Spring 2010 trends

I was reading an article in the Style Section of the Charlotte Observer and thought I would pass on some of the highlights. Here are some of the top trends:
Nouveau Coco: Classics with ruffles, bows and draping, black and white spectator combinations along with lace and dots.
In The Garden: Rustic or elegant, this style statement is the season' most important message because flowers and other garden inspired elements are everywhere; dresses in flower prints, flowers motifs on handbags, shoes or necklace with a flower motif that is front and center. Good colors are blue, corals, pinks and turquoise.
Walk The Line: Sculptural style meets dramatic simplicity. Bold shoulders, geometric shapes and exposed hardware, complimented by chains, bold necklines, cuffs, handbags in new shapes and anything with architectural details.
Exotica: Exotic textiles, safari details, and tribal inspired trims and embellishments. Saturated neutrals and spice tones mixed with bright hues color this trend. Look for natural elements, leather, fringe, wood, snake and semi precious stones.
Take a look at my take on Spring 2010 in the pictures below.

Snowing in North Carolina

Today it is snowing in North Carolina and a good day to catch up on projects. I wanted to go to a jewelry and bead show but the roads aren't very good so I guess I will stay home and work. I also want to tell you about the gallery I'm in. It is located in Spencer, NC, across from the NC Transportation Museum. The name of the gallery is Green Goat Gallery. It is located in a wonderful old brick building with wood floors and high ceilings. If you are ever in the area, check it out. The Transportation Museum is a great place to visit also. Located in an old railroad yard with a round house, it has equipment and displays and at different times of the year they also have train rides.

O Rings

I have just discovered O Rings. I was looking for something else in the plumbing department and found the O rings. They come in a lot of different sizes and are black rubber. Perfect for a necklace I have been wanting to make. After I made my necklace, I asked my husband if he liked it and knew what it was made from. He didn't guess right away so I told him. Then, like a guy, he told me he had a whole box of O rings in the shed. He had bought them months ago for "just in case". Well, even though it was after 10pm and dark out, I grabbed a flashlight and headed to the shed. It was creepy but I wanted those O rings! I made a lot of noise when I opened the door to the shed to let any creatures know I was coming in, mice. I found the box of O rings and promptly left. When I opened the box of O rings it was like opening a little treasure box! Inside were every size of O rings I needed! Oh what a find. And to think my husband had just tucked them away in his tool box! I have attached a picture of my first necklace and will be adding this and more to my Etsy shop blackcatboutique.etsy.com.

I love flowers and this is a great way to wear them, around your neck! This scarf or collar is made from two fabulous fabric trims. One is a red flower trim and the other is a ribbon fringe. This will be great to wear now and into spring. Red is suppose to be THE color for spring. I also make in other colors, green & purple, brown & gold, and green & rust. Check out by Etsy shop blackcatboutique.etsy.com.

I'm on a mission to get my 600th sale on my Etsy shop vintagestyle101.etsy.com. So, I'm having a give away. I'm offering a vintage black leather Lou Taylor handbag to the 600th buyer, purchase must be $10.00 or more, any combination of items or one item. This is a great bag, super condition. Has a small black leather coin purse attached by chain and the signature Lou Taylor mirror inside. I will be adding a lot of new items too. Good luck and happy shopping.

My new trailer, 1961 Serro Scotty

This is my new, vintage travel trailer. It is a 1961 Serro Scotty Sportsman. Just 10 feet long, perfect for weekend trips to the mountains. These are pictures of the outside and the "kitchen".
Front view
Back view. The back skin is coming off to repair the interior wood and to do rewiring of the the lights.
Side view
Side view, entrance. Bed is across the back, straight ahead is the "kitchen", table and benches across the front. I will be posting more pictures as the work progresses.

New projects listed in my shop, www.blackcatboutique.etsy.com