Hi all. Happy Wednesday. What a hump day it is! We are finalizing preparations for the new Fall AGD collection and meanwhile...I'm giving you another sneak peek at the 3rd new design because I know how much you guys love this part. The sneak peeks that is. :) If I had a buck for every time I got an email from one of you guys letting me know what "torture" the sneak peeks are, I'd be rich by now. LOL!
I'm so excited to finally be utilizing these fabrics. They are so yummy! The turquoise colors, the zebra print, birds, chandeliers, and polka dots. How can you go wrong with that combo, eh? I'm envisioning a really cool photo shoot in a really cool zebra print chair in a really big field with this outfit. Shame I'm not home in Indy to get to my zebra print chair or my really big field. ha ha! I guess the beach will have to do, eh? Wink wink...!
Until then, please don't forget that the AGD sign/picture contest is starting Friday. Therefore, get those state/country represented pictures ready to go. Tell all of your friends. The more you pass it on, the more drawings you get in the bucket. Tell your blog buddies to post it on their blogs - for every buddy that posts and links back to my blog contest due to your referral, you get an extra five drawings and they also get entered into the contest. The give-a-way basket that the winner will receive is up to $150 in value at this point. I'll be featuring a photo of the give-a-way "goods" once the contest begins Friday. YAY! What fun. Can't wait!
For now, I'm off to clean up this house and get it presentable before my Dad and Cathy fly back in this Friday evening. They are coming and staying with us again for those next 5 days. Then, it's back out for more school clothes shopping. We attempted to start it last night and accomplished a few things but then I quickly decided that Brennen was going to be going to school naked this year because he detested everything I tried to pick out for him. I was suddenly propelled back in time to the days of when my own Mom took me school shopping and the fights we used to go thru in regards to the school clothes I liked and the ones she liked for me. At one point Brennen looked at me last night as we were rolling thru the store and said, "I don't care if you like it or not...I won't be wearing it...therefore, it's a waste of your and Dad's money." No joke! He said that. Totally said that to me. So...we managed to find a few odds and ends as well as the "famous" backpack that causes so many headaches each year but that was it. We are off to try and finish it all up tonight. "Try" is the key word here. And for Kenidi, haven't found her a thing. Not a stinkin' thing. She is generally so easy to buy for because she LOVES any and all clothes and NEVER gives me push back on what I buy her. (of course) But...I'm having trouble locating the "out of the box" school clothes for her this year that I'm used to finding down here. I have several little boutiques that we hit when in town but I was really disappointed in their selections this Summer. It's time to whip up some more AGD designs I guess. Oh speaking of that, wait until you see the new skirt that is coming out soon. I gained inspiration for the design via an adult women's skirt that I saw. We are going to attempt to scale it down to a child's size version and ROCK it out AGD style. I can't wait to show you guys the finished product. I might just need an adult replica of it for myself once all is said and done. I'm envisioning a really cool photo shoot with it too. Think hippie. Think boho. Think..."da' bomb diggity!"
Here is a sneak peek for ya'll today. Sorry I'm late on posting this. I had a hair appt. this morning so that Jason could ROCK the "do" like he always does. I rolled myself out of bed and noticed the sunshine right off the bat this morning and immediately thanked God for what was sure to be an incredible day. Little did I know that the good Lord above would send me into the hair salon wearing two different black boots this morning as a sick joke. Like my Mom always says, "God sure does have a sense of humor." Yes, Jason was cutting my hair and all of a sudden I looked down and couldn't help but notice in the full length mirror that I was wearing two totally different shoes. I belted out a nice and poignant - "OH. MY. GAWSHHHHH!" Jason looked up and I was all..."I'm wearing two totally different frappin' shoes." We both got a good laugh out of it as did some other hair dressers and customers in the salon. Thankfully, no one seemed to have noticed until I pointed it out. We were cracking up. I could feel my face shooting to blood red and 115 degrees as I sat there the rest of my appt. Needless to say, I'd already been in there like that for an hour by this point. Lucky for me, it was pretty dead in there this morning beings that it was so early. Therefore, my brain lapse today was the entertainment of just a few rather than a full salon of people. Praise God!
