As Written up in Artists and Fleas:
Lady Three Designs is part of that esteemed Brooklyn-based Etsy collective The {NewNew} that we have come to rely on for top-notch independent design. Lady Three delivers with her handmade and reworked vintage jewelry (above, middle) and it is a thrill to hold and behold. Check them out, you will likey. Saturday, Indoor Artist, Designer & Vintage Market, 12-8pm
http://artistsandfleas.com/2010/05/whats-new-from-who-may-29-30.html
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Procrastination = Scared?
I am Back from a month long trip to China and I am not looking forward to getting back to the swing of things. I have looked at my desk (my workspace) more than a few times and I roll my eyes each and every time. Chris is asking me what I'm going to start doing with Lady Three and he tells me not to give up. I'm not giving up, I'm just not ready......ready to get my website hooked up, ready to get the creative juices flowing, ready to just do it and not be afraid to fail.
to do list:
Yes I can do it.....
God I hope I can do it....
to do list:
- Call fat Cow and see if I can change my home page
- Go on Etsy and take my store off vacation mode to direct it to my Etsy Store
- Fight the urge to Delete Everything on my Etsy page and start anew....
- Order New Business Cards
- Start thinking of a Jewelry Party at my home
- Read the Markets book and pick a few to do
- Bring a portfolio of my goods to various handmade stores to sell
- Sign up for Holiday Markets
- Catch up with the new new
- Help Cousin Kim start her own Etsy page
Yes I can do it.....
God I hope I can do it....
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Whats in a Name....
I recently Put it out there that I wanted to Change Lady Three Designs to Lady Three Alchemy....I feel it rolls off the tongue better.
I got many many replies on this matter and they were ALL unfavorable.
What I really Hate about my business name was simply the "designs" part. I feel its too common and dull.
With a lot of careful thinking, trying things out and lots of feedback from my friends and family, Ive decided to just be Lady Three. That's all. Its like being Gucci, or Versace....
So. Lady Three it is.
Branding is so important its funny. You need to be consistent and have this whole image surrounding your products. I'm working on it, but i think Ive nailed it. I want to be Vintage Old Classic Hollywood meets modern and Funky. That's who I am, and I am Lady Three......I love the elements of the old vintage and the emotions it exudes.
You don't get that anymore. Technicolor Bedrooms and Soirees and Grand Sets for movies....Nope not anymore man. Don't get me wrong, I love the movies now and how advanced we are but there is something about that old school movie like Gone with the wind, Anything with dancing and music and full on bands! I wish For a week that I could live in that time as a starlet working for RCA or another Hollywood movie company. I want to watch a black and white TV, attend parties with women in cocktail dresses and pearls sipping martinis. I want to play records and dance in the living room.
Ahhh the past...that's what I want my jewelry to make people feel. the excitement and beauty of the past mixed with the boldness and freedom of the Now.
I got many many replies on this matter and they were ALL unfavorable.
What I really Hate about my business name was simply the "designs" part. I feel its too common and dull.
With a lot of careful thinking, trying things out and lots of feedback from my friends and family, Ive decided to just be Lady Three. That's all. Its like being Gucci, or Versace....
So. Lady Three it is.
Branding is so important its funny. You need to be consistent and have this whole image surrounding your products. I'm working on it, but i think Ive nailed it. I want to be Vintage Old Classic Hollywood meets modern and Funky. That's who I am, and I am Lady Three......I love the elements of the old vintage and the emotions it exudes.
You don't get that anymore. Technicolor Bedrooms and Soirees and Grand Sets for movies....Nope not anymore man. Don't get me wrong, I love the movies now and how advanced we are but there is something about that old school movie like Gone with the wind, Anything with dancing and music and full on bands! I wish For a week that I could live in that time as a starlet working for RCA or another Hollywood movie company. I want to watch a black and white TV, attend parties with women in cocktail dresses and pearls sipping martinis. I want to play records and dance in the living room.
Ahhh the past...that's what I want my jewelry to make people feel. the excitement and beauty of the past mixed with the boldness and freedom of the Now.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Artists & Fleas - Williamsburgh Brooklyn
We Drove to the market so it was easy to get to and we scored a parking spot Right outside. I went in and checked in. I have never been there so I was surprised at the space. It looked like an old warehouse that was made to look used. I LOVED IT. it was very Trendy lol.
