Keep Calm, it's only Christmas!

Well September is here, a few leaves have started to fall, the heating has been on a little, Autumn is coming! That only means one thing, Christmas is around the corner.

I know, I know by the time it actually arrives we will all sick of turkey and mulled wine, but the excitement of Christmas is defiantly in the air! Our Personalized Upcycled Christmas Stockings are back in stock on our shop!

As so many of you loved them last year we are adding in a few more options, we will keep you posted.

So there is only one last thing to say, Keep Calm, its Only Christmas! x

Julija Shop Antwerp........

On a recent trip to Antwerp, I fell across the most gorgeous haberdashery shop, Julija.
The large airy shop is filled with the most beautiful fabric's, with really cute, but contemporary children's graphics. Every type of button and every colour of yarn you could possibly imagine. I'm not sure if they ship overseas but they have a lovely blog, click here for more info.

Haberdasheries, sadly, seam to be the thing of the past, if you have any recommendations of a good one please let us know!

 

Simple and striking Art for the walls......

We recently did some DIY in our office, the freshly painted Farrow & Ball walls, albeit a gorgeous colour, were looking a bit bare, and with not a big stash of petty cash, we created this impressive Pantone picture for less then £50!

Here's how you can create one for yourself!

Firstly grab yourself a Pantone Postcard Book Amazon seam to be the cheapest.

Then, pic out your favorite colours, laying them in rows of odd numbers, as odd numbers tend to look better, e.g 3x3 or 5x5.

Once you have decided your layout take a quick pic so you don't forget (top tip!)

Now, I love a bargain who doesn't! I have scoured the internet and I believe that I have found the best and cheapest picture framing place in the UK! Picture Frames Expres.

Measure the postcards, pick which frame you like, the colour of the mount etc etc and away you go!  The first time I did this I completely messed it up and got myself confused, being slightly blonde, if you like I are a complete techno phoebe, then don't worry, give them a call, they are very helpful.

Ta dah! Out new Pantone Pic.

Why not give it a bash!

x

Cordwainers at the London College of Fashion Graduation

I was recently invited to my old College's, (Cordwainers at the London College of Fashion's) Graduate show.

The standard of work was amazing and so inspiring. One particular graduate stood out for me So - Yeon Ahn. Her work is so contemporary, I defiantly want a pair! Gorgeous wedge's with a perspect  platform, made from the most buttery calf leather, So- Yeon's collection would defiantly look fabulous in Selfridges shoe lounge!

To see So- Yeon's whole collection please click here.

I'd like to wish So- Yeon and the rest of the graduates all the best in there future careers.

Design Sheet : Lucifer

Lilith & Lucifer

So- Yeon Ahn and her Lucifer shoe

A Little trip to the sea side.........

Hasn't this Summer been a bit of a wash out? I know us Brits like a good moan about the weather!

A free weekend, when it was touch and go with what the weather was going to be doing, let us escape to Brighton, only 60mins from central London on the train.

Fresh sea air! I quick picnic shop and eight hours of sun on the beach with a few drinkies on the front. Bliss!

Good job we went yesterday, because would you believe it, its just started raining!

The sea

Love this Bead shop

Brighton West Pier that sadly burnt down in March 2003

Pebbles that make Brighton Beach famous

 

Busker on the front, very good I thought!

We are supporting team GB!

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympics we have created a Union Jack team GB party bag! available from our shop only £3.95. Made from unwanted garments, perfectly upcycled!

Bubble London

This year at Bubble London our friends at Poco Nido were showing for the first time. We popped down to the Business Design Center in Angel to give them a helping hand!

Setting up at bubble....

Bubble bags courtesy of Frugi

Poco Nido and the gorgeous Catherine.......

Of course Poco Nido was our favorite brand, however we also loved collections from Dandy Star  and Tapete.

Dandy Star post cards

Dandy Star's stand at bubble

Tapete postcards

Tapete at bubble

Olympic Competition time!

The London 2012 Olympics are soon upon us! So, why not celebrate with a competition! We have teamed up with our friends at Poco Nido to offer you the chance of winning:

*A Team GB Party Bag
*A Red medal T shirt size 6-12 OR 12-18months
*A pair of Navy OR Red mini shoes size 6-12 OR 12-18months.

All you have to do is is answer the question below:


What is the name of this Olympic mascot?

To enter you need to be a fan of The Friendly Party Bag co and Poco Nido on Facebook (give us the thumbs up!) 


And email your answer to thefriendlypartybagco@gmail.com before 31st July 2012.


The winner will be pulled out of the hat and will be notified through Facebook on Wednesday 1st August 2012.


Good Luck!


x

Poco Nido the new baby brand...........

Poco Nido the new Baby brand has now officially launched.

Poco Nido  is a little brand for little people. Founded by Catherine (my best friend!) a footwear designer for almost 14 years and proud mum of 2 little ones. Their aim is to create quality clothing and footwear in limited runs so you get functional and exclusive pieces that won't break the bank - and of course happy, cool kids in the process!

They have also just launched a limited edition collection of medal t-shirts perfect for the Olympic season! Make sure you check them out!

P.s Next week we will be launching a TFPBC and Poco Nido combo competition, make sure you bob back for more info!

We are sorry we have been away.............

We haven't blogged for almost 2 months now! I know, terrible, and we are sorry. Reason being the other Job as a footwear designer took me on a long trip to the far east and then our phone line and internet stopped working for almost a month!!! (ggggrrrrrr!) Anyway we are back and raring to go! I thought I'd share with you some pics of Hong Kong and some yummy food from Vietnam and China.