Indie Shopping for the Holidays
November 30, 2006 | Shopping, Sites to Visit | No Comments
I shopped indie this year and only bought items from artists and local boutiques. I dare say that I found the perfect gifts; unique, handcrafted, funky, and well made. I thought it would be fun to share my finds. Let’s just hope that my friends and family don’t decide to start reading my blog!
For my younger nieces, I bought these gorgeous sterling silver hand-stamped bangles from Pink Papillon. The bracelets, like all the other offerings, are handcrafted by artisan Mary Ann Springer and made to order. They are completely custom so you can have them made with a phrase, saying or name of your choice. I opted for each of them to be stamped with the girls’ names. They are a personal and timeless gift that I hope will become a treasured keepsake.
For my older nieces, I purchased these truly unique button bracelets from Emily of emilys*buttons. They are made from really unusual, vintage-looking Czech art glass buttons on sterling silver chain link bracelets. You’d be hard pressed to find a funner or more unique charm style bracelet. I liked them so much I had to buy one for myself too!
For my aunts and grandmas that have everything, I bought them crazy cakes. What are crazy cakes you ask? They are the most scrumptiously delicious, handcrafted desserts and teapot sets made of fabrics and filled with lavender so they smell as pretty as they look. Believe it or not, they are also made by Emily when she’s not creating her fabulous button jewelry. Check out her web site for a full menu of her yummy treats.
My hubby will be getting a new tattoo this year compliments of you-know-who. I couldn’t decide what to get him, so I thought a gift certificate to Tattoo Culture would be fun. This studio was recently one of the four top-picks for NYC by Time Out magazine.
For my art-loving friends, they will get one of the liliputians NYC Frida Kahlo Inspired appliqued shirts custom made especially for them. Viva Frida!
For my oenophile friends, they will get gift baskets containing NY state wine (I go to Vintage in Soho for an amazing selection of NY wines), along with other local handmade items (such as jam, soap, & beeswax candles) that I got at the Union Square Greenmarket.
For my funky grandma that also has everything, I ordered a fabulous t-shirt. Part Native American, she loves clothing and jewelry of that genre. So I got her a rockin’ screen print Indian Tattoo girlie tee based on the funky flash of Honolulu tattoo artist Sailor Jerry.
So, I’m almost done! I just have to find something great for my two brothers & parents and hope to find something next weekend at the Bust Craftacular in Brooklyn. (Hopefully you’ll be able to find liliputians designs there this time of the year in 2007.)
What about Lily? Well her gift list is a whole post unto itself!
The Birds and The Bees
November 27, 2006 | New Designs | No Comments
Lots of fun new barrettes have been added to the liliputians NYC boutique! These make great gifts and free gift wrapping is available (just indicate your preference in the comments section at check-out).
In the nature category, cute little Blue Birds have joined the Bumblebees, Butterflies, and Grasshopper hair clips.
In the bitty barrettes category, sunflowers now bloom and rainbows shine.
If bling is your thing, there are classy pearl drop bows of white satin and organza.
Simple and sweet, the burgundy and olive frills are perfect for the holidays and well beyond.
And last, but not least, are a pair of Guatelmalan worry doll hair clips. No worries here with such a great selection of dollies!
Cuties In Custom Couture
November 26, 2006 | Happy Little People | No Comments
Seeing photos of customer cuties in their liliputians fashions is so much fun! Like the one below that was just added to the liliputians NYC Happy Customers page.
This proud big brother and his baby sister are wearing their new liliputians Custom Typewriter Initial Shirts. This shirt is available in upper or lower case, long or short sleeves, in your choice of colors, and in practically any fabric you want. Just let me know what you have in mind and I’ll make it a reality! Here’s a few past examples.
The DIVA Diary
November 25, 2006 | Buzz, Shopping, Sites to Visit | No Comments
A “thank you” is in order to Shanel Evans, the diva and force behind mydivashop.com and the Diva Diary blog, for sending traffic to liliput. Her Diva Diary included a great list of online after-Thanksgiving deals (including the Free Shipping special offered by liliputians NYC on the 25th).
Mind Of A Mom
November 25, 2006 | Buzz, Sites to Visit | No Comments
What’s on mom Terry McClary’s mind? Well on the 22nd, she was thinking about liliputians’ Frida Kahlo Inspired and Zodiac Astrology Appliqued Shirts and posted her musings on her blog, Mind Of A Mom.
Mind of a Mom is written by a busy mom who is also an artist (I really like her flower paintings – very Georgia O’Keeffe), designer and crafter. Her blog is a breath of fresh air with its different focus. In addition to posts about unique indie businesses like liliputians, you’ll also find useful information and first hand accounts on homeschooling (a topic that I’ve become recently fascinated with since NYC public schools are pathetic and NYC private schools are insanely expensive and competive with admissions).
Cow Print Cowgirl
November 24, 2006 | New Designs | No Comments
Your little cowgirl will do-si-do in style in her liliputians NYC western style dress with retro style, kitschy cowgirl motifs, and layered & fringed full circle skirt.
This fun creation was just added to the liliputians boutique. So giddy-up on over and give it a twirl!
FREE Shipping Friday
November 21, 2006 | Daily News, Shopping | No Comments
Yes, you read correctly. This Friday (black Friday) liliputians NYC is offering free shipping on all orders, regardless of how big or small, or their intended destination. Just enter “TURKEY” at check-out to get your liliputians NYC order shipped for free!
This is just my way of saying “thank you” to my loyal customers and to perhaps persuade someone to give my designs a try. And besides, it’s so much nicer to shop from the comfort of home than dealing with the long lines and day-after-Thanksgiving shopping madness!
Yummy Lil’ Cupcake
November 18, 2006 | New Designs | No Comments
Your lil’ cupcake with look scrumptious in this freshly-baked liliputians NYC creation!
Lil’ Cupcake is an A-line, mod mini dress with yummy style. Made from a super soft micro-suede fabric in chocolate brown, the dress may look simply styled at first glance. But a longer look will reveal the perfect tailoring with a lined and topstitched neckline, an invisible hem on the sleeves and bottom hem, perfectly fitted cap sleeves, a row of vintage white buttons up the back, and precise round-end buttonholes.
Mmmmmm! Calorie free sweetness!
Friday’s Featured Five
November 17, 2006 | Buzz, Sites to Visit | No Comments
Liliputians NYC is one of the five (well nine actually) indie wahm designers featured today on the web site WAHM Spotlight.
What is WAHM Spotlight? If you’ve never checked out the site, it’s a place where mompreneurs and their businesses are featured. The articles and interviews give a peek behind the curtain, so to speak, so one can meet the woman behind the business. It’s a great site to visit for inspiration, for shopping ideas (usually with some great accompany discount codes), and a place to support WAHM businesses.
Gift Giving Ideas
November 16, 2006 | Daily News, Shopping | No Comments
Yep, it’s that time of year again! It doesn’t have to be stress inducing though. Here’s some great gift ideas from liliputians for your little ones and favorite ladies in your life.
FRIDA KAHLO INSPIRED Appliqued Shirts for Little Girls and Ladies
DOLLY BARRETTES in an array of colors
CUSTOM INITIAL Appliqued Shirts for Boys or Girls
DRESSES with boho style
PANTS SETS with whimsy for girls & boys
and don’t forget BIRTHDAY OUTFITS for your little one who has a holiday season birthday
For an added incentive, just indicate (in the comments box) at check out that these are gifts and they will be boxed and gift wrapped for FREE! If you’re in a hurry, rush orders can usually always be accommodated and there is no extra cost other than the additional shipping charges.
