LFW Designs

AWOL again!

2009-07-09T06:18:00.002-04:00

I apologize....I have been absent.
It has been a busy summer and it has shown NO signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The graduation was fantastic. Tyler gave the closing remarks and sang the Alma Mater and just like that he and Jami were graduates. I did not cry at the ceremony.....but that was only because I had cried all day! :) Good tears though, really!

Since then, my family has been crazy busy trying to get our restaurant open in Palatka. We are putting a Woody's Bar B Que in the old Walt's building. It is a major undertaking and we have all been there 24/7 it seems. Opening Day is slated for August 17, but we are hoping that maybe we can get it together before that.....we will just have to see if we can line everything up before then. My parents and brother have been in the restaurant business for the past few years, having owned a Woody's in Jacksonville....I, however, was only ever there to eat dinner....and I had (notice I say had) no restaurant experience at all.....I am becoming quite the expert!!! haha

Tyler is in Orlando this week auditioning for American Idol.....along with Shelby's best friend Amy.....I am so excited for the both of them. Both are such talented singers....and both will be singing at Shelby's wedding in the fall. They sing today at the arena....their 20 seconds of fame before they find out if they get to move to the next round. Keep your fingers crossed!

Shelby starts her last semester of college next month, Tyler and Jami start their first. Miss Ashlie is somewhere near her last one....so they are all busy! Hunter will be in the 7th grade....

Purse orders are coming in and I am doing my best to keep up with them. I have tons of new fabrics......and actually have some new bags made (fortunately sewing is therapy to me!) one day I hope to have time to load them on the site.....If I get quite a few more made I am hoping to have an Open House in August......of course all of that will depend on the restaurant.....
I will try to keep you informed.....
In the mean time --- Have a great summer!

xo
Laura

Yes, The Waterworks Have Started & A View From a Graduation Party...

2009-06-01T14:46:00.004-04:00

Jami and Tyler and Karaoke!
Even Dear Old Dad was having a good time!
Our dear friend Nancy....
A little shade, anyone?
The amazing, and I do mean AMAZING, theatre kids!
Blue and gold cupcakes, homemade---of course!
The gorgeous graduates. They both make me cry. I am so proud of both of them. Jami and Tyler, you two are AWESOME! You both are such blessings to me!
Wasn't Jami such a cute little Panther cheerleader? And what about Karl as a graduate? Doesn't he look so young...
Beautiful Jami.

And, what about Ty in his blue cap and gown, Pre-School Class of 1995! My, how the time has flown.

Sorry you all haven't heard from me all month....May flew by. It has all been a little overwhelming. And it isn't over yet.... Graduation is this Friday. 8pm. I have used more than my fair share of tissues over the last 3 weeks, but I know Friday will do me in. I am even packing an extra tissue for Mr. Weaver. I think I saw a tear in his eye yesterday at Baccalaureate.

You all have a good week.

Laura

Blueberry Festival

2009-04-28T12:12:00.006-04:00

If you read this post earlier, please forgive all the typos! That is simply what happens when I am in a hurry and do not go back to read whatever I have written......I think I have managed to correct them----You all have a great weekend!

I live in Bostwick, Florida. It is a quaint little community, and every year around this time they hold the "Bostwick Blueberry Festival". Do they grow blueberries in Bostwick? I have no knowledge of that....but every year at the festival they manage to sell thousands of pounds that someone has grown somewhere. We will once again have a booth at the Blueberry Festival....we skipped the last few years....but are very excited to be back.
This year at the festival we are going to have a line of bags for the value-conscious shopper.....because of the economy here at LFW we realize people are struggling, and trying hard to make ends meet. We have a line of bags similar to our original ones, the will be reversible, feature a ribbon-tie closure and two handles. They are available in the tiny ($10) the little size ($15) and the original size ($20). These bags will make a perfect gift for a graduate or anyone else on your gift list. Today in the studio we are busy producing these adorable bags.....I will try to photograph some and put on the blog for tomorrow!
We look forward to seeing you in Bostwick, Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 8am until 4pm!
See you there!

My Weekend, A New Handbag and More Camera Talk!

