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Hediye postadan

by rosedeniz July 31, 2006 design

Tweet Today I received a most happy treat when the postaci rang my doorbell with my package from Frau Liebe! Enclosed were the fabulous vintage bag I posted earlier, and red set including necklace, bracelet, and huge red clip on earrings. I love them! You can find more amazing finds from Germany on the Frau […]

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Magnolia cupcakes

by rosedeniz July 31, 2006 design

Tweet What is there not to love about cupcakes? Intrigued by the following description of The Magnolia Bakery written by my friend Catarina, I decide to post her review and the tempting pictures she took. Truly, a good cupcake is a work of art in an of itself, and I have not had one since […]

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Central Park

by rosedeniz July 31, 2006 design

Tweet La Divina and Anna’s Companion, two custom-made bags as worn by Catarina and Kate, in Central Park.

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La Divina

by rosedeniz July 27, 2006 design

Tweet La Divina custom-made shoulder bag and baguette….. Turquoise green silk thread from Bursa, a legendary stop on the Silk Road, was used to hand-stitch the profile of one of my nearest and dearest friends, Catarina. To transform her striking profile into a commemorative wearable object, she simply emailed me a b+w profile photo of […]

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Custom-made Milano Tote

by rosedeniz July 22, 2006 design

Tweet Dear ladies, This custom-made Milano tote is made from shimmery greenish-blue fabric and lined with a soft pink and black floral pattern. While this particular Milano tote can’t be replicated (I used the last of the blue-green fabric and have only a tiny amount of the pink left — for a clutch, perhaps?), I […]

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Vintage Turkish lace necklace

by rosedeniz July 13, 2006 design

Tweet Most individually designed jewelry comes with a story or inspiration of some sort, but who would have thought that a necklace could carry the history of a culture? This necklace made out of vintage Turkish lace combines both the ‘oya’ typically used to adorn the edge of patterned headscarves and the ubiquitous blue evil-eye […]

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Milano Jean Tote / Sultaness

by rosedeniz July 13, 2006 design

Tweet Just posted on site: Milano Jean Tote. Stilettos and rock n’ roll meet schoolgirl book bag. The combination of thick tapestry-like fabric and slick 80’s melted rubber jean material sets this tote apart from the rest. Pleated sides add variegated pink, ochre, and blue floral touches. Interior fabric is a vibrant blue and white […]

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This is a very exciting Sunday

by rosedeniz July 12, 2006 design

Tweet Not only is it the final game of the World Cup (ie… life returns to normal), but we have a new SHOE closet and wardrobe for our entryway. Brief digression into shoe closets in Turkey: everyone has one and they are a brilliant idea — put smelly shoes far far away in an attractive […]

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Small pouches

by rosedeniz July 12, 2006 design

Tweet On your left, a mod card case made by Ohsoretro that I absolutely love. I had written a post on her stylish and functional card holders when I was searching for a new wallet, but I moved my blog from one place to another and by the time I was able to repost, the […]

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