Pea's & Bean's

Relative Newness

2011-12-09T06:09:00.001-08:00

Last post: October. Yowsa.

We've done a few Facebook posts here and there of what's going on with P&B but decided it was high-time to update the 'ole blog here.

The holiday season has been a whirlwind indeed with both Sarah and I taking time to organize our lives in general. Sarah is in the process of remodeling her home after a fire (no one was hurt!) and although a huge pain in the butt, it's going to look AMAZING once she and her family are able to move back in...hopefully soon girl!

We've both been busily Christmas shopping and planning our holiday time off, but we made some time for some P&B custom orders and showcase pieces, as we love to do.

In October we were featured in an exhibition at the Burnet Art Gallery at Le Meridien Chambers Hotel, Minneapolis. It was called The Curative and featured art by team members at Target Headquarters. Oh yeah, in case we haven't mentioned that, we are both Targeteers too! ;)

Vintage green velvet headband with fringe and feather (white and green) trim. Vintage citrine and gold brooch.

The above piece sold at The Curative.

In November we made a fancy little holiday headband for Olive. Well, for Carrie, Olive's mom. Olive wore this little number for her Christmas family pictures. Carrie wanted "vintage modern" over a traditional red/green vibe. Happy to oblige. We absolutely love how this piece turned out with it's vintage snowflake brooch. It was much more sparkly in person but dang that camera if it doesn't show all it's beauty!

Metallic gold headband with vintage enamel flowers and brooch on gold and dusty purple ribbon bows.

We were also featured this month in Finch's Holiday Time Boutique in Minnetonka, MN. This boutique is a pop-up shop that occurs one weekend a year prior to Christmas...at a house! Adorable, seriously...check it out and keep it in mind for next year. There were so many beautiful, quirky and fun handmade goods and what a turnout. Check it out here.

Merry Christmas and happy shopping!

Now available at butters&beans kids!

2011-10-10T20:35:00.000-07:00

We couldn't have picked a more clever name for the location where we wanted our kids' run of headbands to be sold! When we saw butters&beans was opening at Woodbury Lakes in a recent issue of MSP magazine we jumped on the chance to have our hair accessories in the store.

Ann, the owner and designer of the b&b brand of children's clothing and accessories, was ever so kind to take about 10 pieces just a few weeks back. The jersey fabric rosettes and bows sold first, so we promise to make more.

In the meantime, stop in and see all the other wonderful items and brands she carries. The products have a comforting and homemade feel in a modern setting, complete with Ann's custom craft nook nestled in the back corner. We sort of wanted to move in...
Photo from butters&beans

Peach and Pink for the Wixom girls

2011-07-22T16:22:00.000-07:00

Our latest custom creations were for Kate and Lydia and to be used in their most recent family photo (sadly, brother William wasn't interested in a headband. Not sure why.).

The girls' mom, Dana, had ordered pink and peach petticoats for the girls to be worn with over-sized pearls and "vintage feel" headbands. Below is the result.

Lydia's headband is a miniature straw hat with a small pink bird, grosgrain and lace ribbon bows, velvet rosette and feather/netting spray. Apparently the bird was a real hit with the girls, resulting in coos, oohs and awws...along with some petting, so I've been told. ;)

Kate's headband has an oversized faux peony and rose with pink satin and lace ribbon trim.

Thank you Megan at Megan O'Leary Photography for lending us these beautiful shots!

MSP Mag's March Cover

2011-03-04T12:21:00.000-08:00

Our P&B top hat-headband - currently featured on the cover of Mpls St. Paul Magazine!

We were asked last month for custom top hat options for MSP mag's March nightlife issue cover. We were told 'black, white, netting,'. Happy and honored we submitted a few and voila, this baby ended up in my mailbox a few short weeks later. We dig it, we love it and she looks grand...wouldn't ya say?

Have to admit, when following MSP mag on Facebook it's been very fun to have our headband in their thumbnail with every update. In April we'll get over it...we think.

A mere 7 months later

2010-12-21T15:17:00.000-08:00

...and we're back in business. It's a small start for now as both Sarah and I are adjusting to our new lives. Sarah was married on September 11th just outside of St. Louis. It looked so beautiful with all her immaculate details.

Love this picture!

I say her wedding "looked" beautiful as I was 9 months pregnant with my now 12 wk old son, Sullivan, and could not travel for the wedding. I was sad to miss one of my best friend's weddings, but, was very happy to have given birth to this beautiful boy on September 25th.