I left there 2.5 hours later. As I walked out the salons front door and felt the sunshine hit my face and heard the birds chirping, I thanked God for allowing me to have a sense of humor and for giving me the ability to laugh at myself rather than be mortified. I haven't been able to stop laughing about it all day long. Needless to say, I'm finding the fun in it all & thanking God for a great haircut, an extremely talented hair dresser, and for my two very mis-matched pair of boots. I'm thanking God today for the smiles, the belly laughs with others as tears rolled down my face from cackling so hard, and for his sense of humor in it all.
I pray you have enjoyed your day as much as I have. For now, I'm off to go edit some images.
PS...Yes, the boots were the same height even though one boot was a pointed toe black stiletto heel and the other was a black rounded toe wedge heel. They looked nothing alike but miraculously didn't feel different from one another when on my feet. The joys of grabbing shoes from your closet in the dark. :) Life is good!
One of my favorite things in this world is lip balm. Whenever I'm running around in the house without make-up, I have lip balm on. I'm convinced that it is an addiction. I can remember being obsessed with "carmex" back in my school days. It is nothing for us to stock 12 different little circular yellow tins of that mighty powerful balm in our house today. Kenidi loves it too. I think she thinks it is lip gloss. She'll bring me the tins of carmex, hold it up and show me, rub her finger on her little lips and verbalize/say the word "wips" as her way of letting me know she wants me to put some on her. It's too cute.
I have two favorite lip balms in this world and they are the carmex and the Laura Mercier lip balm. I can't get enough of either of them. However, now I have a new favorite. My girlfriend Krissie, (thanx lovah!) got me this zebra decorated ball of lip balm from Boston last year in a gift shop there. It was one of my birthday gifts from her. I've opened it up and showed it to you below...
This is actually not the original one. I zipped thru the one she got me in world record time. I was beside myself though because I couldn't find the ball lip balms anywhere around here. Well, low and behold...I walked into a gift shop here the other day and found them. Tons of them. Lots of fun designs - even pink leopard (shown in the first image above) and some with peace signs on them. ROCKIN'!!! So...I knew I had to share my latest favorite find with you all. The ball design gives you more than twice the amount of a normal stick lip balm. (per ballmania's website) I also like the fact that these designs come in sports balls as well. (i.e., basketballs, baseballs, tennis balls, golf balls, etc.) so that my son/Brennen can use them without feeling like he is carrying around a stick of girlie lip balm. Ya know? Paired with my little AGD fan fare mirrors, you just can't go wrong. Hee hee! :)
Feel free to visit their website to order online or find a store near you that carries them. I promise you that you won't be disappointed.
Lastly, I just wanted to feature a couple of tee's on here real fast just because I think some of you might enjoy seeing them. Grandma's...I'm talking to you about these...
For those of you with Grandkids, the "MY GRANDKIDS ROCK" rhinestone and applique tee are for you. I had a customer order one as well as a blue team tee for her two grandchildren who play basketball and have the same team colors this season. (They are brother and sister too. How cute!) So...for those of you feeling as though AGD styles are too young for you...think again. We can ROCK out the Grandma closets too! HA HA! And trust me...you don't get two feet ahead without someone stopping you asking you about your tee and where you got it from. Just ask Wanda. (my customer who ordered these) She has a couple of my other team tee's we did for her as well and she got bombarded at the games when wearing them. Thanks for passing out my business card Wanda. :)
Should you have a team tee need or wish to do one of the MY ______ROCK(S) tee's, feel free to email me in regards to placing an order. You can also order directly via the AGD website or our ETSY store.