There weren't too many people out and about as I'm sure everyone was at the beach but the crowd was OK. We made a few sales and met some cool people. I even commissioned a Bathing suit from Knickers and No Fur Coat!! Ahh i cant wait to get it. I told her the style I wanted and she measured me and BOOM I'll have a cute little retro One piece alll fooooor meeeeee :)
Everyone should check Jana and her Company out: http://www.knickersandnofurcoat.com/
9th avenue Food Festival Craft Market
Let me start off with, THIS WAS MY MOST SUCCESSFUL DAY YET!! YAAAAY!
Getting to the West Side wasn't too bad, We took a cab from 79th and 5th ave Since I had to Pick up a table I was borrowing. When we got there there were a mess of people scrambling around to figure out where the Etsy Crafts space was going to be. It was total Chaos! people were angry, guys were bugging out no one knew what was going on......Until the fair people finally came over and gave us some spots. PHEW.
I shared a small space with a cool lady who sold precious stone jewelry and though we were cramped in there, People came on in and looked! and they LIKED!! My stuff. the other lady didn't do to well however. Her jewelry, thought beautiful, was very very expensive and she didn't accept credit cards.
I did well because my price range is really reasonable and I had Different stuff that appealed to many different people. Its a huge street fair on the upper west side with many different buyers who like different things. I also accept credit cards and talked up the people so that they knew I was the artist and collector and they were buying good stuff. the other lady just sat there.
Its really important to be a presence at your booth, but not in the buyers face. give them the autonomy to look and try on with no pressure. Of your stuff is good, they will buy it.
A few girlfriends came over to show their love and get some jewelry, there was a salsa dance company across the street that was great! the people were super friendly and nice, the food vendors were AMAZING, we had some sick spring rolls and sweet potato fritters. it was a non stop fun day.
It was a great day.
I did well because my price range is really reasonable and I had Different stuff that appealed to many different people. Its a huge street fair on the upper west side with many different buyers who like different things. I also accept credit cards and talked up the people so that they knew I was the artist and collector and they were buying good stuff. the other lady just sat there.
Its really important to be a presence at your booth, but not in the buyers face. give them the autonomy to look and try on with no pressure. Of your stuff is good, they will buy it.
A few girlfriends came over to show their love and get some jewelry, there was a salsa dance company across the street that was great! the people were super friendly and nice, the food vendors were AMAZING, we had some sick spring rolls and sweet potato fritters. it was a non stop fun day.
So yeah I made a ton of cash and came home with Chris so BEAT and TIRED but we managed to head on over to our favorite Restaurant (Bareburger) and eat ostrich burgers, with my fav Original Sin Cider and Sick Pecan Pie.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Shout Out to my Man
My Partner In Crime
My Papi Chulo
My Funnyman
My Love
Hes the best. He goes to ALL the Markets that I do just so he can be there for me and help me carry all my crap through the subway. He never complains that hes bored or hot or hungry, he just sits there people watching, looking at other vendors and always letting me know I'm on top of my game. He pretends to be interested in what I have to say about Jewelry and thinks its cute that I love Crafting.
He puts a pillow over his head at night so that I can stay up with some light to finish some project or just make jewelry.
He sits on the couch and reads, bored out of his head while I sew.
He Accompanies me to all the Estate Sales, Flea Markets and Craft Stores and will find something to do as I get lost within Shoe boxes of Vintage What-Nots and rows of crafting supplies. He doesn't follow me around asking annoying questions, he looks eagerly for the awesome piece in the box of old stuff that I may have missed. He scours Etsy for Vintage Kramer Jewelry for me to wear and collect and hes got Amazing taste.
I know hes not the only Crafter Boyfriend Out there, there must be more. Ive seen them all. Sitting at their crafter girlfriends table, hocking her wares and talking the customers up. Ive seen them set up the tables of their Ladies and sit in the background waiting patiently.
For all Our guys Do, They deserve a Shout Out!
Especially Mine.......:) Love you baby. Thank you for your immense patience and for being by my side.
