Monthly Archives: March 2011

What is that I see…

On Monday those of you following me on Twitter and Facebook caught a glimpse of my new clothing labels that had just arrived. [If you didn't see - follow/friend me! And click here] I’m so happy with the way they turned out! And even happier when I added is to my first completed piece for [...]

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Belated Website Launch Announcement

Wow! So many of you know by now that I am launching the Silk and Cyanide Pop-Up Shop in… 4 days. I have been working like a madwoman (as have some of the other incredible people behind this launch) – and only today realized that I didn’t announce the official launch of the website for [...]

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Sybil’s Custom Dress

This was my first official project when I quit my job back in June. Fortunately for me, I had a very patient and understanding client who gave me an open time frame to work on other projects as they started to roll in. Both Sybil and I are really happy with the way this dress [...]

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New Lace

 Picked up this beautiful lace today – it’s a greige (grey + beige) color. You can see what becomes of it. . . if you visit my Silk and Cyanide Pop-Up shop this April! More details to come, but I’m excited about this first fabric buy!

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How Barbie Made Me Crafty

I recently started reading a catchy titled sewing blog written by a self taught fellow New Yorker – Male Pattern Boldness. I think he’s pretty witty, and especially enjoy his posts about his vintage Ken collection (of Barbie and Ken). I love Barbie but have a typical New York apartment and have one boyfriend too [...]

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Practical Painting

Living with a computer and electronics buff in an Apple household is cool until you have to find your computer plug and they all look the same. And said roommate mentioned something about different voltage in each one, which can ruin your battery…. So I painted mine using my favorite kind of paint (nailpolish!) to [...]

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New hipster glasses:

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I wish I were more a half-up hair person because well, let’s face it, my hair is cool – but I discovered this look over Christmas break and I love it!

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Gasp!

I could stare at this picture all day. These women look amazing, I can’t get over it! via Of Another Fashion

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‘Til Death Do Us Part

Totally sweet, huh?!  

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