New Spring.

Once the spring weather shows up so do the bright colors and fun patterns! I've been excited to show off some of the new fabrics that I've picked up! I'm especially happy about these lovely purple prints that are perfect for spring events including Easter! 

And just for fun I decided to offer up a 20% off code for any order placed between today and April 8th! Just add the code SPRING20 before you check out!

Supa Fresh Weddings

Hey, Cleveland! Have you heard about this fun new event called Supa Fresh Wedding? It's next Saturday, February 8, from 2-7. I can't believe it's almost February! Anyway, it's a collaborative event hosted by Cleveland Flea and Borrow Rentals and it's bound to be inspirational and provide so many engaged couples with great vendors to personalize their special day. The list of vendors is long and full of some pretty impressive talent from the area. Check out all of the information here! Tickets are on sale now, $20 in advance and $25 the day of.

Come with colors in mind and we can talk about customizing the perfect necktie, bow tie, pocket squares, or tie clips for the men in your party. Plus you'll have a chance to enter to win something free for your groom if you come and see me! And if you can't tell, I'm totally pushing this amazing radiant orchid chambray that I picked up! 

I hope to see you there!

Happily Ever After.

Hey all you newly engaged folks out there! Let's plan your wedding! Boutique Bridal Bazaar is this Sunday, January 12th from 12:00-4:00 at the Tudor Arms Hotel. Bring your best friend, mom, and groom to check out this very fun event showcasing Cleveland's talented makers, chefs, venues, photographers, bakers, and more!

This wedding show was so much fun last year and nothing like your typical wedding event. I'm excited to participate again! There are so many great ways to specialize your special day and all of these vendors are there in one place to help you plan! 

I will have ready to buy pieces to finish off your final details and I'm also available for custom work too. Just fill me in on the details and color schemes and together we can have the groom and all his men looking dapper on your day! Check out the website for more details and then come by and see me!

Last Minute Market.

There is just something special about a handmade gift. And if you don't have the time to make it yourself finish up your shopping this Saturday, December 21st at Last Minute Market in Lakewood! 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, 44107. It is a huge show and so much fun every year. This will be my third time participating and I look forward to seeing familiar faces and also getting a few last minute gifts! Check out their website for more details about all the vendors that will be there.

I have lots of great new things for all of the dashing gentlemen in your life, including those of the canine type.

I'll have neckties, bow ties, tie clips, and more! Come by and say hello!

Wedded Bliss.

I am so very excited to finally start sharing photos from some of the weddings that I had the pleasure to make ties for! Thanks to the lovely bride and groom, Terri and Ben, plus the amazing photographer Jeff from Dovetale Photography, I am able to show off. The amazing photos and the beautiful people really make the ties look great. 

Ben and Terri had a beautiful wedding day in Cleveland back in May. I was lucky to see a photo or two the night of the wedding and was amazed by how happy and love-filled the day was.

These two were a breeze to work with. The mission was to match the coral dresses with a cool fabric that wasn't too feminine. I honestly showed them two rounds of samples and the choice was made! Ben wanted to wear a bow tie and all of his men wore skinny neck ties. On my end, we picked and ordered the fabric...then we bought the house and moved! So the project spanned two homes and a lot of stress but I was really pleased with how they turned out. Thank you SO much for letting me share your special day. There are more to come. Happy Friday, friends!

Wedded Bliss.

There are so many things that I love about weddings. But lately the best part has been seeing two friends unite surrounded by love. It brings together so many people that care about them from all over to celebrate. This wedding on the lake was heartfelt and sweet and I was so happy to be there.

Their son was the flower boy and the groom's stepfather was the officiant. The bride's longtime friend read a passage from the Velveteen Rabbit that was so sweet it brought tears to the eyes of many. The ceremony was a vow renewal as they were married last year in NYC but still wanted to share their commitment with their larger community too.

Look at all of these happy faces! I had the honor of making all of the ties for the groom and his gents. Plus there were a few more mixed in there too! My brother and my husband but it still counts to me! Congratulations to the newly renewed newlyweds! We had a blast dancing and catching up. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Brickyard Buffalo Sale.

I'm SO excited to announce that my bow ties are up for a flash sale on Brickyard Buffalo starting today! This site hosting by some really lovely women is great and features new items every week at discounted prices to help smaller businesses get their names out there. Check it out. Thanks for modeling Little Man!

Fine Young Gentleman

May was a very busy month for us. Work, new house, toddler maintenance, life. I'm sure you can relate. But we've also been busy making new bow ties and O agreed to model some for me too which is nice! This little blue eyed bandit looks so handsome in the new colors and I just wanted to share. 

