Time for new calendars! Already!!!

Et oui, already the end of the year! ... Or almost!...
Time to think about new calendars for the New Year... Ok, so maybe, yes I'm a bit late to think about it... I've always been and I think always will... I usually remember that I need a new calendar when it's already around the 15th of January, so I'm actually early:)!

Here is a little selection of what I found on internet and liked:

                  Vintage wallpaper calendar by BluLima

                             by Linda & Harriett

                                by SuzyJack

                       letterpress calendar by pistachiopress

           by jellybeans (unfortunately already sold-out)

                                  by CicadaStudio

                               by StephanieLevy

                 canvas calendar by TwoBrunettes

                        Desktop calendar by GabrielleKai

                                       by myfolklover

Shop update on stock levels

I thought it was time to check my inventory and to make a list of my bags that sold out or almost. The thing with working with remnants and end of rolls is that once it's gone, it's gone... But in a way, it's a good thing for uniqueness!

                                              SOLD OUT

                                           SOLD OUT ( I found a similar fabric in navy instead, I will be listing it in the      New Year...)

JUST ONE LEFT

                           TWO LEFT ( Unfortunately, I couldn't find that fabric anywhere, it just 

completely sold out. I probably bought from one of the last

          remnant rolls... It's one of my favourite, so feel a bit sad about it...)

ONE LEFT

ONE LEFT

 

                             ONE LEFT  SOLD OUT( but I have a lot of the striped grey silk; I'm planning to make a new version of that purse with another yellow silk I found last week)

                    ONE LEFT OF EACH     SOLD OUT

Back from the fair...

Hello!

The past three weeks have been incredibly busy. I've had a huge increase in my etsy orders so I've been sewing away:) I feel so happy thinking that my creations will make (hopefully) happy Christmas gifts!

Unfortunately I had some issues with the glue I use for my purse frames and I ended up wasting a batch of purses, such a waste!!! I was so angry with myself... Had to make them all again from scratch, which was a bit stressful and frustrating as the time for the craft fair was getting close... At least, I learnt my lesson about being more than extremely careful and not doing things too much in a hurry!

The Craft fair was a bit disappointing to be honest. I did sell a few things but to my opinion, not enough to justify the 4h journey, aaargh... It was definitely the wrong market for me, they were more interested in getting cheap deals, not really caring for quality. Anyway, that was my first craft fair so it was still a good experience. And the highlight of the day was the delicious vanilla cupcake from molly bakes ...

my hairslides and brooches packaging, I need to take better pictures I know:)

So cute!

So cuuuute!!!! I just came across CatnipStudioToo on Etsy and I immdediately fell in love for these animal tags. Aren't they adorable?!

Work in progress!

The past days, I've been cutting fabric, ironing, sewing, sewing, sewing and ironing again... I have some new fabrics coming up, hopefully by Monday or Tuesday.
I start feeling stressed about the Winter fair: only two weeks and half left! And still haven't prepared anything for the display... I've been busy making new care labels and business cards (was running out of the previous bunch) and ordering some packaging material. I should receive everything by the end of next week, so I hope to be able to spend some time scouting antique markets for trays/boxes and fabric to lay on my stand.
I've seen this adorable vintage apple tray on etsy, but it would ship from Canada and unfortunately Canadian post office has prohibitive fares to Europe. It would have been perfect to display my earrings and brooches.

Cute advent calendars!

thymbyldesigns

Roger la Borde

Shop update in Black & White

Ta-daa! As promised, here are my new designs in black & white!!! I think that my favourites are the last two on the right column...

Black and White: sweet or mysterious?

I don't know if it is because it is Friday the 13th today but I felt inspired by black and white. I am usually naturally drawn by colour as perhaps the combination of black and white evokes seriousness, mystery, cold thrillers from the 50's or even creepiness for me. However I found some really pretty fabrics in those two shades and as I was finishing making them into purses I thought I'd search Etsy for some nice black and white finds. And for my great delight I found some really cute items and some other rather mysterious... I am definitely reconciled with Black'n'White!
What about you, what does this colour combination evokes you?

1. jenniferloiselle

2. olivedear

3. RUBYrecycled

4. indigenousart

5. CrowBiz

6. supayana

7. handnshadow

8. takeoffyourclothes

9. takeoffyourclothes

10. yannpendaries

11. Olive

12. ellemoss

My first winter fair!

I am going to participate to the Bentley Priory winter fair in Stanmore, North London on the 5th December. It is home to the Battle of Britain so the organisers planned some guided tours as well.
I am happy but a bit scared at the same time as this is a first time for me... I have a bit more than three weeks now to get ready, which means a lot of sewing for me! I think I will make more of my little brooches, earrings and barrettes as they compliment my bags but are much cheaper, perfect for little holiday gifts.

Candystore Collective

I recently discovered online shop Candystore Collective based in San Francisco, and sell home goods, jewellery, accessories and clothing crafted by independent designers.
Here is a pick of my favourites.

