Harrilu

thank you! and Whew.. back from MN

I'm back from Minnesota & running around trying to fill orders, respond to emails, and follow up on some things. I had a lot of fun in Minnesota-- it was wonderful seeing folks I'd met in past years, and of course, it would not be the same without seeing family & friends! I came home with a bag of loot from tons of great vendors like Papered Together, Fiery Lion Designs, Crafty Planet, Stitches4Bitches,Hezzamade, Jennie the Potter, CosmosCollars, and Cricket Syndicate (and lots more! Check them all out here)

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by & said hi-- it was great seeing everyone!

NoCoast this Weekend!

I'm in Minneapolis Friday & Saturday at NoCoast Craft-o-Rama! www.nocoastcraft.com

I'm dragging up as much new stuff as I can for a great show-- in fact, I have a huge long list of things I'm planning on buying from other vendors I've pre-shopped online (be sure to check out their vendor list for links to online shops, etc).

It's at the Midtown Global Market-- and it is a wonderful time! Hope to see you there!!

Blue Genie Art Bazaar 12/2-12/24

Who wants fun shopping filled to the brim with unique items? Check out Blue Genie Art Bazaar 

 

Stop by my booth (it's feeling a bit polka dotted) there for some great gifts! Also check out some of the other great vendors(more than 100!)-- from fantastic tutu's & unique quality art,  to great accessories (by folks like Tara Tonini- I'm personally addicted to all of her hair accessories & hats) 

Here's a sneak peek!

NoCoast Dec 4&5

NoCoast Dec 4&5, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

Can't wait to head up to Minnesota for NoCoast! This will be my 3rd year to do the show-- and can I just say that I love it? It's cold and wonderful, and I get a ton of gifts there too! check out more info at http://www.nocoastcraft.com/nocoast/

I'll have NoCoast-only items, some new designs, limited edition things, and anything else I can get up there! Really a wonderful show-- so excited & feel lucky to take part! hope to see a few familiar faces there!!

Yowza! Just had a change for the show tomorrow-- I'll be downstairs and NOT upstairs-- be sure to stop by to see me! I'll have some new items, limited styles & things! Hope to see you there!!

Tomorrow: Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash! And a Harrilu Special!

Tomorrow: Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

I'll be with some other great local artists and crafters at Jingle Bash on Saturday from 1-7pm at the Sons of Hermann Hall -- It's been named the Best One-Stop-Shop by the Observer & A "What To Do This Weekend" by Daily Candy! Come find me there-- I'll be upstairs!!!
Find all the details at http://www.etsydallas.com

And now for the special-- wear any Harrilu shirt, dress, skirt, or tunic and get a % off your order! It will be rounded to the nearest $ and around 15-20% (depending on the items purchased). I am always one to forget a coupon myself, so this is about as easy as it comes!

Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wild Horses- New

Wild Horses- New, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

Just added to my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32542166

This is an All-The-Way-Around design-- so the horses continue stampeding from front to back of the shirt.

I love wearing this with a boyfriend blazer or a cardigan-- looks really fun and a nice pop of color-- with a perfect neckline for chunky jewelry, I think!

I'm back & getting ready for another one!

Pecan Street Festival 9/26-27, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

Hey! Well we made it back from Renegade-- and had a lot of fun! I love going to Renegade shows-- so many of the vendors are so talented, I feel more creative just being near them ;)! I came back with a ton of goodies & a big wish list-- so I know I have to plan on doing some more shopping too.

Thanks to everyone who came out to meet us! We had a ball. The weather could not have been nicer & I have to say I love Chicago. And, their pizza too!

So now that I'm getting back to business here in Dallas, I'm also preparing to hit the street in Austin! Check out my booth at the Pecan Street Art Festival, along with my pal Tara Tonini (www.taratothet.com)-- I'll be at booth 256-- near Neches & the Main Stage-- check out all the details about this huge festival here: www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com

Chicago or Bust

Renegade Chicago, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

woo-hoo! Heading off to fabulous Chicago for Renegade this weekend-- I can hardly wait!!

