We've Moved our Blog!

Yep we have started a brand new blog over on our website!

I felt like I needed a new space to get creative in - so I wanted this new place to be really clean +  refreshing and hopefully inspiring instead of perfect!  Anyways pop on over + have a look ....

Ahhhhhhh Vacation

Well its that time of year folks :: the family getaway vacation!! It seemed like forever ago we booked our campsite on the Oregon Coastline, but in a blink of an eye....its time to pack our bags + head south across the border, on a hopefully fantabulous adventure!!!

Its come at a really good time too, as life is about to get a lil crazy with Christmas is just around the corner + i seem to have WAY to much business stuff on my brain.  I find its good to just take a good break from it all, let your mind declutter + thats when the really awesome ideas come forth!!!  Ps :: there could be some changes in the near future, but i need a touch more time to really think on it before i take a leap - wink!

Anyways i've decided to leave our lil boutique  'open', but as we will be away from the 1- 15th of September, nothing will be shipped until after the 16th!  We will also be sans internet/instagram/facebook (which i'm kinda looking forward too, those iPhones are awfully addictive lil contraptions aren't they!!!) , so don't be offended if i don't respond for a few sleeps!

So Au Revoir my friends, i will see you in 2 weeks all refreshed + sparks a flying'!

Summer is nearing an end here, so i thought i'd better make the bestest of all time summer hats so we could end my favourite season with bang shazam!! 

I only have a small amount of Walt's delicious herringbone canvas left (Pamplemousse Tea is the previous Kepp Jones hat that graced this fabrics pleasure!) another reason for making a last topnotch summery character! 

Anyways have a lil read of our Kepp Jones 'Secret Garden Jadeite' fabric history, to understand her character a lil better :: 

 -x-  Sweet Jasmine.....everyone thought she was the most humble of folk....but everyone holds a little secret in their back pocket! A gardener at heart, she had planned to make some pillows to go on her outdoor settee with this quaint fabric, but never quite had the time!! Such a mystic lil number!! Gardens, secrets + summer goodness all rolled into one! Handcrafted from my favourite reclaimed herringbone canvas, with a quaint lil back pocket flap made from Jasmines exquisite green + orange floral fabric.... all combined with jadeite handmade bias binding on her pocket + brim, makes for one serene garden inspired women's hat! 2 jadeite coloured buttons adorn her flap, whilst the lining is a delightful picnic check in a chartreuse, orange + red upcycled cotton. A perfect accessory for those who love to daydream, putz in the garden or read a good novel in the warmth of the sunshine! There is one lil 'Secret Garden Jadeite' available in our Sparky Jones Etsy boutique, with a lil more informations on sizing + shipping costs for your convenience!

Mama Jones Diaper Bag // Weekender Bag in 'Jungle Lagoon Teal'

 

Sometimes i can get a lil excited taking photoshoots with my fancy camera!

'Jungle Lagoon Teal' was inspired by one of my besties in Australia, who is about to have baby #2 any day now! She had wanted a Mama Jones in the Jungle fabric, but left it up to me to decide on the trimmings...so i thought it would be best to go with something serene... yet vibrant - like a Lagoon Teal! Anyways, as i was on a snapshot taking roll, i'm pretty sure i captured every single angle of our newly designed Mama's best qualities!

1  //  Front side - made from Maribel's curtain....the most unique vintage curtain i have come across!
        big front pocket for keeping your goodies safe
2 //  Wooden buttons for a Jungle theme
3 //  Thick, double stitching on all pockets
4 //  Antique brass Adjustable strap...long for wearing across the bod or short for hanging on the stroller
5 //   Back - Band of a delicious reclaimed check tweed in light teal + orange stripes
6 //  Strong as an Ox white metal zip with Organic natural twill pocket
7 //   Thick, double stitched deep teal strap, re-enforced stitching in bag body for extra sturdiness!
8 //   Interior - I'm a firm believer in the insides being as beautiful as the outside - just like humans! Made from an organic natural twill, big double poofy pocket made from thick vintage inspired ticking (personally this is her second bestest feature! I put diapers in one side +  things like a spare change of lil people clothing /breastfeeding cover/light blanket in the other - everything is kept neat, organized + clean!)
9 //  the 'bestest' feature ever! the key keeper!  With so many things to remember being a busy mama/person, losing your keys is inevitable, so with this lil contraption....you'll always be able to find them!! Couldn't resist using this vintage trim for the kk strap - yum!

