Spring Teaser

Last Friday was a sunny and warm day. I actually thought, maybe winter is over, but now a week later, I know that is not true. Today it is snowing. With the warm weather inspiration I decided to make spring scarves. Here are two styles that I made over the weekend.

I used my new retro camera app to take the pictures. The app doesn't produce the best quality picture but I like the affects. I will be featuring these fun scarves at the Eco-Fabulous Fashion Show at the Lexus River Center in Covington, March 25th.

Two booked more to go

We have started to plan out our vending season . First off, we are going to be working with Cincy Chic at the Go Green Fashion Show on March 25th. Then again in the fall at the November Showcase at the Phoenix Hotel. The November Showcase is a one stop holiday shopping experience! We will keep you posted on all upcoming events.

Happy 1 year to Purdy

Hard to believe it, but we are already celebrating our 1 year Anniversary. Last February, Christina and I casually started talking about up cycling stuff. We had no idea we would go this far. It has been an exciting and challenging year. We would like to thank you all for your support.


Here’s what’s new..........

Drab, boring window treatments? Not anymore. We have added this new service in 2011. Our first order was for an entire house of window treatments! Yes, that was for every window in her house. She requested mostly roman shades, which is great because that is our specialty. This is a picture of a roman shade we made.

 
 
The window treatments do not have to be up cycled. We will use whatever material you choose. The process would include us coming out to your house and doing a window and material selection consultation. We also install the completed window treatment!


Workshops

Next up........Intermediate sewing workshop great for the individual that can sew fabric together but wants to do more. This class will be Sunday 3/13 from 11-2pm at Pleasant Ridge Montessori.

Click on the link for more details and to register http://purdeveryday.blogspot.com/p/workshops.html

We just finished a Beginner sewing workshop at the end of January. Thanks to *Lucy Voegele for supplying the beautiful fabrics and also helping out with the class. We hope to continue offering workshops monthly throughout the year. Let us know if you have any suggestions or special classes that you would like us to offer.

 

We want to start an “open sew session” for students to collaborate with fellow creators on individual projects. The open sew would be once a month for about 2 hours and students would need to bring whatever project they would like to work on. Christina and I would be available to answer any questions as well as fellow students. More info soon.

Custom orders

The holiday season was filled with lots of special orders. We made wine bags and bridesmaid dress bags and scarves etc. etc. etc. Here’s a sampling of some of the stuff we made.

 
*Lucy Voegele is the owner and artisan baker of Voegele Familiar. She offers delicious desserts made from scratch with high quality ingredients. To contact Lucy for information or to order email her at voegelefamiliar@gmail.com

Register Now

 

Intermediate sewing workshop registration is now open.  If you have taken our beginner workshop, then this would be the next step for your sewing adventure. The class is also great for the individual that is already familiar with their machine and has sewn a little bit but wants to learn more.

Visit our workshop page for more info.

What's new for 2011



The past year has been a great first year. We started out with the concept of upcyling something used into something new and ended the year making purses, scarves and clutches. December was filled with lots of holiday orders. We had planned to get through the holidays and then focus on some new designs, but to our surprise, we are even busier now than ever!

What is keeping us so busy? We are making custom window treatments, specializing in roman blinds. Window treatments are very time consuming because all measurements have to be precise. If they are off by even a little bit the fabric could lay crocked. Yikes!

I love this material.



Roman shades I made for my dinning room.



Here we are working away..........



Cutting the muslin.








Pinning the edges



Sewing the curtains

Let us know if you would like to spruce up your windows. We are available to anyone in the Cincinnati or tri-state areas.

Don't forget to register for the sewing workshop on Saturday January 29th. We still have a couple of spaces left.

Sewing workshop

The next beginners sewing workshop will be Saturday, January 29th at Pleasant Ridge Montessori from 10-2pm. Registration will start tomorrow.

Holiday Stroll

It was a cold and snowy day in the Rhine.

Cafe de Wheel is hiding behind the balloons.



Imagine Gnats display from the outside window



City Roots



Thanks to everyone that came out for the Holiday Stroll in OTR.

Plans no more

I had all these plans in the fall to post pictures of new stuff. Now, I am  wondering where the fall went? Snow is on the ground and I still have not posted any pictures of the cute "Hipster" bag and the plethora of t-shirt scarves and not to forget the clutch! I could blame it on the fact that I want a new camera, but I guess that is not really the case. So, here is the "one" picture I have not posted yet of a t-shirt scarf that some lucky customer purchased at the Cincy Chic Holiday Showcase last month. If you want to see the new Purdy items, I guess you will have to come visit Christina and I at the Holiday Stroll in OTR. We will be hanging out at 1301 Main Street from 11-6pm.

