Nautical Nonsense

Corvidae has received such a soft launch. I had originally intended to have a huge Internet party and invite all the rich and famous to rub elbows with us common folk while enjoying tea and crumpets. Alas, time got in my way and I have been forced to slowly trickle my wares into the vast, wide sea that is the Internet. My precious gems sinking to the bottom of the deep blue sea. I mean Internet. Whatever. My point is that I didn't draw enough attention to myself so nobody noticed. I needed to put a stop to my poor time management and have a true "Grand Opening" celebration. I still felt as if my work didn't seem to really fit together. Enter my boyfriend. His suggestion to "follow through on what I have been saying I was gonna do for years" was the exact solution. Make a line. Release a seasonal line. His ideas helped me scale back my insanely over the top ambitions to something a one woman show could conceivable complete.

*set a launch date.
*stick to it (this will be the hardest)
*Pick a theme. (you know actually design a seasonal line)
*choose a palate
*Limit my pieces
5 "simple" necklaces
5 pairs of earrings
3-5 bracelets
Showcase pieces (1-3 standout couture crazy over the top pieces.)

So, I decided to design a summer line (since I kinda missed a spring launch. My yellow pieces kinda fit that bill) And what better theme for a summer only line than to jump right into a resort collection? That's right!
Corvidae's First line will have a nautical theme!
And though I will be drawing from a familiar theme (and sticking with some familiar colors and imagery) I was mostly inspired by this vintage illustration of starfish.
Stay tuned as I release design sketches and completed pieces. Who knows, maybe I will have a party after all...

Luv,
Vanessa*

Clever Purchase

I got a package!Ok, I took these photos about 400 years ago in the middle of the summer. I just never managed to upload them. I bought this skirt from Clever Nettle about five(ish?) months ago and I have worn it multiple times. I'd yet to manage any photos, which changed today. I got a couple of ok shots so I decided to milk this for all it's worth (lazy lazy lazy) and do separate posts.Pretty Pretty Wrapping! I Love how she used an old photo as a note card. I have such a little soft spot for old photos as I have talked about on here before. You can't help but wonder what these guys were talking about before the photo was snapped. I love it. I also adored the soft vintage (?) ribbon wrapped around the tissue. It has made it's way into my ribbon stash.

I love it! YAY! This skirt has all the versatility of a chambray denim skirt with the soft flowy shape that I'm so attracted to.

Anja has the most beautiful and inspiring blog. She is one of the reasons I started.
Check her out here!--> Clever Nettle

Stay tuned for an outfit post!
Luv,
Vanessa*

Sold and Relisted

This was my very first sale for my new company! I will get more into it later, but Corvidae is Grand Opening in less than two weeks! Just wanted to show off my fancy wrapping skills. The "Cozy" earrings can be purchased HERE <--
Hope you all had a safe and lovely holiday.
LUV,
Vanessa

60% of the time it works every time.

I have been accused as of late of being a teensy bit negative, bitter, cranky, hateful, and downright unpleasant to be around. Subsequently I have challenged myself to frequently point out thing that I don't just like, I freaking love. Like, could write sonnets about. The decision has been made (by me) to post at least once a week on a highlight in my life. Something that I love so much it can't help but make me happy. More than just silly material things, but sometimes yeah, that's just what I'm gonna talk about.

For my first attempt I have selected one of my very favorite movies. Anchorman The Ron Burgundy Story. No matter how miserable I am this movie can make me laugh. I decided it would be a lot of fun to look up awesome stuff that has been inspired by Anchorman. I mean how can you not be inspired by a guy that shoots fire out of his flute.

1Why Don't you go back to your home on Whore Island Needlepoint by KatieKutthroat
2 Stay Classy Pencils by Earmark
3 Ron Burgundy Poster by claudiavarosio
4 Tits McGee Scrabble tile rack by GamerGirlz
5 Kind of a Big Deal print by Addigaledesigns

The fashion in this movie is... very 70's. VERY. But Veronica Corningstone looks so amazing is her suits (both power and lounge) I thought I would shop for her.