Photo courtesy of my brother-in-law at Todd A. Olson Photography.

What an amazing few months it has been for both of us! As we speak Sullivan is snoozing in his sling while I type. Ahhh, multitasking. So, given the above we took a 7 month, much deserved break. But, with the holidays approaching we received 2 custom orders; one for Gretchen in Chicago and 6 for the Mendelssohn Chorale in Rockford, IL (so close to my hometown!). I guess we're hitting it big in IL? Or, as our friend James, a native Illinoisian?, would say, "Ellinois".

Gretchen was inspired by the HBO series 'Boardwalk Empire' and wanted a 20's style headband for this New Year's Eve. We designed a gold and black "foreheadband" with vintage beaded appliques, black feathers and Swarovski Crystals. I can't wait to see it in action , via pictures of course. Eh hem, Gretchen... ;)

Gretchen

Our Rockford, IL orders were made with red ribbon bows and vintage gold buttons. The Mendelssohn Chorale, featuring Sarah's Aunt as their esteemed conductor, wore the holiday inspired headbands for Holiday Pops: The Many Moods of Christmas at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in downtown Rockford. See the pics here!

We wish we had better pictures but due to the holiday rush we put them right in the mail as soon as they were complete! We are available for more custom orders, anything you'd like we're sure we can make it happen...within reason of course. ;)

OK, back to the baby. I need to address the spit-up action that's happening all over me. Yeah, he's awake.

Photography: Stephanie Hynes Clothing: Christine Carmichael Accessories: Pea's & Bean's!

2010-05-28T07:18:00.000-07:00

Try to ignore the poor photo quality, my bad. I copied them from Christine's facebook page. I know I have the originals...somewhere. ;)

Photography: Stephanie Hynes

Model: Monica Ulrich

Makeup and Hair: Bethany Brinn

Clothing Designs: Christine Carmichael

Accessories: Pea's and Bean's

Pictorial of Highlights- Backstage at Voltage

2010-05-06T10:44:00.000-07:00

Sarah and I with Christine Carmichael and the majority of our models...ready to roll son!

Highlights at Voltage and the I Like You trunk show

2010-04-21T17:08:00.000-07:00

MN Fashion Week started off with a bang! on Friday, April 16th at the Voltage Fashion Amplified rock/fashion show held annually at 1st Ave in Minneapolis.

P&B had the fortunate experience of designing accessories for Christine Carmichael of Carmichael Claith clothing. Christine's personality synced perfectly with that of mine and Sarah's. She was easy to work with, incredibly talented and supplied wine when necessary (that's key).

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Colgan for Voltage '10

See our Facebook album for images from our segment of the runway (to the incredible tunes of Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps - outfitted immaculately by our pals Calpurnia Peach). Also, check out Staciaann Photography's official Voltage pics on Flickr. We start at bottom right, page 4.

Despite being only mildly verbally harassed by a securiy guard (I had to Sarah....I had to) for forgetting my badge and my mind the entire production went off without a hitch. Word on the street is it's the best one yet, and we agree! The entire production was flawless. We only lost one model to her heels, but after she departed the catwalk (luckily).

Photos courtesy of Stephen Stephens at Digital Crush Photography

On Sunday, Sarah and Angela of I Like You (check out their adorable newly updated website) hosted a trunk show and Anniversary Party (coincidentally sharing their 1st anniversary very close to that of mine and my husband's) with many talented designers to be seen in the back of the store. I had no idea the shop was this big! We met a lot of talented people and caught up with some older acquaintances like Rebecca Yaker (heart all her sock monkey gear....catch her stylings in the latest Kia commercial).

Sarah and Angela, donning P&B originals.

The kids' cube.

George Moskal (a local clothing designer also featured inVoltage) dropped in and tried on our novelty goggles. Ha!

Sarah and Angela provided some yummy treats for the party guests (including homemade cupcakes, yum!).

Headbands, hair clips and bowties...oh my!

Voltage pieces

We traded this red birdband with Rebecca for two sets of her earrings (I picked up sweet skull earrings with blue maribou feathers and Sarah scored a lifesaver and anchor set).

Stacy Schwartz of Staciaann Photography (official Voltage photographer) snagged this teal bowband.

This girl was adorable. She came back at least 3 times to try on this hat and said "I feel that no one else should have this but me.".

Overall, a crazy...but successful weekend!

