better homes + gardens

Such a surprise to hear that our wallpaper was photographed on a headboard for a spring Creative Home mag by BH+ G. It definitely is spring worthy with our lovebirds fluttering about in the pattern. It got us to thinking about all the various uses for wallpaper! There are so many. We'll have to create some of the new ideas to be ready for all the summer craft shows. Promise to keep you posted.
xo

SODA in Chicago Home + Garden Magazine

hello everyone! we are thrilled to note that there's an article in Chicago Home + Garden magazine's march/april issue about SODA. there are some great pic's of our lovebird wallpaper and textiles. one of the photographs features a crib set that was made by my friend Jessica for her little fella Axel. it turned out so sweet and he seems to love sleeping next to the lovebirds....awe....
here's the link to the online story: http://www.chicagohomemag.com/Chicago-Home/March-April-2009/Sweet-Soda/

SODA on Design Sponge!

we were thrilled to discover this morning that SODA was chosen by grace at design sponge as one of her three favorite things at the new york gift show last week! considering the size and scope of the show, that's quite a compliment and we couldn't be happier or more flattered to receive it.  yay! 

if you are curious, read what grace has to say here.  

then find a list of SODA retailers here.

and don't forget to visit us here.

many thanks, grace!

etsy treasury surprise!

things have been crazy busy in the soda studio and in the shipping department.  we had a happy surprise this week when we discovered our robot girl cups were featured in an etsy treasury!  the next day we spied our sweet ms. owl and posey branch charms already listed in the garnet hill online store.  and did you know you may also find us at poppytalk handmade where we have some lovely valentines treats for someone you love.  

so much goodness, click over and take a look!

have a wonderful holiday weekend... cheers!

amy and sandra

happy new year (and a SALE!)

we hope you all enjoyed a lovely holiday and that you are spending this chilly boxing day cozy at home, in your pjs!  2008 is swiftly coming to a close and we are feeling very optimistic about the new year.  amy's new line for 2009 has us pretty excited about the all the gift shows beginning in just a few weeks... i think the fresh shapes and sweet designs will please everyone who sees them.  they are truly irresistible :)

until you are able find them on a shelf in your favorite shop or online store, you may want to check out our new SALE section in the etsy shop.  we think you will like the good deals on these handmade items you might want to stash for next year's holidays (or keep for yourself!).  we will also be updating the etsy shop with plenty of new charms, linen aprons, table runners, pillows and porcelain cups in january so be sure to visit often... amy's one of a kind pieces are selling fast!

thank you so much for supporting our little handmade workshop all thru 2008 and best wishes to you all for a peaceful happy healthy new year!

xo

sandra, amy + robot girl

SODA in a shop near you!

hooray!  SODA by amy charms and letterpress paper products can now be found in 90 shops across the usa.  and one or two in japan! we are all thrilled and so grateful for all of the wonderful shops who have ordered (and re-ordered) SODA pieces to stock their shelves. we truly appreciate it!

here is a sampling for you to visit now (maybe one is near you!):

flora grubb

lavish

yolk

heliotrope

pollen

hazel

paper doll

sprout

greenwich letterpress

SF MOMA

flora

noun

kobo

amy has been working day and night creating new designs for the january gift shows.  we spent yesterday afternoon shooting the beautiful new charms for the 2009 sell sheets and our new website (enjoy the little sneak preview above).  there will be new illustrations, new (mini and tiny) sizes, new shapes, new cords and colors!

if you are a retailer interested in ordering SODA by amy products for your shop or catalog, contact our lovely reps at keena.  if you will be attending the trade shows in january, stop by the keena booth and say hello!  

if you are a designer and would like to purchase SODA by amy wallpapers and linen fabrics contact our wonderful rep, scott betterman.

if you love amy's one of a kind pieces, check out the new updates in her etsy shop. you'll find something for everyone on your list - it's chockfull of splendid goodness!

cheers!

amy + sandra

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shop updates

we are all working from home today, watching the predicted five inches of snow and sleet pile up outside our windows.  yesterday we priced and packed five big boxes of beautiful handmade porcelain and paper items for the bucktown holiday art show this weekend. there will be new porcelain holiday cups, ornaments, gift tags, paper goods and versatile porcelain tray sets.  if you are in chicago, please stop by to say hello!  

between production and packing we have been updating the etsy shop with some beautiful one of a kind pieces fresh from amy's studio.  you will find an abundance of unique handmade holiday gift ideas for under $20.  seriously, this is good stuff :)  in these times, it is so good to make your shopping dollars stretch while giving lovely handmade gifts to those you love.

happy shopping!

pretty porcelain ornaments

hello again everyone!  here is the little preview i promised of the new porcelain ornaments amy has designed for holiday 08.  these will be produced in a limited edition of ten different illustrations available this year only.  they are so charming they really put us in a holiday mood.  we are also pleased to announce that we will be participating again in the poppytalk handmade holiday market this season. please stop by at poppytalk to peruse her amazing selection of handmade gifts.  

if you are one of the lucky swappers who signed up for the cake and pie & freshly blended annual holiday ornament swap, you just might be a recipient of one of amy's pretty porcelain ornaments!  she signed up for the swap for the first time this year and is eagerly anticipating some lovely surprises in the mail.

for now, we invite you to peek in at amy's etsy shop to view and purchase her handmade goods and gifts!

holiday cards coming soon...

cheers!

sandra and amy

new appliqued pillows

we've had so many requests for amy's one of a kind appliqued pillows that we decided to whip up a new batch today.  this has been on our list for a while and i think you know how good it feels to work on a project that's been on your mind for weeks and weeks.  so good.

we will be making more soon to take to the upcoming fairs and events we are preparing for, including a bucktown holiday fest, a trunk show at homeboy in chicago and the launch of our new website with shopping cart features!  amy's been busy working in the clay studio making a collection of beautiful limited edition porcelain gift tags, nesting trays, bowls, wine cups, mugs and ornaments with festive winter illustrations for the fast-approaching holiday season.  i'll be posting more info and photos of all this and more in the near future...

but for now you may satisfy your shopping urges here.   we love it when you do!

cheers!

amy and sandra