Hurricane Sandy Relief!

Hi everyone, I wanted to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy so I have listed two adorable Ribbon Sculpture Christmas Tree hair clips in my Etsy store!  They are only $5.00 each and 50% of the sales will go to the American Red Cross to help those who STILL so desperately need our help! You will receive a tax receipt that will show your donation.  Thank you so very much!

Buy HERE!

Buy HERE!

The small "workable" workspace

 I'm not at the point in my business to have a separate studio to create my baby shoes and accessories; but I am very thankful for stores like Ikea who had everything I needed to create an organized area in a very limited space.

I chose these pieces for a larger work area and additional storage.  The shelves were purchased in white to keep it light and airy.

I decided to put the wired basket under the table to store shipping supplies and sewing machine accessories.

The racks and "S" hooks are a great way to store your ribbons and  findings.

My finished area!  

Hurricane Sandy Relief Sale at Piccadilly Cottage

Good morning all!  I'll make this brief.  Our friends on the East Coast have been through and continue to go through so much. I cannot imagine how they must feel. My heart goes out to them.  In my Etsy shop, I have set up two listings that will donate 50% of sales to the Red Cross for the Hurricane Sandy Relief fund.  Please continue to pray for our friends and please try to help.  Thank you and God Bless.

Hurricane Sandy Relief  Christmas Tree Hair Clip
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Hurricane Sandy Relief Zig Zag Christmas Tree Hair Clip
50% of sales go to the American Red Cross
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EtsyKids A to Z Shopping Guide - Autumn 2012 - All the best handmade stuff for babies, toddlers, & children!

I love this time of year when Etsykids launches their seasonal A to Z Shopping Guide!  There are so many cute HAND CREATED, one of a kind gifts for children.  Did I say hand created?  Please go take a look and support the small business owner.  Etsykids A to Z Shopping Guide-Autumn 2012

New Retail Packaging

Just wanted to show off our new bag toppers! Don't see our hand created Mary Jane's or our custom headbands at your local children's boutique?  Let me know and I'll contact them!  :)

Wishing you a happy, safe 4th of July!

So, I've been very busy the last couple of months with family visiting and working on my business.  I wanted to check in and wish everyone a very Happy Fourth of July!  I am so proud to be an American and feel lucky and honored to live here.  We live at the beach, so even though it's been a little cool and cloudy we will be having a BBQ and riding our bikes to main street to watch our annual 108th  Huntington Beach parade.  Come early if you live in the Huntington Beach area!  Here's a little history about our parade.

PARADE HISTORY

The tradition began on July 4, 1904, when Huntington Beach commemorated the arrival of the first electric passenger train linking the area with Long Beach and Los Angeles.  The Board of Trade, a forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce, sponsored this first event, bringing 50,000 people to town to join in the day’s celebration.Through the years, residents and visitors have witnessed some spectacular sights. How’s this for a show-stopping stunt by a city official? In the late 1930s, the city’s first lifeguard and fire chief, Dilbert “Bud” Higgins had a trick that no one has since imitated. He would don a firesuit, cover his face with petroleum jelly, soak himself with alcohol, light a match and dive in a fiery ball from a 50-foot platform high above the pier into the water below.Among the famous who have presided over the parade in years past are Hollywood movie stars Jayne Mansfield, Natalie Wood, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Dorothy Lamour, Mickey Rooney (and Mickey Mouse!) and a true American hero, astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The best legend goes that during his presidency, Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s entourage was on its way through town, headed for San Diego, as the parade was going on. Quick-thinking parade organizers persuaded them take a slow pass along the parade route, to the delight of those gathered to watch.The Parade marked its centennial in 2004 by bringing the fireworks back to the beach (from its former location at Huntington Beach High School), which drew 150,000 onlookers. This year’s fireworks 23-minute spectacular, with a total of 1,300 rounds of fireworks – 500 of them during the finale in the last 40 seconds of the show — is expected to attract twice that many. You can read more here.

Be safe and have fun!

xoxo,

Lisa

To do...

Hi everyone!  The last few weeks have been very busy here at Piccadilly Cottage!  I've been in my studio making new flower headbands and baby shoes for my Etsy shop!  I've had so much fun!

Here's a sample of what I've been up to...

Strawberry Lemonade Headband.   Pink yellow and green flower headband is so cute, this is one of my favorites. It's accented with pearls, tulle, netting and specialty hand dyed metallic edged ribbon. Perfect for Spring and Summer! Grab your Strawberry Lemonade today! Perfect as a birthday headband, photo prop or just to dress up any outfit! 

