PSST!

I'm having a New Year's Sale! Get 30% any and everything in the shop from right now through the end of January.

Use code: CHEERS

If you had your eye on something during the holidays, but didn't find it in your stocking - now is the time to snatch it up.

And just because I love you, every order will get an extra special little something tucked in with your purchase! Yay!

*I'll even allow this code to be used through the Etsy store, just type the code in the message to seller box and I'll email you an updated invoice with a link to pay. *

Illustration by http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurageorge

The holiday craziness is more or less over now, and I'm looking towards 2010 with hope, glee, and tons and tons of giddy ideas.

I hope 2009 was a blast for you, and that you ring in 2010 with a big grin on your face!

Yesterday was Crafty Wonderland, and it was a pretty darn good time!

Josh put on his game face and helped me out all day and lots of our lovely friends came out to visit. They even brought us homemade treats! Lemon sandwich cookies! Candied Nuts! Caramels!

How lucky are we!

We also managed to snag some great loot for ourselves and for holiday presents! Here's some of our favorites!

Oddvark! From Perfect Children!

Hedgehog Knuckler Keychain!

Slug Hoodie from Frock!

Brown Bag Bottle Cozy! (Here, Josh is doing homework even after our long long day.)

This morning I've got to face the studio mess. Honestly, it looks like someone shook it up. And then tipped it upside down. So....yeah. I'll get back to you after I've faced that.

This weekend I'll be at the Super Collosal Crafty Wonderland Show!

You can come see me and get some new goodies not available anywhere else, and everything will be just a bit cheaper than you can get anywhere else - just a little gesture to make your holiday shopping a little bit easier on your pocket this year.

And seriously, if you're in the area and aren't already planning on coming, check out the vendor list. 200 amazing crafters and artists! I am personally super duper excited!

Dear lovelies!

It's finally time to unveil one of my newest and most exciting endeavors in the continued development of the Hopeful Monsters reign.

The Adelaide Cowl Dress:

The first Hopeful Monsters 100% designed from the ground up and made in Portland, Oregon garment.

I love it. It's flattering, comfortable, and makes you feel very polished and pretty and ready for anything.

You can tie the drawstring waist in front, or wrap it around and tie it with a tiny bow in the back. (That's my favorite way to wear to it.)

It's available in my 2 web shops, the home shop and the Etsy shop, as well as at The Portland Garment Factory. The Portland garment factory also has it in a couple of different lengths. You should go check it out, not only for my dress but to have a gander at all the amazing local designers that they stock. It'll be worth the trip!