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s/s 2012

  photos by Jen CauseyA new Wiksten collection, available mid to late June.  More details soon...Plus jewelry and ceramics coming to the shop.

24 may 12

behind the scenes

photos by Jen CauseyIll be posting the collection photos later in the day, but in the meantime... Here we are behind the scenes of our little Brooklyn photoshoot for Wiksten.  Jen Causey was the...

24 may 12

coming soon

photo by Jen Causey

22 may 12 1 person likes this

sample sale update

My little sample sale will go live here at 6:00PM CST.  Thats 40 minutes from now!  This has been such a crazy week, not much time to devote to this.  I want to get this stuff cleared ...

03 may 12

brooklyn tweed

photos by Jared Flood for Brooklyn TweedHave you seen the Spring Thaw lookbook from Brooklyn Tweed?  Brooklyn Tweed is a yarn company that makes my favorite yarn of all time.  Their new loo...

30 apr 12 1 person likes this

pottery at south willard

All photos from South Willard, pottery by Michael Frimkess + Magdalena Suarez Frimkess.Found some beautiful ceramics on the South Willard website today.  Can I have those as prints on dresses al...

27 apr 12 2 people like this

online sample sale + business musings

Wiksten is having a small online sample sale next Wednesday, May 2.  Majorly reduced prices on one-of-a-kind items.  Pictured above are a few of the pieces that will be for sale.  Ther...

25 apr 12 2 people like this

easy dye project

Last summer I dyed some muslin bags and string just for fun.  It was such a quick and easy project and so satisfying.  I sent some of them to my friends, used some for birthday gift packagi...

23 apr 12 4 people like this

easter hike

In the midst of what has seemed like a sh*t storm, Joe and I decided to leave behind our worries and endless to-do lists for a day to spend some time together in nature.  We dont do this enough....

11 apr 12 3 people like this

in memory of seymour

06 apr 12 1 person likes this

new shop arrivals

I dont know about you, but Im totally ready for some cheery spring color and pattern in my wardrobe.  Today I stocked the shop with some beautiful new things for spring from two of my favorite d...

26 mar 12

a farewell

I want to thank all of you for your comments, e-mails, good wishes, and prayers for my cat Seymour.  Theyve meant everything.  Seymour passed away today.  I did not think this would ha...

23 mar 12

collection scraps

Hello.  Ive been a bit distant, but it occurred to me today that I miss being in this space.  I wasnt planning on blogging at all today because, well, its a rough week and Im busy.  I ...

20 mar 12

my seymour

Seymours in the hospital right now, and I miss him so much.  Everyone knows hes my best buddy.  I love Sophia a bunch too, but Ive never had a bond with a pet quite like I have with Seymour...

15 mar 12

downloadable patterns

top photo by Karyn, whose shop The Workroom will soon be carrying my patternsbottom left photo by Kristinabottom right photo by Elena Downloadable Wiksten sewing patterns are finally here!  Its ...

10 mar 12 2 people like this

new pattern stockists

photos of fabrics from Superbuzzy So excited that Superbuzzy, one of my favorite online fabric stores, is carrying my sewing patterns!  Now you can buy your pattern and fabric at the same time.&...

03 mar 12

primoeza

I got my new Primoeza sweater in the mail yesterday!  Its blue, my very favorite color, but the style is the same as this one.   Elizabeth does gorgeous work, and shes definitely on my...

01 mar 12 1 person likes this

soap, towels, and dresses

Im working on about ten different projects right now, so Im a bit behind on updating my shop.  Today Ive added the new Saipua soaps here.  Hope you like them--I sure do!  The lavender ...

28 feb 12 1 person likes this

3191

I love winter, I really do. Sometimes it gets to me though, and I get a bit of the winter blues. This year my issue No. 5 of 3191 Quarterly was a comfort. Stephanie and MAV are the best at finding th...

17 feb 12 1 person likes this

happy valentines day!

 I made heart-shaped sweet potato biscuits with caramelized shallot and sage butter for the occasion.  This was the first time Ive made biscuits that turned out well, and they tasted amazin...

14 feb 12

little flower school

 photos by Jennifer Causey for Martha Stewart Living magazineThe February issue of Martha Stewart Living contains the most beautiful article about how to make your own flower arrangements. ...

13 feb 12 1 person likes this

new shop stuff

The shop has been restocked with Saipua soaps, and next week Ill have new ones--Green Tea (!!!) and soothing Lavender Oatmeal.  Theyre making the studio smell so good right now.  Ive also m...

10 feb 12

giveaway winner

The winner of the book giveaway is AMY!  Amy lives in Kansas City, just like I used to!  And she makes beautiful ceramics.  I think youll be pleased to find some great tips on photogra...

07 feb 12

salt bottles

Here are some bottles I bought for my kitchen from the Object & Totem shop.  Theyre so tiny and cute lined up on my kitchen windowsill.  I filled them with different kinds of salt for e...

01 feb 12 6 people like this

the crafters guide to taking great photos

I just got my copy of The Crafters Guide to Taking Great Photos in the mail!  Got an extra one too, for one of you.  This is the book that I wish was out there when I first started blogging...

31 jan 12 3 people like this

palm springs

A little desert inspiration, photos from hiking in Palm Springs.  The scenic view was stunning, and I still miss those blue skies.

30 jan 12

valentine dress

Im restocking next Thursday for Valentines Day shopping, and I made some limited edition tie-dye dresses.  I love to wear red on Valentines Day, and I thought wine-colored would be less obvious ...

26 jan 12 1 person likes this

packing my bags

Joe needs a vacation sooo bad, so were headed off to Palm Springs for some sun.  Its snowing heavily in Iowa right now, and while I kind of love it Im looking forward to being warm.  Were r...

17 jan 12 1 person likes this

anna in the house

I promised dresses this week but have been so busy with the sewing patterns that there hasnt been time.  However, Im offering a made-to-order Anna Dress in the shop right now in size XS, S, or M...

14 jan 12

shabd + ec + acne

Huge Shabd sale going on right here.  Love my Lichen Shoreline Dress, especially with the Erin Considine necklace and Acne cardigan.  When I first got this dress I spent thirty minutes in f...

13 jan 12 1 person likes this

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