I am obsessed with this anchor fabric and am so glad that I impulsively (and compulsively) laid in bed one morning and bought it before my feet even touched the ground! I have a bit of an issue sometimes. Some of these are listed in the shop and some of them are for a very excited upcoming project...stay tuned for that. Happy Monday!

Classic Charm

Spring is right around the corner...right? I've heard the birds chirping in the morning so I have to believe that they are happy about something. Warmer weather means lighter clothing and sunny colors. 

I've been working hard with some brides for their upcoming weddings and while finding the perfect fabrics for their weddings, I've also been finding the perfect fabrics for the shop. It's really hard to narrow things down for myself and to know when to put things back. This Liberty of London was a must!

We'd be drowning in fabric if I got every single one that I like! So here are a few of the new ones that I'm gushing over! I just love the way that the diamond point looks, it's just a little different but still so classic. Plus I'm getting much better at tying the bow ties myself too! I'm off to start the day, I hope yours is a good one.

Dressed to Kill.

I've been busy over here thinking of spring...and to me it apparently means black, white and turquoise. 

One of these double sided beauties has already made an appearance out on the town and now there's one in the mix for that special man. Mix it up and get flashy with it.

And finally, here's a diamond point linen. I love it. I'm not trying to toot my own horn (any further than usual) I'm just excited! Tell me, what do you think? I hope you have a great weekend. I also hope it's a long one for all of you! We are headed to Chicago to see our friends and I am excited to adventure out of town for a bit, relax with friends, and enjoy the frenzy of four kids! Enjoy yourselves and I'll catch you next week.

For the Fellas

This Sunday is the Boutique Bridal Bazaar and I've been really busy getting things together for it. From my experience, wedding planning tends to overshadow the groom but that's no longer the case if you stop by and see me at the show! I'll have men's bow ties, neckties, and pocket squares in addition to the boys clip on bow ties! I'm really excited to release these new additions to the line! My darling husband was kind enough  to model for me! Isn't he handsome...

The Boutique Bridal Bazaar, hosted by  Something White, is an atypical bridal show for brides seeking vendors and products that will help them pull off a unique and stylish wedding. Come ready to taste culinary confections, acquire accoutrements, feast your eyes on the latest wedding fashions and BE ALL-AROUND INSPIRED. If any of you out there are still looking for tickets I have two complimentary ones to give away, so let me know! They are also available here.

Boutique Bridal Bazaar

Calling the newly engaged! It's January and it's time for the second annual Boutique Bridal Bazaar hosted by Something White Bridal Boutique. I'm happy to say that I'll be participating in this year's event and I'll be sharing a table with Grey Cardigan. I've been hard at work making handmade bow ties and neckties for all the grooms and groomsmen (or father's of the bride/groom) out there plus the perfect clip on bow ties for the little men in your wedding party!

Now for the fun part! I have two tickets to raffle off for the show! Please leave a comment below (and your email) and tell me why you'd like to go! The winner will be picked at random this Friday! And if you just can't wait, tickets are available here.

One Day Only

This is my last show of the holiday season and it's going to be a good one! Come out to the Last Minute Market tomorrow for handmade goodness! There will be artists and makers galore with lots of goodies to finish off your holiday shopping needs. And, there will be a photo booth my friends! My favorite new part of these craft shows lately! So come and visit me with Three Little Bees (we are are sharing a booth) and will be there from 10-6! Did I mention there will be bow ties?

Happy Friday, friends!

Sharp Dressed Man

Are these boys handsome or what?! The most exciting new of the week is that I managed to make some real live adult mens bow ties that tie! Woohoo! I'm super excited that they turned out well! JJ seemed impressed with them too. So if you are into matching accessories than I've got you covered! You can find them here or come out to the Last Minute Market on Saturday and see me there! Happy Wednesday!

Cleveland Craft

A very big thank you to all that came out to the Cleveland Handmade Market last Saturday. The weather was fair and it was a perfect day to check out the creatives that live right here in the area. There were about twenty or so vendors selling their wares in the beautiful Tower Press Building on Superior.

It was so sweet to meet so many nice people! O and JJ made an appearance and little man was spotted as the Etsy bow tie baby! He has no idea how many people have seen his face. Hopefully he won't be annoyed when he's older! I think the new hoop displays worked out great!

The giant gold balloons were a hit with me and near the end of the show Santa and Mrs. Claus showed up to say hi! Thanks again for coming out! Now I'll be back in my workshop getting things ready for Last Minute Market on the 15th!