The Story Unfolds

Treatzone Portraits + L.A., I'm Yours

2009-07-08T10:56:00.004-04:00

Gorgeous new portraits by Treatzone! Available at Renegade San Francisco, July 18th-19th. I love Sandy and Matthew's work. I can't decide which one I want to scoop up, but I know I need to swing by their booth early for these beauties.

Don't forget! This weekend we'll be down in LA for the 1st annual Renegade LA show, July 11-12th, from 11am-7pm at the California Market Center Penthouse. We'll be around the corner from the Reform School booth, so swing by and see us! Can't wait.

Target's Red Hot Shop + Miss Natalie!

2009-07-06T11:03:00.003-04:00

We've been sitting on this great news for a while now, and I'm so excited to share it! Miss Natalie is part of July's Red Hot Shop at Target! You can pick up our growth charts there for a limited time. It's been growth chart mania of late, as we gear up for Renegade LA and SF this month as well. Big thanks to my two Bens for production help getting this order out the door.

Living in a Sea of Linens

2009-07-02T10:41:00.004-04:00

I stumbled upon a new favorite blog, Nothing is New, by Kelly Rakowski. Hello, Belarusian textiles! You just made my morning. I want to cover my walls with these and sleep in a bed piled high with the extras. They remind me of the Palestinian textiles I studied at school, and grew up with all over my house. One day I hope to own a loom so I can make my own. That will happen on the same day that I finally grow my hair long.

Salt & Time

2009-06-25T00:55:00.002-04:00

Ever wonder what my other half does? Read all about Ben's adventures at Salt & Time. He is definitely Hawkeye's favorite person.

Oh Fringe

2009-06-21T20:21:00.004-04:00

While I was in New York, my best friend Kathy gave me the best birthday present ever--a haircut at Fringe Salon. Now, if you ever read Bust magazine, you'll recognize Fringe from their killer ads. I've wanted to get a Fringe cut since I was a wee teen, so the prospect of this cut was a dream come true. When I got there, I met the fabulous Amy Schiappa, owner of Fringe, and she and I chatted about the look I wanted. We were perfectly on the same page, which is such a wonderful feeling when you're talking to someone about to wack at your head with scissors. Normally I don't post photos of myself here, but this is by far my favorite haircut ever.

Funny enough, while we were at Renegade, I met an editor from Time Out New York who really liked the 'do. She and I chatted for a bit, and I ended up with this funny bit of press on their weekly Friday "Street Style" section. Icing on the cake to our Renegade weekend. Maybe I should get back to New York more often?

Renegade Brooklyn, Part 2

2009-06-20T14:39:00.003-04:00

Renegade Brooklyn, Part 1

2009-06-11T01:47:00.004-04:00

All of my luggage is still packed. I am catching up on sleep. I'm still smiling from seeing so many loved ones and meeting new faces. And the pizza. Oh, the pizza. Many more photos to come.

Etsy SHOP LIVE Event today, 7pm EST

2009-05-27T19:32:00.004-04:00

We're psyched to be taking part in today's Etsy SHOP LIVE Event, curated by the wonderful Marichelle of Heart Handmade. Etsy is always surprising me with the cool ideas they develop to connect their sellers and buyers. SHOP LIVE is a live 30-minute shopping sale that takes place today starting at 7pm EST. Log in at 7pm and enter the Etsy Virtual Labs. Once in, you'll see this:

You can chat on the left with fellow buyers, and new sale products will come up on the right, 1 product every minute for 30 minutes. You purchase just like a regular etsy purchase, but at Step 4 of your checkout, you'll type in the promo code in the "notes to seller" section. To get the promo code, you have to be at the event! Pretty slick, no?

Our Heirloom Growth chart will be for sale, with 20% off!! We only have a handful in stock, so get 'em while they're hot. We're also excited about the other participants at SHOP LIVE, including some favorites like Mudpuppy, SusyJack*, Fern Animals, and The Small Object.

Renegade Coast to Coast Summer Tour!

2009-05-24T12:48:00.003-04:00

Miss Natalie is hitting the road this summer with three Renegade Craft Fairs: Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and San Francisco! Mark your calendars for the following dates:

Renegade BROOKLYN
June 6-7th, 11am-7pm
MacCarren Park
Our booth will be near the Bayard/Union St. entrance

Renegade LOS ANGELES
July 11-12th, 11am-7pm
California Market Center

Renegade SAN FRANCISCO
July 18-19th, 11am-7pm
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion

Summer Crunch + Sneak Peaks!

2009-05-19T03:04:00.005-04:00

It's time for the summer crunch. We're knee-deep in new projects to debut this season, and getting ready for our first big show on the East Coast in a few short weeks. Miss Natalie is heading home to New York, and bringing Mister Benjamin and Nous Savons, too, for what should be a fabulous show. Sadly, this guy above will be staying home and catching up on his sun baths. Hawkeye's life is tough. I should have some exciting sneak peaks ready by next week, so stay tuned. We'll also be announcing our full summer show schedule, too, so you can mark your calendars.

And if you've been wondering why my facebook status updates always seem to involve a girl named Audrey, here's one sneak peak at another project I've been working on. I was raised on Audrey Hepburn movies, so designing this book has been pure pleasure. It's been a busy few months, with more to come!