1 Diane VonFurstenburg Suit
2 Pale Tweed wool suit
3 Striped Jacket Set
4 Green Sleeveless Jumper
5 Red Blazer

And of course, I can't talk about inspiration without plugging my own stuff for a second. My Stay Classy bracelet helps you do just that. I like to believe Miss Corningstone would love to have this grace her wrist.

Well this concludes our first edition of Stuff I Don't Hate. OK! Until Next time.
Stay Classy,
Vanessa*

ETSY Craft Party

From Etsy: "Etsy along with ReadyMade and Meetups Everywhere is
launching Etsy Craft Party, a global initiative to energize your local
community, make art together, and throw a party in your neck of the
woods. We want to celebrate crafting together on June 18, 2010 (which
just happens to be Etsy's birthday) with as many celebrations across
the globe as possible."

Charlotte's Craft Party coordinator is our own Amanda Fisher of Verabelle. We have lots of great FREE community events planned, so come out and celebrate with us!
@ the Park...
6-8pm, FREE
Handmade Raffle
with prizes donated by Crown Town Handmade artists (Including Myself)
Crafty Supply Swap
Make-Your-Own Miniature Terrarium
Cupcakes & Punch
in honor of Etsy's 5th B-day

Midwood Park
2100 Wilhelmina Avenue
all ages welcome


@ the Playhaus...
8-10pm, FREE*
Happy Hour Craft Circle
work on your latest personal craft project & see what your local makers are crafting
Screening of
Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft & Design



Patchwerk Playhaus
1508 Central Ave.
in the back of Century Vintage (enter through alley between Snug Harbor & Soul)

What to Pack in Your Craft Bag:
$3 cash/raffle ticket
unused craft supplies to swap
jar with lid or container for mini terrarium
personal craft project
beer or wine ($5 cash fee per container/6-pack)*

I totally stole this cut and paste from the Crown Town Handmade blog, but it was for a good cause so I don't feel too badly. Seriously though, if you are in the Charlotte Area this Friday night, come out and Party with us!

Luv,
Vanessa*

Two Treasuries!

Holy Moly! I was added to two treasuries today! Go check them out! They are both totally beautiful! I'm kinda in love with a great deal of the stuff in them. Also, Blues features other members of my Charlotte ETSY group, Crown Town Crafters. So please (if you have a moment) go click on all the items and leave a comment if you are an ETSY member as it boosts the chances of them making the front page!

Granny's Summertime Fun

Wipe Away the Blues



My Stay Classy bracelet is going to be the talk of the town.

Stay Classy Friends,
Vanessa*

In Love with Gloves

I received my package from Amanda of Verabelle Clothing. I bought a little something for myself. Beautifully wrapped, I almost had trouble breaking into the wrapping.

Almost.

The lovely gloves awaiting my trembling hands are vintage silver and sparkley!

They fit me perfectly! Like they were made for my tiny hands.

I would love them anyway before the talented Amanda had gotten a hold of them. But her magic touch made them even better than before! The cozy crocheted trim dressed these costume gloves down for a more daytime look.


And of course, I can't forget the addition of Sonia, Amanda's Squirrel character. Be sure to check out her Etsy to see the rest of her critters and the clothing they adorn!



Did I mention I adore them? You are going to see a lot of these!




Dress from Japan (thank-you Sis!), Gloves by Verabelle

Verabelle.etsy.com

luv,
Vanessa

Black Magician Girl

Ok, so I really have moved on from my super goth days as a teen, But I have a really warm fuzzy place in my heart for all things black and gloomy. I love goth Lolita, I swoon over Alexander McQueen, and Ann Demeulemeester, and Tim Burton will always have a place dead center of my heart (even if I really dislike everything he's done lately. ~sigh~)

So when i can across these on Etsy, I had a little fit. Oh My Goth.
A Black PVC SHRUG! Yes please!

This top and skirt are KILLER! I know that I would wear the shirt!

Probably with something under it.

But wait. What is this? A Puff Sleeve zip front ruched PVC jacket?! Be Still my black heart.
Look at the neck on that thing! Uh. Yes.
All I have to say is PVC puff sleeves. And thy are not a hot mess (that they could be so easily. anyone who has ever worked with PVC knows this. God. How did she get the ruching to work?)

Anyway, find these pieces on ETSY. Decadent Designs

Hell Yes.
-Vanessa*