Rochambeau

Natasha's Revamp Challenge

How this Carpet Bag came to be:

 

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Join the fun by sharing your own revamp, or else you can just check out all the Revamps at Natasha's site  ! 
 

Study in Oyster and Coral

A silk bolero is in the works, created out of two embroidered pillow shams, and piped in some dark coral colored silk (purchased at Goodwill in New Orleans).  It's lined in some coordinating fabric from Thailand, a gift from my friend Phil.  Also on the sewing table a matching dress,  fashioned out of an oyster color dust ruffle that matches the pillow shams.  Piecing it together has been a mind twister.  A good mental puzzle.

 

An oyster colored velvet drawstring bag ~

With a galloping horse medallion.  There are tassels also embellishing the bag, repeating the idea of a horses tail.

Also a Coral drawstring bag ~

Both have been boxed up and sent to Dallas, as they will be part of a silent auction raisning money for the Humane Society.

All net proceeds from the first annual Spotlight Humane: Dallas gala will benefit the campaign to Stop Puppy Mills.  Spotlight Humane: Dallas will feature cocktails, a gourmet dinner, as well as entertainment and a silent and live auction.  Date: March 26, 2010
Location: Dallas, Texas.  For more info please email:  RSVP@humanesociety.org

Giving Thanks

For family and friends, for health and Autumn, for my life and things to look forward to.  Today I'm also giving thanks that YOU have found your mysterious way into my life, for your generous kindness!

Happy Thanksgiving to all~

 Love,

Constance

~Spring Blossom Handbags~

Embracing the subtle shades of
salmon and pink.

(Lola)

Mixing the textures of
silk satin and woven cotton.

(Lissa)

Imitating the forms in nature.

(Rosa)

& preparing for a
show this weekend.

The Wearable Art Show
At  The Promenade
in Marlton, New Jersey
(Near Philadelphia and Cherry Hill)

10~5

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If you live in the area please drop by.
The show will be set up next door to
Smith & Hawken.

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20% of all sales goes to the
Animal Orphanage.

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Petit Pouch

New From
Boutique ROCHAMBEAU

~Lucky Little Drawstring Bags~

~Fortune~

~Risk~

~Flirt~

~Adventure~

 
Bonne fortune et Bonne Chance!
Petit Pouches~ 9"x 10"
Email for $ info. 

Magic~Mirror
(included)

~Show at Sickles on Saturday~

This Saturday, Sickles Market will host their
annual "Artist Day"
11:00 am ~ 4:00 pm

Being included in this show is a joy!

Pictured above:  Colette with bouquet wristlettes

The artists display their work in a glass conservatory filled to the brim with fresh flowers and plants.  Just the thought of breathing in the fragrant oxygen
makes me smile!

Above: Camilla Bag)

It's a bright spot in the dead of winter since it's snowing as I write this.  If you are in the neighborhood, and would like to stop by,
all are welcome.

above: Camilla writslette

Snow Queen will be there.......

Not to mention my artist friend
Mary Cooper.

Daidra  my Jewelry designer friend
will be featuring her latest work too!

It would be great fun to see you there!!  To learn more about The Sickles Market or find directions to Little Silver, New Jersey, you can go here .

Constance

Attention to Detail

Some people say the devil's in the details.
But not me.  I find my passion in
"infusing" the details!

Making a collection unique and special
is my calling.

Very much like decorating a wedding cake.

The special touches
that make a piece unique......

or daring..........

makes my heart happy and content.

It's not always easy.

Many times, a major challenge!

But, the kind of battle I like to win!

Infusing that little element of surprise....

and love, is what makes me happy
and satisfied!

Small vignette of my work.
Handbags, Pin, and a Lavender Pillow.

~Study in Green~

~Fascination Evening Bag~

Created with peacock feathers, vintage
ribbons and velvet Milliners leaves
this bag puts the "wow" into an outfit!

The back view of "The Fascination Bag",
is a variation on the same theme.
The lining is blue and green patterned
William Morris fabric.

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~Farfalla Bag~

A mixture of green marabou feathers and
green velvet combined with vintage ribbons
bestow upon the The Farfalla Bag"
a dreamy mystique.

The back of "Farfalla" is embellished with
more of the same vintage ribbon detail.
The bag is also lined in blue and green
patterned William Morris fabric.

~The Marcella Muff~

Has a secret

There is a zipper compartment.

It's a Muff and a Handbag all in one!
The muff is lined and the inside of
of the bag is lined with  the same
pink Asian satin.

Lastly, a cluster of Green Grapes is still in the
works for Di at Designers Block.

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New Designs for Autumn

Each handbag is created
one at a time, with love. There are
many things to inspire, but for me none more
important than vintage clothing, textiles
and passimenterie!

These are the things that whisper,  calling to be reinvented into something original. It thrills me to give new life to old objects like fur collars.

As in all forms of creativity, one must start
somewhere with an idea or inspiration,
then let the magic happen.  The work I'm
most satisfied with usually results by
correcting what seems to be mistakes.   

Sometimes the creative battle can be arduous,
but always deeply rewarding.  To create
something beautiful
with your own two hands is a
miracle. Even if only you are able to
recognize it's beauty!

 

Summer Trunk Show

 
New Handbags to help beat the heat !

Dancing into Summer............
One of a kind Pochettes from
Boutique Rochambeau
will keep you cool, stylish, and the
talk of the town!

 

The Lineup:

~Aqua Blue Pochette~

~Black and White Ball Pochette~

~Amy's Linen Pochette~
with rosie-posie pulls

Detail of ~Amy's Pochette~

~Garden Party Pochette~

~Coral Seashell Pochette~

Medley of ~Coral Pochettes~

~Lara's Pink Pochette~

~Sea Wave Pochette~  I
(All bags come with a matching
beveled mirror)

~Sea Wave Pochette~ II   (sold)

~Sea Wave Pochette~   III   (sold)

If you find yourself unable to live without a Summer Pochette, please email
constance@constancemullerdesigns.com for further detail.

Merci!