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T12:58:00.006-04:00

Here are the three women that have shaped my life the most. Starting from the right, my mom, Tunt Aida, and Tunt Leila. They have challenged me, inspired me, taught me, nursed me back to health, and guided me my entire life. I love them and miss them so much today.

Rainy Weekend + Renegade Brooklyn

2009-05-03T14:17:00.004-04:00

It's been a rainy weekend here in Oakland, so here's a little something to brighten the day. The Farmer's Market had strawberries, blueberries, and cherries today, which can only mean that summer is sneaking up on us already. How did that happen?

Summer is the high season for Miss Natalie, and we're finalizing our show schedule. To kick it off, we're gearing up for a trip to New York in June for the Renegade Craft Fair (6/6-6/7), our first East Coast show. It'll be nice to be back in Brooklyn with friends and family. More details to come on that, and a full list of our shows shortly.

Donna Wilson

2009-05-01T13:27:00.003-04:00

The work of Scottish designer Donna Wilson always captivates me. Quirky, funny, and elegant. It makes me want a knitting machine and cashmere yarn.

Happy Cows come from

2009-04-23T02:03:00.009-04:00

This is where my meat comes from. A pretty nice life for the cows, lambs, goats, and chickens raised at Marin Sun Farms.

Oh, and they also happen to have a new litter of adorable puppies hanging around. Just 11 of them, not 101, but they sure beat dalmatians in terms of softness.

Scenes from a Saturday

2009-04-19T11:28:00.004-04:00

Saturday in Point Reyes National Park. Fog, mustard greens, and two nice fellas. A few days away helps clear a crowded mind.

Living for the weekend

2009-04-09T10:55:00.004-04:00

This is where I'll be spending my weekends for the next two months. To say I'll be counting down the weekdays would be a serious understatement.

Dreaming of Labels

2009-03-29T15:25:00.002-04:00

Working on a freelance project this weekend and my mind is swimming in vintage labels. A bit rusty, but I wouldn't say no to one of these. Photo via The Dieline, my new favorite site.

Eatable and Many Orders

2009-03-20T11:42:00.002-04:00

Normally I don't post about fashion here (I have another blog for that), but this morning I stumbled upon an amazing Japanese label called Eatable and Many Orders. I know, I know, that name makes little sense to me either, but who cares when you get clothes like this? I'm kinda obsessed, and now only want to wear shades of white. My bedroom is like this outfit--all different shades of white and ivory and cream and oatmeal. It's comforting. Thanks to 2 or 3 things I know for the tip-off.

Kiss Me Sale!

2009-03-17T10:57:00.004-04:00

Happy St. Patricks' Day! Need to get your green on? Check out our Splendor in the Grass wood apple box, on sale today for 17% off. Check it out in the shop.

Huge Shop Update!

2009-03-15T20:09:00.003-04:00

Check out all the new items at MissNatalie.etsy.com. We've been busy!

Handmade Nation this Wednesday, 3/11

2009-03-09T22:03:00.004-04:00

Here's a sneak peek at my new work, premiering at the Handmade Nation party this Wednesday, 3/11. Doors open at 7pm at @ The Mezzanine (444 Jessie St, between Mission & Market, San Francisco). We'll be set up on the second floor, so do come by and say hello!

Scent Bar

2009-03-06T12:10:00.003-05:00

Scent Bar in Los Angeles. Why didn't I know about this when I lived there? I dropped some dough on samples last week that are simply divine. I have a freakishly accute sense of smell, so I wonder if walking into a place like this would send me into overload? It's worth a shot.

While I love having a signature perfume, I also want a shelf in my boudoir to hold an array of these beautiful bottles. So very pretty.

A good weekend

2009-03-04T11:12:00.002-05:00

We spent Saturday in Marin, visiting friends in Inverness at the J.B. Blunk residency. After a quick tour, I was ready to move in and get working in the studio. This trip made me really miss having a more regular studio practice. As a designer I sometimes feel stuck on that sticky fly-trap tape between the worlds of commerce and art. They often coincide, but lately it's been all about the day job and less about the real job at hand.

Homemade lemon marmalade by one of the artists-in-residency, Gemma Holt, sitting in the kitchen window.

Handmade Nation SF Opening

2009-02-21T14:14:00.004-05:00

On March 11th, the amazing documentary "Handmade Nation" will open in SF with a bang! Come out to see the the film by Fathye Levine, hear an amazing panel of speakers, and shop local with Miss Natalie, Nous Savons, Diana Fayt, and other wonderful designers. We're super excited about this film, and so honored we were asked to help celebrate at the opening party. If you haven't seen the trailer yet, check it out:

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 11th @ The Mezzanine (444 Jessie St, between Mission & Market). Doors open at 7pm, the film starts at 7:30pm, followed by the panel discussion and lots of partying. Buy your tickets in advance (sure to sell out!) at the San Francisco Film Society.

The District

2009-02-05T10:58:00.002-05:00

Everyone has bad TV shows that they love to watch, but might not mention to their friends. One of my favorites is "The City", the new MTV spin-off of "The Hills". I know, I know, it's fake reality TV where nothing ever actually happens. But the clothes are so fun! And the shoes! Who wouldn't want an inside peek into working at the DVF offices in New York? The folks at Newsweek have put together a pretty brilliant ripoff called "The District", starring our good friend Barak, his girl Michelle, and all their D.C. friends and frenemies. Good stuff.