2009-03-30T12:35:00.006-04:00

Okay, so I had a busy weekend. First of all it was Hunter's 12th birthday, so we had a little dinner for him and I talked Shelby into taking photos of him with her "Good" Camera....a Canon Rebel xS These were shot with a 75-300mm zoom lens..Then on the top photo she used a "soft and faded" action on Photoshop to create the affect.
And isn't he handsome? On the wall in my foyer is where I have pictures of all the children. Ashlie, Shelby, Jami, and Tyler's pictures are their senior ones, but the picture of Hunter is one from his 4th birthday :Eight years made quite a difference.

Bless his little heart, isn't he the cutest thing you've ever seen? Anyway, I guess it is time to update the photo on my wall, so I am going to choose one, I love the serious one, but his smile is so precious that I may have to choose the one at the top.

The one below Shelby did using some silly Photoshop filter....but it is still adorable.....
Next, yesterday, Shelby MADE ME (I think she forgot who the mother is!) design a messenger bag. She was in dire need of one, or so she said, and she wasn't leaving until I had made her one!
So, here is the new bag on lfwdesigns.com- the Shelby Messenger, modeled by the gorgeous Jami...You can find all the particulars about the new bag here.

And, just because I didn't want Tyler to feel left out, Shel also photographed him, this is with the soft and faded Photoshop action as well....

My weekend was capped off with Tyler singing two solos at church yesterday, and I know I am biased when I say this, but he was AWESOME.

Now its Monday and time to get back to work....I have a purse party tomorrow evening and am busy getting some new things ready for it....
Y'all have a good day,
Laura
PS: I am still trying to convince Karl (and myself) that I really need the new camera....although I think I want a Nikon (don't tell Shelby!) :)

Hog Wild

2009-03-25T07:44:00.002-04:00

First of all, I want to warn you. I want a new camera. I want a really good DLSR, SLDR, RLDS.....whatever it is.....not the "point and shoot" kind that I currently own. Not that there is anything wrong with my camera.....I just want a better one. A much better one. And, I feel the need to justify it...
So, without further delay, here are my photos from last night with my regular-old point&shoot...and while they are OK....I wnat better photos. Clearer ones, brighter ones...

It is fair time in Putnam County, and that is a big deal...Children from all over the county who are in the 4H clubs raise hogs to get ready for the show.
Last night it was time. About 10- 15 hogs run into the ring at a time, the judge eliminates all but 5, and then he walks around and around and around and around and around (do you get the picture?) deciding which of these 5 is the best. Then he announces his choices, and we start all over again......I think they weighed in 139 hogs last night.

Anyway, we sat and we watched for three hours. No joke. Three hours. And the whole reason for that was because this cute little face:
Hunter raised a hog....a 260 pound one.
And, Hunter and his hog made the first cut, and ended up 4th in his group....and was also chosen for best showmanship....
And, so it goes, we were (are) just a little proud of our handsome young man. (Who, by the way, will be TWELVE years old tomorrow!!---HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNTER!!!)
So, after Hunter was finished we were headed back to Bostwick. It was fun. And educational. By the time the last 3 groups came out I could pick out what was going to be the winning hog.....I was even right when Karl was wrong....haha....

So, anyway....there were my pics....see I desperately need a camera that can do a better job....
I really really really want one.

Y'all have a great day!
Laura

I Hate Vegetables

2009-03-23T09:04:00.005-04:00

I hate vegetables. I do. I hate them. I think they are gross. Well, most of them anyway. Potatoes and lima beans are about as close as I get. Actually once every few weeks I do eat steamed broccoli....
I say all of that to get to this point: a few weeks ago one of my clients came in raving about the cauliflower that she and her sister had made the night before. (I am thinking: "Whatever!") Cauliflower NEVER has had a chance in my house....of all the veggies out there this was one of the most disgusting, or so I thought! Anyway, she and her sister had roasted it, she said it was so delicious that they ate all of it before it made its way to the dinner table! Right. Cauliflower is suddenly so wonderful that people are eating it up before it makes its way to a plate? OK.

For whatever reason (must be like me buying fabric with flamingos and tattoos) when I was at Publix last week I bought a head of ---you guessed it---cauliflower. So, by now you know the rest of the story....I roasted it, and I promise you it is delicious. I LOVED it. I have been converted....although a salad full of raw vegetables still does not appeal to me, I think you could roast just about any veggie and I would eat it! The children too.....even Tyler... and Heaven knows that child is a picky eater! Since the original cauliflower roasting, we have now roasted onions, carrots, asparagus.....and are planning on doing some broccoli this evening. So I thought I would share the simple list of ingredients and how we do it......
Buy some cauliflower.....heat up your oven......and eat the delicious vegetable!

