~>O<~ http://blog.lenacorwin.com Lena Corwin - Posting observations and inspirations related to design, patterns, fabric, fashion, crafts-- or anything else. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3514</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3514#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:59:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3514</guid> <description><![CDATA[i’m happy to finally share the cover of my new book MADE BY HAND. i began working on this book in january 2012, so it’s been a long, and very fun, project. it’s currently being printed– and will release october … <a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3514">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3515" title="MadeByHand_COVER_Final" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/MadeByHand_COVER_Final.jpg" alt="" width="609" height="681" /></p> <p>i’m happy to finally share the cover of my new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1617690597/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=05ZX2CHZ6HYA5SHHXQ1J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846">MADE BY HAND</a>. i began working on this book in january 2012, so it’s been a long, and very fun, project. it’s currently being printed– and will release october 1st by<a href="http://www.abramsbooks.com/stc.html"> abrams books</a>. i’ll start to share more peeks at the book soon!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3514/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3511</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3511#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3511</guid> <description><![CDATA[pink and gray marble via remodelista]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3512" title="pink-marble" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pink-marble.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="711" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.remodelista.com/posts/10-favorites-unexpected-uses-for-crazy-colored-marble">pink and gray marble via remodelista</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3511/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3507</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3507#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:37:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3507</guid> <description><![CDATA[i’ve been posting here less as i’ve been using other media more– instagram and now pinterest too (i was reluctant to try pinterest for a while!). it makes me a little wistful for blogging, but the others are quicker and more convenient. … <a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3507">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3508" title="pinterest" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pinterest.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="467" /></p> <p>i’ve been posting here less as i’ve been using other media more– <a href="http://www.iphoneogram.com/u/2846892">instagram</a> and now <a href="http://pinterest.com/lenacorwin/pins/">pinterest</a> too (i was reluctant to try pinterest for a while!). it makes me a little wistful for blogging, but the others are quicker and more convenient. and i still enjoy posting here too… just not as often.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3507/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3496</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3496#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:44:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3496</guid> <description><![CDATA[my first batch of ebay listings are ending tonight and a new batch just started. clothing from vena cava, mociun, steven alan, etc. it’s hard to let go of these pieces– but it feels good to pare down too!  ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3497" title="ebay6" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay6.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay7.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3498" title="ebay7" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay7.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay8.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3499" title="ebay8" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay8.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay9.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3500" title="ebay9" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay9.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p>my first batch of <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/purrl/m.html?item=300902778418&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESCX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562">ebay listings</a> are ending tonight and a new batch just started. clothing from vena cava, mociun, steven alan, etc. it’s hard to let go of these pieces– but it feels good to pare down too!</p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3496/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3488</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3488#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:37:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3488</guid> <description><![CDATA[    i’m happy to be offering a generous giveaway from tradlands, a small SF-based garment business. each tradlands shirt is made by hand in san francisco with textiles and trims sourced from craftsmen in the US. to enter the GIVEAWAY … <a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3488">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tradlands2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3490" title="tradlands2" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tradlands2.jpg" alt="" width="610" height="610" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tradlands1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3489" title="tradlands1" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tradlands1.jpg" alt="" width="610" height="608" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>i’m happy to be offering a generous giveaway from <a href="http://tradlands.com/">tradlands</a>, a small SF-based garment business. each tradlands shirt is made by hand in san francisco with textiles and trims sourced from craftsmen in the US.</p> <p>to enter the <span style="color: #666699;">GIVEAWAY FOR A $150 CREDIT</span> with tradlands, first visit the <a href="http://tradlands.com/">tradland’s site</a> and join their mailing list, and then leave a comment here with the name of your favorite <a href="http://tradlands.com/collections/volume-one">tradland’s shirt</a>.</p> <p>contest will end at 6pm on monday (5/20) and a winner will be chosen at random.</p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3488/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>116</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3484</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3484#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:06:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3484</guid> <description><![CDATA[garnet ring from erie basin. i love how flat it is.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3485" title="garnet" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/garnet.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="360" /></p> <p><a href="http://eriebasin.com/a_garnetring0513.html">garnet ring from erie basin</a>. i love how flat it is.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3484/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3477</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3477#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 21:47:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3477</guid> <description><![CDATA[getting a 3191 quarterly in the mail is such a treat. this one is beautiful!!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3478" title="Q11-1" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-1.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="465" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3479" title="Q11-2" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-2.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="465" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3480" title="Q11-3" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-3.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="465" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3481" title="Q11-4" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Q11-4.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="465" /></a></p> <p>getting a <a href="http://3191milesapart.myshopify.com/collections/3191-quarterly">3191 quarterly</a> in the mail is such a treat. this one is beautiful!!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3477/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3467</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3467#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 22:30:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3467</guid> <description><![CDATA[i did a massive closet clear-out last week and started listing items on ebay. i’m going to try to list in batches over a few weeks. i had second thoughts while posting most of these… they are pieces i really … <a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3467">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469" title="ebay2" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay2.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3470" title="ebay3" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay3.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471" title="ebay4" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay4.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3472" title="ebay5" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ebay5.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="466" /></a></p> <p>i did a massive closet clear-out last week and started listing items on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/purrl/m.html?item=300902778418&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESCX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562">ebay</a>. i’m going to try to list in batches over a few weeks. i had second thoughts while posting most of these… they are pieces i really like but for whatever reason haven’t worn in a while. i decided to be brutal with this closet cleanse… if i’m not wearing it, then it’s time for a new home!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3467/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3454</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3454#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 18:03:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3454</guid> <description><![CDATA[  i stopped by ilana kohn‘s new studio on friday and bought this beautiful abby dress from her spr ’13 collection. i have the abby dress in another print and wore it a lot last summer– it’s so perfect for … <a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3454">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3455" title="ilana" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ilana.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="465" /><a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ilanadress2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3456" title="ilanadress2" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ilanadress2.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="465" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>i stopped by <a href="http://ilanakohn.com/">ilana kohn</a>‘s new studio on friday and bought this <a href="http://ilanakohn.bigcartel.com/product/abby-dress-jigsaw-print">beautiful abby dress</a> from her spr ’13 collection. i have the abby dress in another print and wore it a lot last summer– it’s so perfect for hot summer weather because it’s so light and airy. the fit is great.</p> <p>good news! : ilana agreed to offer a special mother’s day discount from today through friday (may 6-10).</p> <p><a href="http://ilanakohn.com/"><span style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #800080;">get 25% with the code MAMA</span>.</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3454/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title /> <link>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3451</link> <comments>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3451#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:36:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>lenacorwin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.lenacorwin.com/?p=3451</guid> <description><![CDATA[upcycled shoulderpad pouches from erin considine. i have one and love it… erin has a great attention to detail and i love the zipper hardware.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3452" title="considine" src="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/considine.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="453" /></p> <p><a href="http://shop.erinconsidine.com/category/pouches">upcycled shoulderpad pouches from erin considine</a>. i have one and love it… erin has a great attention to detail and i love the zipper hardware.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.lenacorwin.com/post/3451/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>