by trish on November 29, 2009
Felted Bag
100% Icelandic felted wool handbag. White grey fleck with black vine motif. black base and black leather handles. This piece measures 10 1/2″ x 10″. Shop Thistle Downs Wool Designs full collection here.
About the designer:
Accessories should compliment who you are, accent your unique personality, be conversation starters and must be fun to use. Texture, shape and color inspire me to create the extraordinary.
I welcome you to visit my store, here at Smashing Darling, and stay up-to-date on our upcoming shows, news, and special features at www.thistledownswooldesign.blogspot.com.
Throughout this year, 2009, I will offer a limited edition line of less than 200 handbags. Each piece will be numbered and dated, providing you with a true, one of a kind signature piece.
My interest in wool and natural fiber products originates from my love and appreciation of the sheep I have raised since a young child. I have always had access to superior wool and fiber materials. Educated as a graphic artist I have taken my art discipline to a different level and create 100% wool handbags, scarves and accessories. Each piece begins as an original design utilizing layered needle and wet felt wool combined with color, beads and natural elements. Styles may be repeated due to popularity, but I strive to keep each piece one of a kind. I am forever inspired by nature, time spent on the coast of Maine and memories of my childhood in the scenic Litchfield hills.
The Icelandic wool handbags are pieces of art; as unique and stylish as the owner who carries one, yet amazingly durable and functional. Wear them on the weekend with a sweater and jeans or make that everyday look a lot less ordinary. You’ll find the 100% Merino scarves soft and comfortable, a perfect accent to your favorite jean jacket from Autumn to Spring. Or keep warm and look great on the coldest of Winter days! Funky, nature inspired jewelry pieces with a wool element round out the collection.
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Have fun and thanks for your interest,
Sarah
by trish on November 24, 2009
by trish on November 24, 2009
Leaf Earrings – $185.00
Organic leaves 18k gold vermeil over silver, mate finish. Comes in sterling silver also. Shop the full jewelry collection here.
About the designer:
Since the launch of her jewelry line in 2002, Catalina De La Torre has redefined the phrase “everyday luxury” with sensuous, extraordinarily beautiful jewelry which blends Colombian craftsmanship with tradition, passion, and imagination. Her uniquely crafted pieces are exceptional enough to make a statement, yet personal enough to wear everyday. This unique combination has attracted many modern and cosmopolitan women to this artisan’s work.Catalina’s design philosophy, to create “Jewelry that transforms a woman as she transforms the jewelry” allows her to bring pieces to life, with a quality of warmth, an intricacy of detail and an individual personality that speaks to the woman who desires, purchases and wears it. Her eye for minimalism, intuitive sense of style, and unparalleled commitment to the elegant yet casual woman fit the untapped market of style-conscious women like a glove. Catalina adds: “My inspiration for designing accessories is to accentuate the confidence and elegance of chic women.”For her most recent collection, Spring/Summer 2009, De La Torre’s collection shows pieces in a variety of bold colors, with 14 or 18 karat yellow, pink and green gold vermeil and sterling silver as well as gemstones in their natural state and found objects.In terms of her last collection, Catalina says:” Recently, there is a growing focus on gemstones in their natural state, gems that have not been overly manipulated. This collection is inspired on Gaia, our mother earth and its power of creation”. Catalina’s organic-looking jewelry is made from a huge variety of naturally handcrafted stones and crystals from around the world. Undoubtedly, Catalina has become a leading force in this trend. Catalina De La Torre elegant, chic and relevant jewels are appealing to women across the globe. Catalina’s jewelry can be found in over 100 high-end boutiques including Japan, Dubai, Spain.
by trish on November 23, 2009
Impressionism Style Scarf – 39.00
This delicate textured boucle scarf goes with any look to keep you warm in style. Shiny and slightly textured with drape. Approximate Dimentions: 79″ L X 9″ W. 100% rayon, Dry clean only. Shop the full Coquito Design Studio collection here.
About the designer:
Deeply connected to the working women, Coquito specializes in designing for the professional woman who is not afraid of revealing her femininity by using scarves with bold brooches in vibrant colors, textures and eccentric prints. The beginning of this year, Coquito started to design a line of knit wear accessories which sells in private boutiques.
Ivette Navarro, since 2007, is part of the Fashion Design Department’s teaching team at The Art Institute of California – San Diego. Previously, she had also taught at the Fashion Career College in San Diego, CA and San Diego State University – Art Department.
Ivette Navarro is Mexican and was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. She moved to San Diego, California to fulfill her dream of becoming a textile designer. In 1997, she earned her B.A. in Textile Design from San Diego State University. Consequently, her passion for creating one-of-kind fabrics drove her to continue her education and earned her Master Degree in Textiles by 2002. While pursuing her degree, she worked as a T-assistant dyer at SDSU Theater Department. By 2003, she took full charge of the Textile Design Department at SDSU. Upon graduation, she set up her design studio in the heart of San Diego downtown, and worked in collaborative projects for Antonella Forte. Upon the arrival of her son Sócrates in December of 2004, she took three years off to be with her son.
by trish on November 20, 2009
posted by Trish
This came to me via a tweet by @juliedarling this AM. I love it and wanted to share with our community. More music to my ears. So what do you think? Could you do it? I think I could. The challenge will be convincing my husband we can. Then again, I always love a good challenge. It’s good to shake things up a bit.
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