tags:

• handmade
• , gustav
• , anniversary
• , etsy
• , survivors
• , new orleans
• , katrina
• , hurricane

Eva Marie Esie DeVore - emerging designer - Men's wool jacket.

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• emerging
• , plaid
• , eva
• , elsie
• , devore
• , marie
• , fashion
• , coat
• , winter coat
• , winter ware

Frances Dwyer and Jennifer Amato began their mother-daughter business, Jennalee Handbags in 2003. They are a mother-daughter team, Frances lives in New Orleans, LA and does most of the constructing of the handbags. Jennifer lives in New York City and designs the handbags. The pair sell mostly custom orders, but have recently started selling bags in boutiques such as Oliveaux and online in their Jennalee Handbags Etsy shop. We caught up with the pair recently in New Orleans to ask them how they started their business. View the complete interview in our New Orleans issue of DIY City Mag.

tags:

• jennalee
• , new orleans
• , designers
• , hand made
• , unique
• , tote
• , fashion designers
• , handmade
• , purse
• , daughter

Brooklyn Novelty is the brainchild of local Greenpoint area artists, Derick Holt & Milton Carter. The concept of this tote was brought to light in early 2008 - with the idea as a brand that would capture the spirit of the neighborhoods where they spent the last decade experiencing life. The map has been printed on a limited run of custom-made tote bags. And for $20.00 the tote is yours.

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• brainchild
• , designer
• , map
• , brooklyn
• , local
• , etsy
• , artists
• , designers
• , tote
• , fashion

Have you ever thought about recycling daddy’s shirt into a dress for your little girl? The photo above is just that - luvlug on Etsy does just that. She recycles old men’s button downs into little dress

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• handmade
• , luvlug
• , dress
• , baby
• , diy
• , etsy
• , girls
• , recycled
• , sewing
• , reconstructed

The photo was taken by Grant Cornett, styling by Oliva Pintos - Lopes, and flower design by Nicolette Owen. This is just one example of the many photos you will be delighted to find in small magazine.

tags:

• indie
• , child
• , magazine
• , kids
• , kid
• , children
• , handmade
• , small
• , fashion
• , independent

Here it is - The New Orleans issue of DIY City Mag. We know you all have been waiting for some time now for this issue. Hope you enjoy it as much as Deb and I enjoyed creating it. Take a moment walk through the streets of NOLA and meet some great artists/designers and check out all the great DIY shops.

tags:

• shopping
• , mag
• , artists
• , nola
• , fun
• , handmade
• , fashion
• , indie
• , travel
• , indie mag

tags:

• diy city mag

"I´ve been obsessed lately about fascinators and flapper hats. You know, those artistic looking brooch-type-fabric-thingies people wear on their heads to parties. Apparently it is a trendy thing to rave about since StyleBubble writes about this as well. Thelma Design has inspired me to start doing my own." OutsaPop

tags:

• fashion
• , iceland
• , accessories
• , hats
• , thelma bjork johnsdottir
• , mod
• , design
• , headpiece
• , designer
• , hat

"I rarely see a “fashionable” piece (that is probably designed only to be in magazine editorials), work in a real life wardrobe. StyleBubble aka Susie Bubble seems to pull anything off! In March she was obsessed about these SS08 Acne and Comme Des Garcons “cage-dresses” and finally decided to go to Etsy Alchemy to get her own. I love the WWW for this sort of international connection! You´re able to send an open request on Etsy Alchemy on items that you´d like to have custom-made. Crafters look you up according to their field of expertise. The customer met her designer and Angie Montreal (IheartNorwegianWood.etsy.com) ended up making Susie her cage-dress. I think it turned out fantastic. Read the full story from the dress inspiration to making-of and to pictures of the finished dress. And in case you have not read Susie´s blog, I recommend starting from the DIY expert section." OutsaPop - DIY Trashionista

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• indie
• , angie montreal
• , etsy alchemy
• , dress
• , diy
• , funky
• , etsy
• , sewing
• , handmade
• , fashion

Childhood play, filled with costumes and make believe - Wovenplay captures those childhood memories with handmade costumes for the little one.

tags:

• indie
• , fashion
• , handmade
• , children
• , kid
• , costume
• , kids
• , child
• , wovenplay

Postdecadent reconstructs clothes. Recently she made this amazing shirtdress.

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• indie
• , fashion
• , upcycling
• , dresses
• , dress
• , shirtdresses
• , reconstructed
• , independent
• , postdecadent

"Downstairs Studio is a Canadian company that draws inspiration from the everyday things around us. They also share my liking to add humor to their products. These pilo pilo’s are designed to be worn as rings so when you lean your face on your hand it will have someplace soft to rest. How practical and comfy is that! The perfect gift for a snoozing student."

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• accessories
• , narcoleptics
• , ring
• , design
• , pillow
• , accessory
• , unique
• , cute
• , fashion
• , pilo pilo

I spent the day down in the Quarter for the 25th Annual French Quarter Festival. You really couldn’t ask for better weather for a day in New Orleans. I had a great time listening to good music, eating the best food in the world and meeting more incredible artists. I had a chance to chat with Bryant Beverly as he painted on the perimeter of Jackson Square. Bryant really captures the rhythm of the city and its unique blend of music and culture. Stay tuned for an in-depth interview with him in our upcoming New Orleans issue of DIY City Mag.

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• home decor
• , french quarter
• , artist
• , french quarter festival
• , bryant beverly
• , music
• , jazz
• , fine art
• , festival
• , jackson square

Kimono Booties by Melimade DIY baby! Why not start them out early enjoying handmade items and teaching them to recycle? Plus the fact that they look so darn cute in their handmade items that scream “It’s so me”. I think you will love the wares I found today - first why not spend a little time making your own little kimono booties for your little one with this great pattern from Melimade on Etsy.

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• booties
• , handmade
• , pattern
• , kids
• , etsy
• , diy
• , baby
• , melimade

Faro shared with us how she makes Easter Egg Mosaics on our DIY City Community site. She has chosen to reuse vintage “orphaned” jewelry for the mosaics. The results are not only stunning, but eco-conscious as well.

tags:

• indie
• , diy city mag
• , jewelry
• , egg
• , etsy
• , vintage
• , handcrafted
• , recycled
• , sustainable
• , recycle

Lady J Jewelry Designs launches a new line, Sweet Leaf. It features geometric patterning, rain forest and nature motifs using sparkly tourmaline, genuine leather, and real porcupine quills. The look continues to highlight Jessica’s powerful style, but also has a delicate, elegant appeal. The pieces form a tight collection with use of the intertwining leaf motifs, red leather, and genuine quills. The ROAR! Earrings are a very dramatic way to make a powerful statement.

tags:

• indie
• , indie designer
• , fashion
• , handmade
• , silver
• , lady j
• , jewelry
• , designer
• , ladyjjewelry