To be seen at our I Like You trunk show...

2010-04-07T11:58:00.000-07:00

Join us at I Like You on Sunday April 18th for a trunk show and anniversary party to kick off MN Fashion Week!

I Like You Trunk Show and Anniversary Party

Trunk show featuring 8 local designers. Come celebrate our 1-year anniversary with 8 of our favorite designers showcasing their spring wares. On Sunday you’ll find Pea's & Bean's, who you know and love from the MNfashion holiday boutique, as well as 7 other artists including Play by Marly and Rebecca Yaker. This is a free event at Northeast’s most “liked” store dedicated to local and independent artists. Check out our website for more information. Sponsored by i like you.

We'll be debuting our Spring collection...including:

Vita.mn's 'Alice in Wonderland' advanced screening fashion show!

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...featuring Sarah's 'Queen of Hearts' inspired buffalo check dress with black capelet...and P&B ruff with red bowtie. Don't forget her sweet little top hat. Well done friend. Check here for the rest of the amazing submissions.

I'm totally in the mood to see this movie now. I heart Tim Burton.

Photos by Stacy Schwartz:

Voltage site up and running

2010-02-28T09:44:00.000-08:00

...and it looks amazing! I'm really enjoying the rotating music selection playing on the site from 2010's Voltage bands, a preview of what's to come!

Kudos to Chris Larson, the Art Director, for this year's vision and to Stephanie Colgan for her amazing Photography!

Here's the main site, Voltage Fashion Amplified, but you can find us under the Fashion/Accessory Designers section.

Our info:

Andrea Pease & Sarah Bein
Accessories Designers
peaandbean.blogspot.com

Sparked from the minds of Andrea Pease and Sarah Bein (hence the name), Pea's & Bean's hair adornments are flirty, whimsical and cheer-inducing. The pair's custom creations are the perfect accent to your already magnificent mane. The intent is to induce happiness ... and silliness (and why not?).

Each piece is lovingly crafted by hand and truly unique. The majority of each collection is created with found and vintage items. Needless to say, thrift stores and estate sales have become their fast friends.

In previous seasons the duo has drawn inspiration from embellished birds, rich velvet ribbons and objects that sparkle and shine. This Spring, Pea's & Bean's will be serving up fresh ideas for all to enjoy.

Rememb-a:

April 16 at 1st Ave!!

Pics from Jan '10 Voltage Buyer Event

2010-02-20T18:13:00.000-08:00

We have scrounged some pictures that were posted to Voltage's Facebook fan page for your viewing pleasure...although, if you were already a fan you would have seen them yourself. Do we have to do all the work? Dang. ;)

Fab photos courtesy of Stacy Schwartz at Staciaann Photography:

Sarah and I pre-event, warming up with some Crispin Cider.

Our very own Alice in Wonderland. All gowns and garments by Christine Carmichael of Carmichael Claith...accessories by yours truly, obvi.

This model also modeled for theLook Book photo shoot this afternoon. Look for her (I would imagine) on the Voltage Fashion Amplified site shortly! She was advised to act like a marionette today for the shoot and props to that as the photos are sufficiently more than satisfactory! I could never do it myself. Beautiful. You'll see...you'll see.

Little top hat.

Christine taking her final walk-through with her model, to the applause of many.

Post event, Sarah and I peddling our goods. Yes, I needed to wear the red headband, asap. Somehow the model made it look better. I suppose that's her job so I will let it go.

See anything you like? We are now available at I Like You in NE...come see for yourself! ;)

P&B

VOTE for Sarah & Kyle!

2010-02-03T07:36:00.000-08:00

A: Yes, we are alive (a month later) and kickin'.

B: Voltage Buyer Event on 1/26 at Vision Modeling Agency was a real interesting mix of peeps in the local fashion industry, including people carrying dogs as accessories. Dying to have had my camera, danggit. Picture a Lenny Kravitz type, v-neck sweater with no shirt, oversized dark glasses, fur collar, Pomeranian on forearm. No idea...no idea.

Others you may have seen...

This guy

This gal

Yes, we know who they are. It's a fun test for you though right? Interesting night. Good times.

C: Quick note to vote for Sarah and her fiance Kyle in Crate & Barrel's $100k wedding contest!

Sarah and Kyle will be getting married in September on their 10 year anniversary (shock and awwww). Their story is adorable and so is their daughter Lucy, obviously. She, we, would love your support for their dream wedding outside of St. Louis.

