Fawn Blog

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:33:00 +0000

Greetings from Park City!
It has been a while since we posted last, and so much has happened!
I am posting some pictures from the photo shoot that took place showcasing some of our great summer clothes and Jewelry.

For those of you who don't know, we moved to Park City from Salt Lake City in late December.
It has been a perfect fit and we have decided to stay.

This model is showing off a pair of our sassy shorts on the town lift bridge. The corseted tank looks great paired with a summer scarf or by itself. Throw a flower in your hair and you are set with the most current look for the season.

If you are looking for something great to pair with leggings and again a summer scarf, this burnout tank/tunic is perfect.
The color is playful and versatile.
Notice the feather clip in the hair. If it isn't a flower, feathers seem to do the trick this season too.

This dress has been so popular, some of you may have already purchased one. It is the perfect piece for spring, summer, fall and winter, but since we are going in to summer, we are showing how fabulous it is paired with a scarf, clutch and the perfect necklace.
I am telling you, this dress looks great on EVERYONE.

This outfit combines so many elements and the result is a really great look.
The vest is very simple and is just the right amount of color. I am in love with the double braided leather belt too. I personally picked out the vintage one of a kind scarf and if someone doesn't buy it soon, I think I will add it to my own collection. It is a great piece.

This shirt is a store favorite. It is the perfect piece to wear to dinner, a concert, BBQ, you can't lose. The cut is great on any body type and comes in orange, navy and gold.
Check out the bangles and cool yellow clutch. It makes me want to find an occasion to dress up.

Courtney Fischer

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:46:00 +0000

Looking for a way to accent all of those new back to school outfits? You will love the jewelry we carry from Courtney Fischer.

Her earrings are charming, playful, and elegant all at the same time.

I own a pair or two myself!

Handmade Jewelry by Courtney Fischer.
Ever since I can remember, I have had a love of jewelry, when I was younger I would spend hours trying on my Grandmother's jewelry.

After college, I moved to Chicago and could not find unique jewelry that was affordable, so I started making it.. An ideal day for me is spent creating and drinking coffee! I have always liked being creative and working with my hands. Photography is another passion of mine. Pairing unique colors and texture are two of the main elements I use to create one of a kind, handmade jewelry.

Inspiration comes in a lot of ways, vintage beads, old movies, photography, and nature- to name a few.

In my designs, I strive to create jewelry that is expressive, unique, and fun. I tend to make pieces that I would like to wear and hope you would too.

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:06:00 +0000

All of you animal lovers out there will appreciate the featured artist this week.
In addition to having great accessories for you, fawn now carries collars for your favorite pooch.

I am happy to introduce you to Lucky Fiona.
These dog collars are so fantastic!
Come check them out!

Shannon Barry (a.k.a. Company “Head Bitch”) is the gal behind the colorful collars at Lucky Fiona.

A little custom collar company based out of her home studio in the western Chicago suburbs, her goal is to create unique and conversation-starting dog and cat collars from vintage reproduction and retro inspired fabrics.

Her first stuffed animal was a green dog she named Wiggly Tail at the age of 4. A New York native and lover of all things vintage with a weakness for kitsch, Shannon remembers as an eight year old leafing through her Mother’s 1957 high school yearbook and longing to wear cat eye sunglasses and pretty patterned neck scarves tied in a knot instead of polyester slacks and matching vests. A child of the 1970’s polyester was part of a painful fashion-childhood.

Her mother was an accomplished seamstress and crafter but as part of her teen rebellion Shannon paid a classmate with bags of Doritos to sew all her projects in Home Ec and thought sewing was “totally uncool” and questioned when in her life she would ever need a sewing machine.

In high school she saw a William Wegman exhibit in Greenwich Village that changed the ways she saw dogs and fashion that left an indelible mark on her. She studied art history and photography in college and married her high school sweetheart Alex (“The Man Behind the Bitch”) who is the official silent - and sometimes not so silent - partner of Lucky Fiona. Moving about the country with her husband’s career Shannon ran away quickly from her Seattle desk job in 1996 after an epiphany to work with animals.

She trained as a veterinary technician and worked in the field for close to 10 years ending her traditional work history as a hospital director of a large clinic in the Chicagoland region. In her quest to mix animals and careers she also started and ran a very successful suburban pet sitting service where she could easily get her fix dressing up dogs and photographing them much to the glee of her human clients.

