Making of a Window: Flower Garland

Garland can amp up any event.  Perhaps your home is in need of a little whimsy or a little one has a birthday coming up.  The possibilities are endless.  You asked for it so below I'll describe how you can make the flower garland we used in our Birthday window.

Supplies: -Sewing machine
-Paper or fabric for the flowers
-fabric for the string:  A basic light-medium weight woven.  Not stretchy or knit.

How to:
1. Cut out your shapes.  Get the little ones to help with this.  We cut out flowers but you could do anything really.  Circles could be equally interesting and easy for everyone to do.

2. cut/rip strips of fabric.  I cut a small 1"ish snip into the selvege of the fabric and then rip it into strips.  Don't worry here the fabric will rip into a neat strips.  Just rip away! Snip.  Rip away and repeat.




3. fold the two edges of the strip towards the center and then in half (see photo above).  This should look like bias tape.



4. Insert the flowers at intervals.  No measuring here (unless your personality dictates it).  Sew a little and add in a flower.  Make certain you are stitching through the flower and fabric string at the same time.



5. Join a new fabric strip as the first strip runs out by inserting it as with the flowers above.

6. Continue adding new flowers and strips as you go.  When you run out of flowers or fabric you're done! :)

7.  Hang and pin!  Enjoy your garland!

Style File Friday: Wicked

Wicked lucky enough to have tickets to Wicked?  No, me either.  But I can imagine right?  Luckily this week's outfit looks great dressed up for a show, wedding, night out..... or dressed down for a casual evening, girl's night out...  You name it, it looks great!

Enjoy the show if you do have tickets.  I'd love to hear all about it!

The Wicked Outfit:

Tartan Bowfront Dress: $60
Locally Made Necklace: $32

 This outfit is available at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.

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Sneak Peek: Fall 2010 Photoshoot

This past Monday we had another fantastic photoshoot with Jennifer Hassrick, model Katie and a little helper (Maxwell seen in last picture).  The professional photos showcasing some of this falls greatest styles will be rolling in soon.  We are jumping up and down in anticipation...but for now enjoy this sneak peek:

Back at it again!

More Birthday shirts!  We sewed these lovelies up this afternoon.  What better way to celebrate a new number!

Style File Friday: The Purple Goose Trunk Show

Okay, this is a little heavy on self promotion, I know but I prefer to think of it as sharing the knowledge.  So get excited because Purple Goose trunk shows are a new twist on The Goose on the Go, something we have been doing successfully for just over a year.  First it was home parties and you all loved those so much we've made them even bigger and better!  Now.... a trunk show featuring many of the local artist and designers you see at our shops.  A TON more inventory to choose from and you get to play the buyer!  The catch?  There aren't any but it only happens on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Saturday of every month at the Madison location.  I'm excited I'm rambling, my apologies.

The overview:
WHO: Local artists, designers and indie clothing that you love
WHAT: The traveling and ever changing Purple Goose bazaar
WHERE: The Purple Goose in Madison
WHEN: 1st Tuesday and 3rd Saturday of every month

The Trunk Show Outfit:



Top: $56
Denim: $64
Necklace: So new it isn't priced yet...

This outfit is available at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.

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Use What You Have: Marvelous tp rolls!

Yes, they are marvelous and soon we'll show you why.  Hint it has something to do with an upcoming birthday.  Oh, who could be turning 5 years old?  Chew on that question while I wait for glue to dry...

Scrapbook is here!

Yippie a new clothing line!  I'll let the images speak for themselves...but first a few adjectives to think about while viewing; lacey, fall colors, prints, stripes, patterns, fresh florals...

Style File Friday: Wisconsin Ironman

When I was 15 I thought I could run, bike and swim enough in order to be the youngest women to complete the ironman.  I never did complete that dream and that's fine.  I'm just happy I can run a mile, leisurely ride my bike or wade in water with friends.  The determination, perservence and dedication of those participating in this weekends Ironman is truely commendable.  I still dream of it.  :)  Get out and cheer them on, they deserve it!  Find out where the route is through the below link.  Note: if you are planning on going out to the Verona store on Sunday plan ahead as Main street will be closed.  Check it out!

Wisconsin Ironman Outfit:
The change of season chill has started setting in.  Layers are becoming our best friend for the unpredictable up and down in temperatures.  Skirts layered with leggings, tanks under tees and scarves all keet the chill at bay and can be removed for sunny warm days like today.



Button sleeve tee: $34
Pleated skirt: $32
Cross hatch legging: $19
Scarf: $24
JJive necklace: $32

This outfit is available at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.

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Style File Friday: Venetian Boat Parade by Dane Buy Local

This weekend is the annual Venetian Boat Parade put on by Dane Buy Local.   The gist: local businesses decorate boats and then the fully decked (no pun intended) boats parade around Lake Mendota.  Fireworks included.  And it's FREE!  For the details visit Dane Buy Local.

The Venetian Boat Parade Outfit:
What?  It's Friday already!  It completely surprised me.  I've forgotten my camera at home today so you will have to bare with the "phone photo."  I'm sure you already know that they simply don't do the subject justice but they do get the point across.



Cabled Sweater: $42
Tube Dress: $38
Key Necklace: $25

This outfit is available at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.  Stop in to see it in all it's glory!

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