Christmas in Bostwick

Well, I am geniuinely old. At least older. Christmas is one week away, all the purses are gone....at least on their way to the respective recipients....my tree is up and beautiful, if I do say so myself! My packages are not only bought, but WRAPPED, and all of my Christmas cards went out this afternoon.

Even the studio is just about neat again. Almost organized. I just can't believe it----

I am, however, heading to the Town Center once more, tomorrow with my daughters---just in case I have forgotten some little something!

Thursday and Friday will be spent at my real job.....then vacation for a week! Yippee!

I am hoping you all are having as much fun as I am-

The studio will be officially opening January 15, and already new fabrics are arriving....at that time we will be booking parties for 2008. This year we are going to focus more on the home parties, as well as on our website and Studio Open Houses, less on craft shows.

Our website will have a new feature of "Ready-To-Ship/Pick-Up" bags. When these pictures are loaded on the site, they are going to be immediately available....no waiting on production, so when you need something in a hurry----this will help you out!

Once again, let me thank you for all of the support you have shown our little company.

We here at LFW appreciate all of you.

Merry Christmas, and may God bless you.

Laura

Its Beginning to look a lot like Christmas.......

Getting ready to do our Christmas cards, I decided we would don our santa hats and get a picture of the whole motley crew. Actually this is not the whole crew, as Hunter youngest son, and Blake- Shelby's boyfriend, were missing....but by the time this picture goes to print the two of them will have been photo-shopped in. Shelby, a graphic design student at UNF, has learned how to be an Enquirer photographer, and paste people into pics that they were not actually apart of....I thought that would be a useless talent unless she really went to work for the National Enquirer...so imagine my surprise when she said she could doctor the Christmas pictures!!
As soon as Hunter and Blake come back into town, we will add the finished experiment!!
Y'all get shopping.
Purse info coming soon!
XOXO
Laura

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

On this day I want everyone to know how thankful I am for all the blessings in my life....Children, Husband, Parents, Dogs (especially the dogs!) :) my brother (though DO NOT tell him I said that!) and my little niece ---and the rest of my extended family!

Now go eat some turkey! I will be back here tomorrow with NEW HANDBAGS for Christmas!

And, just so you know, while I was a little sad about not doing my spot at Christmas Made in the South this year, TODAY I AM THRILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My first Thanksgiving at home in 4 years! Yippee!

Now, off to cook the turkey!

XOXO
Laura

Holidaze!!!!!!!

Once again, I cannot believe that it is November. Time is flying. That I know.

For those of you who do not keep up with my little "newsflashes" on the homepage of my website, let me tell you....I will not be attending "Christmas Made in the South" this year. I have truly struggled with this decision for over a month. It is a fabulous show. However, set-up is Thanksgiving Day, and then it is 3 long days for the whole weekend. I have decided that I want to have Thanksgiving Dinner, on Thanksgiving Day with my family. Instead of having it on the Sunday before, like we have for the past 3 years. I will miss seeing all of my usual customers. You will just have to order online, or come to one of our Open Houses, or schedule a purse party in order to get your original LFWs!

So, or is that SEW? We are very busy getting ready for the next set of parties that we have coming up as well as our Christmas Open House on the first weekend of December. The purses are adorable to say the least. I would hope we can get the pictures loaded soon, yet there is only so many hours in a day.

I have 5 new fabrics in for the new year....We will close down on December 15, and remain closed until January 15.

You all get ready for Thanksgiving now.....you know I am!

:)
Laura

Just Rambling On & On---

Just rambling...
My mind is racing, soaring really. I think I have too many irons in the proverbial fire?

Who knows....but here are some of my thoughts...

Tyler, my extremely handsome son, has won the part of Prince Charming in the winter play, Cinderella. For those of your in our geographical area, you really should make a point to see PHS's plays. Mr. & Mrs. Pignato really make our students shine. It is the closest thing to Broadway without traveling 1,000 miles. December 6-9 are the dates. Times to be announced soon.

