We're Back! Sort of!! :*)

We'll I've been out of the loop forever. I sincerely apologize for not even having the time to keep my blog updated. I'll do a quick synopsis of the last 9 months of my life.

I had my son Jan. 3rd.. super cute, healthy, and the sweetest little guy you'll ever meet!

March I took the kids home (WA state) for a visit with all the grandparents and family.

Mid March - hurt my back - had to have a micro disectamy on my lower spine.. yikes! Wasn't fun, although quite the blessing that it happened in WA where I had all my family to help with my kids. This turned my 3 week trip to WA state into a 3 Month stay while I healed.

Late June returned home to Florida... and slowly tried to get into a routine by myself with the kids. I flew my brother back with me to help for 2 weeks and ended up putting him to work painting the kids rooms and helping me decorate them. I hadn't even had my son's room together yet.

August... my oldest daughter celebrated her 4th birthday and started pre-school... Tears... and Tears of Joy. Scary and fun all at the same time. She's so ready for the stimulation... mommy just wasn't quite ready to let my first baby start the never ending path of school days and letting go. She's doing fantastic by the way!!

That leads me to now! I'm slowly getting time to work on my shop. Although it's been really hard now that I've given up my craft room to my son. I now share the playroom as my craft room. This makes it super challenging especially now that I have a son crawling who likes to stick everything in his mouth! Yikes! So I've decided to focus on smaller runs, completely hand-sewn items. I am really enjoying this now since I can focus on the best part of having my own shop which is creating what I love and focusing on the details.

I just listed some of my latest projects. Some hair bow holders - for all that couture hair candy you buy. I've also made some felt puppets and some hand embroidered artwork. Here are a few pics above.

Thanks for all the kind and loving words. My customers never cease to amaze me. I truly am blessed with the best customers.

Heres to you, CHEERS!

Baby Booties are here!!

I am so excited to be featuring these baby booties! They just arrived today from a fabulous artist in the U.K. Such attention to detail and fun colors - I just couldn't resist! Check 'em out and let me know what you think! Click here to shop!

Fabulous Art!!! Check this out!

I am so excited to share with you a fabulous new Etsy Artist. His work is absolutely fantastic! So different from anything I have seen. You absolutely must check his shop out!!!

http://www.thevisionparlor.etsy.com/

He just so happens to be my brother... I guess that creative gene runs in the family. I loved his stuff so much I convinced him to make a baby and nursery line that will be exclusively available at Lemons and Lollis. So be sure to check back soon for those exciting additions!

As always, thanks for supporting handmade by shopping http://www.lemonsandlollis.com/ and....

http://www.thevisionparlor.etsy.com/

SALE SALE SALE SALE

I am completely caught up on my orders and busily preparing my fall collection to be released the second week of September. In the meantime I am clearing out my studio and retiring some older collections. I will be listing items at sale prices. These are typically the last one left, in the size stated. No other sizes will be available. Their are also some bibs with no burp cloths, etc... etc... You get the idea... Anyways.. check out my shop to get some great products at discounted prices.

Check this out!!!

I have to share a little story! I have a wonderful friend name Ruby. We actually met in a mom's playgroup almost 2 years ago. Life has lead us to different parts of the country, but we still stay in touch. She has been successfully selling jewelry in person to various outlets and I have to say her products are STUNNING!!! Due to some probing and pushing from me and others we have convinced her to open up her own online shop! She uses only the finest gemstones and sterling silver. Her products are meant to last a lifetime. Here are some of my favorites.

She is running a "SUMMER BLOWOUT" Sale until August 17th and has all of her products are marked 20% off!! This is the time to give her products a try - trust me - You won't be dissapointed! Plus they already come packaged for gift giving! Do you have a birthday coming up for someone special! Please help support handmade - buy shopping Etsy and Crystal Kitten Jewelry!

Cheers!

Corina

My last big order is ready to ship!

Yeah!! I am officially caught up! Wow... what a great feeling. I just had to share more pics of this last big order. I will be headed to the post office first thing tomorrow! That will be such a nice feeling. I feel like I have been behind for so long - I am officially caught up! Yipee - let's celebrate - drinks on me!!! Okay now I need a picture of a drink!
Cheers!

My biggest order!

I am finally getting some of my big orders shipped out - You can't even see all the bibs and burp cloths buried under these onesies!!! But you get the idea... it feels so nice to get this stuff done - I hate making people wait for their stuff! Can you believe this pile!!! Honestly - the picture doesn't do it justice!

