Sunday, November 22, 2009

promo promo schlomo

We were very happy today to see that Etsy user 'Lazydayz' has featured our fave Mrs. Peabody peacock birdband in her latest 'Twisted Turquoise' Etsy treasury. Love it!


Boutique news:
Sarah and I were working at the MNfashion Holiday boutique yesterday which was a good opportunity to brainstorm about promotion for P&B during the down time. Sundays are pretty slow 'round these here parts.

We also perused all the items and learned more about the other local designers so we can talk them up (rightfully so) to customers. Marlene from Candied Yams jewelry came in and we had a nice talk about: New York city & Jersey, how we should really have thought of a Thanksgiving themed event together as our names make such great holiday side dishes, customers asking you to change the name of your art (poor Marlene...she had an interesting blog post after a woman bought her necklace), etc. It was rather entertaining.

Candied Yams jewelry is on the back right wall...



My husband Steve came in to do "PR" for us at the end of the night. He did bring 2 girls into the shop while Sarah and I were cracking up, I mean, maintaining professionalism. This is him pretending to use the cash register while Sarah pretends to swipe a credit card. Sorry to ruin the illusion guys (and great horizontal stripes...everyone knows how much I am obsessed with them even though all the fashion experts say "no"). Love.


We also started designing our invitation for our Dec 11th Holiday Bazaar. It's sweet and deco and kooky, like us (we hope? Deco? Who knows.) We're working on some cross-promotion with a local restaurant for free drinks and snacks...with an after-party to follow. We're currently bugging Victory 44 to do the deed (cater that is) with us. They have an awesome 'smashed peas on toast' appetizer that just seemed too perfect. I also noticed they have a Friday special on champagne...ring a ding ding...you're speaking my language peeps. Once we have more concrete details we'll post here (of course).

Steve thought it important to document the invitation creating:


Also, Jahna from Vita.mn (fashion section) came in to pull items for an upcoming photo shoot. Mrs. Peabody and Goldie made the cut for the pull...but we'll see what turns up on the site/in the paper. We'd love to see them paired with the fabulous navy blue velvety top and cotton jacquard skirt pulled from George Moskal's collection, the vintage lace cocktail ring by Carrier Pigeon (Lauren Neal), as well as the black sparkle handbag by Allyson Jean.

See George's top and skirt, from his blog:




Allyson Jean also creates custom wedding bags. She designed and created a special tote bag for my wedding earlier this year. It was made from my mother's as well as my wedding dress fabric (the pink lining is my dress, the swiss dot is my mom's), with a vintage bow broach I wore at my vintage themed (I rocked the 60's) bachelorette party:


Here's the group at my bachelorette party...ranging from the 20's to the 80's in dress and accessories (P& B in the back center). I have great friends:





Amanda Ergen of Mink (and my college roommate) co-designed and 100% created/constructed my original wedding gown. She runs Mink from Milwaukee...soon to be relocating to one of my favorite places, Chicago. Here she is in all her 40's splendor at the bachelorette party:









And just for fun, here's my wedding dress because I feel like I need some documentation of how fabulous the pink really was! Sorry about the photo quality on some of these...I copied from my Shutterfly.



Speaking of weddings...Sarah is getting married in fall '10 and Calpurnia Peach will be designing and creating her custom gown (we are into custom anything and everything, obvi). We'd like to sync something up with them for our Holiday Bazaar as well as they are also selling at the MNfashion boutique. We'll be hounding them shortly.


Ok, so that was a lot of randomness...but we think you get it.

Thanks!
P&B

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Become our Facebook fan...do it

Our fan page is new just yesterday...so bare with us.

Pea's & Bean's will keep our FB updated with news and happenings...and interesting status updates for sure.




Friday, November 20, 2009

F.U.: Thanks "Weaver"!

I've decided that a second posting of a Facebook status could shake things up around here. Some need to be remembered (in my opinion) and can't be left to float in one internet realm only. Going forward these will be titled "F.U. (Facebook Update, of course):


"Thanks "WEAVER" for cutting me off today in your yellow Mustang. Your license plate is aptly titled."

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

If you love birds (as we do) you're in luck!

New bird headbands, neigh...fascinators (if you will...will you?) on the way! We completed 2 "birdbands" (as I like to call them) last night. So Carrie Bradshaw, so wonderful, so perfect for you!