Check out Sarah's wedding blog for details on their county fair themed wedding and vote at this link for the contest! Thanks a ton, yo.

And Happy Birthday to my sister Amanda!!! ;) 31 and one hot mama (literally).

Voltage photo shoot (and spa) day!

2010-01-09T19:13:00.000-08:00

Today started out pretty swell...getting our hair cut and dyed at Juut (or "jooooot" as my husband would say) in Uptown. I really needed a picture of me with all the foils in my hair. Cory, my stylist, said that I could now pick up radio frequencies (sadly, I did not).

So, after looking pretty fab we departed with new Aveda tonic and hairspray in hand (we're suckers) and headed to the Independent where we had time to eat approximately two bites of our lunch and then had to rush out in the extremely bitter cold to make it to our Voltage photo shoot in NE at the MNfashion studio.

We arrived literally on the dot, 3:50pm with taco breath and great looking hair...good combo. I had already changed in the bathroom of the Independent, natch...Sarah changed when we arrived. P&B headbands as accessories we hit up the shoot for a quick 5 min each and then, voila, c'est fini!

Then we attempted, and I stress 'attempted', to begin our Spring collection tonight. We basically succeeded in strewing things about...and that's it.

Before (clean office...nice, organized, clean office...well, sort of...for us this is good!):

After (extremely disorganized with nothing much accomplished, boo hiss):

For most of you these may look like one of those image contests where they test you to see what ten things are different...or, you may think they look the same because with all this "stuff" you can only look so organized in the first place.

New Custom orders

2009-12-30T20:00:00.000-08:00

Excuse my photography...still working on that whole "I deserve a new/nice camera, right?" initiative. Deserve = yes, afford= sadly, no.

This is Cece, custom order for Monica. She wanted a version of our Cecelia which is a bright yellow tulle with white/gold zipper accent. Here, Cece is a navy blue and blue layered tulle bow on a gold 1/4" headband, cinched with a navy/gold zipper tape.

This is Mirabelle, a custom order for Rachel. Mirabelle is a take on a previous birdband named Mable. Red/magenta sequin and feather bird sitting on turquoise grosgrain ribbon and plum velvet bows....with a turq sparkle branch accent. Main headband is also turq...a perfect match to the ribbon.

We're In..Voltage '10!!

2009-12-20T11:10:00.000-08:00

We were told today that we were chosen by Carmichael Claith as an accessory designer for Voltage- Fashion Amplified '10. Words cannot describe our excitement..."adrenaline rush" came to mind. Hands slightly shaky when typing, in a good way.

For those of you who don't know it please visit the link...it's inspiring. There is also a profile on Christine Carmichael (of Carmichael Claith). For Voltage '09 she was inspired partly by the Scottish Highlands. After some internet digging...I found that we're the same age, live in the same city...and p.s. I am Scottish (clan Mattheson to be exact). It's fate.

So...lots to do with T minus 4 months until the big day. What an awesome opportunity...and such an amazing show to be a part of. Not only are the clothing and accessories amazing every year, but the local bands consistently tear down the house...not to mention the out of control production skills by all the backstage talents. All I can say is, "f", it's amazing. I guess I know what we are doing prior to my birthday week (4/23) next year. Voltage will be a great kickoff to MN Fashion Week too.

Luckily we had today at the boutique to work on several Spring inspired headbands for our upcoming collection. These are just preliminary thoughts...a mood an inspiration is yet to be nailed down for next season. We'll keep you posted. Right now we are feeding off some amazing found vintage objects and our fave birds. (squeal) Two new custom orders today too...due prior to New Year's...do-able.

This is what Sarah and I call "organized". Joke...this was mid-prep.

Kinda loving these old award ribbons from various time periods and events. The dark blue one featured here was 1st place at a MN Peony show. Peonies are A-mazing, heart.

Also inspired by the awards ribbons to make something reminiscent with blue velvet...

Love this purple sparkle twig. Beauty.

There's a little birdie in here, hiding. You can't tell here but that bottom ribbon matches the bird almost exactly. Great finds. This birdband matched my beret today...great combo eh? Sense my sarcasm?

Working, working, working...

This weekend at the boutique...

2009-12-13T18:39:00.000-08:00

Besides being hung over for at least 30 min of working today at the boutique I recovered and was really quite productive, if you can believe it, but first...

