Inspiration for Spring/Summer 2011

Since I am drawn to color, pattern and design based on my personal preferences and sensibilities, and not what's "in", I pretty much do not follow trends in fashion when I create a new skirt or dress or top for GGP (or when I dress myself for that matter).  Clothing should be simple in design, super comfortable in feel, well made and should last a while.  Girls' clothing should also be age-appropriate and fun!! What makes clothing unique and lovely to look at is color and pattern. I adore prints and find myself mesmerized when I have found an image that speaks to me and asks to be translated into an article of clothing. I mostly look to interior design, housewares, mid-century designers, material, and vintage finds to spark the "that's it!" moment. So, currently I am studying Norwegian enamelware of  the 50's and 60's by Catherineholm. We'll see what I come up with!

Get Ready for The Beehive's Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale

For those of you who love all things hand-made, this Sale is Big and Fun. It starts on JANUARY 22 at 10am. SHOP EARLY!

Over 40 Beehive Designers, including yours truly, will slash 40%-90% off discontinued and seaonal merchandise, as well as, fabrics, yarns, notions, beads, papers, and other craft supplies.  You never know what goodies you may find.  At the last warehouse sale I bought a gorgeous 2 yard piece of 100% thick red wool from Felted Heart.  I have yet to use it, and it may be next Fall before I do so, but as a fabric LOVER it makes me so happy to know that I have it and paid $8.00 for it!!!

I will have girl and mom skirts, dresses, pants, discontinued printed cottons, vintage fabrics, yarns, trims,crocheted flowers, headbands and MORE on sale.

The Beehive is located at the Edgewood Retail Center on Caroline Street.