My Custom Kicks!

Here they are! My custom Keds from Zazzle.com! They took me quite a while to design, but they were so easy to purchase once I got all of my designs up there...and I have to admit, I'm quite proud! They definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I love the color and that it makes me want to get to work in my studio each time I look down! Every time that I look down, I will instantly feel like creating - which is my favorite time in the world!

More photos here!

Your own Custom KEDS here!

Oh the things you can do in the world today.

~ Alex

My NEW Studio!

I think I'm in love...well, yes, my husband is great - but my new studio is REALLY coming together! I just got some great organization underway and the versatility of this space is starting to reveal itself. My new sewing machine (yes, the first I've EVER bought!) fits perfectly on one side. And when I want to sketch designs that I'm thinking of or get out something else to "play" with - I can angle the desk as a drafting table from the other side! I'm so excited about it. It's such an inspiring space. I can't wait to hang a cork board or separte hooks with clipboards for ideas! Oh the things I could do.

Have you been inspired lately?

Ciao for now!

~ Alex

Lazy Sunday

Happy Lazy Sunday!

The house is clean and orderly, the cats are resting, and we're both well fed. Italian soccer is playing, james lounges across the couch, and I browse Etsy. All is well.

Speaking of browsing Etsy, here's todays' find:

madcowdog's equine treat pouch

This is how I'm feeling today too:

I had the time of my life at Diane von Furstenberg's Spring 2009 Consumer Preview this Wednesday at NY's Fashion Week...

(For more video of the evening: check out my Flickr!)

I purchased my Valhalla Brooklyn custom bags (see previous post) - I cannot WAIT to see them! Thank you Karin!

Off to try out my new sewing machine...enjoy your weekend (or at least what's left of it!)

Ciao for now!

~ Alex

Valhalla Brooklyn

I've come to realize in all my travels that I still don't have the perfect carry-on bag...insert AMAZING FIND ON ETSY here! Valhalla Brooklyn comes to the rescue.

Click here!

Karin, the woman behind the genius at Valhalla Brooklyn has been patiently working with me to design my dream bag! A combination of one of her XL Luggage bags in size and the Vigga bag (pictured above) in styling - I can't wait to feel the smooth leather on my shoulder and the funky lining sliding between my fingers.

Check out her website (with tons of amazing photos) here. She's got talent!

~ Alex