I blame it all on Kate Lilienthal...for turning 30 and for us planning her birthday party for last night at Gasthof's in Minneapolis. Go Germany!!! Steins, accordions, ziggy zaggy hoi hoi hoi's, meterbratwurst and a combo of beer/hardwood floors/slippery shooties=you are all the devil!

Who am I kidding...we had a blast. Little miss Bean was a little better today since she woke up early, had aspirin, and went back to bed. I attempted a #2 combo (extremely out of the norm) at McDonalds with a Diet Coke and a hearty dose of chocolate cookies...and then took Ibuprofen when that didn't quite do the trick. But alas, I am alive...and as Sarah so eloquently stated on Facebook today "not in college anymore". Whoa.

Yeah, this is the kind of party it was. Yowsa. I picked up a card at the boutique from Maybe You Should Die...it really summed it all up:

Kate getting crowned...a really special moment for her.

OK, so back to our productivity... ;)

Sarah and I made at least 7-8 new headbands in the store today. Sundays are generally slow so we set up our craft table, plugged in our glue guns and ipod and got rollin'. We also had fun re-merchandising some of the tables within the boutique into color stories while we worked Saturday.

"Dasher" present headband with red grosgrain ribbon bows and a sparkle "sprig" in our red and magenta story.

Beard Day! display in our blue color story...featuring our "Babette" love-birdband and Maybe You Should Die's 'Happy Beard Day' card. I personally love the 'Someone in Minneapolis Loves Me' onesies on the left. Awwwww.

Gold and black table...featuring our birdband "Goldwing". Our sage green feather and tulle headband, "Gilda" with George Moskal's navy blue dress.

"Bumblebee" feather spray band.

"Lady" white birdband and "Sleigh Bells Ring" sparkle headband in the front window.

As noted in a previous post we sold 6 headbands yesterday...but we also had 2 headbands commissioned today. A couple girls who work at Saks next door came in and tried on several of our bird bands. We're going to put something together for them in a peacock style and in a plum/champagne combo. We'll have those ready by Friday...can't wait to make some new "biiiiird bands" (in the tune of "biiiird book...bird book".

The best part had to be when they were perusing the headbands and one of the girls said to her friend, "These totally remind me of Sex and the City!"... as I sat behind the counter just nodding thinking "You're reading my mind ladies...you are reading my mind". I told them that when I post a new birdband on Etsy it's usually followed by that exact quote from SATC: "I even wore a bird in my hair!" "Oh, I thought that was feathers?" "No, it was a bird." "Well it was pretty!"

New, new, new...

Meet "Pearl"...a mini hat box with flower inside...on a giant pink peony with mint colored headband, featured in our green color story.

Sarah and I have also used down time at the boutique to plan for Pea's & Bean's ('s's's) future. Ever seen that Orbitz commercial? "Hernandez's's's". Anyway, we decided to reach out to other local boutiques that offer consignment etc. for locally designed and handmade items. We emailed I Like You (could the name be any better?) today to see if they have any interest in carrying our headbands. It went so quickly, but the holiday boutique will be closing in a few short weeks. It was such great exposure for us to be in the store...and in the future only offering our headbands online doesn't seem like the best strategy.

This is Sarah intently researching our options. ;)

"Photo Booth" pics from the Holiday Bazaar

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We are so happy we put up the "photo booth". We set up the fitting room as a photo booth with a fireplace scene setter, big red bow for the faux wreath and oversized Christmas lights. I think everyone had a lot of fun with it. We left several headbands in the fitting room for everyone to try on....this made us laugh all night! You are all good sports for doing this! Look how fabulous the men look...maybe P&B is unisex?

Happy Ho Ho Holidays from Pea's & Bean's...or in this case, Bean's & Pea's.

The Bazaar was...bazaar (in a good way).

2009-12-13T15:50:00.000-08:00

OK, before I get into Friday's event I have to share my happiness over the blog revamp. Booya!

Kyle took a picture on Friday of Sarah and I in our custom 'P' and 'B' screenprinted tights, courtesy of Calpurnia Peach. Dig it. The picture dictated our blog's new black/gold/grey color scheme and we feel much more badass now, excuse the language...or don't, either way.

So Friday's Holiday Bazaar was extremely fun and successful! We sold 5 or 6 headbands, many of them being the extremely festive (we love it) holiday headbands! We were told there were plenty of Santa pub crawls happening this weekend so we were happy to have something to offer that fit the bill!