Sandra Dee (or Snakebite as we now like to call her!) is doing fine. She is as good as new. It was just a miracle that she survived that incident. I am so thankful.

In ONE WEEK we will be making my annual trip to the mountains, the Dillard House to be specific, I cannot wait. Karl said we were going to sit on the porch overlooking the valley and sip San Sebastian Vintner's Red, for the whole time we are there. He decided I could go to a few antique shops, but he said fabric shopping was out of the question....he even said I deserved a break. How sweet. Anyway I am so excited-- I am hoping it will be cold up there, but at this point I am just grateful to get away.

Did I even mention that I have NEW FABRIC!!!!!!!!!! What was I thinking. I have several from Heather Bailey, and even more from Jennifer Paganelli. They are so beautiful. I even got a sweet email from Jennifer Paganelli, which was exciting. She and Heather Bailey design their own fabric lines. Now, that might be fun!

Today I toyed with the idea of opening my own retail shop. All day long. I even went and scoped out locations, and even ventured into them. One in particular was my favorite, but in the end, I realized that I don't have the time for that. One of the things I love about doing things the way I do, is that I am strictly on MY SCHEDULE (well, really I am on Karl and Tyler's schedule) but I get to do what I want---when I want, and if I open a store I will have to actually BE THERE 6 days a week. So, it is a no-go. You all will just have to continue to order online, and come by the studio....or have a party....or meet me at one of the shows that I do.

Thanks for listening to my thoughts,
have a good night.
I will try to post the new bags/fabric by tomorrow night---
:)
Laura

Dachshunds and Rattlesnakes

Dachshunds and Rattlesnakes. They don't mix. In case you didn't know.

Last Saturday evening, when I was supposed to be on my way to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to watch Alabama and FSU, Tyler called to tell me that Sandra Dee (our baby dachshund---6 months old) had been bitten by a snake. A snake that was about 12" long and gray and black, a pygmy rattler. After calling our vet ( they aren't in, we just got a recording) and calling several other vets in Northeastern Florida, there were only 2 we could find that had any antivenim. Tyler left Bostwick and drove the hour to bring Sandy to me at the Animal ER on Southside Blvd, at Tinseltown in Jacksonville.

They took Sandy in immediately. By then it had been well over an hour since the bite, and she was swelling pretty severely. She looked like a chipmunk, she was so pitiful. Her heart rate was well over 200 and the venom was taking its toll on the little dog. The doctor, Earl Marshall, was very compassionate, but he let me know that the one thing not in Sandy's favor was her size. Nine pounds. That is not much dog. The prognosis on a large dog surviving a snake bite is pretty good, but on a small one you just never know.

After a very long night, and two doses of antivenim, Sunday morning she was holding her own. Some of her vitals were elevated-but it looked like the worst was over.

Sunday night at 7pm they called to say she was fine, and we could come pick her up. Fine? Was she really OK?

She is amazing! It is now early on Wednesday morning, and she is just wonderful. Her swelling is almost completely gone.

I am thankful for that little dog. I am thankful for the Doctors and staff at the Animal ER. I count my blessings.

Have a great day!
Laura :)

A Day of Rest

It is a busy time. There is much to do....but as I sit here writing this post, I want you to know that today I have done absolutely nothing business-related. (Except for one tiny phone call!) I am contemplating taking the rest of the day off as well. Sometimes we (I) need that. I have 50 bags to get ready by next Saturday. 50 is not that many to get finished in a week, so it really isn't that daunting. I need them to be ready so that I can have even more new things at the Open House that is next Sunday. We have a new black and white fabric that is to die for! I am not going to post it on the site until after the Open House, though! (Speaking of that, if you would like an invitation, including a map, email me by using the "Contact Us" link on the LFW Designs webpage and we will email you one!)

Also, I would like to encourage anyone thinking of hosting a party before Christmas to go ahead and schedule it. October is just about full, November has only 1 opening, and on December 15 we will close down until January 15. I appreciate all of the support you all continue to show our little company.

