despite the dickensian title of this post, the story behind these two bags is rather brief. it started with the bag in the back (the one with the liberty mirabelle straps). it came to me in a sort of vision . . . a simple little tote bag with just a touch of liberty (because you know, a little bit of liberty goes a long way!) and i had so much fun making bag 1 in the back, that another idea for a dainty little…
minor miracle! we actually found some time to finish a project . . . this is the isoceles shell, so named after the isoceles triangles that make up the side panels. admittedly, it doesn’t look like much hanging on the dress form (need to find a tripod or selfie stick!), but it’s become a summer wardrobe go-to! being double gauze, the fabric is soft, breathable and something to be lived in! the isoceles side panels create movement and ease . . . but more so,…
the other day, knitwear designer extraordinare michele wang shot us an email asking if we liked our heavy duty ball winder from nancy’s knit knacks. being on a spotty wifi connection while on vacation and heavily distracted by this fellow with the big stick. . . . . . we probably didn’t properly communicate how much we LOVE our ball winder! we have the motorized version (which means no more hand-cranking for us!) it’s also got a special piece of technology in it that…
starting at 2.30 pm EST today, we’re updating our website with a fresh look! our update should be completed in 2-3 hours. our site will be shown as “down for maintenance.” if you have any questions or issues during this time, please contact us at info@jonesandvandermeer.com. thank you for your patience! UPDATE: The website updates have been completed! Hurrah!
look what just landed! just received noodlehead (aka anna graham)’s handmade style book that we pre-ordered many many months ago. took a quick flip thru the book and it’s chock full of projects that scream (MAKE ME!!!). what really caught our eye, however, is this tunic: such easy breezy summer chic! now to figure out which liberty print to whip it up in! ps. we’ve ordered the book for the shop too! it will be here shortly! just arrived and can be found in the…
and here’s the little man in his new pants! he promptly road tested these pants . . . assessing their suitability for important toddler activities, like climbing onto gliders, surfin’ on said glider, and jumping up and down!
did anyone notice the selvedge on Cotton + Steel’s Black and White collection? PANDAS . . . so stinkin’ cute!
DEC 22 (AFTER 2:30PM EST) – DEC 28, 2014: we’re off to celebrate the holidays from dec 23 – dec 28. any orders received after 2.30 pm EST on dec 22 will be shipped out upon our return on dec 29th. orders received before 2:30pm EST on dec 22 will ship by 5pm EST on dec 22nd. as a thank you for your patience, we are offering 10% off almost everything* thru dec 28. use code: WINTER2014 *Excludes Cotton + Steel, Robert Kaufman Pre-Sale and…
we picked up our mail this morning and out popped the best kind of surprise! meredith of olivia jane handcrafted sent us this STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL pouch in the mail. we’re in total awe of the worksmanship and level of detail! it features a liberty’s tiny poppytot print, a buttery soft leather bottom, a beautiful brass zipper, padded all over for a luxurious feel . . . . . . and what a touch those whimsical chambray dots and the interior pocket are! it seems so…