Here is what you need:

Fresh Cauliflower ( I do 2 heads for the 5 of us)

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil ( I like the extra light----but whatever kind you prefer will be fine)

Lawry's Seasoned Salt (I only use a little sprinkling)

Black Pepper (I use tons of pepper---I love it)

Preheat oven to 400*. Break the cauliflower into florets, not too small, but not huge either. The bigger they are the longer the cooking time needs to be. Then rinse in a colander, and spread them on a cookie sheet, drip the oil over the florets, spinkle salt and pepper, then I toss them around on the cookie sheet to make sure all the pieces have oil and seasonings. Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes...turning them after ten minutes, that's all there is.....It will be just lightly browned.

Delicious!

If you choose to do carrots, they take 50 minutes at 425, baby asparagus takes approximately 11 minutes at 400*, thicker asparagus takes about 20 minutes.......the possiblities are endless, and I am eating vegetables. How about that?

AWOL

2009-03-21T16:00:00.004-04:00

Ok, I have been absent.

Too much going on....so for a quick update...

LFW will be participating the Bostwick Blueberry Festival as well as the Palatka Blue Crab Festival.....the Azalea Festival was such fun---I had forgotten how nice it is to get out and see everyone at a craft show. Thanks to those of you who read my blog and website and came out to see us.....it is always so great to see you, and so nice to meet out new friends! (the pictures are from the Azalea Fest)

I have brand new fabric this week, a gorgeous Flamingo fabric....flamingos are NOT my thing, however I fell in love with this print.....hopefully the bags will make it to the website this week. Also a new black and white print with just a little red mixed in.....as well as a tattoo print. Tattoos have never been my thing either.....(isn't that a little odd that this week I picked out so many things that have NEVER appealed to me! what does that say????)

As for the wedding plans, they are right on track....we have settled on a photographer out of Ocala....Elle Wedding Photography...his photographs are awesome. Shelby loved... LOVED ...LOVED them....we are so looking forward to working with him. Next we must decide on the catering, and while we think we have chosen the caterer......the menu is still up in the air! So, is the cake...oh yeah, and the invitations! We have spent hours....too many hours to count looking at thousands of invitations.....and still cannot make a choice....I do not even think we have narrowed it down any! Too many choices. Here's a question for you:

When someone sends you a fantastic wedding invitation, do you:
a) keep it forever as a token of the wedding
b) keep it just until the wedding as a reminder
c) write the date and time on your calendar and then throw the invitation in the trash?

Just curious..... :)

As for my two high school graduates....their announcements came in last week....to say they are excited is certainly an understatement. We are busy planning the big party for them....

As for my two soon-to-be college graduates (right, Ashlie and Shelby???) they are busy making sure they have all of their courses lined up.....

Any way, we've been a little busy....

I will try to keep up with you all a little more....thanks for all the emails....

Hope you are enjoying your Saturday.

:)
Laura

PS: Oh yeah, one more thing.....Shelby broke her collarbone this week.....there is never a dull moment around here! But, thank the Lord, she is going to be fine!

Back to Normal....

2009-02-04T12:15:00.006-05:00

Well, we are back to normal, whatever that is...

On the business front, I have added 11 more bags to the site today. I am striving to put 100 new things on there in the next few weeks. This afternoon I am working on a new style.....will post more about it in the morning --- that is IF it is successful! :)

Also, I have decided to do to Palatka Azalea Festival this year. I have only done it once before, several years ago, but I thought it would be fun to do this year because my friend, and talented designer, Nancy Vorasso, is going to join me in my booth with all of her lovely creations...we will have a grand time. Make plans to come out and see us, this is a quaint festival in downtown Palatka, Saturday and Sunday, March 7&8 from 8am to 5pm both days.
As for the Blue Crab Festival in May, it is still up in the air according to this morning's Palatka Daily News, but there is a 90% chance that it will happen. We will be there if the show is a go!

I will be in the studio all afternoon, will let you know what I accomplish.

Thank you for all of your kind emails....

Have a good day!
:)
Laura
PS: For all of you subscribers who recieve this blog through email I have included the link to the actual blog, as sometimes is gets distorted in the email.
www.lfwdesigns.com/blog

Oh, What an Evening...