Til next time, thanks for visiting our little peice of the world wide web!
Have a great weekend,
Laura
PS:GO GATORS! (Sorry Karl!! :))

Back to the Grindstone!

Random thoughts...

---After a much needed break, we are back into the swing of things.
On my cutting table lies tons of Christmas fabric. Is it almost Christmas time???
Time flies by way to fast---

---Over my break, my oldest baby girl turned 23. I turned 41. But the one that I could not get over was my tiny little baby son. He turned 16.....and is out cruising the roads as I type this post. Wow.

---Newsletters are being mailed this week. If you do not currently receive one, just send us your address, we will add you to the mailing list.

---Remember to come see us at the Ponte Vedra show the last weekend of September, as well as the San Marco Fall Arts Festival the first weekend of October.

---The Palatka High School Drama Class is putting on their fall play September 13-15. High School Musical. If you have not seen one of their productions, you are missing out. Tickets are on sale now, be sure to get yours.

Thanks again, for checking in with us. I will be adding more to the site and the blog all through the week.

Have a great one!!!

:)
Laura

New Fabric, aka A Great Day in the Studio!!! :)

Nothing. And I do mean nothing. (Well, almost nothing!) thrills me more than new fabrics!!!!!!

So, today when I saw the famous brown delivery truck pull up outside the studio doors, my heart started beating fast! Finally my new fabrics were here. After 2 weeks of counting the days, they made their way all the way from New York City.

Actually, it was just some of the fabrics I am expecting, but some is better than none, and I am ready to go to work!

I snapped these 3 pictures and then immediately cut out 30 bags...I fully intend to have them completed by Wednesday's Open House. (Don't tell anyone, but I also plan to have matching checkbook covers, cosmetic bags, and even belts).

While I am here, let me say, for the longest time, I thought that Shelby & I (and occassionally Ashlie) were the only ones reading this blog---but last week I added the hit counter to it, and I am simply amazed how many readers I have, and readers from all over the planet. The hit counter allows me to see where the readers are. Hong Kong, Canada, London, Bangladesh. Bangladesh. Someone way over there has read my silly little blog from here in Bostwick. Small town, USA. Simply amazing. I am happy that you come to my little corner of the world and see what is going on or what is on my mind.

Here's to hoping you all have a very blessed weekend!
Laura

21

On Thursday, July 12, my middle daughter, Shelby, turned 21.
I can hardly believe that my sweet tiny little baby girl is all grown up. How did that happen? When did that happen?
To celebrate the occasion, Shel wanted to go to the "Outback Crab Shack". What a great evening we had. My whole family managed to be there---even my sweet little neice, Madison and her dad, my bratty little brother, Kevin. Take a look at the pictures----


Happy birthday, Shelby!!!
I love you!
xoxox
Mom

More Random Thoughts!

More Random thoughts....

I have been a little busy!

First let me say, I apologize for waiting over a month to log onto the blog. The long summer days have made me crazy!

We are having our Second Annual Open House at the Ravine Gardens State Park Conference Center, on Wednesday, July 25, from noon until 7pm. Please come by and see all our new bags. There are several new designs in the works, and 240 yards of NEW FABRIC is on its way!!! YAY!!!! So there will be plenty of new things, including the makeup bags and checkbook covers.

Over 400 bags will be on display. We also have a guest designer joining us, Nancy Vorasso. "Creations by Nance" makes the most amazing vintage-style aprons, as well as crayon bags (every child should have one!!!!) tea towels, golf towels, and much more! We look forward to seeing you there. If you would like me to send you a printed invitation, please go back to the website, and click on the "Contact Us" link, and send me your address....or just your email and we will send your an "E-vite"!!!

