Make it at Home!

Opening a small indi boutique is for the rich or the creative. I fall into the latter category. This means ikea shelving, hand me down tables, vintage curtains as tablecloths, thrift store suitcases as bag displays (a little trick I borrowed from Punky), acrylic paint on the windows as signs, and my favorite bit, a diy chandelier. I love how it came out and I want you to make your own, if you are so inclined.

First I bought three ikea lampshades and hung them upside down at different lengths with those cords with lightbulb sockets at the end (also from ikea). Then I found some hollow plastic balls at Target. I suppose you're meant to put them in a vase or something to decorate your home and spread holiday cheer. The balls are two colors, charcoal and olive, and three different sizes. I then hot glued them to fishing line and strung them about the lamp shades that were already hanging from the ceiling. Viola! A super hip and happening light piece for under $65. Make it your own with different shades or other bits hanging down. I'd love to see what you come up with!

Better Late Than Never Fall Sights

New England is so beautiful during the fall. I know that its pretty much over now, but I was still lucky enough to capture some great shots on my walks to and from the shop. I wanted to share them on this awfully gray and blustery day.

Be-Bop Shop

Well gosh, it's been quite a while. I know that I have been away for some time, but much has been accomplished. I opened a store! A real brick and mortar in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, USA. It's small, but it's a cozy little be bop shop with a boutique in the front and a small work area in the back. Hopefully I will finally start sewing and creating my own designs again. It was tons of work and energy but it will all be worth it.

I have a good selection of clothing, some jewelry, tons of shoes, and even more bags. If you live in the area please be sure to come and check it out! For the winter I will be open Wednesday through Saturday 12-6. The address is 10B Marlborough Street. If you live in a land far, far away I will continue to sell stuff online (even more than what's up now.) However, not everything that I have will be listed so let me know if you are looking for something particular. Who knows, I might just have it.

I'm actually really stoked at how everything came out and I am so thankful to have so much love and support from my friends and fam. I really couldn't have done it alone. Thanks to my mom and sis for painting, moving, lighting, and a million other things, Caitlin for endless layout and interior ideas, and of course Brian for staving off tears, assembling ikea shelving, and those hooks in the fitting room really tie the room together. Also to Mary Ellen for this amazing oppurtunity.

I will be having an Opening Reception this Thursday the 18th from 7 to 9 in the pm. Stop by and say hello!