Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I know, I am sure this post title seems odd, as it is only October 31, but I've been thinking about the upcoming holiday season since JULY! That is when I placed the order for all of our LOVELY holiday fabrics for this year. I just know everyone is going to love our new fabrics for Christmas 2010! New this year - we are offering the stockings to match, as well as the option to personalize your stockings with embroidered names, monograms or initials! So, what are you waiting for? You know its time to replace your old Christmas Tree skirt, with a brand, spanking-unique-to-you, 100% handmade tree skirt from Love Elaine!

And, if you like the Christmas Tree Skirt pictured above, you can buy it online on Etsy!

Thank you so much to my fabulous friends Carter, Stephanie and Meena (who just so happen to also be fabulous designers) for helping me with the Holiday product photo shoot! Meena snapped a behind-the-scenes picture of me in the middle of things, rearranging Carter's mantle! Ooo, I love the magic of photoshoots!

Where's Love Elaine this Fall?

Whew! Its been a busy few weeks gearing up for Fall craft shows and events leading up to the Holidays! Yes, I am already thinking about the Holidays!!! This fall we will be at quite a few events in and around Richmond!

Wed., September 22 - One smART Gallery Homearama Ladies Day Out
Noon - 8:30 PM, Patriot's Landing, Richmond
Love Elaine will be in the garage of Show Home #4 - 7623 Leyland Cypress Lane

Saturday, September 25 - ChesterFest
10 AM - 5 PM, Chester Village Green, Chester

Wed., September 29 - One smART Gallery Homearama Ladies Day Out
Noon - 8:30 PM, Patriot's Landing, Richmond
Sip with Skirt 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Love Elaine will be in the garage of Show Home #4 - 7623 Leyland Cypress Lane

Friday, October 8 - Ladies Night out at Ecologic
Time TBD

Hope to see everyone at one or all of the events! We'll be debuting a few new products in new fabrics, great for gifts - for yourself or others. Be sure to keep up to date with news and announcements on Facebook and Twitter!

The 12 Days Christmas By Love Elaine

Yes, I know its January and I am just posting my Holiday recap - but its better late than never right? (At least that has always been my motto!) So, without further ado - I give you the 12 Days of Christmas Love Elaine style :)

On the 25th of December, Christen finally was able to rest after sewing...

1 reversible place mat (with an IOU to my Mom that I will finish the rest sometime soon)
1 Christmas table runner to match a Christmas Tree Skirt ;)
2 pleated tote bags
3 international orders fulfilled
4 wine bags
7 half aprons PLUS 2 full aprons
9 birdie slings
11 Christmas Stockings
19 jewelry bags
Annnndddd, 25 Christmas Tree Skirts in all shapes and sizes, 22 of them custom!!!!!!

Thank you everyone who supported Love Elaine this Holiday season - my first! And my first on Etsy! I had no idea the level of response I would receive! Thanks to Mom & Grandma for helping and keeping me sane (and for understanding that your gifts are on back order!). I am coming out of my much needed break from sewing, so I'll be posting new items for sale in my Etsy shop soon, finishing past due orders (thank goodness I have understanding friends as customers!) and keeping everyone in the loop as I figure out what 2010 will have in store for Love Elaine!

Now Available to Purchase On Etsy

For those of you who have asked if my items are available for purchase online, the answer is now YES! I've recently set up my Etsy Shop online! You can reach it at www.loveelaine.etsy.com or you can click on the items on the right of this site under "Buy Online"! I'll be adding more items over the next week - so check back often!

Also, I want to mention that all items you see in photos, posts or on Etsy can be custom ordered at no additional charge! Isn't that the point of having a handmade item? So it can be completely unique and exactly what you want?! Send me an email and we'll chat!