My little dogs are wonderful...Miss Ellie, the black one with the clown hat, she is a little snooty...I have no idea where she gets that from!!! She was not the least bit thrilled when I put the hat on her...she is way too sophisticated for that! Bessie, Moo as we call her--because she looks like a little milk cow--is a riot. She is our little country girl. Karl says she is his hunting dog. How funny is that, Mr. Macho has a weiner dog as his hunting dog!!! Don't tell him, but she really loves me best! Then there is Sandra Dee, the newest edition. She is wild. The picture of her on her Burberry bed with the camouflage blanket.....that suits her perfectly! She is the city girl, and the country girl all rolled up in one...kind of like me! :)

Then there are the Unfurry kids, they keep me busy as well! 2 high-school juniors in my house. There is NEVER a dull moment. There is also never a moment when at least 2 phone lines aren't being used, and the computer is occupied 24/7.

I am trying to get motivated to redecorate my studio. I have paint chips and fabric samples. That is as far as I have gotten. Of course, I am ready to redecorate my whole house....but that is way to overwhelming. I am thinking of hiring someone to come in and tell me what they think I should do. We have lived here for 5 years....and I love the way I decorated everything, but now I am ready for something different. I think. Karl said I could do whatever I wanted and he would help me anyway that he could, but he WILL NOT PAINT. Anyway, think I will just start with the studio and a Pottery Barn Catalogue, and I will be good to go!

I am hoping you all had a wonderful 4th of July! I am hoping all is well with each and everyone of you. Thank you for stopping by my tiny little corner of the world....

Have a great Sunday,

XO
Laura

All in a day's work...

Today was a productive day in the studio----of course it all started yesterday, and yesterday I could not get motivated to do ONE THING! I wanted to sit on the swing and play with the sweet little dogs! :) Which is exactly I did.

Anyway, back to today and all the productivity. With Shelby's help today we completed 30 bags. 30. From start to finish. That is quite a lot! We are busy getting ready for the OakLeaf Farmer's Market on Saturday and our Summer Art Show at Jax Beach on Sunday. We are looking forward to both, and have a few new things for them!

Next Wednesday I am traveling 1,000 miles just to buy new fabric. How exciting is that? It makes my heart go pitter-pat just thinking about it!!!!!!! I cannot wait. Coupled with the fact that I get to travel with my sweet baby-girl, Shelby, and my dear "sewing buddy" Nance----it should be a great time!

I will chat with you all soon,

Have a very blessed day!

:)
Laura

The Blue Crab Festival

Wow! The Blue Crab Festival is behind us. Hard to believe. First of all, let me thank 2 of my daughters, Shelby and Jami, for running the booth ALL weekend. The two of you certainly made things easy on me! Of course, I thought it was awfully nice of me to show up each morning with money, receipts, enough cokes for the day, and doughnuts!!!! :) I could not have done the show without the two of you, and I am truly grateful.
Next, let me say THANK YOU to all of our returning customers, as well as our brand new ones. You all helped to make this a record-setting show for us. Many of the vendors around us were complaining about how no one was buying---but thanks to ALL of you, that was not the case in our booth.
And, didn't you just love our new banner? Thanks to Cindy at Dave's Tops and Trims, it was just what I wanted!
Tomorrow, I will load up the pictures from the show, as well as our brand new bags-----they are too cute for words!
Til tomorrow,
thank you, again.
:)
Laura

Leaving Las Vegas

Well, we have made it back to reality......and while I was ready to return to my regularly scheduled life, Las Vegas was AWESOME. Unbelievable. Pure fantasy. Disney World for adults. We landed in LV on Saturday night at 11:00 pm (their time----their time, out time, what time???? We were all messed up as to what time it actually was....fortunately it really doesn't matter what time it is in Vegas....time to have fun, that is all you need to know!) We took a cab to our hotel *(resort actually...hotel does not do it justice) the Venetian. WOW. It is enormous, and it is incredibly beautiful. Throughout the whole resort the music playing is from "The Phantom of the Opera"(which is my favorite!--they must have known!) ... Italian marble is EVERYWHERE. Our suite was more than 750 square feet...pure luxury. 19 fancy restaurants. 19. That is quite a few restaurants for one resort. 80 shops in the resort. Unbelievable.

