quick post about the sale, the following goods have been drastically reduced by 75%!!!!!!
* stuffed peratree studio turtles (all made from recycled materials) were 28 now 7
*dwell pillows were 38 now 9.50
*family organizers were 25 now 6.25
*oopsy daisy monkey placemats sets were 50 now 12.50
*vilmain kids tooth fairy box was 38 now 9.50
*vilmain placecard holders were 54 now 13.50 (great wedding present to tuck away)
*french bull sets of cannisters were 38 now 9.50
*studio vertu coasters sets of 4 were 42 now 10.50
*(some of) ashley g prints were 26 now 6.50
come on in and see the other exciting markdowns that will happen daily until the sale gets packed up and put away at the end of the month.
Wednesday, July 15
Tuesday, July 14
introducing...sycamore street press
we're so excited to have a new letterpress line in the shop, sycamore street press, out of columbus, ohio (although i think they may be in the midst of relocating to utah at this very moment). the cards themselves often present a single image with a sentiment, but there is an incredible amount of detail in the individual figures. check out the single feathers on the owl! i have been coveting these cards, particularly 'je t'aime' for what feels like eternity. here's a sampling of some of the ones we have in the shop at the moment, although several are already down to dangerously low quantities!
what else would your french bulldog say to you?
pugs make everything better.
this is suzannah's favorite. hippity hop...
what else would your french bulldog say to you?
pugs make everything better.
this is suzannah's favorite. hippity hop...Sunday, July 12
introducing...holztiger
over the past month or so we've gotten in several new lines, and one of the hands down cutest is holztiger, a german company that handcrafts little wooden animals. they hand paint the creatures with water-based acrylic stains that are non-toxic and kid-friendly. of course, the appeal of holztiger animals extends beyond little ones -- who wouldn't want a friendly little piglet sitting on her desk?
even skunks need good homes.
who knew moles could be so endearing?
has anyone else noticed charlottesville is being overrun by groundhogs? this one does a lot less damage to your yard.
has there ever been so cute a mouse?
we got some bigger ones, too.
everyone loves a smiling bear.
PUPPIES!
hedgies forever!
and here are some more critters:
even skunks need good homes.
who knew moles could be so endearing?
has anyone else noticed charlottesville is being overrun by groundhogs? this one does a lot less damage to your yard.
has there ever been so cute a mouse?
we got some bigger ones, too.
everyone loves a smiling bear.
PUPPIES!
hedgies forever!this is just a small sampling of the menagerie. come find your critter, and stay tuned for more new lines!
Thursday, July 9
sale update!!!
we got a little crazy today and added lots of goodies to the sale! we know there are some of you out there who will be thrilled to hear that all the crispina blankets are now marked down 50%. crispina makes her throws from recycled sweaters up in the berskhires and has been going at it since 1987. each blanket is one of a kind and super snuggly. it may be hard to think about blankets in the middle of july, but this would be a great gift to sock away for a wedding or the winter holidays. these crispina blankets (and two pillows as well) are definitely a singular steal!!!
other helpful household goods were added today, including a few metal mail organizers, woven wastebaskets and serving trays, more studio vertu coasters, and so on.
not to mention that there continue to be markdowns on existing sale! come visit!
Friday, July 3
stars and stripes
just a quick note to let ya'll know about our weekend hours:
saturday we plan to open at 10am as usual and then close anywhere between 4 and 6 depending on foot traffic. if it's busy at all we will stay open til 6. sunday we will be open 12-5 as usual!!
