One of the coolest parts of my job, is working with the ladies. First of all, most of our models are just women, not super models! But that’s why I think they’re super. I’ve pretty much learned how to smoothly approach women on the street. Or online. We find each other, one way or another. Yes, I am looking for beauty. But not just a pretty face, I am looking for uniqueness and it’s personality. When I have my heart set on a model, it can be hard to convince we settle for someone else.
Fashion is deep sh*t
A lot of people think fashion is a shallow thing. That fashion designer is a non-essential, materialist occupation. Yes, I do see a lot of material. But the reason I do it, is because of the smiles. You see, in truth, clothing is one of the most fundamental forms of...
SURRENDER is a strength
I've been noticing lately, that most of my greatest successes have happened naturally, rather than the times I have tried really hard for something. In fact, things that I have struggled to achieve, seem to continually be a struggle. And frankly, I'm not trying to...
Secret Skate
Pre- 2020 I had three dance classes a week. It was like a dream. Drop my kiddo off and start my day with dance! And Thursday evening, my sweet Hula classes.. 🌺 It was all taken from me, never to return. I've been pretty crushed about it. A few months ago...
My Space
I'm so grateful for this space. Few know it, but more than once, I have had to choose between a home and this warehouse. Since my business is my livelihood, and the means to which I have raised 4 kids, I chose a warehouse. And Faith in my ability to be successful. Now...
Hibiscus Passings
It seems that my sweet and abundant pink hibiscus has finally finished flowering for the winter. This beautiful plant was a gift from my friend Tanya, and truly the gift that keeps giving. It made stunning flowers from spring time, straight through to the new year! I...
Addy’s cookin’
I usually skip lunch, because it takes up too much of my work day. But sometimes Adelaida brings us her home cookin' and it is sublime. 😍 It's been a lovely, peaceful week of makin-it-work, at the Sweet Skins shop..
My Shibori weekend
I finally got to try my hand at Shibori, the Japanese die dying technique! Never mind that I purchased this indigo dye way back in 2015, and it's only taken me a good 6 years to find the time to play!!! And never mind that these items are month late, Christmas...