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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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I couldn’t resist

July 16th, 2010 No Comments

ok, so I did tell myself that I really shouldn’t buy any more books to make into journals until I went through the ones that I had- but goodness me… how could I resist these guys?! Jack and I ventured out early this morning to hit up a huge charity yard sale at the [...]

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new journals and lots of rain

April 23rd, 2010 No Comments

I just made these today and I love them! Long ago I purchased a journal made from a woolly willy game, so I can’t take credit for the idea- but I did gather this little collection of vintage and new games.
We’ll be showing them off at Pensacola’s Earth Day celebration tomorrow- where we’ll be [...]

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it’s spring in the shop!

March 15th, 2010 1 Comment

oh tulips! oh daffodils! The shop is bursting with fresh color for spring. There’s a gingham in pink, celery green, grass green, and lemonade yellow, and luscious linens and crisp cotton plaids. Easter egg hunts are going to be so dandy this year!

kisses & hugs,
elle

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shop update

January 8th, 2010 1 Comment

Charlie, of wolfie and the sneak fame, sporting an xoelle bow tie.
New bow ties are being added to the shop daily after a crazy holiday shopping season that left only 5 bow ties in stock. It’s difficult work here behind the scenes, but I’ve been listing new bow ties this week, and will continue [...]

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black friday sale!

November 26th, 2009 No Comments

It’s time for the one sale that I do a year- black friday weekend! All bow ties in the shop are $25 (normally $36 each) and I’m offering free worldwide shipping as well!
Red gingham is back in the shop and new ties will be added all weekend.
Happy shopping folks.
xo
elle

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Indie Craft Experience Atlanta= so much fun

November 21st, 2009 No Comments

Dear Atlanta-
Thanks for a great show! We’ve never done a show of this magnitude before and we were blown away by your sweetness, rad music, and text-for-more-tiolet-paper-technology. Our feet and our eyes are tired, but we are so inspired and uplifted!

Also- thank you for fall! I love the colors of the trees [...]

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xoelle at the Indie Craft Experience- Atlanta this weekend!

November 18th, 2009 1 Comment

We’re finishing last minute projects, pulling Christmas trees out of the garage, and arming ourselves with $2 bills here at xoelle headquarters. We’re heading up to Atlanta on Friday to participate in the Indie Craft Experience and we are so excited! If you’re in the area, drop on by and say hello. [...]

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xoelle featured in Southern Weddings magazine!

November 9th, 2009 6 Comments

Finally! I’ve been wanting to shout this out for weeks now- and now I can! xoelle is featured in the newest edition of Southern Weddings Magazine! I feel so honored/blessed/lucky to be included in such an amazing publication. REALLY. Have ya’ll seen this magazine? It is gorgeous! It hits newstands Wednesday, November 11th and will [...]

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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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