NEW EVENT! ~ Fathers Day Ideas (ARKA) ~ Kitschy Katz & the World Cup IS HEEEERE!

I had not realized I haven't updated this in a week! I need to get better with this and am going to make it a point to at least update every other day with new hot items I come across and update on current projects.

NEW EVENT! GRAND OPENING OF TIZIANAS SHOP IN LOS FELIZ!

So.. to start off... I invite you, your moms, your family, your friends to come check out the debut of Herrdoghouse's most recent creations for Tiziana's Shop Grand Opening in the Los Feliz area Saturday night at 7pm and on! The event is a celebration of the wonderful Tiziana coming back to the hot LA scene with AMAZING fashion! If you happen to be in the area, the link to the event is on the left of the page! Take some time to come through, say hi and have a good time! The newest line (sneak peak on facebook) of jewelry will be on sale at this awesome event!

Fathers Day is around the corner, have you bought a gift yet?!

Now, if you happen to be on the look out for a cool gift for an amazing father out there (or you just want to buy yourself some new threads) I HIGHLY recommend you check out ARKA clothing! When I first met the guys behind ARKA, they told me that the line stands for "King of Kings" and now with Fathers day literally around the corner, I think that its fitting to share with you guys. I met Burag and Shant, the founders of the high end mens shirts a couple months ago and fell in love with them AND their stuff!! These guys are both completely down to earth guys and fun to talk to, which in my eyes goes a long way in this whole industry. I completely support them and their fashion. They have been doing events all around Southern California and are continuing to work hard with many more events coming soon. Check out ARKA and buy that special dad a cool t-shirt for fathers day! You don't have to order them online, just check out all the retailers that carry them here or you can follow them on facebook here and go buy it in person! You can find their stuff in almost every major city. The quality of their stuff is awesome and worth checking out!

Much much love and success to all of you at ARKA! 

(picture was taken off of their facebook website where you can see more pictures of all of their designs..seriously- go check it out!)

heeeeeere kitty kitty...

Ok now moving on to my next big thing I am excited to share with you is these beautiful little masterpieces ~ Kitschy Katz! 

Kitschy Katz is the next big thing to be coming out as a collectible figurine! Currently there are 9 "katz" in the collection (picture above) and they make wonderful gifts. Each figurine comes with its own collectible card and has a little profile, including birthday and weight (cute!). On the card you will read a quote that each one comes with and they are just clever and unique! I met Ken Wong, the creator and designer of these contemporary masterpieces and he is the sweetest person! I have come across his stuff at the art walks in downtown and each time fall in love with them more and more. 

At his events, Ken takes a photo album that he shares with everyone. Inside the photo album are pictures from everywhere these little "katz" have traveled, submitted by fans. They have taken pictures in London, all across the U.S., sports events, and they've even made it to Dodger games (Go Blue!)! I'm hoping that there will be one that goes to the World Cup, otherwise I am just going to have to find a way to snap that picture myself!    Anyway, before I lose track here, I find that this collection would make a beautiful display in any and every home! The lines and curves of these pieces are SO clean and smooth, I really have never seen any other cat figurine I have loved as much as I do love these "katz". In fact, I have NEVER seen a cat figurine I like... so Ken Wong- thank you for your artwork! :) 

Take a moment and check out the main website and maybe you will be tempted to start your own little Kitschy Katz family! If you're interested in checking out Kitschy Katz in person, take a moment to become a fan via facebook here, and be on the look out for his announcements regarding events! 

                            

(Mia and Bosco with their Kitschy Katz on their Herrdoghouse collars) 

Ken- I cannot wait to see you go BIG! I love your stuff and will be in touch with you real soon!

(kitschy katz pictures were borrowed directly off the kitschy katz website to share with you... take a moment and look through all of the products- amaaaazing! :) )

LASSSSSTTTTT but not least! I AM SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY AND EXCITED IT IS FIIIIIIIINALLLLLYYYYY HERE! I am BIG on the World Cup and am thrilled (to say the least) that for the next month, the greatest sport in the world is back!! Hopefully you will all be watching and enjoying it as well! :) Nothing big to write about it, just thought I would share the happiness I have for the sport! YAY! :D 

Now off to bed to wake up early for the games! :D

Hope to see you at Tiziana's!

