new additions

Some new additions to the shop-stock: the fabulous JED bag by Linda Fig is back!! It was great to visit with Linda , in Maine for her annual island vacation. And it was great to stock up on these sculptural, body-hugging leather gems.  The linen totes were stitched up by Miki, with fabrics brought back from Japan. Three little summer berets: my hat offerings, although in this sun, I would recommend a shady straw topper (We have those, too).

simple gift

My friend Ronnie presented me with a gift she purchased at a vintage shop: a sewing-study journal from the McDowell School, Julia Thomas: student. It appears to be from the late '40s and has made me very happy. Aside from the useful information on sewing construction- which I have neither the patience  nor the interest to learn- it has a clarity of line and presentation that makes me want to draw and paint. The way the information is so simply, clearly and thoroughly documented is beautiful in itself. Inspiring. And the charming little doodle found on a page corner makes me want to know this young woman of another era. I am quite sure she went on to be an accomplished seamstress/tailor. I hope she had a very nice life.

h & h

Portland temp is reading 91 degrees at the moment, so let's talk air circulation. These 3 have it: dress by ANGG of Brooklyn, NY , a black cropped top by COREY&CO, and a mustard colored piece by ELK/Australia. ......and I am loving my new air conditioner. 

shop vignettes

I thought I would offer a peek at the summer offerings at COREY&CO. From top to bottom: gauzy linen dresses from Luna Luz, chunky beads from the Australian company ELK. Next, summer pieces from Miilla and delicate MODERN PIXIE necklaces. 

'Got this seersucker fabric at Mood/NY and have made a few pieces with it. I thought it was kinda flat and not-so-great ...and then I washed the finished garments and voila ! a nice crunchy texture.

the fleet

I am not much of a sailor, but I love a good sailor collar. The tan heavy linen dress is Melinda-bound. The others are summer offerings in the shop.

green, green

We finally had some rain in Portland and everything is GREEN! Green in the shop,top to bottom: Neesh sundress with Yarnz linen scarf, my trusty flower bike sportin' geraniums, a Corey linen jacket, and blooms at neighbor Fiachre.