I love my home state, and I know my fellow Oklahomans do too. That’s why I’ve been making these new pieces. I don’t really know what to call them–string art? wood sculptures? Either way they’re an ode to my favorite state and I hope you’ll like them.

I’m not putting these up on etsy, so if you want to order one, email me at lonechimney@gmail.com. Please specify your preferred color and know that each piece of wood will be different (they’re left overs from construction projects on the ranch–waste not want not!) Each piece is $25. We can discuss payment and shipping in the email.

Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!

Thank you to everyone who came out to see us at Indie Emporium this weekend! We had such a great time and can’t wait to do it again! And a very special thanks to Christine and Tom for being fabulous hosts! You guys are amazing!
New stuff coming very soon, including custom painted Tom’s shoes and Oklahoma string art featured at IE this weekend!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lonechimney

We’re so excited to be a vendor at this year’s Indie Emporium! Check us out at the fair on September 30th at Living Arts of Tulsa at 307 East Brady! For a sneak peek at what we will be offering go to www.etsy.com/shop/lonechimney

okay, so maybe not.  but we’re close.  thank you all who helped us pass 100 fans on our facebook page.  we try to keep each and every one of you in mind when making our wares.  we have had some good exposure lately, and we are very grateful and extremely excited about it! thank you to the organic bloom for giving a kind shout out to a large audience.  and big thanks goes out to rebecca at square magazine for featuring lone chimney in her “seven questions” article. also, thank you to sarah for featuring us in her “exploring the creator’s beauty” giveaway.

keep up with us, we are working on some new projects that should be veeeeery interesting.

til next time,

caitlin

for those of you who have already purchased some goodies from our etsy shop, thank you so much for your support.  it’s wonderful to see that our work is appreciated.  we’ve even had some requests to make more of things we have sold out of.  if you still haven’t taken a gander, go browse around and you’ll be sure to find something special for you or a friend.  we just posted a few new items in our shop and both are triangle bags.

first is the green spring triangle bag.  we sell it in one size, large (11″ x 8″) and it’s $24

green spring triangle bag

the vibrant green background and the whimsical pinkish red stems and blooms are just the thing to ease you into spring fever.  like the other triangle bags, the large bag is perfect for toiletries or makeup and don’t forget it can be washed in the machine.  in fact, i have one of my large triangle bags in the wash right now because a bottle of top coat nail polish broke open and spilled all over the inside.  no big deal, it’ll wash out.  which reminds me of how awesome these bags are for all of your manicure and pedicure tools and trinkets.

next is a bag that i decided to name ‘dolly’ because it reminds me of good ole dolly parton. it’s feminine, and almost old south.  maybe i’m completely making these references up, but they sound good to me.

dolly triangle bag

instead of the traditional grosgrain handle, brenda included a cream colored braided handle that lends a finishing touch to this vintage inspired gem.  the dolly triangle bag is being sold in size small (7″ x 5 1/2″) and large (11″ x 8″) and are $16 and $24 respectively, or $40 for the set.

both choices are just fine for this time of year so snatch ‘em up.

drum roll, please.  THE ETSY SHOP IS UP!  this calls for the use of all caps.  after a lot of sewing, painting, photographing, researching and hours sitting slouched in front of my computer, we finally have the beginnings of our collection up on Etsy.

stop in, shop around and find something you love!  all bags are made by my mother, brenda garrett and all pillows are made by my sister, barrie lamberton.  the photographs were taken courtesy of jeremy lamberton.

here’s one of barrie’s latest pillows, the ‘dastlinega pillow’ ($36):

in brown, red and black

20″ x 20″

from the cherokee word for wave, the ‘dastlinega pillow’ features a repeating zigzag design inspired by ancient depictions of rippling water. the earth tones and simple design of this pillow are sure to compliment the design of any room.

–barrie

also, check out the ‘castle peeps triangle bag set’.

castle peeps set of 3

this set of bags comes in three sizes, and by request, can be sold individually.

i like to use the large one for my toiletries (if i’m traveling or taking a day trip), the medium one for my makeup and the small one to store loose, miscellaneous objects in my purse (chapstick, bobby pins, hair ties, gum). i promise you, you’ll get use out of all three.

the sizes are as follows:

large (11″ x 8″) – $24

medium (9″ x 7″) – $20

small (7″ x 5 1/2″) – $16

you get a price break for buying all three ($55).

the set fits inside the large bag for compact storage. zippered closure and option of handles made of grosgrain ribbon, or no handles.

inside

fabric close-up

that’s all for now!  check out the store and get something spayshul!

even though oklahoma is sitting pretty in a vacuum of white sparkly snow, it’s always good to look alive by wearing color.  i’ve been told by some friends that i am a very colorful dresser, and although i aspire to wear more black, and swear to myself each time i go shopping that i’m specifically looking for black classic pieces, i always walk out with a handful of color.  and although i’m supposed to be disappointed, i rarely am.  which brings me to todays featured items.  inspired by the envy of spring and how much i dearly miss green grass and blooming flowers, i wanted to show you some green-inspired items.

check out the ‘band of green knitted headwrap’… it’s what i like to call a modern twist on the traditional beanie

cinches in the back to comfortably rest on the nape of your neck

here’s a basic front view

front view

i really love wearing this when i don’t feel like wearing one of my many hats.  i also like to wear it when i walk my dogs, or go on a run because it keeps my ears and head warm while still allowing me to wear a ponytail.

next up is the ‘thé vert knitted scarf’.  made from a wool blend, this scarf is short, chunky and super warm.

not quite this electric green in person...

i like to wear it around my neck under my puffer, but i don’t wrap it.  it gives you neck coverage without feeling bulky.  here’s a close-up of the knit that also gives you an accurate depiction of the color.

thick, tight knit for warmth

that’s all for now, bundle up!

update!  i had an idea when i was perusing my button collection and here it is:  introducing ’thé vert knitted scarf’ turned into a cowel!  i sewed on two different vintage buttons and wrapped the scarf snuggly around my neck and voilà!  slipped the buttons through the knit.

the asymmetrical shape is where it's at

i liked the look of combining a more earthy, baroque and ornate button (with a very unexpected 70s glowing green jewel) with a more glam, black multi-faceted button.