I'll be there Sat & Sun Rain or Shine-- so please stop by & say hi!

Booth 180--its on a corner, so hopefully we'll be easy to find!!

This is one great show with tons of shopping-- 300 vendors, music, food & beverages-- what more could you possibly want? I know I'll be lucky if I don't need another truck just for what I'm planning on buying.

Hope to see you there!

This weekend!!! Exhale Spa on Mockingbird

trunk show at exhale, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

Come by Exhale Spa on Mockingbird & 75 www.exhalespa.com
for a taste of Harrilu!! This weekend Friday - Sunday

woo-hoo! Harrilu on Funky Finds

check it out!! My burn out tee made it to Funky Finds!!! YAY!!!

http://funkyfinds.blogspot.com/2009/08/burnout-tees.html

Trunk Show August 21-22

Trunk Show , originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

YAY!
Excited to announce I'm part of a trunk show at Move Studio
August 21 & 22-- www.style-staycation.blogspot.com

They are still announcing vendors-- but I'm definitely part of it & excited!!

Should be fun shopping, chair massages, make over & hair advice (which I need) and lots more fun!!

House of Dang- last party & sale.. tonight!

House of Dang- last party & sale.. tonight!, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

I'm so very sad to see that The House of Dang's retail space is closing-- they are having an AMAZING sale & party tonight-- so I hope a few will come! They are off to make more news with their own line -- so I will be sure to follow them-- but this is a great chance for anyone in the area to get some fun designer goods for a great price and meet The House of Dang! Some wonderful people & I wish them the best as they move on!

Come by tonight from 7pm to 10pm!!

Renegade San Francisco-- Booth 34

Renegade SF-- Booth 34, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

Hey! Come out and see Michael & I at our booth-- there is so much great stuff here!! A ton of amazing vendors-- we're at booth 34--

Hope to see you here!

Renegade Craft Fair Today & Tomorrow

1st Annual Renegade LA, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

Come by and see Michael & myself at Renegade Craft Fair in LA! We'll be selling our wares at one of the best events in the country! Renegade will be happening today & tomorrow from 11am to 7pm at the California Market Center-- We'll be at booth 221!

This is one of my favorite shows-- so many amazing vendors & good things happening :)

Hope to see you there!!

cutie patootie customer photo!

cutie patootie customer photo!, originally uploaded by muttsywonder/HARRILU.

I have to share this! Sooo cute-- thanks to CutOut&Collect (http://www.cutoutandcollect.com)for sending me a photo of her adorable little nephew -- who is the cutest model of the monster!!!!

I'm going to be adding him to my little section of the cutest customers-- definitely check it out! I love getting these-- they keep me going on some of the days that are little bumpy ;) On occassion I'll also ask if I can use them for other things-- but there ar no better models in the world than actual kids just being themselves. I love it!!!!!

Its just nice to see that the shirts don't just exist in my head or on a hanger- Thanks Cheyne!! He is so adorable. I love this photo!!!!

If anyone you know may have a photo-- please let me know! I love to show them off :)

Renegade San Francisco-- Booth 34

Renegade SF-- Booth 34, originally uploaded by muttsywonder.

Come See Us At Booth 221.. in LA!

Come See Us At Booth 221.. , originally uploaded by muttsywonder.

We're going to be heading offline and out to California for 2 weekends-- the first is Renegade Craft Fair in LA--

I hope to see some friendly faces there-- Renegade is always packed with great crafters & designers-- so I know I'll be shopping!!

Find out all the info at www.renegadecraft.com

WINNER WINNER!!!!

I'm contacting the winner for the fabulous necklace by Ashley Akers today! Thank everyone for entering!!

Ashley's work really is beautiful-- and,  if you haven't, I recommend stopping by her blog-- all I can say is that I'm very, very jealous of her yard & love her sense of style!!  Shop: http://ashleyjewelry.etsy.com or blog : http://ashleyakers.blogspot.com

Thank you again!!

Ashley Akers Givaway!! (Also, checkout her blog for a Harrilu givaway!!)

Ashley Akers Givaway On My Blog, originally uploaded by muttsywonder.

