De Novo

  I've been working hard on raincoat designs! I have this one complete, and 2 more almost ready to be introduced. I love this Japanese Nylon & plan to do lots of interesting styles. So many great colors too!

So what's new? I did a wholesale show this past February, and realized something that was missing from my line...lighter weight pieces. I have a few already, but now I am planning a small collection - and I'm super excited! To compliment those short and long light weight styles, I'm also working on some blazers. My first one is called the "Alt" blazer, after the iconic, blazer wearing Emmanuelle Alt. She always looks amazing. Look for the new pieces starting June!

Great spaces great light... The new Crosstown space in Memphis, TN... An absolutely amazing renovation. I seriously just want to move in and live in a corner. Beautiful, open atrium in the center with floors and floors of inspiring giant windows and interesting nooks. We asked to shoot the line here, and were welcomed without hesitation. The site is home to not only cafes and markets, but medical offices, and eventually a high school. There is a plethora of space in this old Sears distribution center, and I can't wait to see what move in next. Maybe me & my...

  Bye Bye Summer... It's hard to believe summer is winding down, and the kids are back in school. One thing I did realize this summer when my kids were visiting Grandma for 2 weeks: my pre-kid brain abilities still exist! This was exciting because many times I thought my mind must be slipping and I just couldn't handle things like I used to. Well, being kid-free for a block of time showed me that wasn't true! I was remembering to do things (on time, when they actually needed to happen). I was able to clearly focus on business planning and...