Hello Bluebird

This NEW West Reading boutique has local and international handmade art! There is so much color and love put into this boutique, I felt right at home leaving my handbags there. Alex is wonderful and has a great business mind. "Flighty" as Alex calls herself- ALL artists are, it was comforting to meet others just like me, that want to show their goods at Hello Bluebird. The official opening is September 3, 2009- I can't wait. It is a "first Thursday" in Reading on Penn Ave- where the shoppes stay open later, and really artsy tasteful things take place. I(Eclectically Chic) will DEFINITELY be attending this, as will artists from Ztown, and many more!

Hello Bluebird
HiP
The HodgePodgery


Thank you again everyone who attended the Philadelphia Designer's Market. Everyone that made an Eclectically Chic purchase- DON'T FORGET your 10% Discount. On Big Cartel, use code: PDM and just convo me on etsy and I will fix the listing price for you. Happy Shopping!

Please keep checking out HiP, The HodgePodgery, and NEW Hello Bluebird!!!!

Philly Show Pics!

Getting Ready for the Philly Designer's Market on July 18th

Well~ I am feverishly getting all the odds and ends together, as well as the purses for this weekend's Philadelphia Designer's Market! What an exciting event, and a bit nerve racking(nail biting). Here is some of what you will see from Eclectically Chic by Emily Lazo.

Inspirations

What inspires Eclectically Chic? I have to be cheesy(In the most loving way possible) and say things like my parents for sure, 100%, Boyfriend~Sean, and PR besty~Kate... Without them, I'd be a hot disaster amongst a heap of fabric. Ok, not exactly, but close.

I am inspired mostly by colors, textures, smells, people, dogs, and the weather. Those are just the ones that get my butt in motion to work and get creative. So... I have posted some pics that make me smile, and get my juices flowing in the studio!

I am also so lucky to have met some fabulous people over the last couple of months. I am part of new social media communities like Handmade in Pa, PA Guild of Craftsmen, Twitter, Handmade Craft Show, and so many more. Please take a few minutes to check out some of my communities along my sidebar and on my Facebook.
Facebook.com/EmilyLazo
Twitter.com/EmilyLazo
Eclecticgal13.etsy.com

"To Create, is to Love."
~Emily

The HodgePodgery~ Harrisburg, PA

A day trip out to Harrisburg(my soon-to-be new home) turned into a GREAT experience! Boyfriend and I went to visit Dawn at HodgePodgery, a new boutique in downtown Harrisburg. It will have a Grand Opening the week of July 21st through the 25th. I will surely be attending this shindig, so come out and meet the new shop owners, and me!

I delivered my new Summer creations to hopefully go flying off the shelf at this unique little shop! I have included pictures of my wares you will find there, as well as the up-coming HodgePodgery. Envision the potential here- a calm setting, handmade creations of upcycled and repurposed products, wonderful and warm customer service, all within the charming Harrisburg area. I walked in with a "WOW," what a great locale and sweet architecture, and HUGE store front windows- YAY!

Dawn is full of energy and spunk, which certainly drew me in. She is super excited about presenting artists' work and she has some awesome ideas for things to come! I haven't met Jess yet, but if she exudes half as much excitement at Dawn, this will be a fantastic voyage for Eclectically Chic by Emily Lazo. I will be proud to have my handmade purses there and will be visiting often to see what else the HodgePodgery brings in!

Zip It Zippers!

I was so fortunate to come across a lovely Etsy site called KungFuCowgirl awhile back. Owner Jennie Sternhagen had great zippers on her site and cute accessories made with them. I bought a bunch of zippers from her, and was amazed at how fast they came, and how great her prices were! Then, she created an Etsy site solely for zippers Zip It Zipper Supply. I have been in heaven ever since! I simply tell Jennie what colors and what sizes I need, and voila' there they are on my front porch! They come so quickly, sweetly packaged, and full of little surprises along with my purchase. On top of all that, I can't beat Zip It's prices!

Please check out Jennie's sites~ both KungFuCowgirl and Zip It Zipper Supply and watch for more of my handmade purses utilizing the zippers I purchased from them!