*Disclaimer: Yes, I need a new camera. The pictures are too bright, color is off or too fuzzy. Thanks Nikon Coolpix...cool? No.

Marlene (above) from Candied Yams jewelry purchased this candy cane headband while Katie (above middle, with her boyfriend Jim, and Elizabeth) bought a similar peppermint ring headband to wear to a holiday party on Friday night. Marlene was a real sport and passed out our cards later that night to anyone who commented on her headband. Walking advertisements rule, yes, "rule".

Our friend An was a real sport and wore the coordinating "Lucy" bow headband over his winter hat during the party...which gave us an idea (with Kayla's amazing insights!) for new adorned warm winter headbands. More to come.

Here's Katie modeling our "Bojangles" holiday ornament headband. Bojangles sold this Saturday along with 5 other headbands. A woman came in and purchased 5 total holiday headbands. 2 for a pub crawl she was going to Saturday night...and the other 3 would be for gifts. Sweet!! We were so happy to see the really kooky ones blow out, like the mini top hat, Christmas gifts "Tinsel Town" headband, our tin ornament with maribou "Maybelle" etc.

"Tinsel Town".

"Maybelle" tin and maribou headband.

I pretty much hogged the top hat most of the night...but was able to let go...just this once..for Rachel (Sarah's sister and our favorite headband model, below). She also helped with the cocktail waitressing and schmoozing which was awesome! Anna Lee requested we make more top hats so we are on it!

Sarah is wearing "Esmerelda" (peach ribbon wrapped band with clear sparkle branches and gemstones) which was purchased yesterday by Anna Balego's mother! Thank you for your support! It was gorgeous with her hair color and we hope to see some pictures of her wearing it very soon, hint hint.

Elizabeth (below) was an amazing cocktail waitress during our party on Friday and wore our maribou 'hat box' headband (which was then sold on Saturday). She greeted guests, explained the theme and purpose of the boutique, ensured guests were escorted to the photo booth for their holiday photo favor, carried a tray of goodies, introduced both Sarah and I to those shopping our headbands and directed people to the beverages (very important). Well done darling, well done. I kept trying to place her look within a vintage decade, but couldn't decide which one it would be...the 30's? With the top hat on I felt like I should have had tap shoes on! I did a few steps, for good measure (time step to be exact).

Also, an enormous thanks to Anna Lee (MNfashion and Ruby3 founder) for working at/attending our event. She switched between several headbands throughout the night and was a wonderful walking advertisement for P&B. She left the shop wearing "Scarlet" and we hope it received a positive response at her meeting later that night. Below left she is wearing 'Back to the Fuschia' which is still available. Beth (right) purchased "Elena" which she is wearing below. The little cameo button was perfectly classic on her.

Elena w/ cameo pin- We've created another version with no cameo called Elise. It is currently at the boutique.

Back to the Fuschia.

Kate was drawn to the "Sienna" headband featuring a tan feather spray, pill box tin with gemstones, peach ribbon and white/gold zipper flower. She was really torn about whether to buy it...and luckily last night was her birthday party so I wrapped it up for her. Perfect fit, we think.

Ashley and Jeff came out to support P&B and had some fun in our photo booth too (pics in the next post). Kyle (right with Sarah (Beans) his soon to be spouse) was our photog for the night (and for all our close up pro-pics). Well done sir...much appreciated!

Overall we had a ton of fun....honestly. There was such a strong showing of support from our friends and family...and quite a bit of outside traffic. The energy was really nice all night and the music inspired a mini dance party. Well, it was just me 80's dancing to the Cure but a few glasses of wine will do that to you. I think another success was our Pea's & Bean's Holiday '09 look book. It allowed everyone to see what we have made even if it was already sold. This helped people decide how to custom design an item as well by showing our available materials.

Thank you thank you thank you all again! We couldn't have pictured a more successful night!

P&B

All hail Kyle and Rachel!

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Thank you both for taking/modeling for the much improved photos (as opposed to my previous post's snaps, boo).

To see and purchase at Friday's event:

Hunt and Gather = Inspiration

2009-12-06T15:57:00.000-08:00

It was a Hunt and Gather weekend with Sarah and her mom Sally...searching for holiday headband inspiration (and other sweet wedding finds for Sarah...ps, check out her wedding blog at Sarah's Confections).

Hunt and Gather hosts fabulous antiques and vintage finds. There are rooms and rooms of, well, stuff...and it's amazing. As we left I said, "You know, some people would hate (digging through) this!". Although, we agreed that would never be us.