2009-02-02T10:34:00.006-05:00

A view from an engagement party....Bostwick style....

Shelby and Blake, doesn't the Official Engagement Photo look lovely on the mantle?

Meme (my mother) made a Strawberry Cake loaded with cream cheese frosting and even decorated it to match the invitations.....Fantastic job Meme, you are so creative!

Hydrangeas, hydrangeas, and more hydrangeas.....it has been chosen as the Official Wedding Flower!
A tray of beautiful Petit Fours, also courtesy of Meme....

The Beautiful Maid of Honor, Miss Ashlie....

Meme, the baker, and Madison the Junior Bridesmaid....

The gorgeous couple with their GORGEOUS moms!!! :)

The setting outside, isn't it lovely?

What a great night! We are so lucky to have such great friends and family!
Y'all have a great week!
XO
Laura

Valentines Day Bags

2009-01-29T06:19:00.003-05:00

The new valentine bags have been added to the site! And while I call them "Valentine's Day" bags they really are perfect for anytime of the year, from cherries, to gingham, to hearts....all are adorable. Simply click on the "Shop Online Link" and it will show you the pretty bags....there is limited quantities so don't delay! They are available for immediate delivery.

Thanks!
I will be back soon with more Engagement Party preparations.......woo hoo!
Y'all have a great Thursday!
:)
Laura

And the winner is.....

2009-01-27T09:39:00.003-05:00

This one. It was after all, my favorite! Really, isn't that all that matters? That I am happy? Of course, I know, I know, it is not all about me or my opinions. That is why I recruited you after all. Thank you to all of you who voted in the comments and all of you who sent me an email with your pick! #3 did win officially. It is beautiful. They are beautiful. Anyway, the engagement party is this weekend. This house is a flurry of activity----and I have about 10 lists of things to do/buy/pick-up. Oh yeah, and I don't have one single thing to wear to the party. I haven't shared that little tid bit of information with Karl yet. Shopping. He will be thrilled.......anyway I will give you an update about the party as the week progresses.....

Also, thank you for coming to the Open House......It was good.....always good to see my favorite customers, and always fun to meet the people who are new to the world of LFW....and yes, there will be another Open House before Easter and another before Mother's Day!

The Palatka Blue Crab Festival is on again for this year.....and we will be there.....right next to my good friend, Nancy Vorasso......she wanted to have a booth, so I decided I should have one to. I have not done a craft show/festival in over a year! I am very excited....it should be FUN FUN FUN....it is memorial day weekend, so mark your calendars.

Saturday night there was nothing to do .....I ran around singing "Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio". Do you know that song, its John Denver, somewhere in the middle seventies---"Saturday night in Toledo, Ohio, is like being nowhere at all".....only a few verses I changed to Saturday night in Bostwick, Florida, blah blah blah....so since there was NOTHING to do we walked to the edge of our field to view this:
Alpacas? Who knew!
I will check in later!
Have a good week!
:)
Laura

I Need Your Help

2008-12-27T15:47:00.007-05:00

I need your help.
While I am officially on vacation until January 5th.....we are trying to choose an "Official" Engagement Photograph for Shelby. We are having a tough time choosing between the following ones:
#1:
#2:

#3:

This is where you come in.....I would love for you to leave me a comment, saying which photo is your favorite. #1, #2, or #3.
Just scroll to the bottom of this post-- click on the "Comment" link, and it will direct you as to what to do. You can even be anonymous if you choose.
Thanks for your help.
Happy New Year!
Laura
PS: Don't be shy! If you choose anonymous-it does not give me any other info (so you won't end up on some mailing list!!!) Privacy is important to me too!!!!
But PLEASE vote!!!!!!!

The Dog Days of Christmas

2008-12-17T10:07:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas from the LFW Designs Dogs....

Sandra Dee, Miss Ellie Mae, and Bessie Lew (also known as "Moo")

Tears, Tears, and even more Tears.....but all good ones!

2008-12-15T08:56:00.002-05:00

What a whirlwind weekend!
It started Thursday evening with Tyler's first performance of "The Christmas Carol". Tyler played Ebeneezer Scrooge. He was wonderful. So, I cried. Tears of pride.
As soon as the play ended, Shelby called my cell phone to tell me that she and Blake were no longer "friends". They are engaged. She has a ring. Tears again. Can my sweet little daughter be old enough to get married?

