Spring will come one day - right?

I'm in New York scouting out new goodies for the shop. I have to say that this trip (and its only been one day), has been very inspirational. The show was busy and the vibe was very positive. Maybe this is really a sign that things are turning around. The buyers are buying again!

I am really pleased with what I found today. Pictured to the left is a selection of cotton scarves, notice the cute tassel details.

Joy to the world!

Here is our very own Sam casting joy and good tidings to all of our customers! She made the dress herself and is also the creator of the mitten advent calendar.

Holiday Windows

Erica created a fabulous holiday window at trinket. It featured items from the twelve days of Christmas but reworked to reflect our merchandise.

I love holiday windows and one of my favorite places to be inspired are the windows in NYC. Here is an interview with Simon Doonan, the window designer at Barneys and Jonathon Alder's significant other.

The Uniform Project

I stumbled upon this cool project -

The Idea

Starting May 2009, I have pledged to wear one dress for one year as an exercise in sustainable fashion. Here’s how it works: There are 7 identical dresses, one for each day of the week. Every day I will reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accouterments, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or hand-me-down goodies. Think of it as wearing a daily uniform with enough creative license to make it look like I just crawled out of the Marquis de Sade's boudoir.

I wonder if I could do this? You would have to be so creative. Could you?

Nicole's Threads

We discovered a new jewelry maker in town, her name is Nicole Carey. She has just moved to Vermont and her jewelry is great! She makes the cutest button bobby pins and button earrings. She also makes stoneware earrings, and porcelain and stoneware rings. She makes her own porcelain and most of her pieces are one of a kind. Come and check it out at Trinket!

Mica

Rackk + Ruin

We are carrying a new designer at Trinket! Her name is Molly Conant, her line is called Rackk + Ruin Jewelry. She has designed an assortment of feather earrings and necklaces, and much more. Her jewelry is made from upcycled materials and it is all one of a kind. Her pieces are unique and very beautiful. Come down to Trinket and check out the new display!

Saltbox

I'm back from vacation! I wish that we had these great totes from Saltbox in before I left. They would have made the perfect carry-on bag. Oh well.

These are heavy duty canvas bags that are hand silk screened, producing subtle variations. Just like your favorite jeans, they will break in and give you years of enjoyment.