Of course my favorite thing to do is play slot machines.....the first day I didn't do too hot....however my luck changed the next day, and we ended up coming home with all the cash we took out there. That is amazing in itself!
Karl had never been to Vegas, so I worried that it may not live up to his expectations.....wrong. He Loved it. He even said it was his favorite vacation he had ever been on. He is ready for us to book our next trip....I told him he loved it so much because he had such a terrific tour guide.. :)
We went from the Venetian, to the Mirage, Caesar's Palace, The Bellagio (another " out of this world" place!) Ballys, The Flamingo, Paris, Casino Royale....the next day we went straight to the Hooters Casino. Not where I wanted to go --for obvious reasons!) ....and when we got there it was practically empty, so I sat at a machine and put my $20 in, and in just a minute I was up $200. Hooters turned out to be a pretty fun place.....from there we went to the Tropicana (not my favorite---it is just really old...) and then to New York New York, and then back through all of the others again. One evening we even ventured out to the Rio----I liked the casino there----I liked the Mardi Gras atmosphere.
Shopping is incredible. Reminded me of my New York trip.
All in all, it was wonderful---even our flights. I just heard Karl say we would take Jami and Tyler next time.....I'm ready! So are they!

Random Thoughts...

I cannot believe it has been 15 days since my last post! So, I thought I would just ramble on about a few things....
FIRST of all, if you are in the Palatka area, let me remind you that there are only 4 more performances of the PHS Drama Dept. play, Thoroughly Modern Millie. And just in case you are wondering----it is wonderful! The students are absolutely awesome. The orchestra is awesome. Mr. Pignato, the director, is awesome, as well. If you have not been, you still have a chance on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $12 and $17. Money well spent.

Secondly, the countdown has begun!!!!!!! 5 days until I leave for LAS VEGAS! I cannot wait! As everyone knows, Las Vegas was my very favorite place, until I visited New York----but I am thrilled to spend 4 days in Vegas starting on Saturday! Roulette Wheel, here I come! I am also hoping to see La Riv at the Wynn Resort---will let you know!

Thirdly, we have a new puppy, as you know....Sandra Dee. My husband comes home today to tell me that the breeder has another litter of pups....5 females....and don't we want one more....then we will have 4.....each one will have a playmate. WHAT??????? I calmly asked Karl if he had lost his mind. When we had Thumper, I always thought we needed one more, Karl always thought not-----NOW HE WANTS TO HAVE FOUR! Fortunately the pups are only 2 days old, so it will be a while before we really have to make that decision....and in the mean time, Sandra Dee is doing wonderful! Bessie and Ellie just love her, although Bess has certainly decided that she is Leader of the Pack!

In One Month, my two teenagers will be juniors in high school. How (when) did that happen!!!! Honestly, I do not feel any older, but surely I must be!!! Of course it doesn't help that my oldest little baby child will be 23 and the middle one will be 21!!!! (And thinks I need to take her to Vegas for that momentous occasion!)

As far as LFW, the business is busy---we are coming in to a very busy time. We are looking forward to seeing our long-standing customers, and meeting some new ones! New fabrics and trims are on the way---which as you well know, thrills me! :)

Thanks for keeping me inspired to keep on sewing!
Have a blessed week---
Laura

Purses, Anyone?

On Saturday we set up at the San Marco Art Festival in Jacksonville, Florida. What a great day! The weather was perfect---although a little warm. I greeted our customers for the first couple of hours, then I left the festival in Shelby and Celene's very capable hands! LFW has 2 big events this week, and I had to get back to the studio!

I would like to take this chance to say "Thank you" for all of the support you continue to show our little company. You truly do keep us inspired!