Friday morning brought the graduation of Blake, my soon-to-be son-in-law. Blake, honey, it is not too late to run from this nutty family!!!! When the music began, tears streamed down my face AGAIN! Sometime in the coming year, we should have two more college graduations to attend----right, Ash???? right, Shel??? Of course we will also have the 2 high school graduations for Tyler and Jami! My poor hormones will be on overload!!! I will need stock in Kleenex!

Friday evening brought another performance of Ty's play......and it was even better than the night before. So, guess what, more tears! This time they were for Scrooge, when he realizes all the things he had done to others and vows to be a better person....it was awesome.

Saturday evening, we had Blake's Mom and Step Dad(Karen & Johnny) for dinner, they flew in from Texas for the graduation. No tears this time, just an entertaining evening.

Sunday ended with the last performance of The Christmas Carol....this time many more tears. The culmination of an emotional weekend.....and possibly the best performance of the Palatka High School Musical Theater I have seen. Incredible.

All good tears, though. What a blessing.
Hope you all have a great week.....
Laura

Gift Certificates

2008-12-02T09:48:00.003-05:00

Our new Gift Certificates are here! They make a great gift for any of the girls on your list!
You can specify any amount----
If you need to get them before Christmas either email us at lfwdesigns@bellsouth.net, call the studio directly at 386.937.9929, or log onto the website...
Also, don't forget about the Christmas Open House at the Studio this weekend, Saturday and Sunday---the 6 & 7, from 1-3 in the afternoon!

Merry Christmas!
Laura

My Favorite Ornaments...

2008-12-02T08:51:00.002-05:00

After decorating my tree this weekend with my family, I thought I would share a few of my very favorite ornaments with you...

I bring you this picture of this funny ornament, because you know how I LOVE dachshunds......and because I wanted you to see this picture from this morning:
Because, after all, what is a blog-post, without Sandra Dee?

Y'all have a good day!
XO
Laura

Thanksgiving, 2008

2008-11-29T21:55:00.004-05:00

How is this for a Thanksgiving picture????? This is poor little Sandra Dee. She is a little perturbed, and a whole lot tired! 9 dogs and 16 people in your house will do that to a little dachshund. It will do it to a couple of grown-ups (me & Karl) too! We survived Thanksgiving, but wow, are we ever tired.
On Wednesday evening everyone gathered at our house for appetizers and fun.....then again on Thursday for the real food! We always bake a turkey .....simply because we use that meat for sandwiches and I HAVE to have the drippings for my dressing. Dressing, that I must say was THE BEST I have ever made.....all of the turkey drippings, cups of fresh celery and sweet onions, mounds of fresh cornbread, and my two secret ingredients......hot sausage and portobello mushrooms. Ummm Ummm Good! However, back to the turkey...it was definately the Fried Turkey that was the best. It is the most flavorful and the most moist turkey meat ever. If you have never fried a aturkey----get to it. The turket fryers are all on sale and so are the birds.....you need a 12 pounder for best results. Go for it. Really.
On Thursday morning, I even convinced everyone to help put up the Christmas tree, especially Blake and Cory. Everyone had to at least put on 15 ornaments.....Ashlie, Tyler, Shelby and Jami, put on a million! Thank Heavens!
Even Karl was impressed to have the tree up and have it look so pretty. Later in the day we put up all the fall decor, and put out the Christmas things. I scaled back from what I usually do, but everything still looks so festive.

And, finally, I will show you our family picture of 2008. This is MY entire immediate family....(with a few extras --and a few furry ones!-- thrown in for good measure!!!)
On the back row: Kevin (my brother) My Dad, Blake --holding Copper (He is Shelby's friend), The Handsome Johnny Cash, oops I mean Karl Weaver, Tyler, Hunter-- holding Miss Ellie, Cory(Ashlie's friend)-- holding Peonie , Rance (Jami's friend),the second row is Madison (my niece) Shelby, My Mom, Me-- holding Bessie, Ashlie-- holding Paisley, Jami --holding Sandra Dee, and on the bottom row is Honey Bear, Sugar Bear and Sadie Monster.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE.
Thanks for reading.
XO
Laura

I Am a Terrible Blogger.

2008-11-10T10:37:00.002-05:00

I am a terrible blogger. There. I admitted it.

