two to visit

Two lovely ladies of whom I'm quite fond, Lotta and Traci. Lotta is now featuring our collaborative effort, the vintage petite fern halter, in her shop. Her subtle prints using found foliage are gently pressed onto soft linen backed with organic cotton voile. A breezy piece at summer's end or layer with a cotton thermal to greet autumn's chill.

And sending warm wishes to Mrs. French and her sweet baby 'Lu'. I'm ever so grateful to be her guest on the coveted blog, bliss. See you there!

again

A sweet shot yet again from a dear patron of periwinklebloom. Her styling is precisely what I wish for...a cozy-soft neutral form layered with splashes of color and texture. Ah, timeless. And the belted 'bubble' is irresistible. Thank you, M and V.

summer solstice sale

Summer sale at periwinklebloom. I'll gladly respond to all inquiries and post packages in two weeks as I'm sharing a brief holiday with family. Enjoy the solstice, be well!

I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.

~A Midsummer Night's Dream

ode au printemps

Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment. ~Ellis Peters

sweet chaos

Happiest new year! We've been taking some time to celebrate our growing family but do miss the whirlwind of clever blogs, creative juices and kindred spirits out there. Still visiting your lovely spaces as I can and have loads to share soon. For now sweet chaos fills the air as we cozy up through a midwestern winter.

Periwinklebloom is now participating in this eco-minded shop that donates partial proceeds to a charity of your choice.

Still having my winter sale here. And have a mangle dress in Lucinda Rooney's latest book featuring her beautiful blooms, Bouquets with Personality. Catch her interview tomorrow on Martha Stewart Living radio at 1:00.

And do please peek at these fabulous designers (and favorite Christmas gifts this year!); tinctory, enhabiten, paloma's nest, MimsMaine and locallibrary. Cheers!

cozy winter sale

'Tis the season for giving. Please enjoy 40% off periwinklebloom organic cozy goods (enter code cozywinter). I'm in the spirit and will kindly pass along a percentage of my sales to a charitable cause. Wishing you comfort and joy.

petite fern halter, hand-printed by Lotta of inleaf, on vintage linen and organic voile. bubble dress/tunic of soft creamy organic flannel, adorned with hand-crocheted organic cotton over-sized flower.

taking time, be well

Taking some time to celebrate family. Please consider how you give this season.
A gentle nudge toward independent small studios and causes for a greater good.
Sending comfort and joy!

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sharing the love

Tooting my own horn a bit and sharing the love with a few fabulous shops. I'm so thrilled to play a small role among these thoughtful spaces and lovely designs. Periwinklebloom has recently found a home in the beautifully neutral and lush world of Line+Liv in Flensburg, Germany. The showroom acts as a gallery, simply staged and open with light, the products come alive. So excited to be well-received abroad!

Also anticipating the relaunch of fawn&forest.com, they are currently mentioned in this months InStyle magazine. Enormous gratitude to Summer for carrying my collection among a selective cast of conscientious designers.

And a kind mention by ontippytoes this month. A stylish online publication offering tips for tots, modern design, get-aways and gourmet goods. A must bookmark for moms.

Lastly, Sweet William will soon offer a few snuggly sherpa pieces to introduce periwinklebloom to the posh Brooklyn scene. Bronagh's thoughtfully curated collection features independent designers, handmade forms and delicious fabrics to layer your little one. Most of her picks use certified organic cottons and tout responsible design practices to ensure your purchase goes a long way.

Please do visit these lovely spaces making great efforts toward cozy family life and small studios. They seem to share the vision of quality over quantity with an understanding of what it means to give and what it means to create.

seed

Tane organics, luxe natural fibers and forms for your little loves. The palette and detail are after my heart! Coziest textures, simple and timeless. Tane, Japanese for 'seed', perfectly captures our beginning blooms.

pod

A darling shot all snuggled in sherpa from the lovely pod in Brookline Village, MA. Periwinklebloom is thrilled to play a small role in this eco and style conscious cozy space. Pod is a neighborhood lifestyle boutique that specializes in textiles in all forms with an emphasis on those for the home and body.
Be good to you and yours this crisp cool autumn!