Tiziana's Grand Opening, Magical Soap, Awesome Greeting Cards & more!

Ok, so I thought I would be getting back to this way more often than what I have and just when I am about to, something comes up! SOOOOO I am going to give a quick summary (or try to) about bunches of great little things I have come across! 




A little over a month ago I met a wonderful woman, Tiziana, who is coming back to the boutique business with HOT outfits in the gorgeous Los Feliz area. Her boutique, Tiziana's Shop, is celebrating their grand opening NEXT Saturday, June 12th and its going to be BIG! I am super excited to have been invited to participate in her grand opening and will be showcasing my latest line of chain and beadwork combined pieces! If you are in the area ( address: 1766 N. Vermont, Los Angeles, CA 90027) next weekend, I invite you to come and hang out, say hi, meet GREAT people (even maybe some celebs- you never know!) and shop her BEAUTIFUL outfits! So make it a point to pencil it into your calendars everyone, and bring/share with your friends! 

Ok, so this next piece is something I have been testing out for two weeks now and figured its about time I let the world know how truly magical this stuff is! I met Jessica M. of di Palermo Body at the Rose City Rocks event in Pasadena a couple weeks ago and bought a bar of tea tree soap for myself. After speaking with Jessica about which ones are best for what, I (having an annoying oily issue) went for the tea tree... after two weeks, stuff is magic! Im not preaching b.s. here, I really mean it. I have gone through other soaps that were supposedly the "right" product, but nothing has cleared up my face and kept it so healthy and smooth like di Palermo Body! My cousins also bought some of her items and as far as I know, they are LOVING it too! This is what they have to say:


"Oatmeal is AWESOME! it was great on my face for shaving and I have VERY senties skin, haha and it got rid of the bumps on the back of my arms and made my skin smoother, it's a great exfolient. The lavender one is AMAZING! it was sooo wonderful to smell in the shower and it also helped as an exfoliant and it even made the whole bathroom smell like lavender after the shower it was great! AND AND it has lasted us a while!"


Besides the fact that it works (and it lasts), Jessica has such an awesome line up of wonderfully yummy scents too! Nothing that is over powering and pasty like the Bath & Body (crap) in the malls... plus, her stuff is not expensive! So for all of us who like to save a buck or two, this is definitely the RIGHT stuff to buy! She even carries little facial scrubs and other accessories to go with it. The bars are not little bars either, they are a good stocky heavy duty size! So just a thought- this would be a GREAT gift for fathers day! I'm just sayin' ;)


Anyway, a MAJOR thank you to Jessica for creating such a yummy and lovely home made product! I will be coming back for more! Check out her blog here and check out her facebook here, and check out her online shop here.

 Next I want to introduce you to these two  amazing artists! I was SUPER lucky to meet this gorgeous couple for the Downtown Brewery Art Walk in April. 

Patricia does some fun and magnificent greeting cards that are unlike any others! I picked some up and love them! They are simple, straight to the point and absolutely uniquely wonderful!

While you're checking out her etsy site, pick up some of her bath soak and invite that special person over with one of her sexy little greeting cards for a sexy little date. :) Patricia doesn't only do greeting cards and soaks, check out her blog for more of her stuff! 

Mike does this beautiful artwork and takes amazzzzing photography! You really need to look through his wonderful illustrations on his etsy site here. You can buy his prints at really ideal prices! The art work is truly so amazing, that this picture I linked gives the actual piece no justice! So take some time and check out his etsy site and his blog too. 


I cannot wait until the next Brewery Art Walk later this year. You can bet I will be posting up invitations like mad! Its just as awesome as the downtown art walk, if not even better! Mike and Patricia, Thanks sooooo much for your support! Patricia- I have so much admiration for you! I know we'll be chatting soon! xoxoxo to you both!

Lastly, I just wanted to share this awesome new hair piece that was created earlier today by Dodies Corner... its only $8!!!! Its a simple beautiful orchid hair clip! Get one and make your simple ponytail look like a fancy up-do!!  (P.S. yes, that is all my hair..its not fake!) 




