My new Rosetung Cowl

Today is the last day of the winter break sale at Rosetung's beautiful shop. I bought this gorgeous virgin wool cowl in pebble and I am in love. It is the warmest, most gorgeous cowl I've ever seen. I wear it around the house when I want to feel cozy and in the middle of this miserable Ohio winter it has kept my neck toasty warm when I run to the post office.

Additionally, she is so sweet and helpful. Help her clear out her stash before she has to travel back to school and buy one of her beautiful cowls! Check out her etsy store for all the amazing deals.

Mellow Working Wednesday Playlist

Just put together a few songs to play while you work this Wednesday. It's pretty mellow but it's a nice list to craft to or drain out the chaos of a desk job. I have a long day ahead of me and I'll be needing music to get me though the day. Hope you enjoy it!

New Pin Cushion Caddy from "Seams to Me"

In order to play with all the new beautiful fabric I bought I got a WHOLE bunch of books out from our local library. Poor Jared had to pick them all up and carry them home for me. He's such a champ. I'm having so much fun making little projects for myself to practice and HAD to share this project with your from the book Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing by Anna Maria Horner. The whole book is full of beautiful projects and helpful tips. This was my first project out of the book and while it gave me a little trouble (I'm about an intermediate sewer) I love the way it turned out.

It's a little pin cushion caddy for all your sewing goods and lots of room for your pins. I've found it's perfect to keep next to your machine with your threaded bobbins and thread snips. Make sure if you try this project to get really stiff interfacing for the inside of the tube or use a piece of stif board (I used a piece of a cereal box) before you stuff it. I used scraps of fabric for the outer ball and some of my new Amy Butler Love fabric for the rest.


Currently in the works is a fabric basket for our mail. I've done a few practice drafts and have some linen on order for the real one. I'll make sure to post photos of it when it's finished done. In the mean time, go pick up Seams to Me from the library or order it. Happy sewing.

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.)

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.

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

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!

Things I'm Loving - Vintage Brass Cuffs

I'm recently fallen in love with vintage brass cuffs and have started stocking them in Lost & Fawned to share the love. I've never really been able to wear cuffs since I have petite wrists and most in stores are too big for me. But I am finding that the vintage cuffs come in slightly smaller sizes so I can wear them without worrying that the overwhelm my hand.

I currently have two styles in stock, the Ines and Aimee. I'm on the hunt for more but I just wanted to share these beauties with all of you. My new favorite accessory for this autumn and winter for sure. Happy shopping everyone!

Product Recommendation: Shinzi Katoh Trekking Bottle

I've had a number of stainless steel water bottles, including the Klean Kanteen (which was great until a cafeteria worker threw it out, yes threw it away, when I left it in the cafeteria). I've had my Shinzi Katoh 500 mL trekking bottle now for over 6 months and it is by far my favorite bottle yet. It is double insulated so it keeps water (or whatever) cold for hours without getting condensation all over the inside of your purse. I haven't tested it on hot drinks yet, but I will soon. The opening at the top is the perfect size. The only thing you need to watch is making sure you clean the rubber ring on the lid frequently.

Like all Shinzi Katoh products they are super cute too. I have the "In The Ground" 500 mL bottle and I love the colors and woodland creatures. We keep it on our night stand and I love rolling over to find cool, fresh water in the middle of the night. I'm looking to get the "Many Apples" 300 mL bottle next for my handbag.

You can find Shinzi Katoh trekking bottles here, here and here. You can also check out the official website here. They also carry adorable bento boxes, tea sets, trays and linens.

Save the Date or Invitation Telegram

I ran across this idea recently on a blog and LOVED it! Looking for something different to do for your invitations or save the dates that require very little effort from you with a maximum impact? Telegram Stop has now made it easy to send old fashioned telegrams in bulk! you can download their excel document, fill it out with the names and addresses on your guest list and send out beautiful telegrams with a killer envelope for $3.75 a person (bulk pricing). Great idea for a budget invitation, plus they practically do all the work for you (no addressing envelopes, putting invitations together, printing or postage stamps required).

Love this idea!

Domino: The Book of Decorating

If any of you out there are Domino readers I'm sure you already know. If you are not subscribed to Domino, you should be! Regardless, on October 16th they will be releasing their new book which promises to be loaded with beautiful spaces and killer ideas. The October issue has a little preview and it looks like it's going to be a must-have for me.

Domino readers get a 35% discount at Barnes & Noble's website when they pre-order. Head on over today and reserve your copy!

Klean Kanteens

For my very first post I figured I'd post about my newest obsession. We all need to do our part to rid the world of unnecessary "disposable" plastic bottles. Most are never recycled and end up in landfills where they take 700 years to start decomposing.

As a former fan of my hard plastic water bottle I was so disappointed when the reports of BPA, found in many of these bottles, was linked to many diseases. Then I found these beauties. Klean Kanteens are made of stainless steel and are 100% recyclable, BPA-Free, non-leaching and sustainable. They come in a variety or sizes, colors and top styles (I personally love the moss green 24 oz. with the loop top). They are light weight and with the carrier are even great for my tea this fall.

Who'd have thought I'd fall in love with a water bottle? I really can't say enough about these. Check out there website for more info. Oh... and did I mention they are affordable?