For now, I'm headed back to my old stomping ground today (Center Grove) and then out to run some much needed errands as well. I do have a sneak peek Spring/Summer 09' AGD design to share with you all this evening. Remember though, I said "sneak peek." Ha ha! Check back for it later tonight. It's just one of many new ones in the works for the up and coming season. Bring on Spring! Hugs, Ang
It's a new bracelet design for all of you bling lovers out there. This one is a remake after the original MAMBA bracelet I designed which was way more bright in color and very bold. This is the chocolate mamba design due to its more subdued color combo that is geared for my more traditional clientel. I love the turquoise and brown color scheme as well as the sterling bead caps at each bead end that add that mediteranean flare.
The custom glass lampwork beads in this design almost look like watercolors on an artist canvas. In my own favorite words...I think they ROCK! :)
If you are interested in purchasing this new design, (I do have more than one), then visit my ETSY store or my online boutique to see more details.
In the meantime, stay tuned for more brand new designs to come with these beauties.
This one picture (shown above) is the epitome' of why I love warm weather. These colors are statement making, bold, funky, and scream Spring and Summer. We are preparing for our Spring Break trip back to the beach in early April and when I saw these beads, I knew I had to get them and make some new designs with them. They'll be perfect with beach/spring/summer attire in general. Trust me when I say that palm trees and sand were my total inspiration behind what is to come with the design of these stunning new stones. Nothing makes a hard earned tan pop like bright yellows, reds, oranges, and turquoise. LOVE EM'!
I just have to share this funny story with ya'll today. Kenidi had therapy the day before yesterday after school. The place where she receives therapy is right inside the same building where she and Brennen's new pediatrician is located. That particular pediatrician was referred to us by one of my AGD clients/customers who is also a faithful blog reader. When we moved to the North side of town, I asked Michelle where a good pediatrician was and she gave me his name as well as a fantastic nail salon up here. We weren't at the pediatrician's office that day but instead - upstairs - doing physical therapy in the PT's office. Either way, we were both inside the same building.
As we came out from our appointment., Brennen noticed a hand written note placed right underneath my windshield wipers on my car (note shown in picture above). I could see that it immediately said something about "AGD" so I didn't panic thinking that I'd maybe cut someone off and thought it was a "hater" note. Instead, when I saw that it read something to do with AGD, I smiled. I have a very distinct personalized plate that reads and pertains to AGD. Therefore, even though you might not know what kind of car I drive, you'd probably recognize me going down the road due to the personalized license plate I have on my vehicle. If you know AGD, you'd understand the plate. For those who don't know AGD and what it is about, you'd probably be clueless. You'd ether recognize us because of the personalized plate or because I'd be pulled over on the side of the road getting a ticket for the week by a new police officer. Either way, we'd be recognizable. HA!
So...I pull the note off my windshield and read it. Low and behold, I see that it is from Michelle. Now I'm guessing it is from the Michelle that I know who referred me to that pediatricians building and who is my AGD client. Michelle F. is this from you girl? I'm hoping I'm right. If not, then I don't know which Michelle it might be. :) Somebody help a sista' out. Either way, this note made me laugh out loud. I loved it. I now have it perched on my desk in front of me. Too fun! Michelle doesn't know what kind of vehicle I drive but she is assuming she does now. And she is right. I have yet to even meet Michelle in person so I wouldn't even know her face if I passed her in a crowd. It's hysterical to me that she saw the license plate and my Ed Hardy sunglasses on the dash. The best part was...the blog post that she said she enjoyed for that day was the one where I was taking pictures inside the car wash. Thus, why her note read something to the effect that she would know my clean car anywhere. Too funny!