Be the first to own this brand new design from Ashley Akers Jewelry! This coral branch pendant is hand cut from transparent red plexiglass, making it light as air. The pendant hangs from a 16" sterling silver bead chain.

Just leave a comment telling me what Harrilu shirt is your favorite! Be sure to leave your email address so I can get in touch-- the winner will be announced this Friday!!!

I know I love Ashley's jewelry-- I have earrings that I wear almost everyday from her as well as a fabulous necklace that I always get compliments on-- you can see more about Ashley & her jewelry at: http://ashleyjewelry.etsy.com or her blog--http://ashleyakers.blogspot.com

You can also Sign Up to Win a Harrilu Tunic on her blog-- so be sure to stop by & check it out!! http://ashleyakers.blogspot.com

 

 

 

wind damage

wind damage, originally uploaded by muttsywonder.

I'm so sad to say that a huge tree fell this week in our front yard-- which was always such an inspiration to me!! (It was the reason I did the Connections designs-- its tree top met with another tree high in the sky).

Here in Dallas we experienced a huge line of thunderstorms with high winds, and sadly, my huge lovely tree snapped like a twig. I've been dealing with the clean up, insurance (it fell on our house) and other things this week... so just thought I had to post a bit about it. Sort of my ode to this big lovely tree & a sad little farewell!

I also wanted to say thanks to http://cutoutandcollect.etsy.com for making a treasury in honor of my tree! Definitely check it out before it disappears : http://bit.ly/11nMGt

Have a Question or Just Want to Know What's Happening in Real Time?

Follow me on Twitter! I usually update a few times a day during work hours-- You can direct message me any particular questions about your order, a shirt, sizes, etc-- Direct Messages are private-- or just say hi via twitter! I am definitely a bit of an addict-- http://www.twitter.com/harrilu

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I can't believe it! Harrilu is turning 3 this month!! All of the support-- whether it be a kind word or something more, it has meant so much to us. We hope the next 3 yrs will be even better as we continue to grow! Thank you :)

Red & Black Cherry Blossom Dress with Butterfly Clips

Red & Black Cherry Blossom Dress w/Butterfly Clips, originally uploaded by muttsywonder.

Brand new & now in my shop! Cotton racer back dress hand screened with black cherry blossom branches that continue around the dress-- here I have it paired with a white knit belt tied w/a bow, white camisole & white butterfly pins (also now available)

This dress is really very versatile-- throw on a sweater for a little more coverage, ditch the belt & cami & wear it to the beach for a coverup-- belt it high *as I have here* for an empire waist dress that is perfect for everyday or wrap the belt wider at the waist like a kabuki belt. You could also throw on some skinny jeans or leggings and wear it as a tunic-- if its cold, throw it over a long sleeve tee-- really, its all up to your imagination!! Pieces like these are always what I gravitate towards-- somethign you can wear different ways & still be comfortable on the scorching days in summer!

Part Time Intern, anyone?

Are you, or some student or recent graduate, or anyone you know interested in a paid internship with me here at Harrilu?

Let me know! I'm open to a few various skill sets & could really use the help this Summer at least 1/2 day 1-2x's each week (but could be more time as needed). I've got a lot of different hats that I wear-- and I'd love to work with anyone interested in any portion (or all) of what I do-- I have some ideas of things that they could work on--

I'm looking for someone who will be willing to work with me here in by home-based studio space & has an interest in graphic design, apparel or screenprinting! I will be taking resumes and interviewing a few folks, so if you know of anyone interested, please let me know!

Some of the things that an intern could be assisting with & learning-
For someone who likes graphic design:

• assistance in creating marketing materials
• help maintaining/improving website or blog
• introduced to process of screen printing
• working on signage, promotional items

For someone more interested in apparel design:

• assistance in apparel garment finishing/sewing on of embellishments or accessories
• working with inventory, supplies, and garment manufacturers
• introduction to screenprinting
• working with boutiques/buyers/retailers for information requests, etc

And then there's the everyday stuff that I always need help with:

• Packing/Shipping Orders
• Labeling Garments
• Supply inventory and organization