A Vintage Carnival Photoshoot...

Hello Blog! I've been away so have some catching up to do, but I wanted to start the New Year off on a beautiful foot, so, with that in mind, feast your eyes on the amazing work of Ali Wood Photography! She set up an amazing shoot for the Christmas shots of her wee ones this year with a Vintage Carnival theme. Brilliant, no? Even more brilliant... She let me in on the fun! Both her littles are wearing designs from the VintageChild:Modern SpringSummer12 Collection, which is now available for preorder (but more on that later)...

For now, just enjoy a little flashback courtesy Ali Wood Photography...

Totally made your day, right?

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

Kickstart us! Announcing the VintageChild:Modern Kickstarter Project!

I've been trying to decide how to make this announcement. This is a big stinkin' deal for VintageChild:Modern! We were accepted for a Kickstarter project and, after agonizing over filling in all the  little details for the project, it has just launched this morning! I'm excited. I'm nervous. It's like putting my baby out there on the playground for the first time and hoping she can hold her own. You can view the project in all it's detailed glory here, including a sweet little preview video of our Spring/Summer12 Collection, but I wanted to share a few more details for my friends, family and supporters who read my blog.

What is Kickstarter?

Kickstarter is a platform for creative businesses and projects to receive support and funding. It can be incredibly exciting to get behind artists and designers who have an incredible idea or a gift they are trying to share, but don't have the finances in place to get the "kickstart" they need! Plus, you can receive some very sweet "rewards" directly from the artists and designers you support based on how much you contribute to their project. Many projects allow you to contribute as little as $1! I've recently begun to support other designers through Kickstarter and it has been a joy. You can find out more about Kickstarter on their website here. They say it better than I can.

Why I launched a Kickstarter Project.

You may or may not know that I launched my first line of handmade children's apparel, PetalPetal, in September 2010 after an unexpected layoff. VintageChild:Modern followed in March 2011 and its growth has begun to snowball! The VintageChild:Modern Spring/Summer12 Collection will be available for pre-order in January 2012 and it is my goal to expand our stockist list from 4 to 20 boutiques carrying VintageChild:Modern!

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern were both started on a truly shoestring budget.  Nearly every penny earned has been poured back into the business in order to help it grow. This model is no longer working. In order to truly expand into a national and international market, we need to invest in a large quantity of fabrics and notions so that we are prepared to fulfill the anticipated demand for our Spring/Summer12 Collection in a timely manner. We've considered a small business loan, but it's a catch-22. If you own a small business yourself, you may know that in order to be accepted for a loan your company has to be turning a pretty decent profit. In our case, without up front funding we can't pursue the kinds of opportunities that will get us to that next level. So, we've turned to the Kickstarter community in the hopes that VintageChild:Modern will be a project they want to get behind. Our goal is $5500 by December 20th. If we don't reach the full goal, our project will not be funded. But we're stepping out in faith that it is time to offer our little line up to a larger community of designers and artists in hopes that others see the love that goes into our little line! I also personally had to face the fact that I hate asking for help, but, for the future of VintageChild:Modern, I need some help!

Ways you can support the VintageChild:Modern project.

Number Uno: Share, share, share! Post a link to our project on your facebook page or blog. Tweet a link! Let friends who may have interest in supporting a Kickstarter project know that there is a little line of handmade children's apparel that needs their help.

Second: If you have worked with us (photographers!), have purchased a VintageChild:Modern outfit for your wee one, or just love us and want us to be around for your future children and grandchildren, comment on our project! Let people who come across our project know that we are loved and worth investing in!

Finally: If you are able and willing, you can support us financially. You can contribute as little as $1. We've also picked out some sweet rewards for our project as a thank you to our contributors, including little suspenders, floral bunny hats, bowties in hand picked fabrics and a "Skirt of the Month" club, to name a few.

Any way you can support our project is so appreciated! If you have any question, about Kickstarter or our project in particular, you can get in touch with Brianne at petalpetaldesigns@gmail.com.

Thank you, thank you again in advance for any support you can provide!
Click to discover our Kickstarter project!

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

Heck Yes to Autumn

To view or shop the entire collection, click here. 

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

VintageChild:Modern October Giveaway

We've teamed up with The Little Style File to offer a sweet VintageChild:Modern giveaway for a $50 shop credit. And, just for taking the time to drop in on our pals at The Little Style File, get a coupon code for 15% off your next order from VintageChild:Modern. Enter now through Sunday October 16th!

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

A Tiny Grey Day

To shop or view the entire collection, click here.

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

Spring-spiration!

While my own closet is now being rearranged to make my wooly sweaters and cozy layers more accessible after a brief, but lovely, summer, the studio is turning to thoughts of spring. I'm using the last few days of warmth to pull together inspiration for VintageChild:Modern's Spring Collection 2012 to keep me motivated through the cool, rainy months ahead, although it is never hard to dream of bright and dewey spring days and hot and sunny summer afternoons when sitting window-side with a latte in hand on a rainy morning. Visions of sunsuits and sleeveless blouses are already floating through my head. And my vision for spring is clear....