The moral to the story...I love my AGD peeps. I love all of your friendships, all of your support, all of your business you bring me, send me, etc. I love that you ladies know me well enough to spot my car out in the middle of a crowded parking lot even though you've never seen it before and had no idea what I drove up to that point. With that said...thanks Michelle for making my afternoon. You are such a sweetheart girl. I'm sorry I missed you. I'm guessing you were in the ped's office while we were in the therapy office. Either way, thanks for the laugh. :) As we pulled away, Brennen looked at me and said..."So is she like one of the Paparazzi people that wait for you behind a bush because they think you are a celebrity?" HAAAAAAAAAAA! He had me bustin' out laughing. I literally had tears rolling down my face. I have no idea why he said that or where he came up with it but it sure gave me a good gut laugh for the evening.
For now, I'm off to go run some more errands today. I still have a new bracelet design to get listed and share with you on here as well as some blog reader gifts that were sent to me recently that I'd like to share too. Hang tight. I'll be back soon...
Love ya' ladies...Angie
PS...Just thought you guys might want to know that it has been in the 60's here the past two days. And yes, I went for a pedicure yesterday and rocked the flip flops because of it. :)
Just wanted to share with ya'll that AGD has new fabrics arriving weekly for our Spring and Summer 2009 lines. I can't wait to dive into this yumminess. When you sew, getting new fabrics is probably a lot like what an addict feels like when they get their hands on their next fix. Holding new fabrics in my hands makes me swoon with delight. The designs start racing across my brain - going every which way - in regards to how I want to cut them up and make something from nothing out of them. I'm not so big on the sewing process or the construction of it all so to speak, but it takes my breath away to design stuff. Whether it be fabrics into a new collection or beads into a new bracelet, necklace, earrings, etc. or the next pose for a photograph, I love it all. The best part of design is seeing the object at hand go from this dismal item to a living, purposeful, completed project. I just adore the "coming to life" process within it all.
So...stay tuned. You will begin to see many of those new designs "come to life" in the weeks ahead. The new fabrics I've got my hands on which are arriving weekly, just plain and simply ROCK! We've got shabby chic, we've got edgy, we've got bright and downright funky...we've got it all baby. I've also got a couple of new items regarding jewelry coming in soon and another new bracelet design to list for you today. I might be back later tonight with it - just depending on how my day goes today.
It is supposed to be a high of 58 degrees here in Indy today. Therefore, I'm breaking out the capri's and flip flops - JOKING - and going to go shoot things. (with my camera - not literally speaking) No, actually I'm donning my favorite jeans and my big, baggy, sweatshirt today as I head out the door to try and capture some images. In the meantime, I hope all of you have a great day. I'll be back later on...
A new bracelet and coordinating earring set titled "Carmel Plum." I love it. It's a mix of custom made glass lampwork beads and sterling silver throughout. The big, chunky, and very bold toggle clasp make it another fav of mine. The earrings are coordinated and made to match.
I currently only have one of these in stock. However, if it sells out and you miss the boat, feel free to contact me. I might be able to get more supplies to replicate it.
It is a stunning design and can be worn in any season. The color combo is so rich and elegant. It's truly a stand out piece when on the wrist. You can't help but notice it.
The next new design is this "Believe in Love" turquoise cross necklace below. The back side of the cross has an inscription that reads just that..."Believe in Love." The necklace as a whole is truly an eye catcher to say the least.
This would be the perfect necklace for any wardrobe but I especially envision it being worn in the fast approaching Spring and Summer months with a crisp white button down shirt, some hot lookin' jeans, a pair of kickin' heels, and a tan. Yeah, a tan. Ha ha! Snow, snow go away - come back again another day. Like next winter maybe. :)
The toggle clasp on this design is a statement maker as well. Shaped as a turtle, the chunky and bold design adds that much more character to the necklace and gives it a very southwestern flair. Love that.
Like with the above design, I only have one of these in stock and made in inventory as well. However, there is a possibility that I can order more supplies to replicate the necklace. If you love this but it sells out before you get to it, contact me and I'll see what I can do to make you another one.
