I have a slight obsession with scarves. Slight. Ok, maybe a bit more than that. It's one of my go-to fashion statement add-ons. A good scarf can add so much to an average every day look!
Problem? I'm super picky. Picky about color. Picky about length. Picky about width. As much as I love my scarves I have tired of them. I have searched for something new, but I've been super unimpressed with anything I found. Mostly tacky. Mostly bad quality. Mostly just yuck.
Then I found Elizabeth. Ok, Elizabeth found me…and I'm so glad she did. I am a huge advocate of buying handmade and I do it as MUCH as I possibly can. Elizabeth, get this, hand paints silk scarves…and neckties…and wraps. HAND PAINTS. Mix that handcrafted factor with a beautiful scarf, and I'm completely swept away.
Her work is truly amazing. And her heart? Oh my…never have I met such a sweet spirit. She has been so encouraging to me and my business. Elizabeth is a mommy to 3 wee ones under the age of 5! (I remember those days!) An American married to a Lativian and living in Lativa…that's pretty exciting!
What Elizabeth says about herself:
Painting silk is something silent I can do while my children nap, it doesn't disturb their sleep and when I put on my headphones and turn on some music I can enter into my own little realm of peace. Let's face it, all Mom's need a little quiet time in the years when their kids are all 5 and under! :)
When I paint I let my imagination soar with the music, and the colors begin to come alive and bold in this symphony of silent music flowing from my brush.
Elizabeth told me to choose anything from her shop. It was so HARD! I chose this beautiful red based scarf. First because I love red. Second…it totally matches my hair! But seeing it is NOTHING even close to the experience of holding it in your hands. It is exquisite. And the painting? Gorgeous! I am madly in love with this scarf!
She generous has offered us a 15% discount on our orders using the code NEWFRIENDS in her Etsy shop! I truly don't know what to choose next! She will even custom create a scarf or tie for you! Can you imagine a bridal party in matching hand painted accessories? What a perfect gift!
AND…she is giving away a $25 gift certificate to use in her shop! YAY!
Use the rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post to get your entry in. Contest ends NEXT Tuesday, March 11 at midnight.
Now let's talk fashion and scarfs. I just want to show you a couple of ways to wear your new hand painted scarf. This scarf is absolutely the perfect length and width for the way I like to style my scarf.
The basic double wrap tie is what is in the photo above. That is my standard go-to. But look at this style. The scarf is braided INTO my hair then pinned up. If I can do this all by myself. Anyone can. I really should post a tutorial!
How about a scarf necklace?
Or, what about this totally boho look my Isabel is rockin? She better not steal my scarf though…having her model may not have been the best idea!
And there is always the standard "neck wrap". Took my boring, yet completely adorable tissue tee into something far more fashionable!
What's your favorite look?
Even more important question. What will you choose? Here are my top 4 picks…today :)
Don't forget to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to Elizabeths Etsy store! I can't wait to see what you choose!
(if you are reading this as an email…please click through and enter on my blog!)
(if you are reading this as an email…please click through and enter on my blog!)
xooxoxoxo
lisa
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I just love your style! I must have one of these! You have the best taste!!
ReplyDeleteawww…thank you! you will love it. it will look amazing in your hair. i want to see pictures…amazing images you will take! :)
DeleteLisa, I'm sitting here laughing to myself, knowing that I'm not really crazy! When I saw a picture of you with a scarf of the other day I thought, "Gee, that looks like an Elizabeth scarf!" Today when I got your email the more I read, the more excited I got. It really was an Elizabeth scarf! You see, Elizabeth just happens to be my very best friend in the whole entire world - and she is in big trouble right now because she didn't tell me what you two were scheming! This makes me very happy :-) You are both quite spectacular women and I'm so glad you found each other! ~Josie :-)
ReplyDeletelol. i love this story!!! how amazing and cool..and sneaky :) she's a gem…truly. she has blessed me huge…i only hope i can do the same for her!
DeleteYup, she's a gem alright! And I know that you are a blessing to her too. I love it when God works like that!
DeleteYes, post a tutorial on how you did the scarf in your hair -- its adorable! Love the red hair! :)
ReplyDeletethank you! ok, video is not my gift…but i shall try!
DeleteI was going to ask for instructions, too. But doubting it will look as fab unless I curl my hair.
DeleteYou're getting me in trouble lately. Now I must commission a tie with a leopard on it for my medium boy.
ReplyDeletelol. sorry! please show me when you get it!!! i KNOW she will do an amazing job!
DeleteThanks for sharing your friends and fashion with us! I bought a turquoise with some other tones. It is beautiful. I will contact you virtually for assistance in wearing it .
ReplyDeletethat's the one i want!!! i may steal it :)
DeleteThese are gorgeous! The green one you showed in this post has my name all over it - the colors are ME! Also, I adore her yellow ones...so cheery and happy and ME! Thanks for sharing all these great items with us!
ReplyDeletelol. i hope you snagged one!!
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