Rough Neighborhood

Photo by Parker Fitzgerald

Awhile ago I had the fun time/privilege of getting to work with Parker, which I'm sure a lot of you are familiar with, he sure is good at the picture taking. Here is the sneak peek I've seen, hopefully there will be more to share one day. I would also like to mention that we must've picked a neighborhood with crazy drinking water or something, Parker and Anja also reside here. All I know is I better be drinking as much water as possible. 

I have been working like a madwomen lately, so I must get back to my sweatshop! I will be back with a more substantial post later...well, maybe one day.

Come one, come all!

I am beyond excited to invite any of you Portland area ladies to my first ever trunk show! Vanessa of Wanderlust got ahold of me awhile ago and we have been talking back and forth about business things for awhile. So when she asked me about a little trunk show I wholeheartedly said "yes please!". I hope this is the first of many chances to sell my work in person. I am just a ball of nerves/excitement, showing off your hard work at an actual store seems like a whole different thing than over the internet. Potential customers will actually get to try things on... what is that like! There is a whole Mother's Day shopping event going on for business all along the street, so you can check out the official event here. ( I was added later on so there is no mention of the show, but that just means I will be a hidden surprise!)


Please stop by and say hello, I would absolutely love it. Don't be shy, I am just a big old nerd (if you haven't gathered that already)

Wear & Eat

I thought I would go ahead and share with you some things I have been wanting to wear and some things I have been wanting to eat.  All of these things have been saved on my Pinterest if you would like to follow me there!

Wear:

Portland springs are very, uh, mild. One of the things I have been looking forward to most about being here is getting to wear layers for most of the year. I do know there will be some hot summery days ahead, but I always like those in moderation. I am a wuss in the heat.

Eat:

I have been on somewhat of a baking/cooking hiatus for most of this year, which every other day I realize is just dumb. I really enjoy those activities. Well, and I really enjoy eating. I am going to try and make an effort to document more of what we eat/make. Some kitchen successes lately have been: beans (yes, I can eat big bowls of just beans, thats how deep my love goes), soup, and pizza (but I cook mine a little differently, a post is in order). Oh and today I had a little slice of heaven.... eggs and smoked gouda on a sourdough english muffin... yummmm

The Velvet Bird 2012

photos by anja // model mal warning

Well everyone, its time! The new dresses have finally arrived! I would like to thank anyone and everyone who has said encouraging things, spread the word, and most of all... bought a dress. This is just the most fun I've ever had doing something and hope this is just the very beginning. So shop away and feel free to contact me with any questions. I would also like to mention that I am open to any and all custom dress ideas and requests.

They're Coming...

photos by anja

I have been working like a crazy person to finally get these new dresses out to you... here is a little sneak peek! They're coming!