ROOTS AND FEATHERS HOME DECOR

I almost forgot to share these babies on the blog!  I made these a few weeks ago, and I'm just so in love with them.  There are only two left in the shop!  Time to make some more.  Most of them are inspired by the sea and the mermaid, and you can definitely tell.  That theme has still not left my mind.  I love creating new spins on old designs.  Like giving new life to something that has come and gone.  That is how I feel about the gypsy fringe wall hangings.  One of the first things I actually created for Roots and Feathers was the inspiration behind them.   

After several days of feeling very down, achy, and no luster for much in general, I'm glad to say my spark came back a bit the night before last.  I actually made some sketches for some new stuff, along with sketches of things I want to bring back that have been forgotten about in my shop.  It's not all that often I actually break out the sketchbook.  I should more often b/c its really inspiring when I do.  And it's pretty cool to see a pencil drawing of something come to life! 

Today, you will find me in the studio.  Have a good one! 

WANDERLUST LOOKBOOK

Here it is!  The new Roots and Feathers lookbook!  It has been so long since Ive done a lookbook just for my own work and it feels so good.  This lookbook is in collaboration with Lulu's.com, so most of the beautiful clothing you see here can be found in their shop!  (A huge thank you to Lulu's for making this vision come to life!)  All with the exception of the amazing bell bottoms from Novella Royale and the black floral boots from Persun.   

Along with the lookbook, I just released 38 new items in my shop!!!  Go check them out.  A huge thanks to my helper Marissa for getting them all up there for me. 

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ROOTS & FEATHERS LOOKBOOK SNEAK PEEK

It's been a little quieter around here this week b/c I have been working on the new Roots and Feathers lookbook.  These are some sneak peek images of whats to come.  I'm hoping to have it out tomorrow, along with 38 brand new items in the shop!!!  Some of my favorite work to date, so I am beyond thrilled to release these babies into the wild.   

Wanna participate?  Hop on over to my facebook page and help me come up with the perfect name for the lookbook and get 20% off your next order!  There are already so many good options, but I want to keep it open through tonite before I finalize my decision.

ROOTS AND FEATHERS STUDIO

Welcome to the space I spend most of my days in... my studio.  I realized I never shared this space since I recently changed from two rooms into one.  I downsized alot of supplies and created a space that would make me want to be in day after day.  I daydream of having a huge studio one day... but for now, this 10x10 room will do.  Actually, this is MASSIVE compared to the space I had in my rent house just 2 years ago.   

There isn't any furniture in this room that is store bought.  It is all old stuff that came from my parents house, so it's very sentimental and homey...  I'm slowly trying to get rid of all of my plastic boxes and just use old wooden boxes and muffin tins for my supply storage.  I have my eye on a huge antique stamp drawer I spotted at our local antique mall.  I'm hoping its still there next time I get paid from our local shops that carry my jewelry.  It's only $25 which is actually a steal, but we are being super careful with our $$ right now b/c things are tight to say the least.  I'm also using several of my mom's vintage mixing bowls for storage as well.  I love the pops of teal mixed in with all the wood.  The awesome orange velvet chair was a $10 thrift store find!!!  It is such a rad chair.  A little wonky, but I still love using it.   That cool wooden peg hanger that I have all of my necklaces hanging on was a .50 cent thrift find!!!  What!  I just love little gems like that.  The beautiful wooden scroll mirror is a piece my dad made.  One of his earliest pieces actually from his lifetime of being a woodworker.  I'm so honored to have it hanging in my space.

I believe making your creative space an inspiring place to be in is so important.  At least for me it is.  Being a full time designer, alot of time is spent in this space, so having it be a place that I want to be in is key.  Do you have a studio space that you feel at home in?  I would love to see it if so, send me a link!