Anyways you can now find 'Jungle Lagoon Teal' + additional informations such as measurements/shipping costs ....in our Sparky Jones etsy boutique
(now as our Mama Jones hadn't had a price increase since 2011....+ she is now much improved bigger, we use lots of top notch sturdy long wearing hardware + well they are quite the time consuming character to make...the digits unfortunately had to increase a touch).

You can have a look at the design of our first few ever made Mama Jones in our etsy sold items

YIPPY :: We are having a Summer Sale!!

Yes ma'am ... Summer is all about pretty dresses, lovely sandals + scrumptious  a c c e s s o r i e s!
So I thought a sale was in order, as these sunny days won't last forever! Head on over to our Sparky Jones Etsy boutique + enter SUMMERSALE20 at the checkout to receive 20% off your goods.
Sale ends Sunday 10th August!

The new Sparky Jones Prototype ::

 

With a few spare minutes in the babes nap time, i managed to take some snapshots with my big camera (instead of my much loved I-machine) of the new Sparky Jones prototype i'd been working on! 

I thought it might be a good idea to show her off to you lovely peeps first. So tell me what you think, as feedback is my best friend!! Anyways i know that i'm not the first one to make a fold over clutch + i probably won't be the last...i had just wanted to make more of a 'Grab + Go' character for our range, for those who don't want the whole sha-bang + want more of a  s i m p l i f i e d  lifestyle! 

She's has plenty of class yet completely practical, small enough to hold as a clutch yet big enough to carry your much loved essentials....but what i loved most about this design..is that i was able to showcase the right amount of scrumptious vintage goodness :: ekks, this is of the utmost importance!!

This particular one is made from a gorgeous vintage curtain which i call 'jungle' even though its flowers + leaves...its just so luscious + vibrant that it makes me think rainforest, humidity + abundant with life. She has an indigo denim base + zip, the denim is actually new, but it was just so so so divine that i couldn't pass it up - really thick, sturdy + the most beautiful shade of vintagey blue. She is 9" wide x 12" in height, when extended, and 9" wide x 7" when folded, with a beautiful navy + ivory ticking styled cotton lining.  I decided that this character should be all sturdied up with a thick natural canvas in between the layers, + i've got to say i'm liking the results. So as one is getting packaged up already to go to a new home + the one shown is available - YipPy! As i won't be putting her on the shelves in our Sparky Jones etsy boutique, so you can always PM me on FB or email moi at jemima@sparkyjones.ca if she catches your desires! 

She will retail for $48 + shipping (see below) 

$7.oo within Canada 

$8.oo in the US 

$12.oo everywhere else

Its a big couple of weeks here, so do be sure to follow our Instagram for all the exciting goodness + nitty gritty!

A touch of Maple + Oak

Well i decided to have a lil fun today + take some snaps of my oh so gorgeous Maple + Oak retro headband!(and i think it fits into the Naughty Nautical month quite nicely!) 

I met Miss Leonie of Maple + Oak Designs at the MAKE IT Edmonton spring show, and i'm pretty sure we became insta-friends because of our love of fabrics, vintage goodness + scrumptious accessories. She acquired a Sparky hat + i of course was drawn to the red polka dottie headbands and some other goodies that i'm sure you'll see soon :: wink.  Everytime i've worn this lil number, peeps have only nice comments to say on how uniquely gorgeous it is + i'm actually finding it quite handy to keep my bangs back, as i'm at that stage where i don't know whether to grow them or have short bangs. Anyways have a look see at her Maple + Oak Designs etsy boutique + there is a handy 'How to tie a rockabilly headband' tutorial on their blog (which i probably should have watched before i did mine...altho i like to think my attempt is a lil on the quirky side ::giggle)

Anyways Leonie + I have been chit chattering + getting all inspired about good things that i'm sure you'll hear about in the not too distant future!