One constant was accessorizing her own dogs with collars that matched their personalities. Frustrated at the lack of variety/uniqueness in commercial dogwear she decided to start a new company working with retro fabrics she loved and giving her own beloved pooches something special to wear to the dog park.

Over the years she and Alex rescued many dogs, 3 Irish Setters and in 2006 they rescued Fiona their first English Setter. Taken from a high kill shelter, Alex often called her “Lucky Fiona” and our company muse was created. Remembering where Fiona came from is part of the company passion and each month collars and proceeds are donated to various animal fundraisers and humane causes across the United States.

Shannon regrets not paying more attention in high school sewing and finishing her own projects. Her penance is sewing each and every Lucky Fiona collar as made to order. Lucky Fiona collars are made with love for people who share their lives with their beloved animal companions. Each is as unique and special as the dogs who wear them.

In 10 years Shannon sees herself still working with dogs and cats, living near the ocean and not regretting any of her tattoos.

Featured Artist

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:23:00 +0000

Are you looking for the perfect end of summer/back to school clothes?
Look no further. Hende has become one of our most popular lines at fawn.

Designer Holly Wren Spaulding really has her finger on the pulse of current fashion intertwined with art.
Her pieces are charming and wearable.

Also....If you happen to be on the prowl for the perfect baby gift or want to make sure your own offspring is clad in the sweetest/hip onsies, check out her baby line.

So cute. Please welcome Hende...

The name Hende is derived from the Hände, the German word for "Hands." In Middle English Hende also meant "noble, graceful, clever and beautiful."

Hende is a line of clothing inspired by the natural world, and brought to life by Holly Wren Spaulding.

Although her education and first calling was creative writing, she grew up with artists for parents and has always enjoyed Making things with her hands.

Hende is part of a growing handmade movement that is re-establishing relationships between those who create, and those who appreciate unique pieces that are direct from the artist, and very often “one-of-a-kind.” It is just one way to bring a little beauty into our daily lives.

Hende believes in good design, quality craft and materials that tread lightly on this earth. Hende makes small batches of thoughtfully brewed garments for those who are tired of mass-market, disposable fashion.

In addition to Hende, Holly divides her time between her writing desk, the college where she teaches poetry, and her printing and sewing studios.

She has spent many years as a community activist and organizer on issues ranging from the defense of the water commons to human rights and economic justice. She also appears in (and was a consultant on) the new feature documentary FLOW: For Love of Water, which will be released in theaters in September. Her first collection of poems, The Grass Impossibly, was released in April.

Featured Artist

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to the fawn blog!

This week I am going to tell you about artist Jessi Taylor.
Her creations are great at a glance, but if you take a closer look you can see and appreciate the detail in her work.
Jessi has been known to create texture by, in her own words,"taking a piece of silver outside and hammering it on the concrete..."
The result of that technique is featured below:

Who knew?

Check out Jessi Taylor!

I'm obsessed with making stuff, and i make stuff all the time. but what really gets me going is when i can make a PILE of something... collaged cards, oatmeal cookies, sterling silver rings set with typewriter buttons... then i like to lay them all out and gloat over my hoard!!
I've been silversmithing off and on for about ten years.

- first took a few metalsmithing classes at my local community college, then took about 6 years off to travel and screw around.

i settled down and got serious four years ago and enrolled in the university of Washington, and in 2006 received a bachelor of fine arts (bfa) in metals. i love school! i quit my day job later that year, and haven't looked back since.

my goal is to make interesting, wearable, quality jewelry. i often work with natural stones, found objects and alternative materials, and i just love plain ol' metal.

i also get really into creating stories about my jewelry: where it could have been, where it will go, or what it is in tribute to...

everything is made of sterling silver (and sometimes a little gold), and everything is handmade by me - no two things are exactly the same.

recently, i've been really liking it when something retains the marks of construction on it; so lots of my pieces still have hammer marks, wonky shapes and little imperfections. this is one way that makes each piece as unique as its wearer!

a couple of notes about materials:

i like to work with the real deal

*all metals that you see will be solid silver or gold (and sometimes a little bit o' copper), and will be labeled as such. i've switched suppliers and am now using metal that is 100% recycled (not mined)!

*same goes for stones; they're all natural, not lab-created. in a lot of cases, i get really good deals on stones that are not flawless... in fact, many are totally full of weird bits and pieces of detritus that give them tons of character! or wonky cuts, inconsistent colors and teensy chips! this allows me to give you a good deal on handmade goodness, and also to use beautiful, imperfect stones that otherwise would be wasted. win-win-win!!