Buy HERE!

Lemon Blossom Mary Janes and M2M Headband.  Lemon Blossom Mary Jane double wool felted white flower with yellow button center accented with moss green wool felted leaves. So adorable!  

Buy HERE!

Watermelon Swirl  Mary Janes. Coral and Ivory Mary Janes are one of my favorites in one of the hottest colors for Spring Summer 2012, Coral! It's the perfect pop of color! The double ivory satin singed flower is accented with pearls in the center!  

Buy HERE!

Kiwi Swirl Mary Janes.  Perfect for Spring and Summer! This bright and cheerful Mary Jane baby shoe is in white and apple green with a darling hot pink fuchsia double singed flower with a pearl center!  

and HERE!

Amy Butler Green Mary Janes.  Perfect for Spring and Summer! Apple green brown off white and lime green floral Amy Butler print is adorable and fresh for Spring and Summer! Accented with a flower, tulle and pearls! I love this pair of Mary Janes!  

Buy HERE!

Amy Butler Blue Mary Janes.  Blue, brown and off white floral Amy Butler print is adorable and fresh for Spring and Summer! Accented with a flower, tulle and pearls and vintage like lace! So pretty! 

Buy HERE!

I love this headband! New for Spring Summer 2012, cool aqua mint is so scrumptious! Lace, aqua pearls, tulle and fringe add a soft feminine touch! So french shabby chic! Great for weddings, photo props and birthdays!

Buy HERE!

New for Spring Summer 2012 vintage inspired double coral flowers with ivory lace on ivory headband. Pearls, tulle and vintage inspired lace accent the flowers oh so well! Absolutely lovely! Can go with Persnickety and Matilda Jane Serendipity.

 Buy HERE!

New for Spring Summer 2012 this gorgeous pink and apple green flower shabby chic inspired headband is to die for! Scrumptious indeed this vibrant little number is sure to add pizzazz to any outfit! This is one of my favorites! 

Buy HERE!

The Pinks Have It!

One of our best sellers the Elsie headband is so vintage so chic!  For baby to adult!

Purchase HERE!

New for Spring Summer 2012 this gorgeous soft pink and ivory flower shabby chic vintage inspired headband is to die for! Scrumptious crepe satin, Swarovski rose montees, Swarovski margarita crystal, pearls, sparkling tulle and lace detailed with hand sewn seed beads make this a must have! It's the bees knees! Take it off the headband and wear as a brooch! Soft, feminine and girly!

Purchase HERE!

Big double rolled pink rosettes with a lovely rhinestone center!  I absolutely love this headband! For baby to adult!  The Geneve headband is simply scrumptious!

Purchase HERE!

New Spring / Summer 2012 Flower Hair clips & Brooch

Big, soft, floppy flowers!

These gorgeous flowers can be worn as a hair clip or use the pin attachment on the back and pin to a hat, a pearl necklace, dress up a t-shirt attach to a headband or pin to a lovely decorator pillow! 

By The Sea 

This flower hair clip is so vibrant and Summery! Layers of bright blues and apple greens. Full of textures, sparkle tulle and seed beads. By the Sea yells, "Welcome Spring and Summer"!

Purchase HERE!

Blueberry Bliss  

Layers of blues, purples and sparkle tulle that are blended beautifully in this vintage inspired flower clip. The center is accented with lace and hand sewn seed beads. Don't forget all of the pearls! It wouldn't be vintage inspired without them! Blueberry Bliss.

Purchase HERE!!

Caramel Swirl

The Caramel Swirl is a gorgeous big soft caramel yellow and ivory flower hair clip! Elegant and feminine, soft and flowing. Clip it on a string of pearls for a different look. Caramel Swirl.

Purchase HERE!

Lovely Lavender  

I love love love this 4.25 inch gorgeous lavender flower! The shading is so soft and muted. The center is a perfect blend of pearls and sparkle! Very girlie! Simple elegance. For baby to adult. 

Purchase HERE!

Cotton Candy

This gorgeous big soft pink and mauve flower hair clip is so pretty! Cotton Candy pinks and mauve, pale pink sparkle tulle, Swarovski rose montees rhinestone and soft pink and ivory pearls make this flower a must have for Spring and Summer! Yummie! Cotton Candy.

Purchase HERE!

It's Been Awhile....

Nice to see you again!  I hope all is well. I've been really busy re-vamping my Etsy shop, visiting with family, cooking, gardening and riding my bicycle.  I am back to the blogging world and look forward to some great posts!  Until then...