sulu-design

11.19.2009

Restock: Necklaces

Click above images for shop listings, or check out the entire sulu-design shop here. I'm going to let these pieces speak for themselves while I chip away at the to-do list I should tackle before we leave on Sunday.

11.18.2009

Restock: Sticks That Are So Me

I'm all about this thin wooden bead. I love its dramatic length and its modern, simple look. I love that it's really lightweight. I love how it looks with other beads. I love that it's an exclamation mark hanging from the ears. Who doesn't love punctuation hanging from their ears?

All of these are in the sulu-design shop now. Click on images above to take you there.

11.17.2009

Restock: Amber-Tones

Perfect for autumn, great for getting a little dressy around the holidays, just the right amount of rich color, shine, and simplicity. The latest sulu-design shop update is filled with earrings made of amber-toned glass beads.

Click images above for shop listings, and check back in each day this week for new styles. My personal favorites are slated for tomorrow (that last pair up there offers a little foreshadowing), and necklaces are soon to come.

11.16.2009

One Thing Leads to Another

Since I don't have the energy this evening to work on my etsy shop, I'm skipping a shop update in favor of an everything else update.

Mornings here have been dark and long, evenings darker and longer. I've been lining up little projects to work on to keep my hands busy during these chilly hours. The first one is now complete: a little pillow made with fabric scraps passed on to me by my boss. It's perfect for chair that Barry or I often occupy in the morning while reading, knitting, or just gazing out the bedroom window.

Speaking of my boss, she took me to a Dr. Marten's warehouse sale last weekend at which I purchased the most perfectly dorky pair of shoes. Me and my ridiculously small feet were able to shop the kids' styles (the ones with the $15 price tags), so I brought home another not-so-dorky pair, too.

Since I'm on the topic of people I work with, it's about time I mention Robin. She's my sweet, stylish coworker who happens to be quite talented with a needle and thread. I stopped by her studio recently and picked up this adorable skirt she'd made from vintage fabric. You can find others like it at her etsy shop.

And speaking of etsy shops, have you checked out Cori's newest one? Several months ago, I had the pleasure of selecting a few pieces from a couple of Cori's sales here in town. I love that little "s" jar and those espresso cups. I haven't brought anything new for the apartment into this place in quite a long time, but I couldn't resist picking up Cori's amazing wares.

Alright, the wind is howling outside and I've gone on for too long. Back to my projects. Stay warm. And let me know what you're doing to pass the cold, dark hours.

11.15.2009

Still haven't started my handmade holiday gifts*...

but the sulu-design shop updates continue to roll.

(click images above for direct links to listings)

This Sunday, Barry and I head to Richmond, Virginia, to spend Thanksgiving with his folks. All sulu-design shop orders placed on or before Saturday the 21st will ship on the 21st. Orders placed from the Sunday the 22nd through the Saturday the 28th will ship on the 28th. And then comes December!

*To be fair to my siblings, I should mention that we didn't agree to do handmade holidays again this year. My sister - my truly amazing sister - became the art teacher at her children's school this year. She's been under some serious time pressure which might make the handmade holiday thing too much for her. And I don't know where my brother stands on the issue this year. I'd still really like to do it myself but am coming up sadly short of good gift ideas that I can make by hand. Any great ideas or links for my brother and sister, their spouses, my parents, a niece and two nephews? Note to family: keep your eyes out of these comments, ya hear?