khall warehouse sale

If you're in St. Louis this weekend, the lovely khall studio is having a warehouse sale full of delectable scents and wares for the home. Kelley has graciously carried periwinklebloom along with the sweetest childrens' crocheted and vintage garments. Her space is a dream of rustic creamy tones and loads of lush texture. And the soft aroma that wafts through the air is captured in vintage apothecary bottles to gift or give to yourself. Please stop by and stock up. 8416 Manchester Road

images by Robin Frisella, periwinklebloom petticoat featured

waste-not wares

Lovingly made of our organic and vintage scraps. Festive garland, approx 12 feet in length, stitched in red on cotton twill ribbon. Petit mouton, simple forms made of snuggly soft sherpa for all ages. The same warm sherpa drapes and bundles into lettuce-edged, contrast-stitched blankets. And mangle cloth satchels gently remind us to 'gather' found treasures, in small drawstring pouches or larger over the shoulder market style bags.

Happy weekend. And kindest thanks to Pia for featuring my autumn collection. Your space is a dream and I'm thrilled to be mentioned.

latest and layered

We’re happy to offer new and newly adorned pieces to complement our collection, created with care in small editions of organic and vintage fabrics, handsewn in the US. Natural hues, generous fit, lush texture and simple forms span the seasons, layer upon layer. And introducing, waste-not wares thoughtfully created to make use of our lovely scraps of 100% organic cottons and vintage fabrics. kind design worth handing down
In the shop or feel free to contact me at inquire@periwinklebloom.com.
warmest thanks to greg rannells photography and quintessential antiques

We are proud to participate in the nonprofit organization, Nest, which helps to provide microfinance loans to women artisans in the developing world. A percentage of all our sales will support this wonderful effort.

Farewell, lazy mornings of milk and tea. Farewell, summer sun and sleepy starts. Periwinklebloom is on hiatus briefly, photographing Autumn wares and welcoming the school year. Please do visit soon.

You belong among the wildflowers
You belong somewhere close to me
Far away from your trouble and worries
You belong somewhere you feel free
~Tom Petty, Wildflowers

design sponge

The 'modern tupperware party', trunkshow, as featured on designsponge. I'm thrilled to say periwinklebloom is part of this lovely collection of luxury organic goods. Halter made of reclaimed linen and organic cotton voile with hand-printed petite ferns (lovingly printed by Lotta) pictured top right.

And warm congrats to Christine, of Baby Bean Vintage and small magazine, for her grand shop opening!

persevere

This time of year I tend to reflect, to linger between change, to ponder. The exchange of swimsuits for backpacks, sundresses for scarves, nostalgic and invigorating, eager to turn new leaves. A few timely topics I've recently crossed are here and here.

The conversations are ones I have with myself regularly and I thank dear Lotta of inleaf design for mulling it over outloud. 'To blog or not to blog' seems to ebb and flow throughout many of my favorite spaces. It seems if we post on our passions some will surely follow. A form of therapy, a form of business, a collective space that draws in common interests. I am grateful so many of you have opened your worlds so that I may open mine.

The second post is near and dear to my inner battle as designer and business owner. The incredibly talented, Martha of Uniform Studio, offers a dialogue regarding children's clothing that certainly resonates and explains the delicate balance of costing goods. Again, a common discussion by those who create and I'm glad to see that most are compelled to design and persevere.

Enjoy the reads and the comfort in common questioning. Kind thanks to Pia for spotlighting periwinklebloom. Your space is a dream and I appreciate the encouragement.

Waste-not wares in the shop next week along with new Autumn/Winter garments. pictured: snuggly-soft organic sherpa sheep lovingly made of scraps.

little nest

Yes, I did just post on wall decor but have stumbled across a lovely etsy designer with a brilliant twist. Mae's work is crafted by hand of whimsical fabric; washable, 'scrunchable', kid-friendly, removable. Love the clever and thoughtful take. A simple way to spruce up your little one's nest.

old yarns made new

My kindred spirit...this lovely atelier and 'purveyor of fine home wares', reclaims vintage threads for modern living. A poetic blend of history and function, romance and utility, Kristina of oldyarns, weaves new life into found textiles. Her treasures, gathered worldwide, are gently mended and embellished to adorn your home. The styling offers timeless and natural accents, pure comfort and perfect simplicity. And do see her journal of musings and inspiration, rustic and beautiful imagery and everyday living down under. She'll also be featured in the thoughtfully curated market, poppytalk handmade 'home sweet home', beginning this week! A kind reminder to support independent studios and to breathe new life into old.

To those of you in town, do check out this important and tasty soiree supporting 'Parents as Teachers'.

summer sale in the shop just got sweeter