In the meantime, if you are eager to purchase either one of these spectacular looks, feel free to purchase either from my website or from my ETSY store. Enjoy your day. I'm off to lunch with Karen this afternoon and will attempt to stay warm while we are out and about. We got another 4+ inches dumped on our already existing foot (12") of snow yesterday. Yes, you are reading that correctly...a mere total of approximately 16 inches of snow in the past week. Can someone repeat after me??? All together now...say it with me...
That's right...we are on the hunt for 3 models here in the ol' AGD studios. Change is coming at AGD and we are gearing up for it. We've always had a huge demand for larger sizes in the AGD line and therefore...we are hoping to embrace that request with a whole new line of AGD designs in tween, teen, young adult, and even MOM sizes. In the meantime, my crew and I are prepping for those HUGE changes and need help on the modeling end of things. Here is what we are after...
Do you know of a child who is a "tween" so to speak in the 11-14 year old age range who has the perfect face for modeling?
What about a teenage girl who is between the ages of 16-20 years old with those same model type qualities - stunning and fresh but with an edge - a funky and oh so trendy look - with a knock out shape to model AGD designs?
And lastly, I need a HOT MOM! Yes, you heard me. A hot mom looking to model AGD designs for me. A mom that exudes style and is not afraid to be funky & eclectic with her fashion. Preferrably in the size 0-6 clothing range and in the age range of 30-40 years old.
If you are one of these people and live in the Indiana area - (preferably located on or near the north side of Indianapolis) - or you know someone that would fit in one of the above categories, please contact me ASAP. This will not be a lucritive job but one that will have its perks - including the choice between either a small monetary payment for the 30-40 minute session each time or to walk away from the shoot with a free outfit/tee/skirt/pair of pants, etc. that you modeled during the session itself. The other perk included with each shoot will also be a free enlarged photograph of one pose taken during each of your sessions compliments of Angie Seaman Photography studio. These models will not only help sell AGD designs via the AGD website and blog, but their images will also be used to possibly promote Angie Seaman Photography by way of our promotional and marketing materials. Shoots will take place indoors as well as outdoors around the city and surrounding counties.
This model search will take place all throughout the month of February. I hope to announce our choices for the models by months end. Again, if you or someone you know fits this bill...email us a photograph with details on how to contact you ASAP. All images will be collected and reviewed with the final model(s) chosen once the search/contest ends on February 28th.
I can't wait to see the entries we receive and I'm extremely excited about what the future holds for AGD as well as Angie Seaman Photography.
We are calling this one "Vintage Love." Why? Well, when I look at the design and try to describe what it reminds me of, I think of "vintage." The bell bottom - wide leg pants, the bell sleeves and wrap around tie top, etc. It all looks like the best of the old days to me.
The best thing about this set is that it is so versatile. The top can be worn with jeans and look just as cute. I envision it in the spring and summer with a white pair of capri's and some cute little red sandles. The pants can be paired with a solid turtleneck or tee when you want to down play the funk. Either way, you can't go wrong with this new little number.
The bottom hem of the top flairs out as well and gives off a ruffled feel of sorts.
There are an amazing and very stunning 5 different fabric pallots in this design. It's a design that is timely to create but one that is so worth the time demanded in its making and thus exudes style from every angle. Your little one will definitely be the talk of the town in this set.
Available in sizes 2-6 years.
The mod pockets on the pants are my favorite. What better way to give off a funky vintage feel than with polka dot mod pockets. Can someone say "Trendsetter?"
To purchase this set, click HERE. In the meantime, thanks for peeking and allowing us to share this new design with each of you.
Interested in this set? If so, click HERE to purchase one. Available in sizes 18 months thru 8 years. Jeans and dress top come with the set. Light pink tee and shoes not included. Cute "lovable" set for all year round. Dress top would also go great with a pair of pink or white shorts or capri pants for spring and summer seasons.
