countdown...

The blogworld is abuzz in anticipation, and I'm counting the days until the Liberty of London for Target line debuts on March 14! There's a fabric store down the street from me that carries Liberty of London, and each time I go in, I longingly touch the fabrics, wishing I could just go ahead and win the lottery and buy a few hundred bolts. It's just so soft!

The line includes home accessories, clothing, and I've even seen pictures of a bicycle! And prices look pretty affordable, starting at $3.99 for a headband. If you love Liberty of London too, there's a fun Facebook quiz here to help you figure out what pattern you are. I was Maddsie Green - Subdued exuberance, like fresh-cut flowers bought at the farmer's market. A little, innocent, but very, very real.

Beautiful Liberty of London fabric image from The Purl Bee.

on my nightstand: artisan bread in five minutes a day

I was on the library wait list for this book, which I've been eyeing for a while, and picked it up yesterday! I've attempted homemade bread many times, but I never seem to be able to get it quite right. Sure, I can bake cookies, cakes and other baked stuff with no problem, but once you throw yeast into the picture, it usually ends up a failure. So I'm hoping that this book, which promises that "bread baking can be easier than a trip to the bakery," can deliver. We'll see...

we now return...

Many apologies for the blog absence. You see, we here at Loop and Lil are expecting our own little Loop or Lil in June, so I've been a little under the weather the past few months. That coupled with the craziness of the holidays added up to the perfect storm of  blog neglect. But I'm feeling much better now, and springtime promises to be an exciting time for us! Stay tuned!

merry christmas...

It's been a very busy year at Loop and Lil world headquarters, and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped make this year so successful for my little business! I would never have been able to make a go at this without the support of my friends, family, and our great customers! We've been so many fun places and met so many fantastic people this year, and I hope everyone has a peaceful and joyous holiday. 

Oh, and Pete would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas too!

holiday road...

It's here! We're getting ready to head way north for Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago at Pulaski Park Fieldhouse this Saturday and Sunday. We'll be at booth #97 (near where the food is!) so stop by and see our new designs (cute new tees) and Christmas goodies!

Our last Renegade was such a blast, and we're so excited to return to Chicago, even if we're a little nervous about braving the cold. See you there!

jingle bash...

Head over to the Sons of Hermann Hall today from 1-7pm for the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash! We'll be set up downstairs in the bowling alley.

There'll be food, music, cocktails and you can get your Christmas list whittled down buying handmade! See you there!

what's in the bag...

Here's a shot of the giveaways I just finished putting together that will be included in the swag bags for the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash. The bags will go to the first 50 people in the door. 

I racked my brain to come up with something that I wanted to do for a giveaway - the small muslin bag holds a purse-sized sewing kit, and the piece of paper is a 20% off coupon for anything purchased at the show. I'm really pleased with how they turned out.

This will be my first Etsy Dallas event to participate in, and I'm so excited! And the show was voted "Best One-Stop Shop" by the Dallas Observer. So mark your calendars for November 21st from 1pm to 7pm! And get in line early so you can get your hands on one of those bags.

under the weather...

This poor neglected blog. After last weekend's Urban Bazaar, I was stricken with a serious case of the flu, and I'm still recovering. But I'm happy to report that I just found out that I'll be returning to Chicago for the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Show! I'll check in again soon when I'm fully recovered.

what to do this weekend...

After a great time last weekend at the October Market, we've jumped right into readying ourselves for the Urban Street Bazaar. Come by the Bishop Arts District this Saturday (12-8pm) and Sunday (12-4pm) and visit us, as well as over 85 other great artists. And while you're down there, bring us a burger from Hunky's too! See you there!

front and center...

I've just listed a new style of blouse, the Bridget Ruffle Front Blouse, in the shop. It's great not only for the Indian summer, but is cute layered over a long sleeved white tee or turtleneck for the winter as well. And each shirt features a few vintage buttons from the button stash. 

I'm making these up in a few different fabrics for the October Market this Saturday, and for the Urban Street Bazaar next weekend. Come check them out!