*i also use a lot of random materials, since one of my favorite things EVER is bezel-setting whatever i set my fancy on...

This Weeks Featured Artist

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:36:00 +0000

This week I am happy to tell you about artist Meagan Schafer.

The first time I held one of her pendants in my hand I was mesmerized by the detail and simplicity of her work.

Each piece creates a sense of wonder. "How did she do that with a piece of wood"? Was the exact thought that I had.

Just the uniqueness of each creation is reason to own one.
These wooden pieces look and feel great against your skin, and there is something really fantastic about wearing art that has a part of nature as its inspiration.

Say hello to Meagan....

I live in Vancouver, BC Canada with my partner Daryl, who shares my love of woodworking. I have a BFA from Emily Carr University where I studied mostly photography.

I wasn’t really feeling the photography so I continued my education at Camosun College in Victoria, BC where I studied Fine Furniture. This was my first exposure to ‘real woodworking’ and I’ve been hooked ever since.

In the four years since completing school, I’ve worked for other people building custom furniture, but in my spare time I was working on building and outfitting my own wood shop.

During the times that I didn’t have room or tools to
be building furniture, I started playing around with making jewelry and it has been snowballing ever since.

Right now I work at Emily Carr University part time as a wood shop technician mostly in the Industrial design wood shop, which means that I supervise and assist students in the wood shop.

I love being back in the school environment with all the great ideas floating around. I do the work because I love it, but I’m also glad to be an example to so many young people to think twice about gender appropriate rolls.
When I’m not at my ‘day job’, I’m in my own shop usually making jewelry, or I’m working on our house, which is in constant need of attention.

I love the balance of having a part time job as well as my own business. I enjoy the social aspect of working with the people at school but I also enjoy the solitude and freedom of working on my own. I’m tickled that people enjoy my jewelry. I hope people love it for what it is but also for what it represents. It’s a mass produced world we live in and I hope people feel great about wearing something that was hand made in a sustainable, responsible way; up here in an igloo in Canada- just kidding!

This weeks featured artist

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:32:00 +0000

Okay, this week I am happy to tell all of you about some amazing vintage pieces that have found their way to fawn.

Jenilee Gracey is a local artist who can take something as simple as a white slip, add some color, and make it a one of a kind dress that you will not want to conceal.
They are light weight and look great paired with sandals, heels, a tank top - you decide.

Come slip one on! (Couldn't resist)

Meet Jenilee.....

My name is Jenilee Gracey.
I grew up in Moab, UT and now live in the Ogden, UT area.
I have a wonderful husband named Nathan.
We have a fish, a cat named Ninja and 6 of her week old kittens, and a snake named Monkey.

This is a little hobby of mine---
I go hunting for vintage slips, and then put a modern twist on them.

They each are truly one of a kind.
Creation of all consists of a balance of deliberateness and surprise!

They simply don't make things like they used to.

That was part of the inspiration of using these vintage slips.

Beauty like that needs not be hidden under clothes!

Kristiana Parn

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:14:00 +0000

This week I am happy to introduce you to Kristiana Parn.

Kristiana's work has been flying out of fawn since we opened.

I found that I had an immediate connection with the characters in her paintings.

Something about her whimsical style just makes me happy.

The originals are acrylic painted on wood and you can pick up as many prints as your heart desires!

Meet Kristiana.

Kristiana Pärn is an artist in New York City. Born in Estonia, at the age of seventeen she launched her art career, studying with Estonian painter Marje Berlokko.

Shortly after graduation, Kristiana moved to New York City to study animation at The School of Visual Arts.

Since 2005, she has focused exclusively on illustration work, starting out as a textile designer for various Manhattan studios. Recently, Kristiana established her own studio in Brooklyn where she creates original work for clients in the New York area and exhibits her paintings and drawings at local galleries.

This weeks artist/genius

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:49:00 +0000

"sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith" Margaret Shepherd

Since opening fawn, I have been asked many times how I came to the decision to go into the boutique business.

This weeks genius/artist was a huge part of my inspiration.

Megan Sillito is a life coach who has written a book called "Power Of Living Genius". One evening I was waiting for my daughters band concert to start and I had the workbook companion to the above mentioned book with me. I started doing some of the exercises and realized that I wanted to use my creativity and natural abilities to move me forward in my life. Well, the rest is history.
fawn is a passion of mine and I am truly appreciative of all of those who have contributed and inspired me. Megan is one of those people.

You can purchase Megan's book at fawn.