Here is AGD's 2nd sneak peek set of the week. Yes, I know it's torture. I receive all kinds of emails telling me how much you guys 'detest' when I post only sneak peek pictures rather than full body modeled images of my new designs. I know you'd prefer I just cut thru the labor and get to the birth (as Brent always says), but this is a process for me. I'm very picky about the images I take when showcasing a new design. Therefore, I always aim to find a day outside when I can get Kenidi out and about while having her model the set for me to the best of her ability. However, although that is my mission, these two particular sets are giving me fits because I have no weather to do such shooting in. It is another -5 degree day here in Indiana today but we are hunkered down inside enjoying a school day that has been cancelled. YAY! Kenidi is here but napping at the moment. I'm hoping to get her awake and moving later on in an effort to take some shots of these sets today, in our dining room mind you. Ha ha! I have no other option and I must get these listed in time to sell and make before V-Day, although they can be worn long after that too. So...stay tuned...the REAL images are coming. I promise!
On another note, I had a client/customer and dear blog friend of mine order this Canyon View Cross necklace from me this week. The original design was outfitted with a different cross. However, due to the mad Christmas rush and you all wiping me out of supplies (which is a good thing), I had to find a new cross design for this necklace. Might I just say that I love, love, love the new look. I changed up the cross, toggle, and pearl coloring just a bit to give off a funky, edgey, trendy, and oh so grungy kind of look. This piece goes with anything in your wardrobe and I do mean ANYTHING! Needless to say, I will be making a new version of this piece for myself all over again. And the even cooler thing about this new cross, that back of it has "HAVE FAITH" inscribed into the silver. ROCK ON! Gotta' love that!
If you are interested in purchasing one of these necklaces before they are all gone and I can't do anymore, go to AGD's boutique website and purchase one right now. You can find the direct link HERE. Until then, enjoy your Friday. Talk again soon...
P.S. Thank you to all of you who emailed me privately, hit me up on facebook, or who left comments here on the blog giving us well wishes for Kenidi's neurology appt. yesterday. For those of you lucky dogs who friend requested me on facebook, you get all of the inside scoop on what is going on in our lives before my blog readers even do now. Aren't you feeling special? Ha ha! And yes...when you FB'ers all got wind that we were at Riley yesterday for a routine appt., you came out of the woodwork to wish us well over there on "Crackbook." Oops...I mean "facebook." Ha ha! In the end, it was a decent appointment with minimal new news. Her neurologist upped her medication in an effort to try and knock out the 2-3 break thru seizures we still notice her having on a daily basis. (the eye rolling seizures that last all of 5 seconds) I hit the doc up with some major questions yesterday regarding epilepsy, John Travolta's sons incident, the whys, the "could that happen?" questions, and so on. As I told my step-Mom, I left the appointment with crude answers but answers that were real and truthful. It deflated a bit of the wind in my sails but I know without a shadow of a doubt that God has Kenidi wrapped tightly in his arms every second of every day that she is here on this earth. Do I worry that we'll never get the seizures totally under control and that she'll never get a drivers license because of it? Yes. Do I worry that she'll be an adult and have to be carefully monitored because of the type seizures she has and the proven statistic that they follow you into adult hood, Yes! Do I just plain & simply worry? Yes! I worry. However, when I catch myself doing it...I immediately pray and tell God that I'm turning the worry all over to him and that she is his problem. I tell him that I am confident his promises for her here on this earth will ring true and that he will do incredible things with her life as a child as well as when she is a grey haired old woman. God is good! And he never wastes pain! Although I feel that I'm in one of those years where I have asked, I know her years to come will be years that he answers.
Thank you to all of you who care for Kenidi as if you genuinely know her. I can't wait to show her the things you guys have done for her and said to or about her as she gets older and can understand your compassion and support. I've got the best blog readers EVAH and now I have the best "CRACKBOOK" friends EVAH too! HA HA! Much love lovahs'...
AGD IS ON THE HUNT...