Have a great weekend....we will have more pictures from our other events this week coming soon!
:)
Laura

Must Love Dogs

Well, when I grew up we always had a dog for a family pet. "Polly" was the family bassett hound, we also had "Misty" the cat. As pets go, they were fine, however I was not much of an animal person. Never had been, thought that I never would be. Fast forward to 2000, when I met "Sport" my brother-in-law's Dachshund. Immediately I fell in love. With a dog. Sport is a red dachshund, and is so sweet, and so adorable. A few months later we got a call that Sport had sired a litter of puppies. Did we want one? Without a moment's hesitation we went to see the little dogs. Thumper came home with us that night. As much as I had fell in love with Sport, now I had my very own, and I loved that precious animal just like she was one of my children...
We had Thump for 4 years. She developed back problems, so we took her to Gainesville to Shands Veterinary Clinic for back surgery, she died during the surgery. The anesthesia machine malfunctioned. It was devastating to our whole family. There was a hole in my heart, I cried for 4 solid days, and then I told Karl, my husband, that he had to get me another little dog. So that next day we found one in Jacksonville. Miss Ellie Mae brightened up my days. I grew to love her as much as I loved Thumper. Miss Ellie is solid black, and is just beautiful. She is 1 1/2 years old. Back in July Karl came home from his brother's and said that he had seen the cutest puppy. A solid white dachshund...with a red head and a couple of brown spots on her back...well a few hours later we were a 2 dog family, Bessie Lew had entered our lives. And happily so. I cannot imagine what we would do without the girls. They go just about everywhere with us. I just never imagined that animals could bring so much happiness to our lives. Which brings me to the whole point of this post...On Easter Sunday after lunch we were sitting on the back porch talking about how wonderful the girls (dogs) are, and the next thing I knew, the Easter Bunny had made a special delivery to me-----ANOTHER LITTLE TINY DACHSHUND! Sandra Dee.

She looks exactly like Miss Ellie. She is 6 weeks old, weighs less than 2 pounds. She looks like a Beanie Babie that walks. So now we are a three dog family. I wonder if these little animals know how lucky they are that we have them. We sure know how lucky we are to have them.

:)

On this early Sunday morning, which I think will be a beautiful day here in the country, I have but one thing to say:

GO GATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a blessed day,
Laura

Zippery-do-dah, Zippery day!!!

After talking, researching, thinking and dreaming of putting a zipper in some of the handbags....I am happy to say it has been done!!! And all because of Celene and her fantastic (authentic) Coach bag that went to NYC with us! First of all, let me say that Coach bags are not my thing. Rarely have I seen one that I even sort of like. However, when we boarded the plane with Celene, she had one of her many Coach bags with her for the trip. I LOVED it immediately. First of all, it did not have all of those silly "C's" all over it, it was a lovely brown suede, with a tiny bit of french blue leather trim. Secondly, I loved the zipper. On closer inspection, I decided that I, too, could incorporate a zipper into LFW bags based on how that one was put together. The bag was shaped similarly to LFWs...all it took was a morning of creativity and Voile! The first ever zippered LFW Handbag. Here is a picture of the prototype...basic black. Soon they will appear on the website in all the bright pretty spring colors! And we have Celene (and Coach) to thank for it!

Have a great day!
Laura

New York

Well, we have returned from NYC! I have never been so exhausted, or excited. New York was everything I imagined and sooooo much more! It was 19* with the wind blowing at about 30 mph the entire time we were there. For all of you Floridians, that is mighty cold!!!! We were well bundled, but if we waited too long at a crosswalk, we began to freeze. (Literally!!)


The first day there, we ate at the world famous Carmines Italian Restaurante. It was the most delicious food! I loved the atmosphere, I felt as if Tony Soprano would be walking in at anytime.

Later that evening we walked to Macy's...then to back to Times Square. When we got to the middle of Times Square with the HUGE jumbo-trons on either side of us, I really felt as though we were at the very center of the universe. From there we had just a short walk back to our hotel which was in the Theatre District.