There were loads of vintage clothing including dresses, furs, coats, lingerie, hats, shoes and accessories...and an amazing 'A' varsity sweater (tempting). Furniture finds include armoires, benches, chairs...along with a multitude of home accessories. This list barely encompasses all the tiny treasures to be found...old singular christmas lights, a room full of letters in many formats (wooden, signage, cards, scrabble), christmas ornaments and knickknacks galore!

We found a lot to be inspired by and spent a pretty penny on our favorites including crystals from vintage chandeliers, Christmas pins and mini presents, gold and silver jingle bells, tin ornaments, birds (of course), red berries, mini hat boxes...I know there were so many more things but I think you get it.

At the exit of the shop there was an amazing plaid display with blankets, suitcases, a thermos, pillows etc. which all coordinated. The merchandising alone is a wonder.

After our shopping excursion and a low blood sugar-satisfying lunch of Oreo malts, burgers and fries at Convention Grill in Edina (thank you Sally) we headed back to Sarah's and by 9pm had 13 new headbands for our event on Friday and one for a custom order. We can't wait to debut...here's a few choice snippets.

A little peak at a few of the items:

Check our Facebook page with this Friday's Holiday Bazaar info. Send an RSVP please so we can plan food and drink accordingly.

We expect you there, with bells on.

P&B

Holiday Bazaar details decided, wahoo!

2009-12-02T13:10:00.000-08:00

We're back...after a holiday weekend including way too much food (I'm not complaining), many naps and a lingering cold which plagues me still...Sarah and I are finally nailing down details for next Friday's P&B Holiday Bazaar at the MNfashion boutique.

We will offer yummy snacks and drinks (obvi) but more importantly new and fabulous headwear courtesy of yours truly.

Plan on taking home a favor from our photo area as well. We'll supply the fun props and holiday headbands for a kooky holiday photo...our gift to you.

P&B is also offering 10% off coupons for your next online order at our Etsy site during the event.

We hope to see you there!

Friday, Dec 11
5-7pm
MNfashion holiday boutique
Gaviidae Common
651 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Thanks!
P&B

promo promo schlomo

2009-11-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

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

Become our Facebook fan...do it

2009-11-21T16:10:00.000-08:00

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.

F.U.: Thanks "Weaver"!

2009-11-20T11:32:00.000-08:00

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."

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

2009-11-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

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

Christmas approaches...you need accessories right?

2009-11-17T08:37:00.000-08:00

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)

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

2009-11-11T08:18:00.000-08:00

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).

Window Shop-a

2009-11-08T14:51:00.000-08:00

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)...

Hello newness!

2009-11-07T19:47:00.001-08:00

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!

All the pretty pieces...

2009-11-05T17:29:00.000-08:00

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

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

2009-11-03T11:18:00.000-08:00

"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)"

MN Fashion Holiday pop-up shop- *Details!

2009-10-31T12:10:00.001-07:00

MNFashion's Holiday pop-up store (store is only open for a brief period of time, hence...pop-up) will officially open on November 12th and last through the holiday season.

Pea's & Bean's will have a Designer showcase event on Friday, December 11th at the holiday shop...located in Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis. Please come and enjoy some refreshments, shop our collection and meet us, Andrea & Sarah! :)

Our event will likely take place from 4-7pm. It's a Friday so start your night out at our event and you'll have some lovely accessories to wear out...or for gifting!

Tell you friends, tell your family...tell yourself to come. We look forward to seeing you there!

Love,

P&B

MNfashion 2nd Annual Holiday pop-up boutique

2009-10-12T21:12:00.000-07:00

We're in!!

Look for us starting this 2009 holiday season at Gaviidae Commons in Minneapolis...details to come.

MN Fashion Holiday Boutique

Can you say "Holiday!"?

New Etsy items for sale

2009-08-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

We are currently updating our Etsy site to offer new fabulous accessories. We'll keep you updated! Thanks for the love. :)

love.

P & B

Eat your PEA'S & BEAN'S!

2009-08-27T15:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our blog!

We are Andrea Pease (Pea's) and Sarah Bein (Bean's). We are launching our very own, out of home accessories business! We specialize in custom shoe clips, headbands, hair pieces, spats and so much more! Each piece is one of a kind! We can do custom orders too!

Please Check out our Etsy shop!

Eat your greens!