Get familiar with Voegele Familiar

I consider myself a foodie. I want high quality, tasty food, especially when it comes to desserts.  So I was excited to hear that my friend Lucy had started selling her wonderful desserts. Of course, I had to place a couple orders for Thanksgiving. I ordered that apple crisp, pecan pie and carrot cake.  They were a hit with the family, especially the pecan pie. 

Here is what Lucy has to say about Voegele Familiar. "Artisan pies and desserts from Voegele Familiar are made from scratch with quality ingredients.  I can create desserts to your liking and dietary need whether you want more sugar, less sugar, or gluten free. If you have a favorite pie you haven’t had since childhood, let me see if I can replicate it for you!"




"Voegele Familiar specializes in quality products that taste good." 

To place an order email Lucy at voegelefamiliar@gmail.com

Lots of wine

I have been working on a big order today. The order was for 20 wine bags. Here's a preview.

  

The next project is yoga bags.

Holiday Shopping

Need to start your holiday shopping? Do you want some fun and interesting gifts? Then visit us for the Holiday Stroll and Shop in OTR. We have lots of fun stocking stuffer gifts all under $10 and much more.

So many bridesmaid dresses

I have a big custom order for the holidays using old bridesmaid dress. This sweet girl has been in many weddings, equaling an overload of dresses. You know how it goes, you buy a bridesmaid dress for your friend's wedding, hoping that it will be something you can wear again, but deep down you know you won't.  Her idea was to have me make purses out of the dresses to give as presents. I just love this idea! I will post pictures when I finish the bags.

Coolest online boutique

Purdy Everyday is featured by Cincy Chic........  12 Days of Seasonably Chic Showcase
Thanks goes out to Amy and her crew for writing such a great article.

As you all know I will be one of the vendors at the Seasonably Chic Showcase this Saturday. I have some new featured items for the show including a trendy version of the hip bag and lots of EveryDAYprons!

Sewing Success

Lots of learning and fun was had at the sewing workshop on Saturday.  Rachael from Imagine Gnats helped teach and did some technical work as well. One of the students sewing machine was on the fritz and Rachael came to the rescue and fixed the machine.

The students made tote bags using decorative fabric swatches from Joseph William's Home.

I stopped by the furniture store last Friday to tell them I would be using the fabric swatches for the workshop. Fred was very excited and said that he can order material by the yard for anyone that is interested. They have some beautiful patterns.

Next workshop will be in January or February. I have some ideas of fun stuff to teach. Maybe knitting with plastic bags...we will see.

Holiday Madness

Time is not on my side. I feel like I can not get caught up. I spent a couple days last month out of town and since I've been back, I have been working like crazy to get ready for all the upcoming events and sewing workshop on Saturday. I love being busy, but I have some new ideas that I would like to start working on, not to mention client requests. So........if you are thinking about giving a Purdy gift, get your orders in soon. I will be taking customer orders up to December 10th.

We have a name

Introducing EveryDAYprons for the Foodie Fashionista. Thanks Brian and Lea for their winning suggestions. We liked both names and wanted to incorporate them both into the name!

 

On Saturday, we went shopping for something to display our aprons. We found this cute body form at Hobby Lobby.

Seasonably Chic Showcase

'Tis the Season to be Chic! Join us on November 6 from 10am-3pm for a fashionable holiday shopping experience downtown at The Phoenix (812 Race St.). This holiday shopping event will bring all the greatest local boutiques and vendors - for women, men, children and pets - all under one roof!

One canned good, which will be donated to the Freestore Foodbank, is the admission "fee." The first 100 attendees will receive a swag bag* (valued at $300+) and at noon, 100 more swag bags will be distributed to attendees. Also enjoy complimentary Frisch's pie tastings, a free brunch 'n' learn, fashion shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm, and free gift wrapping!

Platinum Sponsor: Frisch's Big Boy
Gold Sponsor: Fischer Homes

11:30am Fashion Show Sponsor: LouLou's Boutique

12:30pm "Botox & Brunch" Sponsor: Kurtzman Plastic Surgery (Click here to RSVP to the brunch)

2:30pm Fashion Show Sponsor: Little Liza Jane's Boutique


The suggested place to park is the Garfield Garage located on 9th St. (cost is $2)

Brought to you by Cincy Chic, an online publication for women in Greater Cincinnati, and Locals on Living an affiliate of the Cincinnati.Com network.

Summer in Review



Early morning setting up our booth


I have been frequenting street fair's all summer. Soon I will be planning next summer's venues. Can't wait!



Belly dancers at Second Sunday in OTR





T-shirt scarves





Taking inventory and working hard

 

Cool building in Yellow Springs