The next day we walked from our hotel to Bloomingdales, twice, with stops at Tiffany's, Cartier, Yves St. Lauren, Chanel, Coach, FAO Schwartz (twice) and then walked to Tavern on the Green---for another FABULOUS meal!!! I was telling someone in the elevator about all the walking we had done that day and some man in there with us said "Girl, you can have some dessert today, after all that walking!" But there was no time for dessert, Jami (my step-daughter) and I had to rush to meet Tyler (my son) and his class for MY FIRST EVER BROADWAY SHOW......Wicked. It was the bomb! When the music began, tears streamed from my face--- I could not believe that I was in NYC at a real Broadway show. It was awesome. If you have not already seen it, and you have the opportunity you really need to go---you will not be disappointed. I was sorry the Shelby (my daughter) and Celene (our friend) didn't join us. They had taken off for the Empire State Building instead.

Saturday morning we headed for Chinatown and cheap purses!!! What a unique experience that was!

From there we took a cab to Ground Zero. A very somber time. Out of the four of us, no one spoke the whole time we were there. The museum was even more sad. To look at the wall with all of those family pictures of the people who were lost. It was overwhelming.

After crying every bit of my make up off, we headed back to the hotel.

After MORE WALKING, eating at the California Pizza Kitchen, shopping at Dylan's Candy Bar, Jami and Tyler ate hotdogs from a side-of-the-road vendor, we headed back to the hotel for rest, and to get ready for dinner at Jeckyll and Hyde. Shelby was convinced we had to eat there. I was skeptical --- I do not like to be scared ---and certainly NOT while I am eating. As it turned out, J&H was much fun, and the food was great too.

Sunday we left Tyler and his class, and headed to the airport. Our wild trip was coming to an end....but what fun we had. We are already planning our next trip for Christmas time, and also again in February '08 with the drama class....

Til next time, have a very blessed day!

Laura

Back to Work!!!!!!!

Well, it has been 2 weeks since I have reopened LFW, after the Christmas break...what a couple of weeks it has been!
My studio looks like a tornado has ravaged through it----I am busy getting ready for a trunk show for tonight...there are tons of new fabrics, I just haven't had the time to upload the photos onto the website...am hoping to load a few each day over the next week.
These fabrics at left are the french blue and brown collection....the colors in this blog do not do them justice! They are adorable. I just love the toile! There is also a small damask print that isn't shown in the photo-----Cute bags are on their way!
I have a new size of handbags that I am working on. It is larger than the classic tote, but not as tall as the Lizzy Bag....on some of them I am putting metal rings attaching the straps to the bag. Sharp!
I just wanted you all to know that there is loads of work going on in the studio---even when you don't hear from me!
Have a good day!
:)
Laura

Happy New Year

Happy 2007 to everyone! I cannot believe it is already the 10th of January. Where does all of the time go?!?
I am very busy in the studio planning all the new things for the year. The first purse party of the year is next Friday, the 19th! Already my schedule for the purse parties is filling up. I am currently booked through March. If you are contemplating having a party, it is time to get on the schedule. Just send me an email or give me a call.
The first show that LFW will be attending is the San Marco Spring Arts Show, in Jacksonville. I will be at the Wardroom. The Wardroom is the most charming store in all of Jacksonville. Just visiting the store thrills me! If you all have not been there be sure to come out during the weekend of April 14-15. Other shows that I plan to attend are the Blue Crab Festival in Palatka, The Blueberry Festival in Bostwick (however there is talk of moving this show to Interlachen, we'll have to see!), the Fall Arts Show in San Marco, the Fall Gift Market in Ocala in September, the Mandarin United Methodist Fall Festival in October, and then Jacksonville's Christmas Made in the South Thanksgiving weekend. I am looking forward to seeing all of you again this year.
One of my resolutions for the year is to be more faithful about writing in this blog...and even attaching pictures to it. We'll see how it goes.
Happy New Year to all of you.
Talk to you soon!
Laura
PS: GO GATORS!!