Sweet Stocking Stuffers: Nostalgia Organics

A few days ago I stumbled on the sweetest little gift while browsing soaps on etsy. These adorable little bundles from Nostalgia are made with the end in mind. Not only is the packaging so cute and the soap scrumptious, but the label unfolds into a pattern for, in this case, the sweetest little strawberry pincushion that you make from the limited edition patterned bag! The pattern and fabric changes seasonally including a little chicken egg cozy and soft doggie.

The whole product is so thoughtful and well executed. The patterns seem simple enough I could give them to my non-crafty friends and family and they would still be able to create them. I know what I'll be giving as hostess gifts this year.

I may order some of these soaps just for the packaging and custom printed fabric. The lovely smelling soap is like icing on the cake! Just flawless. Did I mention they have beautiful tins of perfume balms and other soaps? Visit their shop, website or lovely blog for more information and pretty things!

New Treasury - Autumn Rose

Spent a little time this afternoon putting together a lovely autumn treasury featuring shades of rosy pink and ivory. I quite like this one though it was surprisingly difficult to find items in these colors that felt autumnal. I quite like the way it turned out though. If you have a second head on over here and give the artists some love.

Featured Artists:
1. Oh My Cavalier 2. Sea Pinks 3. Three Fish Shop 4. Emma Lynne 5. Sweet Petula 6. New Fashioned Whispers 7. Lunar Belle 8. Angelic Folk 9. Washimatta 10. Lynda Naranjo 11. Karlita 12. Imagine Art 7

Holiday Wishes 2009: Chunky Handknit Accessories

Another thing I'm loving this year are really chunky hand knit hats, gloves, arm warmers and scarves, especially in beautiful colors. I've had my eye on this gorgeous yellow hat by iLE AiYE for months! The color is just divine and at only $25 how can you go wrong? Here are some more chunky knits for the looming winter chill...

(Cream Bobbly Arm Warmers with Bow by Dolly Knits.)

(Large Bubble Cowl in Rust by Oh Ashley Love.)

Spice Cupcakes.

Spent the afternoon baking some spice cupcakes and playing with our new mechanical pastry bag from William Sonoma. Added some store bought cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkled a little cinnamon on top for added spice. The sweet plaid pink liners are from Hey Yo Yo on etsy. They turned out so delicious and so pretty! I think I'll make them again for a christmas party of thanksgiving.

Holiday Wishes 2009: Desk Critters

At the top of my holiday list this year is some little critters to hide behind my supplies on my desk. I've been seeing them all over the place on etsy and elsewhere and love the idea of hiding them around my studio to cheer me up this winter. I can pretend they've come inside to escape the cold. There little squirrels from BROOKLYNrehab are my favorites. Here are a few more that are adorable.

(3 Miniature Forest Animals from k g a b b y.)

(Tiny Hamster Vase from Pretty Random Objects.)

I want everything from Pretty Random Objects! I've been lusting after their bird and bear vases all year. I just want to plop a daisy or wild flower from the yard in the top of the bear's head. I know I would smile every time I looked at it.

Stay tuned for more items and trends off my own holiday wish list.

New Lost & Fawned Pieces

Just wanted to let you all know I'm in the process of revamping the shop and I'll be including lots of new pieces over the course of the next couple weeks. I just finished these today and I just love them. Meet my Darling Marie earrings, which feature a vintage hand painted glass cameo with a portrait of Marie Antoinette.

Don't forget the free gift for the holidays! Make sure to check back for more new goodies at Lost & Fawned.

Lost & Fawned Holiday Gift

As a thank you to all my Lost & Fawned shoppers, I'm offering a gift to you when you do your holiday shopping with me! I'll be giving away a free pair of vintage Margaux Studs with every purchase over $25 from now until December 26th, 2009. That's right! Get your holiday shopping done and get a little something for yourself!

My Margaux studs have been so popular and I personally wear my pair almost every other day (they are truly my "go to" earring when I have nothing to wear) that I just HAVE to share them with all of you!

I'll be stocking my store daily with new goodies (including some GORGEOUS new topaz pieces I can't WAIT to share) so make sure you check back in to see what's new! I've also been lowering prices for the holidays on almost all of my pieces! I do offer gift wrapping options and combined shipping with our home division so make sure you pop in!

I hope you all have a happy and merry holiday season!
Lindsey Lu

Treasury Sunday - Cream, Gold & Gray

I think I'll be making this a new segment every week (if I can time it right!). I was fortunate enough to be featured in this gem of a treasury this weekend by Stylinstuff. I just love the soft, neutral palette and how it makes you feel cozy and warm. Head on over to the treasury and give the artists some love! This would make a beautiful front page!

Featured:
1. Planetfur 2. Cottagefarm 3. Pilosale 4. Lostandfawned 5. Subrosa123 6. Forstrangewomen 7. Halpal28 8. Vart 9. Elisabethbentz 10. Acpetrille 11. FreshlySkweezed 12. Staroftheeast

Early Winter in Red & Blue - A Treasury/Front Page

Yesterday at 2PM my treasury was featured on the front page. The inspiration came from the two red doors included, but morphed into an interpretation of late fall/early winter in the nontraditional combination of red and blue. I love how it turned out! It's fun and bright but also warm and cozy. I've been lusting over that rug for ages now. *Sigh*

Featured:
1. Yeoldestuff 2. Thelittlereddoor 3. Highstreetmarket 4. Sweetlovevintage 5. Mickieandbetty 6. Crankheartpony 7. Kittynel 8. Snowfish 9. Snappyfishvintage 10. sushpie 11. Roxycreations 12. ThatSomething

Stockings by Plum Cushion

I just saw one of Plum Cushion's beautiful stockings on the front page of etsy just now. Upon further investigation I had to share her beautiful shop. He fabric choices and combination are so creative, tasteful and classy. I'm so into non-traditional colors and patterns for the holidays. I'm so inspired by her beautiful shop I think it's time I get back behind my sewing machine.

Here are some of my favorites! Any of these would be so fun to mix and match though! Now only to find where to hang some stockings this year since we have no fireplace!