Tiered ruffled skirt by built by wendy

Buffalo check summer dress by dear creatures

Cut patent flats by f-troupe

Vintage rose earrings by Cara Lyndon

Sequins bib necklace by Shana Astrachen

Starbust square print pillows by Sharon Spain

Tea cup and saucer by kuhn keramik

Pretty recycling

Found while browsing desiretoinspire, a blog I've recently discovered.

I love those recycling frames from Matteriashop. The only thing is to find such pretty paper bags!

A Giveaway

I'm doing my first giveaway! Yeah!

Roxy is organising it in her lovely blog, Roxy Shops.
To enter, just comment on your favorite item from my shop in her blog and be sure to leave your email address as well. To get an extra entry, become a fan on bagatelles&co Facebook page .
The contest is open until November 30th.

Vibrant tones for a colourful November!

I have always found November to be a particularly sad month. It is when the Cold really starts to kick in and when we are still not use to be dark at 4pm... So here is a warm selection to cheer you up this November!

1. Magnets by rafya

2. Hat by yokoo

3. Vintage sailboats by SweetLoveVintage

4. Acrylic cowl by  SoftSpoken 

5. Felted soap by persnicketypelican

6. Vintage rhinestone eyeglasses by Vintage50sEyewear

7. Vintage Olivetti typewriter by MODERA

8. Double dipper by redhotpottery

9. Vintage game paper pack by foundpaperco

10. Wobbly plates by atelierBB

11. Felt hair pin brooch by siiri

12. Watercolor painting by lauratrevey

I ♥ fabric bundles!

This morning, I went to the gorgeous but oh so expensive textile shop The Cloth House in Soho and as it happens, they had just put lovely fabric bundles for sale... mmm, more sewing is awaiting me I think!

Happy Halloween!

1. Halloween cake topper by jackwabbitprimitives
2. Fondant cupcake toppers by ClineffsConfections
3. Halloween cupcake soap by machinegunlullaby
4. Pretty plaid decorative pumpkin by SeaPinks
5. Day of dead wedding skeleton salt and pepper shaker by goodydevi
6. Jack O lantern pumpkin shaped candle by BuggyTownCandles
7. Samurai owl Tshirt by ironspider 
8. A flapper doodle Halloween mini art print by flapperdoodle

bagatelles&co in Scoutie Girl

                       Neon pink clutch with bow in Scoutie Girl

I was googling bagatelles&co just out of curiosity ( not! not because of an excessive narcissism!!!) and I came across Scoutie Girl, a cool blog dedicated to indie designers, artists and crafters...  Tara from Scoutie Girl picked my Neon pink with bow clutch bag in her friday scout out series. Yeah!

I felt very happy about that, it made my day! Thanks Tara!

Anthropologie first store in London

Friday was the launch of the first European Anthropologie store in Regent Street, London. I have heard so much about it in so many american blogs that I was quite excited by this new. Anthropologie is an american shop, created by the team behind Urban Outfitter. It is more of a lifestyle brand than just a clothing brand as they also sell accessories and homeware. I went there on the opening and they kindly let me take some pictures. I was amazed by the shop fitting. From outsite, the shop looks rather small compared to other stores in the area. But once inside, I was quite impressed by the space_ it goes on three floors...

The most striking feature is the 50 ft (15.24 m) high hydroponic wall that grows plants vertically. Sculpture made of recycled plastic bottles and painted in vibrant red and orange tones make for a beautiful contrast. The store also features various art pieces, antique textiles and a huge British flag quilt! This probably justifies their high price tags so for the moment it will just remain a sight for sore eyes!!!

Back to Blogging!

Hello!

I'm back to blogging, after a little writing break...

Since this summer, a lot of things have happened: I moved house, I went to my first professional trade show in Paris, I'm now selling my items in a new lovely online boutique, and one of my bags has been featured on a great blog! But more on that later...

Firstly, I finally changed my blog colours!!! I much prefer it now. I don't know why, I have been obsessed with a black background for a long time and was definitely against using a white one, eventhough I had never tried!  I think I had the black background syndrom!!! Black evoked for me a chic and sleek atmosphere, like most Luxury Designers have on their site...

Ashley, from A.N. Original Jewelry perfectly summed up the syndrom in her post:

The Evolution of Branding & The Psychology of Color. This is exactly how I was feeling!

So now, goodbye to black!

What do you think about this change? I'd love to know your opinion.

To come back to my new house, it was really time to move in a new place. The previous was getting more packed every day with all my supplies, here's a photo to testify!

I'll post a photo of my new workspace once it's entirely ready ( still a few things to set up here and there...).

                                      hum hum, no comment on that please!!!:)

So now we're living South East London, in a lovely area full of huge green spaces and yummy little boutiques and restaurant, like the oh so nice Le Chandelier. After the moving, we treated ourselves of a lovely cream tea, with freshly baked scones and home made strawberry jam miam miam...

mmm mmm yummy scones at Le Chandelier

Lovely place ( photos from their website)