- Bright and Airy -

- Textured and Fresh -

- Natural and Structured - 

- Simple and Sweet - 

- Fun and Unexpected -

- Color-Full and Joy-Full -

You can continue to follow along with us as inspiration strikes on our pinterest boards! 

http://pinterest.com/petalpetal/spring-inspirations/

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

A Fall Closet

To shop these collections, click here.

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

Fall into COLOR with VintageChild:Modern

To view the entire VintageChild:Modern Fall Collection, pop over to our Online Boutique.

Photos courtesy the fabulous Erin at Soulologie.

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

Thursday Temptations: Naturally Grey

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.com

P.S. - NEW format and design! What do you think?

Quite Unique Pop-Up Now Live!

Our VintageChild:Modern Pop-Up Shop on Quite Unique is now live! I hand-picked some new Bright and Bold fabrics to share on Quite Unique, perfect for summer!

Quite Unique posts daily handmade offerings, as well as new Pop-Up Shops. Our shop will be live through Monday May 30th! Pop over here: http://www.quiteunique.com/deals/1103478/shop/

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal designs and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.etsy.com

Spring Fashion Wish List

As I am trying to get my little clothing lines to fly at the moment, I'll have to live vicariously through my blog with my Spring wish list and by wish list I mean Spring makes me wish for just the teeniest, tiniest moment that I still had the typical, salaried job... but then it passes.

For the Farmer's Market at PSU on sunny, but slightly chilly Saturdays

Sweater and Blouse Anthropologie

Skirt and Shoes JCrew

For First Thursdays in the Pearl

Blouse Nadinoo

Skirt Madewell

Clutch Anthropologie

Necklace BullfinchBarbury

For the many bike rides on Sauvie Island, trolling the fruit stands

Blouse Out of Line

Shorts JCrew

Scarf 1/2 Ration

Shoes Anthropologie

For the Friday trip to Cannon Beach exploring the rocky Oregon Coast

Romper Ohhh Lulu

Sunglasses gpnexxus

Sandals Anthropologie

Swimsuit JCrew

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal designs and VintageChild:Modern

www.PetalPetal.com

www.VintageChildModern.etsy.com

VintageChild:Modern's Inspiration Boards

Yesterday our brand new line of handmade children's apparel, VintageChild:Modern, launched, exclusively on Etsy! Now it's time to share some of our inspirations...

VintageChild:Modern is an attempt to blur the lines between vintage aesthetic and the modern child's need for stylish clothes to live, play and learn in. We focused on classic lines and simple details, and the ability to layer and wear items year round. Staple pieces for every child's wardrobe. You can find a small collection of our designs below, along with some of our favorite Etsy finds that would be comfortable in the vintage or modern world.

a) ALittleHut http://etsy.me/ehUPVs

b) VintageChild:Modern http://etsy.me/ibfqYN

c) SinArt http://etsy.me/fP62Lq

d) AbbyBerkson http://etsy.me/fBLwff

a) HidenSeek http://etsy.me/e5mDQz

b) MabonaOrigami http://etsy.me/dP1I2d

c) OneLittleRedFox http://etsy.me/ebuGTc

d) VintageChild:Modern http://etsy.me/ibfqYN

a) VintageChild:Modern http://etsy.me/ibfqYN

b)GnomeSweeeetGnome http://etsy.me/ijEWCX

c) MetalClothnWood http://etsy.me/hJzgGS

d) SleepyKing http://etsy.me/ikstHr

a) VintageChild:Modern http://etsy.me/ibfqYN

b) JessaMae22 http://etsy.me/fAkOYN

c) LolasRoom http://etsy.me/i5OG1S

d) CorellaDesign http://etsy.me/fDxvDJ

a) CartBeforeTheHorse http://etsy.me/e8qmGK

b) VintageChild:Modern http://etsy.me/ibfqYN

c) TheaterClouds http://etsy.me/gcB5yC

d) AbbyBerkson http://etsy.me/fBLwff

a) BonnyBlue2 http://etsy.me/gd7yqu

b) OneLittleRedFox http://etsy.me/fSotTY

c) VintageChild:Modern http://etsy.me/ibfqYN

d)LoveMaeStore http://etsy.me/fJ7xiX

a)RobinandMould http://etsy.me/f4iIzS

b) VintageChild:Modern http://etsy.me/ibfqYN

c) LuckyMeBeads http://etsy.me/gG6jXx

d) DragonHouseofYuen http://etsy.me/hB8ju9

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

PetalPetal designs

www.PetalPetal.com

P.S. - Receive 10% OFF your order from VintageChild:Modern OR PetalPetal when you enter coupon code VCMLAUNCH at checkout, but only through Monday March 21st!