In the meantime I've been busy with other things - crafty things. Have I mentioned before my fondness for crafts? Since I was a jeune fille. My collection of notions, fabric, buttons, ribbons, beads, sequins, you name it, has consumed an entire room chez moi. So now I've decided to give them a life and create some fun things for all to enjoy.
Introducing my line of accessories - poppy harvey. Yes, that's ma cousine. I named it after her because it represents her bright spirit and joyful personality. Allow me to introduce you to les mademoiselles:
Elodie: Cute and sweet, hand-made bows from various ribbons and lace on snappy hairclips or alligator clips that match the ribbon.
Cerise: Fabric rosettes with vintage button centers. They are from my grandmother's collection that she's left behind. I only have a limited amount of fabric, so I plan to only make 12.
Rosalie: Linen fabric in soft pink sewn into peony-like flowers to pin onto just about anything. I kept them frayed, much like peony petals.
Vivienne: (No, not named after Brangelina spawn.) Hairpins with baby rosettes hand-sewn on, with a looped leaf to finish.
Garance: Yes, this one is an ode to Garance Doré. Not that she would ever wear one, I don't think. But I like the name and it seems to reflect what they are. Metal headbands, brightly coloured with grosgrain ribbon bows and felt flower centers. I ♥ grosgrain ribbon.
Isabelle:
The softer version of Garance with pastel coloured metal headbands and softer grosgrain ribbon. My grandmother left this ribbon behind for me too, they don't make it like they used to.
And last but not least - meet Paulette:
From my own crafty collection of ribbon - I've searched high and low since, and will probably never see this again. There was only so much of it - I could only make 6 of the blue ones.
So there they are. Hope you enjoy.
xx mimi
