Lately it seems that as time goes on it becomes more and more fashionable to wear hand made clothing. Waay back when I was young, it was not cool, nor fashionable to be wearing anything your mom made you. It just wasn't.

Brand still plays a big role, and there are as many boutiques on line as there are seconds in a day to find just what you're looking for, some more popular than others. I personally am a huge fan of buying hand made. I love the individuality it provides and I'd much rather support a friend, or area artist/designer than send my money overseas.

The only problem I have, is the price! Yikes it can be costly to buy hand made boutique quality items. I'm not saying they aren't worth the price, because they are! I just wish my pockets ran deep enough to keep up with my shopping desires! LOL Sad truth is they don't.... but that's okay!

I'm learning a way around that problem. I'm starting to make them myself. ;) I am not a sew-er. I will forever continue my claim that i merely pretend to sew. I fake it.... sometimes it works. Most of the time it doesn't. Important thing to keep in mind is I do not sell clothes. I only make them for my daughter.... and her dolls.

I know many people are in similar financial situations, so I've decided that when I dream up a new sewing project I will share it here with you! Again... I do not sew well. I also don't really do tutorials... and most of my "creations" are from collaborations with other people.

Hopefully you will be motivated by my comical failures and occasional successes to want to try some yourself! There is no better feeling than having strangers comment over and over on an outfit your child is wearing knowing YOU made it! (I never tell people I make them... just smile and say thanks)

My daughter, who just turned 5, now expects to wake up on special days to find a new something to wear that day. It's going to be our fun little tradition ;)

Tomorrow will be my very first project! YAY, right??

I call it the Shabby Ruffle Dress.... and that's all I'm giving ya right now!

Thanks Megan for the idea.... and having me test it out so you'll know how to do it better! HAHA

I love love getting pictures of kiddos in posies! A long while back I had a chance to work with one of the cutest little models, Bella Mae.

I hadn't even noticed she was wearing a posy in some of her modeling pictures until her mom pointed it out! LOL I think I was so loving the cute dresses from laken & lila! If you're not familiar with their work, head on over and say hi! I promise you will be glad you did!




Brooke, Bella's mom, takes amazing pictures! I always look forward to seeing what she is up to! You can see her awesome work over at Bella Mia Galleria

For Fun

I walked into my family room to this today.

GiveAway!

It's almost time for a give away!

I'm hoping to make the tranzition from Bows To Match over to The Shabby Posy a fun one! That means we will be having fun sales, games, and giveaways at milestones.

All of the fun will take place here on this blog, or via coupon code in the Shop. I will link them to the facebook page, but it's always best to be a follower of the blog to be sure you don't miss a thing!

Hopefully having two names for a while isn't too confusing! It will take me some time to get in new business cards, and switch people over. most of all I hope you enjoy the fun... and win something awesome!

"Exclusive" Trunk Show!

EEeek!

I am giddy with excitement. First, just to have an opportunity to go shop these amazing designers. I am sure I've mentioned my daughter is starting preschool in the fall. Yeah... we'll be doing some shopping! She's my last, and my only girl.... 'nough said.

BUT WAIT (said in my cheesy infomercial voice) THERE'S MORE!!
I will be among the many vendors selling at this trunk show! I'm beginning to have feelings of inadequacy. Really... it's like my first day of high school. Little fish- Big pond!

I'm going to put on my big girl panties and be super brave. I promise to bring you lots of my big sellers... and maybe even a few new pieces too!

And let us not forget the chance to have some amazing pictures done by the amazing Forty Toes Photography

I pretty much can't wait. If you're local, it's a do not miss occasion. If you're not... it might still be worth the drive ;)

Head on over to visit Forty Toes Photography on FaceBook too! Tell her I sent you her way! Ya know... if anyone is even reading this! LOL

Jacey Bella

As a business I think it looks best if my products are displayed on a wide variety of models. I Actually try not to use my own child very often in my product shoots.



That said, she does model for a few other boutiques and photographers on occasion. I love getting work with other designers, and honestly, who doesn't love pictures of their own kiddos right?


photography by myself

If you are interested in having Jacey Bella model for you just get in touch with me! She starts kindergarten in the fall, and will need a stylish new wardrobe for the year ;) She needs a sign "Will work for cute clothes" ;)



photos by PaperMoonImages.net

Phew!

Today has been a pretty lazy one, but extremely productive at the same time. If that makes any sense! LOL
I have decided to try to use my blog more often!!! YAY!
Facebook is implementing too many crazy rules and deleting too many pages. I'm hoping that all my followers on facebook find it just as easy to hop over here to keep up with what's going on.
In my efforts to switch I really wanted to make my blog super cute, custom, and fun! What I found out is I am waaaaaay more computer illiterate than I thought. I am learning however.... and if it gets too hard, I'll do what everyone else does. Pay someone to do it for me ;)!

I also have some really exciting news to share with all my local friends.... more about it soon!

This business is forever growing, changing, evolving, and I have all of my wonderful customers to thank for that. it's because of you that I get to spend my time doing something I love to do! Thanks you all so very much for your support!