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So the first recipient of the round II edition of collegiate clutches received her bag yesterday. yippee!! That means that I can now post about it on the blog.

In honor of my husband's alma mater, the second clutch is dedicated to the University of Central Florida. Go knights! I decided to have a little fun with this one. It's first recipient, our good friend Amy, had specifically asked for something funky, so her wish was my command. :) Hope you enjoy! Of course, it can be made with a plain black exterior and the fun pattern on the inside if you prefer your flair to be a little more subtle. And of course, it wouldn't right to talk about UCF football without giving a shout-out to the best UCF tailgate: Knight Force One. Behold the glory!
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Round III will be live on the blog soon. Anyone want to take a guess what school I'll be featuring??? I'll give you a hint. Their mascot has an alley named after them.

Are you ready for some (college) football ????? I'm getting a little tingle in my tummy thinking of what fall brings. The past couple of years I have not made it to as many games as I would've liked, but the ladies always plan at least one weekend during the season to make the trek up (or down) to Tallahassee and witness our Seminoles in all their glory (ahem- they ARE glorious whether winning or losing)!

To commemorate college football in the South, I am going to be offering a line of clutches that show off our school spirit. First up (and my personal favorite, duh) is a little number showcasing what else: garnet and gold. She comes with 2 detachable floral pins, so you can wear both on the bag or one on your shirt/hat/bikini top- whatever your fancy. Yay for GAMEDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!you like that vintage FSU t-shirt, don't ya?

I'll leave you with a couple images around the web that make me a happy little lady and get me FIRED UP for fall football!
credits clockwise from top left: fanpop, orlandosentinel, palmbeachpost
Can't forget Bobby- we'll miss you! credit.

And lastly, a fine photo taken by this amazing duo on our wedding day in front of Westcott Fountain. LOVE.

Want a clutch in your school's colors? Comment on the post with what you think round 2 should hold. Maybe I'll even offer up a little pre-season discount! :)

So messing around today I came up with a big bloom that I may start offering in the shop. This one incorporates ivory and gold silk, along with a layer of tulle, pearl beads and a white cotton blend. Attached pin on the back so you can use it on a bag or outfit- whatever you like. :)

Thoughts?

Ok ladies (and gents)-

It is official. Starting September 3rd Oatmeal Lace will have a selection of bridal clutches featured in a new local bridal shop: The White Closet Company. This is going to be the place to find a bridal gown and accessories for your upcoming wedding. Cindy has put so much hard work into opening her dream shop and you guys- it is all paying off! You'll have to come visit- she's offering great specials for her first month in business so get the deals while you can! Plus- you could not ask for a more personal bridal consultant- she will make finding 'the one' so much fun!!!!

I'll be updating the blog with sneak peaks of the bridal clutches I will be offering in her shop- as always, I can customize them to your specifications. :) Just contact us at the store for futher information.

Yippee!!!!!!!!

shipping out a biggie tomorrow. ;)

Right now I've got a sewing station (sweatshop) set up in the dining room. Thank goodness we don't mind eating off the coffee table...

But, it is time to set up my own area, behind closed doors, where I can organize, design, create and blast cheesy pop music if I want to without the judgment of the rest of the family. I see the sneaky sideways glances from Magnolia...judger!

So to start this off, the hubs graciously offered to get rid of the foosball table and we will be donating it to Big Brothers Big Sisters if they'll have it. Need to put that on the to do list for this weekend.

In it's place will be my sewing station which is getting delivered to me tonight!

DISCLAIMER: If you don't have the capacity to envision what the 'After' could look like, please don't read any further.

For those of you who can look past the 'Before', let's go!!

Let me introduce you to the first, official Oatmeal Lace Design furniture purchase. Picture it refinished, painted (a fun color, of course) and with new hardware. I am giddy thinking about how great it will be. :) Weather gods- please be kind this weekend and give me some sunshine. If anyone feels like sanding or painting please feel free to come join me. I'll provide cocktails and snacks!

BEFORE:

please tell me you know where that title comes from y'all! seriously, i can't get that song out of my head since yesterday's run. i digress...i know i've been a little slack on the posting here lately and i'm blaming it on the fact that i am still trying to learn how to take enticing product photos.

If you follow me on twitter you've already seen that description...
Sometimes coming up with clever titles (in my opinion) is a bit of a problem for me, so if I find one that works it may get beaten to death. sorry...

Just wanted to post a few pictures of some new lovelies I am working on at the moment that are geared less towards the bridal party and more for the bride herself. I know that some brides are not quite as casual with their wedding day attire as I was and while they might like a canvas bag for everyday wear, it doesn't quite fit in with what they've envisioned their bridal accessories to look like.

First up is the romantic ruffled clutch made with white silk and lined with a light blue paisley cotton. (Gotta have that 'something blue', right ladies???) Again- I do love to know that I am not talking to myself so comments are appreciated. :)


Next up, the beautiful blooms clutch which is also made with white silk and lined with a light champagne silk. The blooms are a combination of white and gold fabric and are each adorned with a pearl center. At some point in the near future I will be offering a customizable option where the bride can choose the colors of blooms to match their wedding colors (if they like).


Fun stuff over here people!!! :)

For those of you who know me, you know I love carrying big bags. I tend to take everything but the kitchen sink with me anywhere I go, so this really is a necessity!!! My husband might tell you differently since I am always digging through them trying to find my keys, phone, (insert any word here)...

Don't get me wrong- I love the clutches, but my daily bag needs to have some space. Gym clothes, shoes and water bottle next to my powder and mascara? Why not! Who said you have to have a separate bag for work and play! Double duty, people!!

And hey, even if you don't like toting all your stuff around daily, this would still work perfectly for a beach day or a larger carry-on for a fun trip you are taking.

So without further adieu, here we are. Haven't come up with a fun name for it yet, so any suggestions are welcome!!!!

Dimensions of this bag are:

Width: 11.5"
Height: 15"
Depth: 8"