Winter Blue

•February 3, 2010 • Leave a Comment

That’s what I’m trying for in the dye studio – that elusive grey blue -yet robin’s egg, pale morning – thank god there’s still a sun     somewhere. And I’ve added a dress to the collection. As of today. I’m not sure if my madness stems from an impish muse or a true procrastinator’s heart. My friend Apple says that it is always those pieces that I think up 10 mins. before a shoot or a show or a deadline that capture her. So today we’ll call it a muse – September picnics and tart apples -sharpened twig pencils and a hobo scarf tied full of trinkets like pebbles a harmonica and some lace. I’d be lying if I didn’t say this gal has a sexy appeal and a deep red wine twinkle in her eye. I’d be lying more if I didn’t own that I’m drinking that wine right now in my daddy’s old pewter stein. Ah well – to send us on our way – here are some detail pictures that we didn’t get to completely capture in the Spring shoot – stay tuned for the debut on our gorgeous new and improved website (trust me -it’s so good it hurts).

I know – some of them are blurry – I just snatched some quick impressions as we were breaking it all down the next day. I really can’t tell you how she does it – this Hallie gal of mine spins dreams with her hands – and some flax. Have you ever seen sawdust that sexy?

Holiday 2010

•February 1, 2010 • Leave a Comment

It’s nice to be creating just a few 2-off pieces. Fall/Winter 2010/11 is going to be shot on the 10th. Though challenging and rewarding to have so much work done, I don’t think I’ll be doing this two seasons within 1 month deal again. I’d like to experience the out of doors and see my friends. Thank god I surround myself with patient and understanding people.

There you are

•January 27, 2010 • 2 Comments

I’ve been looking for you

and I understand now – you’re rougish and full of intrigue in nature. You feel most at ease in the shadows. You wear a compass around your neck – not that you look at it – and you carry a sturdy bag -part suitcase part saddlebag in which there are useful and adaptable items. Like twine, an old knife, a flask of whiskey. Some folks get a quick glimpse at you and are reminded of Red Riding Hood. But you’re really more like Robin Hood or a Ranger. You have a camp in the woods – but it’s not home, you understand birds but a wolf is closer to your kin. You can ride a horse, but you prefer to be on foot because it’s easier to disappear. And when you do your laundry in a creek bed, a happenstance bywalker would be surprised to find you have sweet floral undergarments.

Nice to meet you. We have to get your wardrobe done in 7 days….

Did I mention?

•January 26, 2010 • Leave a Comment

That I’m in love with Lia Bowen of Bullfinch&Barbury’s confections?

I know I have. But I have to mention it again.

I’ve got quite a little collection growing. And this minimalist heart of mine shows no signs of stopping. I love them all. She made a couple for me for my Spring ‘10 collection. They’re like flowers, I can’t have enough or ever pick a favorite…

www.bullfinchbarbury.etsy.com

Behind the Scenes

•January 25, 2010 • Leave a Comment

All photos -Jana Busbin for Unabashed apparel

email her at: hopelandbefore@hotmail.com

WoW

•January 24, 2010 • Leave a Comment

I’m thankful for damn good photographers….

Some Days I’m a Rock Star

•January 24, 2010 • 1 Comment

Only my good friends know how completely musically handicapped I am – and so now that we’re good friends – it’s your duty to send me good music so that when it’s a rainy, blustery and crisp day like today, I can light my witchy Salem candle, make a strong pot of coffee and listen to that music to draft rock star patterns. Because today. I am a Pattern Making Rock Star.

Dye studio days are trashy music days – but pattern drafting calls for musical brilliance and inspiration. I’m blessing the musical taste giftedness of an Apple and a Katydid.

Thanks gals.

Vintage Metal buttons are soaking in soapy water. Because I love vintage. Reuse all the vintage way – but I’m a virgo -so they need to be squeaky…

I just can’t stand it…

•January 18, 2010 • 6 Comments

All Images – Jana Busbin for Unabashed apparel

hopelandbefore@hotmail.com

Such a good exhaustion

•January 18, 2010 • Leave a Comment

The shoot was fabulous. The models were perfect. I can’t even talk about the hard working, enthusiastic and great eye on my stylist and photographer. And a love who went where-ever bossed. It can’t get much better. Except for receiving a web design 30 mins. before we walked out the door – that was so damn perfect it hurt. A damn fine day. I’m grateful so much I need to just sleep…

Until I wake up to work on the fall winter line – 3 weeks until that shoot…

Thank you all.

p.s. The best moment: The Fine Gentleman Who Owned the Barn – so totally went forth to shoot a cheeky possum. Does it get better?

Constance reminded me

•January 15, 2010 • 1 Comment

That inspiration will come – but it must find you working…