I take countless pictures all week, intending to update the blog with dachshund antics, new fabrics, tales of Tyler and Jami, new recipes, fall decorations, purse parties and Open Houses at the studio...etc.... but time slips away and now it has been WEEKS (months?) since I last posted.

It is opening week of hunting season. My whole family will be in the woods at our hunting camp in the middle of the forest all week. Of course Ashlie, Shelby, Jami, Tyler and Hunter are only there some of the time because they have school....It is a fun relaxing week filled with crazy hunting stories, Jerry Clower jokes, and some of the best food in the world!

Oh, and did I mention rattlesnakes? Yes, rattlesnakes and bears. They are now a part of our Camp Week as well. (And Yes, there are pictures, but my camera is in the woods and I am at home for the next few hours----will try to remember it on Wednesday and add them to the posts!) Kevin killed a giant snake yesterday around 3:00. I cannot imagine walking in the woods and coming upon that thing! UGH! Even with the snake boots that we all wear, it would not have been enough if he had stepped on that monster... And as for the bear, he visits EVERYDAY----especially around 6-10pm.....he just walks right into the camp. Comes to visit I suppose. We scare him off, and he comes right back. A small bear, by bear standards. BooBoo. That is what we have named him. I feel bad for him, I am sure he wonders why Sugarbear and Honeybear (my parents dogs) get to be right up there with us, but we run him off.....he just wants to be our friend.?.?

And as for handbags, I do have new fabrics------an adorable pink and green flip flop fabric (PERFECT for Christmas presents!), more polka dots, a cute dachshund fabric, a new black and white----which I have been looking for forever......this one is really pretty. Oh yeah, even a new camoflauge! In honor of Hunting Season. Doesn't everyone need a camo handbag? Surely they do!

So, once again I am going to try to be a better blogger.
Wish me luck-
Thanks for reading!
Laura

Announcing........the Laura Bag!

2008-10-08T20:31:00.006-04:00

Just a quick note to let you know about our brand new Laura Bag ! It is the perfect size, features 3 interior pockets and a magnetic snap closure and a shouldber strap. A very trendy bag.
Simply go to the "Shop Online" page on the website, then to "Ready to Ship" and then choose the one that suits you!
Have a great day!
Laura

Beautiful Baby Bags

2008-10-07T10:12:00.002-04:00

I know I promised pictures of the studio shopping event, but the camera that has them on it is STILL in Jacksonville....so while I am anxiously awaiting the return of the camera.....this is what I have been up to:

Many, many times customers are always asking about baby-bags. I always say the the "Lizzie Bag" is a good size for a baby bag.....and it can be made in any of our trendy prints. However, often our clients want something a little more "baby-ish". So, after searching and searching.....I found a line a baby fabric that was beautiful......and so we officially have baby bags now! The vintage buggies are just too cute, and the fabrics are available in the pale pink and brown combination, or pale blue and brown.
My friend, and very talented designer, Nancy Vorasso, made up the pillow-cases, burp-pads, and quilted changing pads to go with the bags.

The Prices for the Beautiful Baby Bag Collection are as follows:

The Baby Bag: $ 55 (11"tall, 15 " wide, 5"deep, 4 interior pockets, magnetic snap closure)
The Tiny Bag 16 (perfect for a young sister-her own bag to match!)
Burp Pad 12
Quilted Changing Pad 25
Pillow-case 12 (pillow form not included)

I will upload better pics to the website of the bags....for more info on the coordinating burp-pads, pillowcases, or changing pads simply email me at lfwdesigns@bellsouth.net and I will get you in touch with Nancy.

Have a great Tuesday....
Laura

More Studio Shopping

2008-10-06T10:11:00.003-04:00

Good morning!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Studio Shopping event...it is always nice to visit with our favorite customers, and always so nice to meet the new ones!!!

I just wanted to say a few things----there won't be any Studio pictures until later this evening, as my camera is in Jacksonville and I am here in Bostwick....how did that happen?!?!

Anyway: I will be adding new pictures (handbags) to the site. The Laura Bag, as I have said before is a HIT! There are several patterns to choose from....you will love them.

If you have ordered the Santa bag, delivery is this week...so be looking for them...

For my final thought today, we are also about to add a baby line.....baby bags, burp cloths, changing pads, little sister purses....in the most beautiful fabric.....those pics will be available tomorrow.....

Have a good Monday, and check back later tonight for the updates...