Megan Sillito is a genius! An advocate for play and wonder, she is recognized globally as a life coach, author, trainer, innovator, entrepreneur, and speaker in areas including genius, creativity, prosperity, and relationships. Megan is committed to assisting others and herself in discovering more ways to engage in play, joy, and greater prosperity. Her ongoing work centers around genius, providing people with tools and technologies to live with purpose.

With over 12 years of experience in facilitating hundreds of classes and workshops, Megan is the President of Lifeworks Strategies. This company is dedicated to sharing the cornerstone of conscious living and the elements of a fulfilling life. For the past 5 years, Megan has explored new heights of love, creativity, and genius while studying with Drs. Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks.

In response to the success of her book The Power of Living Genius (with co-author Philip Johncock), Megan is being sought after by organizations to help them capitalize on their most vital resource: the potential of their people. She is committed to inspiring and motivating her clients to develop and launch themselves to live fully in integrity, genius, and joy.

Megan has created 3 successful businesses and has had a thriving coaching practice for the past 12 years. She also has taught a weekly community Life Skills class during this time, providing her clients with an extra boost of support. She has been heard on various radio programs, teaching and coaching live on the air.

For more information about Megan please visit her website:

www.megansillito.com

New Sign!!

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:05:00 +0000

It finally happened. Our sign here at Fawn was finally put into place in front of the shop.

The project took about 6 hours and was completed by myself, Jamey Parks and his faithful dog, Lenny.

Look at that face!!

After building the scaffold, (yes, I helped build scaffold) I had the honor of cutting the cords to the fantastic vinyl sign that has been blowing in the wind in front of the shop for a few months now.

The new sign is a one of a kind. Two artists were hired to create it. Jamey Parks and Carl Lundenhall.
These two men are geniuses. After sharing my vision for what I wanted the sign to look like, they took the project and ran with it.
It is crafted from wood and metal and as you can see, the sign is an amazing piece of art.

If you live locally come check it out!!

Faceoff Design Studios

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:53:00 +0000

This week I am happy to introduce all of you to a product line that I find truly inspiring. I appreciate designer Calvin Cox for his commitment to using his artistic voice to elicit change. His designs are passionately creative, and are a peaceful way to inspire shifts in our thinking and in our world. Fawn is proud to carry and sell products from Faceoff Design Studios.

Faceoff Design Studios About The Designer
Faceoff Design Studios is a Fashion Apparel Company whose focus is primarily graphic design. Graphics that tend to reveal the truth about our world both overtly and covertly depending on how receptive you are to the message. The owner likes to describe the company as “A Graphic Statement of Social Revolution”. Faceoff Design Studios was founded by Calvin Cox, a New York Fashion Designer and a Fashion Institute of Technology Alumni. His influence and candid creativity stems from his exposure to the colorful truth he calls New York City. His pieces reveal the true essence of the human condition and tries to reveal and cure the short comings of our immediate preoccupation of the status quo.

With T-shirts with themes like “Freeman” and “Live Fashion Love Life” emblazed on the shirts, Calvin believes that positive reinforcement of a better time and place will lead to a manifestation of such phases for the person that wears it and for the people that see it.

“I like to know when people wear my clothing, and look in the mirror that they are reinforced of their purpose in life” says Calvin. Other well received graphic tees are “Natural High, I live Fashion” and “Freeman World”.

Faceoff Design Studios once a local company now has a national and international following. Calvin is a creative entrepreneur at heart and is currently working on a new project for creative talent call styleapple.com. A community for creative professionals and companies coming together, networking and sharing ideas and resources. Designers and Artists can create design portfolios to showcase their work and find new projects and career opportunities. He continues to push the envelope of what is creatively possible and is adamant about changing the world one tee shirt at a time.

For more information visit http://www.faceoffny.com or contact him at c@faceoffny.com

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:03:00 +0000

This week, Fawn is happy to present Tiffany Brassard.

Tiffany's jewelry line is a customer favorite at Fawn. Her designs are unique, bright and creative.
They have been referred to as the "perfect" piece more than once.

Meet Tiffany!

SAEE are the initials of my four awesome kids! I am a stay at home mom of one teenager, twins, and a boy toddler.

Making jewelry is my outlet and my time for ME!

I became a stay at home mom due to the fact that my twin girls were born with severe disabilities. They are blind, spastic quad, tube-fed, wheelchair bound and despite everything Dr's told us at birth...they are now five years old.

I started making jewelry about a year ago and it has become my outlet and has been very therapeutic for me.