******happy 4rth and happy bday to my wonderful husband********
Wednesday, July 1
july love it...amy noel!
this month we're excited to feature one of our local artists, amy noel, who makes the hands-down cutest cashmere critters you've ever seen. it's always a pleasure when amy visits the store (usually with her equally adorable younger daughter in tow) with a new bag of animals for the shop. she has made bunnies, elephants, pigs, owls, chickens, mice, and other forms of fauna, all from reclaimed cashmere. they're even stuffed with cashmere scraps! whenever someone comes in in search of a one of a kind (literally) baby gift that will be both functional and a keepsake, i always show them amy's work. who wouldn't want a locally and lovingly made little creature, perfect for little ones of all ages. i love telling our customers that amy's older daughter often contributes to the "art direction" by telling her mama where to put certain parts or her signature stitched heart. of course, the appeal of amy's work extends beyond wee ones, and many a critter have been purchased for a slightly older demographic. here's o'suz regular nicole's masked buddy in her home, photographed by good pal melissa (check out her blog!):
when we were thinking about how to best feature amy, we knew the best way to convey the appeal of her work was to show it with its ideal audience, and who better to complement critter cuteness than red fisher himself. i spent a day with red while suzannah rocked it out in the shop, and it was good times all around when i handed over the bag of goodies:
pulling them out, one by one...
decisions, decisions.
calling attention to monsieur elephant.
maybe this one?
hmmm, this rooster is rather nice.
red and rooster have some face time.
how are you today, rooster-roo?
yup, he's the one. for sure.
what was your first job and how did you end up making your adorable creatures?
At eleven, I took on the hardest job that I can think of...babysitting. I took on not only one, but three children under the age of five, and was attempting with the best of intentions to replace their mother for four to six hours every day in the summer. Wow, have the times changed. I am a mother of two now and can only hope that I am doing the best that I can. In a way, I feel honored, for my babysitting went on for years and sometimes over weekends as I got older..these parents trusted that I was a good replacement for them while they were away and I did the best that i could. I feel now that this was a good basis for owning my own business and raising two children without the stress of a 9-5 job.
As far as how these creatures came to life, I feel this could be a long and drinking wine kind of story, so I will keep it "simple." I was a traveler before I gave birth to my first daughter five years ago, and I found metal objects on the XX tracks and began making mobiles, rather large and clumsy, but with a raw beauty nonetheless. Then the leather came to me free to recycle from a local boot/saddle maker, from which I began and continue to create books, bags,and baby moccasins...If I want to make it, I will give it a whirl. This giving of leather reminded me of my childhood and all the "hand me downs" I had received and altered to fit my tastes at the time, thus pushing me toward this desire to create things that had little or no waste to them and a bit more function than metal trash mobiles (my heart still loves thee). Granted, one cannot realistically keep every thread that comes from something before, but I can try to impact this world without crushing her with my feet. So, these creatures, with the help of the babe inside, gave thought to all the cashmere sweaters I had found at a frequented thrift store...reinvented and stuffed with the leftover cashmere and just a bit of thread...no choking hazard and pretty edible if so inclined.
what is your favorite piece/group/series in your work?
So far, I have a hard time with a favorite choice of the animals I have made... maybe the green rooster, the pink bunny, the black owls, I can't make choices like that.. [ed. note: you can see a black owl in one of the above photos.]
who or what inspires you?
They are inspired by children. My children, five years and six months, the man and father of my children, who I am crazy about..they are my greatest inspiration. Not only to be a better woman and mother, but also to love and follow the beautiful things I see and find in life. For children see the world with this indescribable beauty and honesty that for us over time becomes a bit jaded if we let it, and they do not discriminate unless taught or told to be so. I find myself learning more acceptance daily just by watching my babes see people and things uninterrupted by the daily obstacles. I also find myself inspired by life itself, but music, dancing, and timeless textures are my other inspirations.
this is a new lavender rabbit. (or a jumbo mouse if you prefer)
closer examination reveals extreme cuteness.
what three websites do you visit daily?
The three websites I frequent often, besides google for my need for information DAILY, are etsy and an informative blog on nature's child (written by a friend and mother ). Being a new cyber space gal, I am still finding my way around...or stumbling, but it's fun no less.
describe your ideal sunday.
