Daisy Faye Designs: November 2014

SHOP | Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday. The day that everyone is encouraged to shop small instead of hitting the local chain or big box store. We know that you have a choice when you shop and we're so thankful that you choose to shop small and shop handmade.

To thank you, please enjoy FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $50 and we'll include a free zippered pouch with your order! No need to add the pouch to your cart, we'll choose a cute one for you. Just enter coupon code SHOPSMALL at checkout.

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SHOP | Black Friday is here!

Good news! Black Friday starts today!!! Handmade is tough since you know, things are made by hand. I want to make all the goodies that you want for the holidays and I want to be able to have time to spend with my family around the holidays. So in the interest of accomplishing both of those things I've decided to start our Black Friday sale TODAY! That means you can shop today and get the same deal that we're offering on Black Friday! You'll get your order sooner and I'll be a happier shop owner! Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY will take 20% off your entire order now through Friday!

Not sure what you want to buy? We can help!

For your mom

For your BFF

For the office gift exchange

For your sister

For your daughter

For your son

For your niece and nephew

And after all that shopping you're going to have earned a little self-gifting...

What are you waiting for??? Start shopping now!

Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY is valid Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 29th for 20% off your purchase. Coupon code must be entered at checkout. Refunds will not be issued for failure to enter the coupon code. Not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other coupons. Please take note of production times when placing your order. If you have any questions please contact us PRIOR to placing your order. Special requests in the "notes to seller" regarding delivery dates may not be honored.

WEAR | Plaid

A couple of weeks ago I came across this tunic on the Anthropologie website.

It looked simple enough, so I thought "Hey! I could make that!". After reaching out to my Insta-friends for suggestions for a pattern, I settled on the Shoreline Boatneck and spent an afternoon getting the pattern ready to go and stitched it up the next morning. I honestly think it took me longer to print, tape, and cut the pattern than it did to make the top!

Mine is more "top" length versus the "tunic" length of the inspiration, but I'm ok with that. I love the subtle shirttail hem. I used a cotton flannel for the front and an interlock knit for the back, both purchased from Joann's. I followed the pattern measurements and made an extra small on top and graded to a small in the hips. If you're newer to sewing apparel and scared of sleeves, this would be a great pattern to try! They're so easy! I have to say, I really love this top! It's so cozy and comfy, it cost me a fraction of the inspiration top, and I MADE it!

What should my next sewing inspiration be???

Top: Made by me! // Earrings: Nickel & Suede // Jeans: Mavi via Stitch Fix (referral link) // Shoes: TOMS

LIFE | Gabe turns 3!

I still kind of can't believe that I have a 3 year old! He turned 3 a few weeks ago, but we waited on his party so that his dad could be there. For the past few months I've been asking Gabe if he wanted a dinosaur (he loves them!) party or a helicopter (I wanted to have the party at the Pima Air and Space Museum) party and every time he chose dinosaurs, so dinosaurs it was!

I turned to my girl, Pinterest, for all the ideas. We opted for a morning party at the park so I kept things relatively simple with some light snacks.

I allowed the playground to provide most of the entertainment, but I did set up a few bowls of sand and excavating tools for a fun dino dig. This was a hit and most kids started looking for fossils as soon as they arrived!

Gabes outfit was custom made just for him the night before (of course)! The party hats were just solid hats from party city with the spikes glued on.

I'm not a baker, so I left the cake to Whole Foods and I'm glad I did. One less thing for me to worry about and it was yummy!

And of course we had some dinosaur goodies for our special guests. I loaded up these cute little boxes with lots of dino goodies from Amazon. Praise the Lord for Amazon Prime since I literally didn't even think about these until the Tuesday before the party!