Anyway, for now- GOOOODDDNNIIIGHT! I am officially tired. :)


xoxoxoox!

Some chain, sprinkle of seed beads and a touch of swarovski!

Happy Memorial Day everyone! So while you are out enjoying your bbq's and camping and beaches and what not, I am working at home on the newest pieces and styles to my collection- chain and bead work ~> combined! ta-da!

Ok..getting to the point... the following pieces are awesome combinations of my bead work design that carries the elegance of swarovski crystals with chain metals in black and in gun metal tones. 

This piece is an 18" chain necklace in a gun-metal finish. The necklace carries a beautiful dainty circular beaded design that is made of black and clear seed beads with swarovski clear crystal centers. The necklace has a 1" wire wrapped charm made of a large black diamond cut Swarovski crystal, a medium sized black diamond bicone crystal and a smaller clear crystal. The piece shines so beautifully and is easy to wear!

This next piece is a long and simple black chain metal that has been paired with plum colored seed beads and tanzanite swarovski crystals. The necklace measures 33" in length and does not carry a clasp. The bead work carries over a dozen crystals that add a soft and natural glimmer. 

Finally, the last of the sneak peak to the newest of the collection is this 1920's inspired tassel necklace. This piece is a wonderful 28" around the neck and carries a 5" tassel. The tassel carries 1-3 clear swarovski crystals wire-wrapped into dainty illuminating charms on each strand! One black chain metal strand carries a single larger black swarovski crystal for an extra glow. The necklace hoop has been accented with the circular bead work made of black clear seed beads and swarovski crystals. This one is fun and classy and doesn't require a clasp to wear! 

For more pictures of each of these pieces, check out the facebook photo album here. The pieces are special workings for this weeks Grand Opening event at Tizianas Boutique at 1766 N. Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA, 90027. If you are in the area THIS Friday night after 8:00pm, come by, say hi and try them on! :) 




Hope you love them as I am excited to share them! 


~n

Vintage/Handmade and Hand sewn Hair Accessories (...and more)

Dodie's Corner

So in case you haven't seen this via my facebook or etsy, I introduce you to hand crafted hair goodies made by Doris Herrera at Dodie's Corner. 

So who is Doris and why does she have my last name?         She's my crafty, clever and very detailed beautiful mom! I can tell you first hand how hard she works (not because she is my mom, but because really- she IS working quite hard on making each of these pieces become gorgeous little masterpieces for your hair!). The greatest part of her unique and fun hairpieces is that she uses vintage materials that cannot easily be found somewhere else. All of the headbands are truly wonderful for any age. :) Her headbands range from a mere $5 up to $35 for a more detailed and formal hair piece. 

Check the "hair art" yourself!

The beaded art deco style headband to the right  is a classy accessory carefully sewn onto a lightweight and comfortable metal headband that has been wrapped with soft fabric. The detail isn't only found on the headband or on the beadwork, but by the fact that she makes sure everything is securely sewn on and sealed for years of use. The quality that you find on Dodie's Corner is truly one of a kind. (Classy Vintage Headband, $30)

Other notable items on her site are:

this pink orchid metal headband, $20

or this skinny elastic feathery headband, $5 

If you want to check out more of the phenomenal hair goodies that she makes, check out either the Dodie's Corner Facebook Page or the online shop here. To check out the hair accessories in person, join both Dodie's Corner and Herrdoghouse at the next Downtown LA Artwalk on June 10th. (Check out the next event info on the left bar under my picture for the details). We are going to be there all evening! 

p.s. birdcage veil accessories are coming to Dodie's Corner soon! And if you have a custom hair accessory you would like made, e-mail Doris and get a free quote! 

On another note, just want to say a special Happy Birthday to my mom <3 Today is her big day. :) 

Lastly, I wanted to say a special thanks to Edwin, Kevin and Fern for all your help at the Rose City Rocks event this past weekend in Pasadena. You guys were so awesome for helping out in everything you did! :) Can't wait til June 10th! :) 

Have a GREAT memorial day weekend everyone! 

hugs and kisses-

n