The day of sun is my most cherished day, an end and a beginning in one day. To start fresh again and remember the week previous. My ideal sunday is spent with my family, for it is hard to get us all together in one moment. So, as we get to know each other, these times are often spent at sugar hollow (a close and beautiful river hike waterfall berry picking paradise) in the summer or lying blissfully around the woodstove in the winter. The day of sun is really set aside for recuperation in my house, even if that means exerting tons of energy and having fun.
critters inspire hugs all around.
what do you see outside your studio windows?
Outside my studio windows, which is my sunroom, are these two giant quince bushes that bloom twice in the year..once in Janurary (even through ice storms) to remind me that spring is on its way, and then again in early May. And then there is my garden of strawberry, tomato, yellow squash, melon, basil, thyme, mint, and rosemary plants and the occasional cardinal or finch roosting in the rose of sharon. This rain that we have been getting has cast an almost luminescent green quality to my country living. In reading this, it almost sounds a bit surreal, but I feel that my life is just a bit enchanted. I don't have much for possessions, but I sure love making something out of nothing. Enjoy this life for all that it is. Thanks for viewing.
life is pretty sweet.
when we were thinking about how to best feature amy, we knew the best way to convey the appeal of her work was to show it with its ideal audience, and who better to complement critter cuteness than red fisher himself. i spent a day with red while suzannah rocked it out in the shop, and it was good times all around when i handed over the bag of goodies:
pulling them out, one by one...
decisions, decisions.
calling attention to monsieur elephant.
maybe this one?
hmmm, this rooster is rather nice.
red and rooster have some face time.
how are you today, rooster-roo?
yup, he's the one. for sure.many of amy's creations are visible in these photos, but you really have to feel these little softies to understand how amazing they are. so come check out the menagerie in person at the shop! amy was kind enough to answer our usual questions, so please scroll down for her responses. thank you, amy!
what was your first job and how did you end up making your adorable creatures?
At eleven, I took on the hardest job that I can think of...babysitting. I took on not only one, but three children under the age of five, and was attempting with the best of intentions to replace their mother for four to six hours every day in the summer. Wow, have the times changed. I am a mother of two now and can only hope that I am doing the best that I can. In a way, I feel honored, for my babysitting went on for years and sometimes over weekends as I got older..these parents trusted that I was a good replacement for them while they were away and I did the best that i could. I feel now that this was a good basis for owning my own business and raising two children without the stress of a 9-5 job.
As far as how these creatures came to life, I feel this could be a long and drinking wine kind of story, so I will keep it "simple." I was a traveler before I gave birth to my first daughter five years ago, and I found metal objects on the XX tracks and began making mobiles, rather large and clumsy, but with a raw beauty nonetheless. Then the leather came to me free to recycle from a local boot/saddle maker, from which I began and continue to create books, bags,and baby moccasins...If I want to make it, I will give it a whirl. This giving of leather reminded me of my childhood and all the "hand me downs" I had received and altered to fit my tastes at the time, thus pushing me toward this desire to create things that had little or no waste to them and a bit more function than metal trash mobiles (my heart still loves thee). Granted, one cannot realistically keep every thread that comes from something before, but I can try to impact this world without crushing her with my feet. So, these creatures, with the help of the babe inside, gave thought to all the cashmere sweaters I had found at a frequented thrift store...reinvented and stuffed with the leftover cashmere and just a bit of thread...no choking hazard and pretty edible if so inclined.
what is your favorite piece/group/series in your work?
So far, I have a hard time with a favorite choice of the animals I have made... maybe the green rooster, the pink bunny, the black owls, I can't make choices like that.. [ed. note: you can see a black owl in one of the above photos.]
who or what inspires you?
They are inspired by children. My children, five years and six months, the man and father of my children, who I am crazy about..they are my greatest inspiration. Not only to be a better woman and mother, but also to love and follow the beautiful things I see and find in life. For children see the world with this indescribable beauty and honesty that for us over time becomes a bit jaded if we let it, and they do not discriminate unless taught or told to be so. I find myself learning more acceptance daily just by watching my babes see people and things uninterrupted by the daily obstacles. I also find myself inspired by life itself, but music, dancing, and timeless textures are my other inspirations.
this is a new lavender rabbit. (or a jumbo mouse if you prefer)
closer examination reveals extreme cuteness.The three websites I frequent often, besides google for my need for information DAILY, are etsy and an informative blog on nature's child (written by a friend and mother ). Being a new cyber space gal, I am still finding my way around...or stumbling, but it's fun no less.
describe your ideal sunday.
