Showing posts with label non-disposablelife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label non-disposablelife. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

To the market we go and I don't need no stinken plastic bags.

So I'm super excited about my new line Ambatalia "to the market", so that you don't have to use plastic bags. This plastic bag plague that we have been in since the 50's is on its way out. Find out more about plastics and recycling at the Ecology Center in Berkeley where they are leading the way.
 I designed these bags (giving them the name Bento bag) for buying bulk and produce. Inspired by a vintage Japanese bag I had and the Japanese bento box that is reusable. They are so useful and super cute and they support our local economy. I use unused reclaimed fabric that is right here in the bay area, no shipping across the globe. You will see my textiles at the new Marin Country Mart, every Saturday mornings 9am to 2 starting October 30th, the underground markets.

I would love to give away a free set of Bento Bags. Three big and 6 small. Leave a comment on your best trick to NEVER forget your bags for the market, produce, bulk shopping and all those little last minute purchases?????? I will pick who has the most practical tricks. I know its kind of a silly question, but so many people complain about it.. including myself
I will announce the winner Friday August 6th



Mama figuring it out.



My friend Christine styling away... check out this sweet interview and photos of her work.















My girl friend Lorain( my sewing angel), carrying fabric home in a fabulous Furoshiki

Friday, July 9, 2010

designs in progress

Ambatalia, bento bag




reclaimed denim, two pockets, french twill and gromits



hemp, organic cotton ticking, french twill, large all the way around pockets and gromits




garden (not limited to)

Foraging belt: plums, lemons, water cress and plants.
What ever you find this belt can hold, made from thrifted Ben Davis shirt.


Thursday, October 2, 2008

Making Happy, Smock





Linen Smock
I created this smock for my kitchen line. I love it. Yeh, its great for cooking but meant for the streets as well. It looks perfect on Ashley.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Ambatalia FUROSHIKI

Clever little furoshiki bag with our Souleiado fabrics! ($16)