Let's Accessorize ~ C.O.Designs style!

working, working, working! I know I've been a bit quiet the last couple of weeks. Well.............between school starting up, dance classes, preschool and a mirad of other things PLUS working on getting my new "Accessorize!" section added to my website I didn't get my blogging in! LOL!!! But I do have alot to show for it! yeah!!!! I'm so happy to debut 4 styles of Skinny Scarves, 2 purses and 1 new apron. Thank you, thank you for the wonderful response, encouragment and requests for these items! I'm doing by best to keep up with the demand. LOL!

I'm also working on my Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday items now as well. Look for those coming soon in October! Great for gifts, entertaining and MORE! And if you don't want to miss what's coming next please sign up for my newsletter! It's quick and painless (wink) - promise! Just fill in the box on the right!

I'd love to know what your favorite new design is or what you are looking for with the upcoming Holidays coming. I'd love to tailor a product towards YOU!

A no calorie SWEET treat!

I've had the most fun creating this New Hostess Apron with the Chocolate Lollipop Line from Anna Maria Horner. The design just came together and the end result was like a perfect dessert! teeheehee. I uploaded a few pictures to my flickr account and also to a few flickr groups I belong to and the response has been overwhelming - THANK YOU!

The day I was really into editing the photos I was also making brownies for a local shelter lunch I was helping out with - so no help that my entire house smelled of chocolate! I left to run a few errands and could STILL smell the chocolate. I swear it had seeped into my fingertips and dreams of "chocolate lollipops" was just following me everywhere. I even at one point, wondered if I was walking around with some chocolate on my face! Delving into those fabrics is like a no calorie sweet treat. So delicious and yummy!

This apron is now up for auction on Ebay as part of the "Camden Market" themed launch I was asked to join with the ladies of the boutique Group Persnickety. Don't you just LOVE thier name! I can't say it without smiling. I started the apron at $9.99 with NO RESERVE!

So be sure to check out all the fun designs the entire group has up. I will also have 1 more design to launch with these ladies. Just waiting for the photos. ;)


And one more treat for all you apron divas - if you haven't checked out "The Apronista" blog it's a must! I recently "met" Deanna, one of the apronistas, on flickr - which lead to a series of events and emails and that is how I found her blog and a few other fun projects and groups she's involved in. She is so sweet and has featured me on the Apronista blog today! I'm thrilled and honored to be recognized by such an experienced Apron guru as I am just starting to discover my inner Apron Diva!

And a Cherry on top!

I've been working on some new designs to expand my women's line of apparel and aprons and I have a few items to debut today!

Firstly, my shoppe on Blossom Street in the Villa Fresca neighborhood is having a "taste of summer" launch starting tonight! Each shoppe will be stocked with a few new goodies in this theme. I chose to go with Cherries and created this Hostess apron with this gorgeous golden silky cherry fabric. I topped it off with a teeny black and white polka dot print.

Keeping in the kitchen, I designed this "retro" feeling apron pattern
and paired up some great colors as well!!! I loved the way the lime green pops on top of the brown and bluw fabric and add interest. The rounded top and shaggy layered circle pattern on the top give it a unique look as well. "Who says aprons can't be worn as fashion?"

And lastly, I am debuting a sneak peek at a new style of women's tops. It's got the look of a blouse but the comfort of a tee - it's a.............well, I haven't got a great name yet!LOL!!! But I do love the way it turned out. Very
feminine, can be casual or dressy and the colorcombinations are endless. You've got to love that as well!

There will be more aprons and tops to come as the summer goes on! I am working on new designs and getting some of my fall collection done too! I'd love to hear some feedback on these new items. Love them or hate them? ;)

Creative Outlet Designs...........wear it, love it, "own" it.