This morning found me spilling my espresso in a sleepy daze, and trying to be positive, I noticed that I had half of a shot left. Of COURSE I was going to make more - but now I have a shot and a half of espresso - on the "glass half full" side...

Ahh, one reason I love the Holiday season so much is all the new goodies I get! As a handbag designer, I have the priveledge of being able to trade my product with other designers - namely, JEWELRY designers. This past weekend held three days of shows,...

Things got a little spooky around the iTaggit Offices this Halloween.... see our scary pictures in the iTaggit Halloween Gallery of Freaks!!! (or just look at them below!) What kinds of creepy, crawly things do you have? Post them on iTaggit!...

Ladies night is always fun - and last week I had the pleasure of spending an evening with Wendy Irwin , owner of Ballistic Sweater Girl Designs , and Kara Whitten , owner of Kailo Chic . These two girls are super fun, laidback and very talented. Today's...

Did you know that Wednesday night is my favorite night of the week? My assistant, Kat, comes over on Wednesdays to help me work on my bags. She has been great to have around for the past year and a half, and I don't know what I would do without her!...

Many designers don't spend their lives saying, "I am going to design xyz." For the most part, they are creative from an early age, experiment in lots of materials and techniques, and end up discovering their calling along the way. This is...

She is glamorous, luxurious, gorgeous, sexy, and one of the most talented women I know. She is Leslie Bonnell, owner of Glitzkrieg - the Austin, Texas based line of handbags, jewelry and accessories. I first met Leslie in while I was studying Costume...

Rural Rooster Clothing is an independent design label based in Austin, Texas and owned by J.J. Campbell. I found out about him a few years ago when I was looking for a designer to create custom t-shirts for my family. Working with J.J. on this project...

I am notoriously slow at photographing my work... I take the pictures on my front porch on a cloudy day on a piece of paper - soooo professional! But hey, in the DIY world in which I live - you do what works! So right now I am shoulder deep in sewing...

I loved this article! My parents have two antique metal wagon wheels in the flower beds at the front door. I have always been intrigued by antique equipment and artifacts. I hope this gentleman's dream comes true! As originally published by the Burlington...

If you haven't noticed - I am a bit obsessed with Jewelry - I mean OBSESSED! Everyday when I get dressed - I save the highlight of the morning for last - picking out what jewelry will go just perfectly with my outfit. (Matching my lipstick perfectly...

It's funny how my taste fluctuates - just a few years ago, I thought anything gold was icky. I would not wear any gold jewelry, accessories, or tolerate any gold decor. The thing is, I was obsessed with it for awhile - my high school bedroom was "romantic"...

Did you know that iTaggit has a fabulous feature that allows you to sell an item on ebay with just a few clicks? I have been using the feature for a few weeks - and am proud to say I've sold my first few items on ebay! I decided to clean out my massive...

A few years ago, a friend of mine told me about this bi-annual antique and collectibles show that takes over part of the Texas Countryside. Her name is Jen Perkins , and she and her family have been shopping this show for years... Commonly referred to...

Quite by accident, I have discovered a new love affair with Avon Jewelry . A couple of years ago, I found a fabulous necklace at an Antiques store, and noticed it was signed Avon. A little research online has revealed that Avon's vintage jewelry is...

Hi there! Many of our friends have been posting blogs with questions about how much an item is worth. The best way for the iTaggit Community to help each other is to provide as much info as possible. This blog is an example of what you can do with iTaggit!...

One of my favorite pastimes is rummaging through piles of fabric at thrift stores. On occasion, I come up with a real treasure. My mom is an avid quilter, and I absolutely adore quilts - especially old quilts. I found this hand-pieced quilt block about...

This Wednesday's project is super easy, and super useful! How many of us gals have piles of earrings laying around - in a drawer or on a dresser, all tangled up? I wanted to make something pretty to hang my earrings on, and this Jewelry Screen is...

So last year my friends and I started going to Round Top, Texas every Fall and Spring for their huge Antiques Fair. It's fields and fields of vendors out in the middle of Texas Farm Land - mostly centered around Round Top, Pop. 77. One of my most...

Ok friends - this is my very first attempt at writing a DIY Project blog! I have been crafting for almost all of my 28 years - and I am ready to start sharing some of my fun projects with you. This Spring & Summer have been all about the pots and...

Today I used iTaggit's awesome research feature to find out more about a piece of pottery I purchased last year. It's a funky bowl from the 1950's with a gorgeous linnear design and a pretty glaze. I was able to make out DITMAR URBACH on the...

So for those of you who don't know - I collect jewelry. I started adding my extensive collection to iTaggit last week - and it was so fun! I can remember where I bought most pieces, or who gave them to me. I like being able to write the history of...

I remember the first time I heard the term negative space , I thought "what does that mean?" My art teacher explained that it was the area not drawn/painted/printed. She wanted us to learn the power of the blank space you leave around an image...

Today's search of ETSY led me down a winding road of ethnically inspired jewelry. I am always curious about what inspires someone to create a certain piece of work. We all have experiences inside of us that influence our style - and often, we don't...

One of my favorite pastimes is browsing ETSY for unique handmade items. I am an avid crafter, and I always like to see what people are up to. Today's search led me to look for office items, and I stumbled upon several items that are cool enough for...