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Greetings from The Jazz Age Lawn Party!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Couldn’t help but admire Laura Windley & Heidi Rosenau’s fabulous vintage hats at yesterday’s Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor’s Island! Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra inspired late 20’s and early 30’s oufits like theirs and lots of high … Continue reading →

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Bon Vivant Pattern Testing!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin

I’m blessed with some lovely friends at Pink Chalk Fabrics who tested my first patterns! Above is a detail from Carrie’s mini apron that was inspired by her niece! I love the happy pattern mixing! Carrie said the small size … Continue reading →

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Sasha in her Bon Vivant dress!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

Here at Bon Vivant we’re so delighted to share our latest creation with you! Meet Sasha who inspired this poodle party dress using my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=465 I designed the dress and collaborated with Rose Hittmeyer who … Continue reading →

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New Bon Vivant Confetti Block!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

Check out our new Bon Vivant Confetti block using fabrics from my second collection for Windham! http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgiCategory=465 It is 14″ x 14″ and using a domino and square layout. I designed it and it was beautifully sewn for us by … Continue reading →

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New Rosette Confections and Poodle Tie!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

Check out our newest Bon Vivant creations using my Windham fabrics! Myra Martin has outdone herself! The addition of the covered buttons really makes these special – please note the red Paris map rosette button shows off the caviar motif! … Continue reading →

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New Rosette!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

Inspired by my friend Carrie’s daughter Sasha, Myra of Myra Martin Design and I came up with this new rosette design ( 6 inches in diameter) using my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham, black grosgrain ribbon, and a red button! … Continue reading →

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Poodle Party Dress!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin

One day I saw my sweet neighbor Cameron jumping in the courtyard near the lobby of our building. She stopped me in my tracks. Cami so reminded me of Audrey Hepburn jumping in that famous Philippe Halsam photo which was … Continue reading →

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Bon Vivant Neckroll 2!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin

Just in time for summer lounging here’s my next pillow idea! You can use the instructions previously written for my Juliet accent pillow at http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/projects.cgi Just pick your favorite prints (from Windham’s Bon Vivant or Juliet I hope..). Many thanks … Continue reading →

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Bon Vivant Poodle Pillow!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

Check out our latest creation with my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! Perfect for reading, or snoozing and easy enough to take on the go! Designed by me and sewn beautifully by Ella Sawtell. Another pattern is in the works..

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Bon Vivant Little Loungers!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin

My niece Hayley’s son RHYS turns 1 year old today! To wish him a special Happy Birthday I designed these lounge pants using my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! The turquoise map print is #32164-2, cuffs and back pocket are … Continue reading →

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