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Sandmaiden

March 10, 2019 by Erika Jurney 1 Comment

Sandmaiden: about 11 years ago I started my career in the fashion industry as a very young single mom in Vancouver, Canada. My work adventures took me from the order desk at a childrens catalog company to assisting high end bridal, flat renderings, print design, global freelance design and producing samples for a European ladies career collection.

A few years in after I had acquired all the boots, suits and shoes a young lady could want (okay, should want) I discovered a hole in my wardrobe. I bought my first pair of real pajamas for about $20.00 on sale, by day i was a working girl on the factory floor, by night a princess. When I should have been shopping for things for my daughter or a boyfriend i was hunting the ideal pair of pajamas, they continued to elude me. Very many pj’s later said princess found her prince and the pj’s haven’t seen the sheets since.

Maine, USA

March 4, 2019 by Tara Gentile Leave a Comment

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My step-sister, Kate, is back in Pennsylvania this week for some visiting before she starts graduate school in the fall. She might be in between “homes” right now – aren’t all students? But she’s called Maine home for the last 5 years. So in honor of her and her own fabulous creativity, “Shop Local” is coming at you from the land of moose, snow, and trees!

Anabelfuzz creates delightful children’s bonnets, clothing, and accessories. They are quite obviously inspired by the climate of Maine. Some bonnets are lined with soft and warm cotton sherpa. Others are meant to keep ears warm on cool spring mornings. There are also apparel items with a distinctly New England shore feel. [Read more…]

These are Hot. That is all.

February 23, 2019 by Erika Jurney Leave a Comment

iLE AiYE: I Produce ladies knitted fashion, felted purses and felt art, as well as ladies jewellery.

I try to create a unique style, which flatters a womans figure to it’s best.

My designs are sold to young girls right up to older ladies, and I’ve found they are the perfect gift for friends, or the ideal garment for your wardrobe.

Everything is hand knitted, and produced by me, I have taught myself to knit, and therefore I make up my own patterns and designs, I am as yet still unable to read and execute a knitting pattern.

I try to use 80% recycled / discontinued yarns, in my products, which often means my work is part of a limited edition or a complete original.

jDUCT

January 26, 2019 by Erika Jurney 1 Comment

jDUCT: The Koi is not only a beautiful fish, but is also a powerful Chinese symbol. It represents perseverance in the face of adversity and strength of character or purpose. It can also represent wisdom, knowledge, longevity, and loyalty.

This classic billfold wallet has a large pocket for your cash, 4 card slots, and 2 “behind the scenes” pockets.

Each of our wallets is hand-made with 100% duct tape. That’s right, no cloth, cardboard or animals were harmed during the construction of these products. These are not your “hey look at this duct tape wallet that my 12-year-old brother threw together!” Oh no, jDUCT combines meticulous engineering, high style and detailed craftmanship to create pieces with fashion and function. Designed for the maximum amount of storage with minimum “bulge”. Each seam is reinforced to eliminate sticky stuff associated with other duct tape wallets.

My Black Dress

November 16, 2018 by Erika Jurney 1 Comment

My Black Dress: I discovered my passion in Fashion three years ago and just entered a fashion school without any knowledge of clothing construction or pattern-making. Now I can bring any design in my mind or on paper into reality. I purely love sewing, designing, draping–in fact, the whole process of making clothes. I work on every single piece with my soul, passion, heart, and love. I would not put anything on my store that I am not proud of. Each peice is truely well-made and one of a kind. Enjoy!!