My Papi Chulo
My Funnyman
My Love
Hes the best. He goes to ALL the Markets that I do just so he can be there for me and help me carry all my crap through the subway. He never complains that hes bored or hot or hungry, he just sits there people watching, looking at other vendors and always letting me know I'm on top of my game. He pretends to be interested in what I have to say about Jewelry and thinks its cute that I love Crafting.
He puts a pillow over his head at night so that I can stay up with some light to finish some project or just make jewelry.
He sits on the couch and reads, bored out of his head while I sew.
He Accompanies me to all the Estate Sales, Flea Markets and Craft Stores and will find something to do as I get lost within Shoe boxes of Vintage What-Nots and rows of crafting supplies. He doesn't follow me around asking annoying questions, he looks eagerly for the awesome piece in the box of old stuff that I may have missed. He scours Etsy for Vintage Kramer Jewelry for me to wear and collect and hes got Amazing taste.
I know hes not the only Crafter Boyfriend Out there, there must be more. Ive seen them all. Sitting at their crafter girlfriends table, hocking her wares and talking the customers up. Ive seen them set up the tables of their Ladies and sit in the background waiting patiently.
For all Our guys Do, They deserve a Shout Out!
Where do you get your supplies?
NYC is an insane Mecca of Anything. Anything you are obsessed with or passionate about, NY has at least 3 blocks dedicated to it. Stores Galore, a Shoppers Paradise. Lots of Options.
My Mecca is 6th avenue and Broadway between 35th and 39th streets. There are a wide Array of Bead and Jewelry supply stores Available. I've visited each and every one, and really they are all the same when it comes to price, but the selection ranges. This area is also next to the Garment District on 35th which has an enormous amount of fabric and Notions stores where you can pick up some vintage buttons or yards of lace to use in your designs.
The Search for Quality supplies and jewelry components is a long and tedious one. However, when you do find that Jewel of a store you make sure to never forget the cross streets. Here is my list of stores I Love to go to and buy from for all things related to my little business.
Michaels!!: Nuff ‘ said. That place is like an Opium Den. I have spent many hours in that store.
Fire Mountain Gems: They ship fast and have a great catalog. you also get a free tote bag when you purchase!
http://www.firemountaingems.com/
Also Dollar Stores and 5 and 10’s are an awesome resource for anything your little heart desires. From Tea Lights, to Stickers to Bead Findings and Skittles to help you pull a crafting all nighter.
My Mecca is 6th avenue and Broadway between 35th and 39th streets. There are a wide Array of Bead and Jewelry supply stores Available. I've visited each and every one, and really they are all the same when it comes to price, but the selection ranges. This area is also next to the Garment District on 35th which has an enormous amount of fabric and Notions stores where you can pick up some vintage buttons or yards of lace to use in your designs.
The Search for Quality supplies and jewelry components is a long and tedious one. However, when you do find that Jewel of a store you make sure to never forget the cross streets. Here is my list of stores I Love to go to and buy from for all things related to my little business.
Michaels!!: Nuff ‘ said. That place is like an Opium Den. I have spent many hours in that store.
Beads World: Broadway between 38th and 37th Street NYC
Lavaliere Sterling and Stones: 6th Ave between 37th and 38th Streets
Fun 2 Bead: 6th ave between 38th and 39th Street
M&J Trimming: 6th Ave Between 37th and 38th Street
Fire Mountain Gems: They ship fast and have a great catalog. you also get a free tote bag when you purchase!
http://www.firemountaingems.com/
ETSY!: I can’t tell you how much I really love Etsy and the suppliers. You can literally find ANYTHING. Love it.
Also Dollar Stores and 5 and 10’s are an awesome resource for anything your little heart desires. From Tea Lights, to Stickers to Bead Findings and Skittles to help you pull a crafting all nighter.
I also Like to go Estate Sale Shopping, as well as antiquing and flea market browsing for shoe boxes full of old vintage jewelry or metals that I can use in my Designs.
My favorite is coming upon something awesome that I could have easily missed had I not been paying attention. And I don’t pay attention as often as I should which is obvious by the way I’m constantly knocking into people in the street.
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