The day of sun is my most cherished day, an end and a beginning in one day. To start fresh again and remember the week previous. My ideal sunday is spent with my family, for it is hard to get us all together in one moment. So, as we get to know each other, these times are often spent at sugar hollow (a close and beautiful river hike waterfall berry picking paradise) in the summer or lying blissfully around the woodstove in the winter. The day of sun is really set aside for recuperation in my house, even if that means exerting tons of energy and having fun.
critters inspire hugs all around.what do you see outside your studio windows?
Outside my studio windows, which is my sunroom, are these two giant quince bushes that bloom twice in the year..once in Janurary (even through ice storms) to remind me that spring is on its way, and then again in early May. And then there is my garden of strawberry, tomato, yellow squash, melon, basil, thyme, mint, and rosemary plants and the occasional cardinal or finch roosting in the rose of sharon. This rain that we have been getting has cast an almost luminescent green quality to my country living. In reading this, it almost sounds a bit surreal, but I feel that my life is just a bit enchanted. I don't have much for possessions, but I sure love making something out of nothing. Enjoy this life for all that it is. Thanks for viewing.
life is pretty sweet.Monday, June 29
SALE NEWS
...sale will be marked down tomorrow!!!!!!!
and that's all i got to say at the moment.
come see how low we go!
come see how low we go!
Tuesday, June 16
papa
don't forget the pops in your life this sunday, june 21rst. we've got a few things he might like so stop on by, see our selection in the windows and perhaps grab a card.
this one is pretty snazzy but there are so many more....
happy father's day to my husband, the man who helped me make the sweetest boy i have ever known.
Monday, June 15
sale is going on now!!!!!!
alright so i promised to follow up with a list of just some of the steals to be found at o'suz's summer sale.
for the little people you love:
dwell pillows, hand puppets and finger puppets
beth mueller baby clothes and hat
baby blankets by speesees and bla bla
salvor fauna tees with lion, wolf or gorilla
puzzles from mudpuppy
abc wall art cards
flash cards by cavallini
1 girl 1 boy tees
speesees baby clothes
baby cards and kids birthday cards
1 holly aiken baby bag
puj baby slings in amy butler fabrics
organic style (book)
adorable bib embroidery kits
cute animal napkins perfect for a birthday party
french flash cards by cavallini
baby stamps
vilmain baby photo holders
and more...
for u and your friends:
hobo wallets in pink(3)
hobo cosmetic caeses in pink brown and black
hobo patent id cases in pink blue and black
a few jewels including some susan fleming letter charms
and 2 small things necklaces from the modern series
assorted cosmetic cases
2 styles of highway bags
linen flowie bags for summer
yoga mat bag by lotta jansdotter
rose, olive lavender, and lemon verbena soaps by
la compagnie de provence (super large bars $5!)
1 beautiful leather lodis briefcase (laptop case)
queen bee wallets
fluffy co. wallets and ipod cases
lotta jansdotter bags
paper:
good lord do we have some cards on sale for specific
occasions and lots of blank ones as well
letterpress galore (including letterpress coasters)
and some non- letterpress that's just sweet and cheap!
it is a veritable smorgasbord of paper lust in here
there is even a 25 cent bin of cards
wrapping paper rolls $1 and $2 a piece
lots of books for cooking, crafting, travel
and a few other cool titles of interest
lots of journals and a few address books and perpetual calendars
packs of cards and stationary
stamps stamps and more stamps
and some paperweights by vilmain.....