I use a lot of new materials but love using found items in my creations.

I love simple, unique and one of a kinds.

My husband and I recently relocated to Tuscaloosa, AL from Vicksburg, MS and we are loving it here!

Featured Artist

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000

This week I am happy to feature Stellarocco.

Stellarocco has the greatest line of versatile tees.

Seriously, once you try on one of these artistic, soft, thin, perfect for layering tees, you will be a believer.

Fawn carries almost every style Stellarocco sells. Come try one on!

Stellarocco™ combines modern botanical designs with ultra soft ring-spun and organic cotton tops.

Inspired by the fusion of nature and art, designer/owner Dina Paulos matches original designs with specific color, style and placement, to create arsty, yet versatile favorites that can be dressed up or down. Subtle metallics, brights and tonal prints transform the shirt canvas into a collection of wearable art.

Stellarocco™ modern independent designs have appeared in magazines, on national TV and celebrities.

The tops are currently available in select boutiques worldwide.

All photos used with permission of Stellarocco.

This week's featured artist

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:02:00 +0000

This week Fawn is happy to showcase local photographer, Laura Goulding.

Laura has a card line in our shop that is full of vivid colors and has a unique take on ordinary objects.

Her birthday cards offer a vintage feel and are a gift in themselves.

Any of her cards can be special ordered and made into prints of any size.

Here is how Laura got her start.......

I first started taking pictures with a disposable camera in high school, mostly of my friends goofing off. I had to drop off my film and wait three days to get my pictures back before I knew if any of them turned out. That kind of pressure prepared me for my five years in the U.S. Navy as a photojournalist.

I still take pictures of people goofing off, but as a dedicated freelance photographer, my focus now is on finding the extraordinary beauty in everyday objects that people often overlook. I also do commission work on request, such as real estate, pictures of artwork, and special occasion photos.

I have since upgraded to an 8.2 megapixel Canon EOS 20D – a digital SLR - with a few different lenses to get the look I want. I do all of my own post-production editing before having the images developed professionally. Not coincidentally, the quality of my images has skyrocketed since high school.

I shoot anything that catches my eye, but I definitely find myself drawn to vivid colors and textures. I favor simple composition and clean lines in my photos. I love to snap images that capture a feeling or memory for the viewer; if I can do that, I feel successful.

Artist Natalie Wedeking

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:50:00 +0000

This week our featured artist is Natalie Wedeking of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Natalie's rings, earrings, hairpins and necklaces are inspiring works of art.

In Natalie's own words....

WHAT DO YOU DO?
In addition to creating jewelry, I am a self-employed package/graphic designer in Brooklyn, NYC. I design food and beverage packaging, paper goods and all kinds of other things for a variety of clients.

I've been making jewelry for myself and friends for years; I started taking it more seriously, as a focused line, about a year ago. I've been working with polymer clay, off and on, for the past 15 years and now I'm excited about combining it with metal, leather and other materials.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
Graphic mixed-media. I combine leather, metal, plastic, glass, stone and polymer clay to make my jewelry. I like to keep things colorful. Polymer clay, the way I use it, lends itself to abstract florals and flat, graphic patterns like woodgrain. I layer it almost like paint, often very precisely and geometrically, but in flattening and finishing a piece, the nature of the clay takes over and the end results are unpredictable and very interesting.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Good package design, poster art, old marimekko patterns, William Morris wallpapers, Scandinavian folk art, prefab housing, old book covers, vintage signage - pretty much anything made before 1975. And the things I love in graphic design - flat color, patterning, unusual color combinations - show up in my jewelry.

Natalie's work is a great addition to our store! Come see it in person!

And we're off!

noreply@blogger.com (fawn) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:38:00 +0000

Welcome to fawn's blog!

Our boutique has been a dream collaboration for both of us. As longtime friends and artists, we wanted to provide our fellow artists with a venue to showcase and sell their work. Their diverse styles serve as the perfect complement to our mainstream lines.

Our artists are a huge part of our success! We have clothing, jewelry, and cards from artists all over the country - from Brooklyn, New York, to Oakland, California - and everywhere in between! They create exclusive designs that we're proud to carry. We love to offer things to our customers that can't be found anywhere else in Utah. We'll post Artist Showcases that feature the work and story of our artists so you can get to know them better.

We are so excited to have our blog up! We can't wait to share the latest updates about our store with you - announcements about new clothing or jewelry, special events, and background on our artists. Keep checking back for more updates as we continue to grow and find the newest items you just have to have! Cheers!