Sisters

My daughter came between two sons and never had a sister until she married.  Her husband has 3 brothers, which fit the personality of my tomboy daughter perfectly.  Oh, she's a girly girl, but can rattle off stats from a ballgame like nobodies business!  Today the youngest brother gets married so she'll gain a 4th sister-in-law.  

I know she feels so blessed by these wonderful young ladies in her life, and sometimes its kinda ironic how much they look or act alike.  As her mother I feel grateful that she became part of such a wonderful family.

The brothers wanted some "bro time" so they spent the night together at their parents, just like the old days and their mom made them all breakfast.  So Rose and Amanda spent some quality time together.  I asked if they would like to do a photo shoot and they were totally up for modeling some UMT jewelry and clothing.

Amanda lives in Chicago and has a very popular blog called Manda Carpenter.  If you need to be uplifted, or need a dose of reality she is brutally honest and sends out notes of encouragement monthly.  She's done lots of modeling and takes some great photos so I was thrilled to get them both on such a beautiful day.  We went to a small park in Mishawaka that I've always wanted to visit called Shiojiri Niwa.  Its a Japanese strolling garden.  It was full of people taking photos.  There was a wedding, a senior getting her pictures taken, baby twins with their mom with a photographer, and a quinceanera.  So many special occasions in one small area.  

So anyways be checking my ETSY shop for all the new merchandise.  

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

Char

Rosemary and Amanda

Sisters by marriage

friends for life

The young lady celebrating her Quinceanera

POP UP SHOP

Linda sold so much last August when I was the guest artist, that she invited me back for the Holiday Shopping Season.  I've been busy creating lots of new boho style jewelry and up cycled flannels.  Shop in a relaxing atmosphere and get a free fabric gift sack with your purchase.  Your wrapping will be done in elegant, sustainable style!  

Giving gifts that are one of a kind can make the recipiant feel like one in a million!

junk Evolution

528 East Colfax Avenue

South Bend, IN 46617

Corner of Hill and Colfax

with parking in the back

right next to CircaArts Gallery,

Inspire Me! 

and the Purple Porch (for a great healthy snack or meal)

Hours

10-6 Wed.-Fri.

10-4 Sat.

Jade beads with an Agate pendant

Asian style boho with jade beads.

natural stone beads from my travels

Show your heart with these up cycled flannels that are aged to perfection!

URBAN COWGIRL STYLE

 My mom made us the cutest little cowgirl outfits for our 2nd birthday and I don't think I ever outgrew the style!  Living in the west turned me into a cowboy junkie.  I loved seeing the long horns and the buffalo ranches while driving through little mountain towns.  Believe it or not the first place I actually ever saw a real cowboy was in my front yard in Hawaii.  We lived on the edge of the largest singly owned ranch in the USA,  Parker Ranch. In Hawaii a cowboy is a  Paniolo.   I could watch them all day as they would round up the cattle in their wrangler jeans, chaps and long sleeve snap shirts with their ruggedly handsome dark skin.  Whats not to like?   

I'll be featuring a certain "look or style" every few weeks and will give my readers a preview of what I will be adding to my Etsy shop.  Feel free to message me if you have any questions.   I'll add at least two items each day until they are all up, then I'll start a new collection.

Call it what you will cowgirl or boho, it's a mix that I love.

 A shirt dress is the perfect in-between season dress.  It can be worn as a dress paired with a jacket, or paired with leggings and worn open as a jacket.  The sleeves can be rolled up or worn down.  Depending what you add this one is perfect for spring and fall. It's a size 6 and has been adorned on the back with some cowboy barkcloth fabric.

Also one of my favorite things...TOOLED LEATHER.

A velvet mens hat adds a touch of boho, you don't want to overdue the cowgirl look.

I love to layer on the neck-gear.

A collection of small accessories

Handmade bracelets

1950's souvenir  bandanas

handmade burlap wedding bouquet

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Suede shirt jacket