Meet Mrs. Peabody! She's not as cranky as she sounds.



...and Goldie!




We have some other "newbies" too. Check it.
Meet Lucy (Ok, she's not new...but we have a new picture...so that counts right?)
Meet Bumblebee (awwww)! I really want to call her Bumblebee Head...but you can attribute that to my husband Steve. We like to add "head" to every name. Why? Who really knows.

Meet Ruby (previously called Balls...hahahaha)!
Props to Kyle, Sarah's loving and fabulous photog fiance, for the fab pics. And, to Miss Rachel for her pro modeling skills. :)

LOVE,
P&B

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Christmas approaches...you need accessories right?

Holiday parties await!


This infant headband is custom for Kameryn (little stinker) for her holiday family photos.

Black grosgrain ribbon bow wrapped with a sheer red with silver polka dot ribbon and a tiny red/green Christmas striped ribbon tucked in the center. Topped off with a red maribou poof and a red sparkle heart "squiggle". Trust me, it's so adorable! (attached to a stretch red cotton headband)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

MNFashion Holiday Boutique Grand Opening!! Thursday, November 12th

Grand opening info here!

Please join us on 11/12 at the boutique for it's grand opening to celebrate all the local designers and purchase that perfect "something" for your friends, family and loved ones (I know we will be!).

See you there, right? ;)
P&B
The event was a GREAT SUCCESS!! We sold "Lola", our bird headband at the grand opening. See Digital Crush Photography's site for some images from the event and the Star Trib article/images.
*Some personal highlights below...although the rest of the images are trapped on my camera and not on my memory card...boo hiss. :)
Sarah (my better half) trying on the knit beard face warmers. Awesome!
Kate checking out some fab arm warmers with Keli (of Colette Paperie).


Shoppers and designers at the Grand Opening...



Keli with her Colette Paperie holiday cards, soaps and calendars (lower shelf).


Sunday, November 8, 2009

Window Shop-a

Today we popped into the boutique for volunteer training (we'll be there on and off to give our support and thanks to MNFashion for hosting our goods!) and TA-DA...the window image is up!

We're stoked (bringing the word back) for the promotion!

The store opens tomorrow....(hint hint)...




Saturday, November 7, 2009

Hello newness!


Black patent headband, wrapped in red velvet...black ostrich feathers, pink feathers and a cute little pink birdie. Meet Lola!


Gold fabric headband with purple feathers...and hidden rhinestones! Meet Violet!


Red sparkle fabric headband with red and turquoise feathers. Meet Sidney!

Black headband adorned with ribbons of grosgrain with tulle accents and tulle covered rhinestones. Meet Charlotte!







Thursday, November 5, 2009

All the pretty pieces...




Our Holiday Boutique display is ready to rock for Monday's opening...check it!






We were also told by Anna Lee that the promo image from our last post will be in the window of the shop. We cannot wait!


Hope to see you there...


Love,

P&B

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Pea's & Bean's are *Featured in MNFashion's November Newsletter!

"Shop Local: MNfashion Holiday Boutique Opens





Headband by Peas and Beans, Scarf by Rebecca Yaker, Shirt by Rectangle Designs, Skirt by George Moskal, Clutch by POST and flower clip by Ruby3. Photography by Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush.


We are excited to announce the opening of the second annual MNfashion Holiday Boutique In Gaviidae Common - 651 Nicollet Mall. The boutique will be open November 9 - December 31, 2009. MNfashion will also host an opening reception on November 12, 2009 from 4 - 7pm.

"The MNfashion holiday boutique is a great place to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting the Twin Cities' fashion community," said Maggie Steffen, MNfashion Retail Committee Co-Chair.

The boutique will sell clothing and accessories by local designers such as George Moskal, FOAT Design, Calpurnia Peach, POST Accessories, AO3 Designs, Liebling Designs and Ruby3.

MNfashion will also host designer events including trunk shows and cocktail receptions. In addition to these events, from November 20 - December 18, Gaviidae Common will host an indoor market every Friday from 10 - 8pm.

The MNfashion Holiday Boutique is made possible by a grant received from the Pohlad Family Foundation.

Boutique Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 12 - 5pm (Thanksgiving - Christmas only)"