ArtWalk Tomorrow!

Don't forget to come out to ArtWalk tomorrow (Saturday, July 16th) night! We'll be open late from 6pm till 9pm serving sangria! It will be a fun night, so come out and bring your families! There are new artists being showcased all down Postoffice Street and thorough Downtown Galveston.

New Face in the Studio

If you've stopped by the shop within the last month than you've met Jack (full name Union Jack). He's our new 8 month old English Bulldog. He's still getting used to being a shop dog, but I think he really likes it

He'll show you around and tell you about all the new things to see.

He might even point out a couple of his favorite items.

Jack loves to play fetch, so if you see his ball around feel free to roll it across the floor for him.

But, really, most of the time he'll just be sleeping on the cool concrete floor.

Look What We Found!

We opened up the August issue of Romantic Homes Magazine and saw the Simpatico candles that we carry in the store. We love these hobnail candles, too. Oh, and they smell as good as they look.

Unique, Modern, and Timeless

While I was visiting Bath, England last April, I came across these beautiful purses by Tamara Fogle. She uses antique textiles (like German feed sacks, old British military tents, linen, and Indian cotton saris) and leather to create these amazing pieces. I bought one for myself right away and knew they would look great in the shop!

Something I love about Tamara's designs are the shapes and little accents that each bag has. This Westbourne bag has a big nob on top of the clasp, and it reminds me of an antique brass door nob.

On the right is another Westborne bag, but it's made out of German feed sacks. The Knot Tote on the left is made from antique British tent material. Each piece is one of a kind, and they almost feel like usable art.

I have the Lansdowne purse (the one in the back) and have loved it since the day I snatched it up in Bath. But that clutch is just calling my name.

We had a customer come in over the weekend and she told us that she owns three different styles of Tamara Fogle's bags, all of them from the German feed sacks. For her husband's birthday she got him the Explorer bag in the military tent fabric and he uses it for his laptop. We have the Explorer in the feed sacks, this piece is really amazing because it has two blue stripes going down the sides next to the seam.

I couldn't resist the ones made out of the vintage Indian sari fabrics. We already have scarves and quilts out of the Indian saris so I knew these bags would be great here. I hope you love the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Tamara Fogle puts into each design as much as I do.

Sneak Peek: Desired Things

I know it's been a while since I posted anything. Sorry everyone! But I'm coming back with a bang! Here is a sneak peek, from me to you, of my new fall line Desired Things. I've been playing with this fabric for a while now, and I just love it. I hope you love it too.

I'm just in love with this large floral print. I'm using it as a background for an appliquéd block right now. It would make a great duvet cover or backing fabric. It's only 45" but I'd gladly have a seam in the back just to show off this pretty piece.

This soft tonal fabric will be great for appliqué pieces or backgrounds.

The yellow is richer and more buttery in real life than the lemony yellow photographed. You can see what I mean in the yellow from the ad above. The yellow is my favorite part of the collection.

This small floral will be great for boarders and piecing.

Isn't this petite toile precious? I think it will be great in boarders and backgrounds.

Desired Things will be out this September. But you can always stop by the RJR website and look at the fabrics anytime by clicking HERE.

Patriotic All Year

I've been decorating my own home with patriotic colors as long as I can remember. Here is a corner of the shop that I put together recently. I love how I can have an American flag, Union Jack, and a French flag all hanging from the same quilt rack!

I just got the tram roll last month. Doesn't it look great here?

This is a close up of the bed skirt.

Another recent find are these vintage red suitcases. The lining inside is bright pink! I just think they are fantastic.

I don't know if you can tell, but the oval frame has a bald eagle and crest on the top. The details are what makes everything work together.

Just Another Day at The Studio

Texas Live Magazine was here a few weeks ago to record a video of the store. Check it out:

You can check out their blog about us here.

I hope y'all enjoy the video and the beautiful pictures that Texas Live Magazine did, we sure do!