YIPEE!!!!

Custom Quilt

So I am still playing catch up with my orders... thankfully I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel!!! I hope to be posting new items in my shop in about two weeks - I HOPE!!! Anyways.. I have to share my latest order which was a custom quilt. One of my repeat customers - who has been so utterly patient with me - thank you - you know who you are - ordered this custom quilt. I can't be given all the credit because she picked out all the fabrics... but honestly - who doesn't love Amy Butler!!! Every time I do a quilt out of her fabric it will instantly become my favorite! So here it is! Enjoy!

Sneak Peak at our new Boys COLLECTION

I am so utterly thrilled with Joel Dewberry's new line. I am working on the most fabulous boys collection using his fabrics and I am so excited to get these in my shop! So I figured I would give you a sneak peak! This collection will be quite a bit different from my typical onesie, bib and burp cloths - so I hope you check back soon or Subscribe to this blog to receive notification when this hits my shop! These will surely take the baby world by storm! These aren't for your average baby boys - but for the hip and trendy fella who isn't afraid of color and patterns!

Enjoy!

Amy Butler new NIGELLA Fabrics are COMING!!!

***NEW FABRICS COMING!!*****

I am happy to say my new "Eeva Dress" has been a big hit. I started this collection in the designer fabrics from Joel Dewberry. He just hit the scene and his fabrics are incredible. Due to the overwhelming response I will be adding more fabrics for this new design - plus I will be doing some jackets for upcoming fall and winter.

Amy Butler has been a favorite fabric designer for years now. I have personally made a few quilts from her fabrics alone. Her stuff is modern and eclectic with a bit of traditional. I LOVE IT!!! She just released a new line called "nigella". It is absolutely stunning!! I will be adding to my "eeva dress" line with three more dresses from Amy Butler fabrics. Two dresses will feature her new "nigella" line and a third from her classic "belle" collection. Unfortunately some of these fabrics are on back order - so it is hard to say when these will be available in my shop. If you would like to be notified when the dresses are available for sale. Please subscribe to this blog (see the column to the right) to receive updates!

Thanks - and as always - please support fellow artists by shopping handmade - ONLY on ETSY!

lemonsandlollis

Toddler Dresses!!! YIPEE!

I have been "chomping' at the bit" (who says that anyways)... to make toddler dresses - partly because my little sweet pea can't wear my creations anymore - she is growing like a weed!!! Plus.. I wanted to create lines that wouldn't leave big sis out. My goal is to have a baby collection and a coordinating toddler girl collection. That way when the new baby is born - big sis can get a little surprise too!!!

When I came across Joel Dewberry's new collection - I knew this was it! I am so pleased with how this dress turned out. It's simple and classic design will make it timeless. It is extremely well constructed with surged seams that are completely encased in the dress - making it a great hand-me-down dress lasting lifetimes. It is reversible giving you two designer looks in one. Plus it is roomy enough you can layer it over a simple white t-shirt and jeans as the seasons begin to change giving your little girl that bohemian chic look! Finally, the cherry on top, I will use it as a cover-up. My daughters latest trick is dribbling her drink down her chin and onto whatever clothes she happens to be wearing. So... I'll keep one in my bag and when we are out shopping and we need a quick wardrobe change - I can throw it over her clothes and we are off!!!

I call it my eeva dress - named after my sweet pea - see more at lemonsandlollis.com

New Kid on the Block Collection

I absolutely love Japanese fabric. They have the best designers - and unfortunately it cost a fortune to import it from Japan. BUT... I couldn't resist! I had to make something out of this fabulous house fabric I found. I call this my "New Kid on the Block" collection - and no - I am not celebrating the band from the 1990's! This is a great gender neutral collection in some of my favorite colors chocolate and turquoise! Check it out at http://www.lemonsandlollis.com/

Lemons and Lollis featured in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine

So... I just got off the phone with the Editor of Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine! I had received an email from them earlier today inquiring about featuring my store in their October issue!!! I am so utterly thrilled right now! They specifically want to feature my Urban Chicks Collection. Which is personally one of my favorites!! So I am currently calling everyone I know and sharing this incredible news!! I can't wait to see the article! How lucky am I!

I finally snagged a treasury and get to feature some of my favorite ETSY artists. - What's a treasury you ask??? Click here to find out. I love these items and would buy them and more if only I had all the money to spend!!! Maybe you will find some lovely, unique items.
Check it out:

To see treasury click here.