Sheer Delight

Miss Shelby Wearing the Boden Inspired pink/blue piece.

Miss Kira wearing red and black silk rosettes with hackle feathers.

This doesn't really showcase the hair piece but I keep trying.  It is adorable and made up of burlap, gingham ribbon, fabric rosettes, pearls and red lace with brown ostrich feathers.  My girls now have coordinating hair pieces for every outfit, just about:))

Since the arrival of our second daughter and now one month since she's come home from a two month hospitalization, my concentration has been on my daughters.  The hair pieces I have acquired for samples only will be up for sale shortly as we off to pursue other fun ventures.

I will still be available to make custom pieces, ranging from wedding couture and garters to photoprops, or just plain old funky shabby chic pins or hair accessories for jackets, purses or anything you can think of to decorate.

Thanks for stopping by.

Ivy

My Pretty Chapeau: Boden Inspired

My Pretty Chapeau: Boden Inspired: I have so many left over pieces of silk that I pulled some of my daughters' favorite Boden shirts out of the closet and started to play with...

Boden Inspired

I have so many left over pieces of silk that I pulled some of my daughters' favorite Boden shirts out of the closet and started to play with designs.  I made this recently during one of the deep freeze days and my picky daughter actually loved it and modeled without any bribes! 


It is really pretty and soft and I actually bent the long soft pink feathers and placed a few striped hackled feathers on top to give it more visual interest.  I don't think I would have used red and pink until Valentine's Day, but the touch of gorgeous blue and pristine white dupioni made for a rather elegant piece.  Of course it can be embellished with bling of any sort or covered in netting, but I thought for now let's see what you all think.  


I haven't even come up with a name for this pretty yet, but know that it's one of two pieces I will be displaying and selling until I have to take my youngest daughter to Maryland for her surgery. 


I have one ready to go and the price for this is only $25.00.  There are five silk rosettes, gorgeous feathers and tuille on it. I think it would look stunning for Senior Prom or on a newborn.  Just email me with preferences.  

Preview of Holiday Hair Accessories

I have been waiting months to finally use these yummy colors!  So the past few weeks I have been creating some interesting Holiday pieces.  I couldn't wait any longer and wanted to preview two of my favorite new pieces.  I started with red, white and green and then my passion for more color got tossed in and here are two samples of my personal favorites.


The piece below should have been called "The Nutcracker" considering I was competing with some local squirrels for this branch here:))  

"Lydia Joy" (1)

I truly adore these two pieces because they were designed to coordinate with a new Holiday line of dresses coming out very soon by my dear friend and wonderful seamstress Robin over at Red Thread Stitches.

The center rosette is rolled from the finest yellow dupioni silk and is surrounded by emerald green silk, coordinating hackle, ostrich, maribou and guinea feathers, red polka dot tuille and a gorgeous clear rhinestone.  

(the squirrels kept on chirping at me as I was clicking away).

This is one of a kind because the yellow silk is a hard find, so go put your orders in now!

I think this simple version of the Lydia Joy will be a sure seller!  I love the red and green silks in it.  These are very limited because it seems red dupioni is hard to find now, so please put your orders in if you would like one.

"Lydia Joy" (2)

  

"Candy Cane Swirls"

Very cute and similar to the "Mia" in my gallery only smaller with a single red and white dupioni silk rosette topped off with a swirl of green, two faux pearls, black netting, hackle and guinea feathers.  The back is finished with brown felt and an alligator clip.  The over all size is about 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches tall and is very light for a child or adult to wear.

I made the above duo for a Mother and her pretty daughter!  I really enjoyed the added touch of the black guinea feathers.  Both pieces were used as a brooch and or hair piece.

Inspiration from Custom Requests

What can be more exciting than to create an item specially ordered by clients? After all consumers know what they want and when the design is finished and the customer is happy, well, I consider that a job well done:))


This past month I have had several requests for different colored silk and Holiday pieces.  And thanks to my sweet friend Robin of Red Thread Stitches all these pieces are various versions of the Lydia piece she posted on her blog a few weeks ago. Robin is about to launch a brand new line of Boutique Children's Dresses for the Holidays using patterns from Izzy and Ivy Designs.  I happen to love everything from Izzy and Ivy!  From the Addie Jo skirt to the Macy Giggles dress. So go peek at those sweet patterns, check out Robin's new line of designer fabrics and get your order in!  I can't wait to get mine.

I have been holding on to gorgeous clear rhinestones and waiting to use them.  The recent customs I made were the perfect opportunity to use them. I have one more piece left of the large piece featured in the second photo and several more of the sweet small rhinestones.  I have already placed a second order for more silks and gorgeous complimenting feathers, so make sure you come back to have a look.

Here's a general list of prices for these pieces.  I realize that the Holidays are expensive for everyone so I'm trying to keep most of the new pieces $15.00 to $25.00 (depending on size, amount of rosettes and embellishements used.

More designs to come.  Thanks always for stopping by.

Ivy

Beauty in Silk

It's barely fall and already I am anticipating the Holidays!  The leaves are starting to change colors here on the East Coast which is also so inspiring to get colorful.

Recently I had a request for some jewel toned pieces and it was the perfect excuse to go shopping! What I love so much about dupioni silk is the fact that there are so many color variations in any given hue along the entire color spectrum.  Just when I think I've found the perfect green, well then, there is always another hue of green, just as shiny and pretty as the original I liked. While my shopping list was getting pretty long I had to narrow it down but I do think I chose some colorful and bright silks.  Here are samples of the dozen or more colors I have coming in this week.

Speaking of a Jewel, I have always admired the designs of another dear friend and talented seamstress who is so driven to help others.  She has three beautiful children and is currently sewing her way on a Mission to help the orphans of Russia.  Many of you already know her, but for those that do not, please go to Lady Peep Boutique and purchase one of her sweet skirts.  I have many of her pieces and her work is impeccable and eye for color and coordinating perfect!

The Lydia brooch has proven to be a nice little seller thanks to Robin and I can not wait to wear one on my jean jacket but can't decide on the color!  Plus customers first, of course. 

Thanks for looking.  Be sure to check out the Gallery page and remember everything is custom, so pick your design and colors and get a great hair piece or brooch for yourself or to give as gifts!

Ivy  

September Surprise

I was delighted to see that one of my favorite pieces is being featured today on Red Thread Stitches!  I am so flattered and thankful to Robin for helping to get the word out about my new shop. 


I love that dress and fabric designer, but it was Robin who put the sweet outfit together with a darling apron front and coordinating pants. She's so talented.  Who ever is the first to purchase her newest creation Miss Lydia, will win the dupioni silk brooch, which is also worn as a hair clip.  


The first person to buy that dress will also get another surprise from me.  So hurry up and go to Red Thread Stitches!


Ivy

Price for this Lydia silk Rosette $15.00
Email me to place an order shaffer_i@comcast.net
Also you can request different colors for the main flower.