I love love love getting photos from brides and grooms for whom I’ve done custom work. And, lookie what I got in the mail this week! These were a set of teal ties that I made with the attendants’ names screenprinted in silver on the side, and compasses screenprinted going off the end. [...]
custom neckties
August 20th, 2010 2 Comments
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the blues: an accidental bow tie collection
July 26th, 2010 1 Comment
I really didn’t plan on this happening.
My last set of bow ties ended up being all matchy-matchy. I think it’s because several months ago I organized all of my “turn into bow ties someday” clothing into colors and so they happened to all be next to one another when it was time [...]
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recent customs!
June 22nd, 2010 3 Comments
Just a little sample of the custom orders I’ve been working on this last month or so- all wedding except for the bow tie/cummerbund set, which was a prom set for a preppy football player.
Lots more bow ties being added to the shop this week, and dozens more in progress. So, back to work [...]
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look-alike lions
May 16th, 2010 2 Comments
I love it when I can look through my stash of thrifted neckties and find several that are similar. All four of these ties were manufactured in different cities, for different companies, at different times, and worn by different men, working different jobs. All made their way one way or another to Pensacola, [...]
fall bow tie collection
October 29th, 2009 No Comments
I know that for most of you autumn is in full swing and winter is already threatening. Here in Pensacola, fall has just begun. My fall bow tie line is sweet and small- with winter falling closely behind. These four beauties, which I have named cabin in the woods, pumpkin pie, caramel [...]
shop news
August 10th, 2009 No Comments
Father and Son matching bow tie sets are in the shop! I’ve been dreaming of these all summer and finally got around to photographing Garth and Jack together. There are only a few matching sets, and they are offered at a discount from ordering them seperately, so if you’re wanting a set, don’t [...]
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handmade bow ties for the little guys!
August 3rd, 2009 No Comments
These guys have been in the works for months (and months!). They are finally in the shop and ready to ship! It’s hard getting them past Jack- he has a real hankering for a dandy bow tie. They are just like the adult version but slightly smaller, and they are fitted with [...]
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new for summer: madras!
May 12th, 2009 No Comments
I am so excited to announce my summer line of bow ties, madras! (and some gingham thrown in for good measure). Madras is sunny and juicy just like summer. I hope they can adorn the necks of picnic and beach goers this summer…kahki shorts, leather sandals, and a madras bow tie…so delicious! [...]
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20 bow ties=pumpkin pillow nap on the porch
October 21st, 2008 No Comments
Garth was a super sport today in modeling 20 newly created bow ties for me this morning in the really intense Florida sun. So I made him some peaches and cream, and then he took a little nap on our front porch, using my pumpkin as a pillow. This kid can sleep anywhere, [...]











