Lingerie Lovin'

{ L-R: Another Feather, Made With Love, Naomi Lingerie,
Clare Bare, Clare Bare, S. Vintage, Recession, Hopeless }

Celebrating pretty little things. Lingerie lovelies. Ruffles, ribbon and that oh-so female shape. This little Plum is lingerie-lovin'... and so excited to reveal what might just be under the robe.

And, hint, hint, a perfect little pressie for Holiday givin'.

xo

This Journey

{ retail images from time spent in Japan }

This little Plum spent several months early this year in Japan. Just outside Tokyo. And while I have shared prior, stories and fun facts that have impacted this little Plum and these little Plum Pretty Sugar lovelies, I share today the human inspiration. The person that empowered me, moved me and really touched me. The person that in their kindness, their infinite patience and their affection allowed this little Plum Pretty Sugar brand to come alive. There in the middle of Japan.

And while they'll go nameless and have gone on their way. Their own journey. I thank them for THIS journey. For their unrelenting support. Their knowing. Their deep care. It will always be a part of me. Their love deeply represented in this Plum Pretty Sugar. I will never forget.

xo my love, my love.

Sweet Rush

The lovely Alex, photographer extraordinaire, has started a sweet, sweet rush with this pretty little photo. Its got this little Plum and a customer or two a' thinking. About this new Fall season... the crisp of autumn... and the identifiable need to cozy-up, and enjoy yummy, plentiful deliciousness.

Yep, the idea of the comfiest, prettiest ever robe, a cup of hot chocolate and a lil' something sweet. This little Plum has a stirring... and some sweet, sweet satisfaction.

xo

{ the sweet satisfaction }

{ L-R: Denise's Delectables, Whimsy & Spice, Whimsy & Spice,
Bliss Candies, Whimsy & Spice, Denise's Delectables }

New Bleu

{ By Jackie Rueda }

Its funny. I gravitate to pink. Default without hestitation to a particularly deep, bright, delicious pink. But this little brand has a best-seller and its blue. I call it Darling Jardin Bleu. It is a darker, truer blue than these tres jolies, but I might just turning the corner. Leaning, swaying, following the footsteps of my sweetest-ever Mom... into bleu. A new favorite.

xo

Candy Spools

{ L-R:Judy FitzPatrick Studio, Cassia Beck, Samantha Lang Photography,
Jane Heller Photography, Cassia Beck, Jane Heller Photography }

I have long had a love affair with shelves laden with thread. Spools like candy, almost ready to eat. Pretties just so magnifique... that call my name. Transfix me. Mesmorize me. Unable to move, and eventually pulled away, from the shelf, the candy.

And I remember the craft store. Years ago. Diane and I. The lovelies that called to us, weekend after weekend. Where inside, in a trance, we stood shoulder to shoulder, at the shelf, the spools, the colors. Unable to move.

xo Diane. This one is for you.

Holiday Love

It has been a long time coming... and the hard work of so many. The Fall.Holiday brochure. Close to my heart... and I hope a comfy, cozy giftable joy to yours. xo

Soft Fall

{ by Letha Colleen }

There's a softness about Fall. A neutralness. Color that disappears after the leaves fall off. Truth in the bareness. Softness in the understanding.

And while this girl's Plum Pretty Sugar is drenched in color, it is often the neutrals that stand out. Perhaps its the change of seasons or just soothing imagery... here's to beauty in the calm. And Falling into softness.

xo

Polished Eclecticism

I admire eclecticism. Polished eclecticism. The balance of style, of journeys taken. It fulfills me.

Photography for Plum Pretty Sugar home and bedding lovelies... well, I'm on the hunt for inspiration rooms. Rooms with polished eclecticism... interest, something to adore at every angle, intrigue at every turn. A story along the way.

This little Plum is hard at work pour les photo for duvets and curtain panel pretties... the inspiration here... with a promise for the real thing all too soon.

xo

{ All images from Living Etc. }

At last!

{ L-R: Bella Rose by Liz, Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Bella Rose by Liz, Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Bella Rose by Liz, Kitty Rogers }

At last! Finalement!

I have decided on a color. For Spring... a new fabric print. Moi and my little Plum self have been sleeping, dreaming and breathing le wheel du couleur. And while le couleur decision has not been one of those artistic inspired 'voila' moments, I'm tres excité about what has developed.

Yep... lilac. A perwinkle of sorts. A soft violety, orchid at times, lavender-ish maybe, and even a little bit plum (on purpose of course). And the print? An indian-inspired floral bloom... unraveled and tied-up blossoms, part playful, part sérieux and elegant nonetheless. It is inspired mainly by my cutest Mom ever. I can't wait to share it with all of you!

Ah, the inspiration... and with so much love to my Mom. xo

Hot Pink

{ Photo by G.M.B. Akash }

I am saddened deeply by the abuse of women and children in third world nations. Recently I was inspired by an article about a group of women in Banda, India who tired of abuse from their husbands and the ruling townsmen, have come together and are fighting back. In hot pink saris. The color identifies them as empowered. The pink saris have become so popular, shopkeepers cannot keep them stock.

Hot pink. My favorite color. Pops of it in my home, in design, make me happy. Here it is signals empowerment, justice. A powerful color and a powerful story. It also embodies my deep affection for India. Through bright bazaars, alleys so narrow leaning buildings touched, up staircases dripping with sweating cement and across markets and markets filled with beggared men, women and children... I discovered beauty, the fabrics for Plum Pretty Sugar. But what I really discovered was India. Women like these. Cheers to their justice and the overwhelming capacity of color.

(This is a re-post of my very first posting. I bring this forward again as the Gulabi Gang is close to heart. You can more information about these amazing women here.)
xo

A Color

{ photography by i. Anton }

{ photography by i. Anton }

Finding the right color. The exact right shade. The balance between light and dark, too rich and too pale. A color that light travels through, a color that is wearable, a color that emotes good feelings, happiness and positive energy.

I love color and while I'm partial to some, I know my entire little brand can't be a blushing shade of pink (or could it?). And so, I'm a-flutter about a new print featuring a new palette. I'm feeling poppy red, a little bit ruby, with shades of the sweetest, dewy-est green.

These snaps are from the fabulously talented i. Anton. A perfect visual of the colors playing in my minds eye. Ah, inspiration.

xo

Dream Scape

{ Gorgeous, gorgeous photography. Click for artist detail }