April 25, 2017
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A favorite dress- the linen chemise from Pip Squeak Chapeau. This has sweet cotton lace detailing along the neck, down the button placket and along the edge of the sleeve. Pip Squeak uses the most incredible linen, which we were reminded of a few days ago when our dear friend came in wearing a dress she had bought at our store in the first years the line started... maybe around 10 years ago. The dress looked brand new all these years later. Cheers to quality and timeless styles that keep going because they come from an original mind :) Cheers to Pip Squeak Chapeau!
This dress comes in navy and white- both are lovely. It can be worn as a dress or over pants, leggings.... there are many ways we can think to wear it. You can see more here.
April 21, 2017
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A girl and her dollhouse... Nikki wears our Peter Pan Coat, red Repettos, Bonne Maison socks.
Thank you Nikki Brzescinski for modeling :)
April 20, 2017
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Cotton throw, now in our online shop!
April 20, 2017
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A new batch of Fog Linen! A favorite right out of the box are the gingham neckerchiefs. Shown here with straw backpacks and vintage french chemises.
The neckerchiefs are available online here.
April 17, 2017
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We have a new large assortment of bed rolls and cushions... and we were happy to find upon receiving our new stack of Selvedge magazines for the shop, that there is a great article on this company in the new issue. Tensira is based in Paris, but their production- from the dying and weaving of the fabric, to the kapok stuffing... to the sewn finishing is all done in Guinea, West Africa. The company began as a way to save the traditions of indigo dying in West Africa after seeing a trend towards the indigo workshops closing because of a favoring for less expensive, less labor intensive fabrics from Asia. Bringing back and using these techniques and resources, Tensira makes these wonderful cushions that combine a European sensibility with West African craftsmanship. A unique combination. We love the way they come bundled up with fabric remnants tying them together. A stack of these is breathtaking. We have two sizes available in a wide variety of stripes and checks- 38" by 38" and 36" by 75". Use them for daybeds, as cushions on a couch or the floor, animal beds, kids room cushions... the possibilities are endless. We have tested our own cushion in the washing machine and can say that they wash up beautifully. They're easy to care for and easy to use.
Also shown in this picture is the beautiful ottoman from the John Derian + Cisco Brothers collection. We have this piece available in the navy blue Belgian linen.
