=111927

Celebrate With Style Gift Giveaway

2008-06-24T09:27:00.008-04:00

Just wanted to let you know that the first Celebrate with Style Gift Giveaway was posted and will be live until July 15th. Join in the fun --- go to: http://www.celebratewithstyle.com/ and click on the Free Gift Giveaway banner.

Here are the gifts, plus links to the designers' stores:
For a complete description of each item, including its retail price, click here!
"Sexy" flipflops — Your FlipFlops
Ruby and pearl earrings — Broken Teepee Designs
French beaded purple rose — Forever Flowers
Fused glass earrings — Purple Cloud Studio
Set of 4 "Flamingos in the Garden" dinner napkins — Flying Needle Gallery
Red "In the line of fire" earrings — Colie Art
Crystal and silver "I Got the Blues" necklace — Estancia Designs
Amethyst and onyx beaded "Carnivale" earrings — Liebling Art Crafts
Pink and silver earrings — Hot Rocks Glass Jewels
Carnelian and silver drop earrings — Cyndie Smith Designs
Box of 8 assorted fabric note cards — Pretty Pear Designs

Stormy Weather....

2008-06-16T09:00:00.003-04:00

Wow, here in NYC we've been having some rockin' and rollin' weather. Thunderstorms that remind me of when I was a little kid and fear of the thunder & lightening gave way to the awe of it as I grew older. This handkerchief set reminds me of the colors of the sky when those summer storms rolled in.

Spring is Here

2008-05-08T06:55:00.002-04:00

Finally...spring is here to stay, but with all the pollen flying through the air, I needed some new hankies. So here's the Spring Batik Handkerchiefs Set -- just in time! Makes me feel good about sniffling.

I Can Hardly Bear It.....

2008-03-27T09:09:00.005-04:00

Okay, so I'm having too much fun with the kid stuff. But really, who can resist Paddington Bear, or old fashioned teddies? Add some stars & balloons, and besides being a party, it just brings out the kid in me.

From the Heart

2008-01-29T07:26:00.001-05:00

Okay, so everyone is talking about Valentine's Day coming soon...so this year I decided to have some 'alternative' heart inspired offerings...and this one is called "Hearts of Gold" and dedicated to all the wonderful friends in my life.

After all, love is not just about romance. I'm not knocking romance -- I'm just saying there's more to it.

But more on that to come.

Fun Snack Napkins

2007-12-21T11:34:00.000-05:00

Okay, so it's been busy...this is a good thing of course, but can you believe I've been dreaming I posted stuff, and then the lightbulb went off and I realized I only was dreaming.....

One of the fun things about the holidays is kids. So I came up with a new assortment of kids snack napkins. Ever since I started doing Tea Party sets, the only complaint I got was that there was nothing for the boys...so here it is.

What a great way to teach table manners, and be green at the same time. Save paper -- use cloth napkins. Who wouldn't want to dab away the jelly...look at those monkeys!

Pillow Paradise

2007-10-20T06:41:00.000-04:00

Time is just flying by --- or it seems that way. Launched my new pillow collection on line this week...now I can get started on the next set of designs. So many colors, that's what I love about it all. They're made from handwoven Thai silks -- most are iridescent so you get a blending of colors like a rainbow.