saying goodbye....to parallel highway (for now) & NEW THINGS

Hi all. How is everyone doing? What's new? I'm doing well! I have just wrapped up my first year of graduate school and I can't believe it! Crazy! Just a quick note to show you some images of the new pieces I made - these will be available in the next few days. Bright bits & hand-painted neon necklaces! 

Also, Parallel Highway, my most popular necklace to date, will be taking an indefinite hiatus from the shop. I've been makin' this piece for about two years, and it is to the point where I do not enjoy making it anymore. Is that silly? The original version was made with tiny, vintage, opaque aqua triangles, which eventually ran out & I couldn't find them anywhere. My brother was kind enough to make replacement ones with resin, which have worked for quite some time, but it is a long, laborious process. I feel bad because he makes them for me & is a busy bro. Hi bro. Thanks for makin' the triangles for me. I hope you're not too sad, and I know it may be silly to do this because everyone loves this necklace and it continues to be purchased, but I have to take a break from it. I feel silly defending a necklace. But she needs to take a vacation from the shop. I think she'll like it. 

ENJOY! :)

NEW NEW NEW

Okay, so do you remember how I said I wouldn't wait another month to make a post here? Whoops. I'm really bad at keeping up with my blog because I post all my updates & news on my Facebook page, which you should definitely look at right NOW! Why, you ask? BECAUSE I JUST POSTED SOME IMAGES OF NEW ITEMS! Yeah! These items will be listed shortly and I have to say, the pieces involving trims & such are my favorites. I love them! ENJOY! Everything will be listed within the next few hours! :)

hey, it's me.

Hi friends. I haven't updated this thing in quite some time. I am uncertain as to how many people still read this thing, but if you do, keep on readin'. School has been keeping me so busy, along with work (this is where I work - so awesome). I work with vintage textiles, garments, accessories, and so much more. I love it & I love working with my co-worker Sarah. She's the best. Below are some examples of a few vintage garments & textiles.


I've been gearing up for summer by applying for summer internships & 28,000 other things. I hope everything works out in my favor. Crossing these bony fingers! Oh, and I've also joined yet another social media platform or two, Tumblr & Pinterest (I AM SO OBSESSED). This image below describes my initial feelings about Pinterest, and the aftermath of finding out what I got myself into.

So, like I said, school and life has been keeping me busy, but that doesn't mean I haven't been focusing on the business, because PEOPLE, OH I HAVE. Oh yes! Last weekend, I went to NYC with Susan & Samantha for a buying trip, and found some pretty sweet trinkets for jewelry, in addition to this awesome, vintage photo. Look at those faces! My heart melted a little when I saw this image & I had to have it. I have a lot of great ideas in store for Spring & Summer, so I'm really eager to create and share with each of you. Neon & bright hues, and of course, in a simple way.

In a week, I'll be traveling to see my dearest friend Kristen, in Charleston, SC for Spring Break. I'm so excited to see her & her fiancé, Tim. I love them both. Such sweet & creative individuals. Kristen may not realize this, but February of 2011 is when we officially became friends (FACEBOOK FRIENDS). So happy friend-anniversary, Kristen! I am so lucky to have a friend like her, seriously. Isn't it cool when you meet a new person and you just get each other? It's so awesome! Sometimes, our brains are like one. I mean that! We've become such great friends/creative business partners, which is so hard to find! Anyway, I will be soaking up the sun & as always, I am sure we will be discussing (and maybe making) so many creative things for our collaboration. Images of our apparel/accessories collection will be appearing soon, so keep your eyes peeled. I will also be going home to see my family, which I'm very excited about as well. I haven't seen them since Christmas, which is so sad.

This weekend, I'll be taking a break from all the midterm insanity of graduate school by going with my beau (Hi Charlie) to NYC! We are so excited. Seriously. We are staying at the ACE hotel, which I am also thrilled about. If anyone has any NYC recommendations, let me know!!! I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Stay tuned for good things. I promise you won't be disappointed, and I promise not to wait a month to post again. xo

a little sale

Use LITTLESHOP at check out for 15% off of your entire order! Enjoy! :)

in the shop!

Coming soon (tonight) to the shop!

currently...

cards designed by kristen solecki

These images pretty much describe what's been happening in my life at the moment. Working in my space & making new things for the Philadelphia Home Show. It's happening next weekend, on January 14th & 15th (Saturday - 10 A.M. - 9 P.M., Sunday - 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.) & will be at the PA Convention Center (1101 Arch Street). I'm sharing a space with my pal Kristen & we are pretty excited about it. This is the biggest event we've ever done, and we are a little terrified, but I think we've got this. I just hope I made enough stuff. I'll keep making things until my hands fall off. Come see us!!!!

a holiday treat

Hi friends! Just a quick announcement! All orders placed from December 18th to December 29th will be shipped on December 30th, as I will be away for the holidays. Until then, please enjoy 15% off your purchase by using the coupon code, LITTLESHOP at check out. Have a wonderful holiday & thank you again for your continued support.