for the home:
french bull salad severs and canister sets
a few dryads frames and mirrors
a bunch of wool dash and albert rugs
beth mueller mugs, tumbers and large vases
pink and brown polka dot bowl sets
coir door mats
some select ashley g prints
some flowie table top and table top by simrin
one lamp by slip
a few beachy melamine plates
a cupcake cookie jar
5 dayle teacups (local ceramicist)
a bambooesque teapot and cups by tag
some super cheap decoupage
lotta jansdotter aprons with prints no longer available otherwise
i could go on and on, or did i? ..... but we just want you to know the sale is as good as ever and we love the way it turned out. it accessible, it's broken into sections that are easily shopped and there is so much good stuff. everything that is on sale is at least 50 percent off. we aren't fooling around.
so come stock up, we have shopping baskets ready to be filled.
we also emailed a notice of this sale so if you would like to get in on that type of notification please fill out the mailing list when you are in.
hope to see you this week!
xo
suz
for the little people you love:
dwell pillows, hand puppets and finger puppets
beth mueller baby clothes and hat
baby blankets by speesees and bla bla
salvor fauna tees with lion, wolf or gorilla
puzzles from mudpuppy
abc wall art cards
flash cards by cavallini
1 girl 1 boy tees
speesees baby clothes
baby cards and kids birthday cards
1 holly aiken baby bag
puj baby slings in amy butler fabrics
organic style (book)
adorable bib embroidery kits
cute animal napkins perfect for a birthday party
french flash cards by cavallini
baby stamps
vilmain baby photo holders
and more...
for u and your friends:
hobo wallets in pink(3)
hobo cosmetic caeses in pink brown and black
hobo patent id cases in pink blue and black
a few jewels including some susan fleming letter charms
and 2 small things necklaces from the modern series
assorted cosmetic cases
2 styles of highway bags
linen flowie bags for summer
yoga mat bag by lotta jansdotter
rose, olive lavender, and lemon verbena soaps by
la compagnie de provence (super large bars $5!)
1 beautiful leather lodis briefcase (laptop case)
queen bee wallets
fluffy co. wallets and ipod cases
lotta jansdotter bags
paper:
good lord do we have some cards on sale for specific
occasions and lots of blank ones as well
letterpress galore (including letterpress coasters)
and some non- letterpress that's just sweet and cheap!
it is a veritable smorgasbord of paper lust in here
there is even a 25 cent bin of cards
wrapping paper rolls $1 and $2 a piece
lots of books for cooking, crafting, travel
and a few other cool titles of interest
lots of journals and a few address books and perpetual calendars
packs of cards and stationary
stamps stamps and more stamps
and some paperweights by vilmain.....
for the home:
french bull salad severs and canister sets
a few dryads frames and mirrors
a bunch of wool dash and albert rugs
beth mueller mugs, tumbers and large vases
pink and brown polka dot bowl sets
coir door mats
some select ashley g prints
some flowie table top and table top by simrin
one lamp by slip
a few beachy melamine plates
a cupcake cookie jar
5 dayle teacups (local ceramicist)
a bambooesque teapot and cups by tag
some super cheap decoupage
lotta jansdotter aprons with prints no longer available otherwise
i could go on and on, or did i? ..... but we just want you to know the sale is as good as ever and we love the way it turned out. it accessible, it's broken into sections that are easily shopped and there is so much good stuff. everything that is on sale is at least 50 percent off. we aren't fooling around.
so come stock up, we have shopping baskets ready to be filled.
we also emailed a notice of this sale so if you would like to get in on that type of notification please fill out the mailing list when you are in.
hope to see you this week!
xo
suz
sale is mere hours from beginning......
ok peoples, before i tuck myself in i want to tell you, faithful blog readers, that our BIG summer sale starts tomorrow (or is that today)!!!!!!! yes, we have been worker bees all day getting it good and ready and good and ready it is! please stay tuned for some specifics tomorrow as i am too pooped now to list them all. suffice to say for now, as you tuck yourselves in, or perhaps rub the sleep from your eyes, that it is a BIGGUN'!
hope to see you in there snarfin' up some goodies,
xo, suz
hope to see you in there snarfin' up some goodies,
xo, suz
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