Again, thanks for visiting!
Laura
PS: There are only 3 more Halloween sets available, and the sale runs out on Wednesday....first come - first serve!!! :)

Studio Shopping

2008-09-29T07:02:00.002-04:00

LFW Designs invites you to come by and shop at the studio.

Saturday, October 4, noon til 4pm
Sunday October 5, 1-3 in the afternoon.

The first 50 people to spend $50 with LFW, will receive a FREE collegiate handbag (Gators, Seminoles, or Dawgs!) Limited to supply on hand, one per customer, please.

It is the perfect opportunity to begin thinking about all of that Christmas Shopping you have to do....and get started shopping for all of the women on you list! Or, come by and design a bag just for you!

Please bring your friends!

For more info, visit the website, www.lfwdesigns.com, or you can call the studio directly at 386.937.9929, or email us at lfwdesigns@bellsouth.net.

This week.......................

2008-09-22T17:13:00.003-04:00

There are lots of things on my mind this week, so this post may go on and on.......
Anyway, "Yes" I know this picture says "Unlawful to Copy"...but trust me, I spent enough money on packages of pictures that surely this is ok.....and yes, I could have scanned one of the ones that didn't say that, but isn't this more fun?!
So, the reason that Handsome Tyler graces the top spot on my blog, is because this week is the Palatka High School production of "Willy Wonka" and it stars none-other than TYLER! The performances are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. If you are lucky enough to live in Palatka, then you all really need to attend the show. Jim Pignato, the director, is awesome. Every show I have ever seen is fantastic. To think we have such talent in small-town Palatka, is wonderful. All of the students (and the rest of the crew!!!) have worked non-stop to get ready for the show.

Tomorrow is sweet Miss Ellie's birthday. She is 3 years old. I won't bother with a picture, since she made the blog last time. She is the sweetest dog....and she thinks I am the greatest thing ever! I am going to town in the morning for birthday treats, and maybe even birthday hats....(will definately post pictures of that!)

Last night we had the first official fire of the season in the fireplace. It was divine, even if it was still a little warm! I am so looking forward to cool nights, warm fires, and San Sebastian Vintner's Red! Come on WINTER! I am ready!

This week I am also BUSY BUSY BUSY getting ready for next weeks Open House, we are calling this one a "Shopping Experience"......a chance for everyone to begin Christmas shopping. The brand new "Laura Bag!" is a big hit. It is such a trendy look. There are new postcards coming out with this bag on it...make sure I have your snail-mail address so I can send you one.
Nancy will be joining us again with all of her wares, if you are thinking you want one of the personalized pillowcases, you better come by and place your order....ALSO----there is a surprise for all of you who come shopping at the Open House, but I am not telling you until next week......but shopping with LFW the first weekend in October is definately going to be worth your while!!! :)

OK-I have rambled enough.
Thanks for your time.....
New bags added to the site tomorrow afternoon!
XO
Laura

An Adorable Laura Bag!

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Just a quick note so you can see this adorable bag...it was a custom order....but so cute I just had to share!!!!!
Y'all have a great week!
:)
Laura

Boo!

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Halloween is in one month and 15 days. Halloween has never been very important to me. I did dress my children up when they were young (but NEVER in anything scary) and I did take them trick-or-treating----although this only consisted of going to their grandparents houses and our immediate neighbors. 5 places. Still they ended up with bags of candy. Anyway---over the years,even with my lackadaisical take on Halloween, I have grown to love pumpkins. Jack-o-lanterns, plain ones, tiny ones, white pumpkins, black ones( I saw this in a magazine just yesterday....I think it had been spray painted). This obsession with pumpkins is why I love these bags so much....
So, this leads to this: from now until October 7, 2008, if you order this "Happy Jacks Halloween Handbag" you will receive the tiny version for FREE! The Handbag is the Classic size, features 3 interior pockets and a magnetic snap closure. You can also specify short handles or longer ones. The bag is $40. The tiny version is adorable....would make a cute gift for a "Mother and Daughter"......or buy the bag for you and use the tiny for a gift bag for someone who has a birthday in October....
And, just to entice you even more.....If you book a party and schedule it to be held before October 24, you will receive the Classic version of the Happy Jacks Handbag for free....in addition to your other rewards!!!! But, (remember there is always a but) there are only a few more dates open....so you better hurry!

Boo to you!
Laura