Monday, March 1
Tuesday, February 16
Commission your Own Art with "The Croquis"
The Croquis is a boutique fashion illustration company providing made-to-order sketches. You can commission a piece for a wedding,birthday, anniversary, or even as a gift for yourself. Explore their products, learn about their process, and view examples at The Croquis.Step 1: Details, please!First, select a graphite, gouache or custom package. Then, select from a variety of options relating to your chosen illustration package, including any special comments or requests you may have. You can also request additional details for the illustrator to take note of. Before you purchase the illustration, you’ll be asked to upload an image or photo you’d like our illustrators to work from.
Step 2: We get to work.
Once your payment is confirmed and your order is placed, your croquis information and any specific instructions will be sent to one of our illustrators located in New York City. They’ll complete a round of sketches and ultimately a final composition, which will in turn be delivered within three weeks (but usually two) of the date your order was placed.
Step 3: Delivery!
Upon completion of the final croquis, we’ll matte, frame, and ship your original artwork to the location of your choice. We’ll be sure to package your artwork with care and we guarantee it’ll arrive in mint condition.
Sunday, February 14
Happy Valentine's Day
Tuesday, February 9
"Cute as a button" World's Smallest Package
Special for Valentine's Day, the WSPS is offering a teeny tiny package with custom "to" and "from" addresses on it. Inside the little box is a little strip of paper that says "You are as cute as..." Under the teeny tiny crumpled newspaper, your recipient will find either an antique china button from the late 1800s - early 1900s or a big red vintage button from the 1940s. Order while supplies last.
*I will write "Open on Valentine's Day" on the outside of the larger mailer.
Monday, February 8
Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York.....
Sunday, February 7
Beauty Blender – Modernize the
This adorable hot pink, egg-shaped sponge is the most essential item in my make-up bag right now. It is designed to blend foundation, powders, and concealers perfectly. The result is a seamless, professional, foolproof make-up application. Better yet, for all you green loving gals out there, the BeautyBlender is reusable, recyclable, latex free, non-allergenic, and odor free. One of these will last you about 3 months with proper care and cleaning after each application. Celebrities like Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, and Kim Kardashian are all fans of this clever little sponge. Ladies, grab one of these for your beauty loving BFFs for a cute (and affordable) Valentine's Day gift, or Easter basket gift.