Etsy Handmade Portrait - Recycled!

Check out Etsy's Handmade Portrait of Reiter8 which was re-edited and shown on NYC Channel 25 recently. Just goes to show that nearly anything can be recycled!!


NYC Channel 25 is my new favorite go to for the inside scoop on NYC - they have great shows and features. Take a look at their online content if you are not in the viewing area.

Simply Positive and Inspiring

Enjoy.

More of Pascal Perich's video portraits here.

And more of Greg Beauchamp's work here.

Earth Day 2011

Happy Earth Day!

Mark today as the first day you will take a small step (or big step!) to do something for the environment. All the earth saving tips are out there - especially today. Pick something you can do and start doing it today. You have the power to make an impact.

Reiter8's Earth friendly step starting today is to participate in UPS's carbon neutral shipping option with each UPS shipment. This means that through UPS, I will be supporting emissions reduction projects that help mitigate the climate impact of shipping of my parcels. More detailed info here.

Further, SHIPPING IS FREE on all orders placed today!

Happy Earth Day!

(image via UPS.com)

Still Shipping ...

Sew, ship, sew, ship, sew, ship. Repeat.

That's pretty much been the deal for the last couple weeks. It's been great fulfilling orders. Speaking of orders ... back to sewing...and shipping... and sewing.

In the meantime, please enjoy these lovely ship illustrations by Catherine Campbell. Aren't they sweet?

Christmas Delivery

Today is the last day to place an order (by 3 pm) and have it ship in time for Christmas without expedited shipping fees to most domestic destinations. Mini wallets and luggage tags deliver in 2-3 business days via USPS first class mail and larger items deliver in 3-5 days via UPS ground service.

After tomorrow, email me your 'ship to' zip code and I'll send you and estimated delivery date and let you know if you need to upgrade your shipping fee in order to have it by Christmas. Having said that, East Coast orders (especially if you are in a major city) often deliver over night or in 2 days from Brooklyn without additional fees.

Many items in my Etsy shop are ready for immediate delivery. Check 'em out!

Happy Shopping!

On board!

Free Shipping on orders placed by midnight tonight has been extended to Reiter8's shop on Etsy in addition to Reiter8's website.

Happy Cyber Monday!

Mark Your Calendars

Tomorrow, December 15th is Reiter8's last day for holiday shipping. All orders placed after 12/15 will be shipped on or shortly after 1/5/10.

These lovely calendars are made by the wild unknown who were near me at the Divine Studios Craft Sale yesterday. The limited edition watercolor feather calendar (above) is striking and the lyrics calendar (below) is a wonderful collection of illustrations and sweet lyrics starting the year off with Bob Dylan and 'I could hold you for a million years'. Both are worth a closer look.



Happy Holidays!

Special Delivery

Yeah! It's here! And much quicker than I expected.

Dan from S. Rimmon & Co. aka 'Dan, Dan the Fabric Man' came by the studio to show his be-a-utiful fabrics. His visit was coordinated by Layla of Ledthreads and he filled a huge work table with swatches and then patiently waited while 5 of us ohhed and ahhed and made piles of top choices then edited and re-edited until the piles were manageable - or not.

What's especially great about Dan is not only will he come to you by appointment (he's based on the West Coast but travels East), all his fabrics are from end rolls (left overs!) and offered at low minimums - great for small businesses to get wholesale pricing with out having to buy 500 yards. His collection is geared towards dress fabrics and leathers but there's usually something for everyone.

I found the most wonderful soft cotton canvas with a print that reminded me of wistful seaweed - in two color ways! And some eco friendly bamboo denim, too!




Stay tuned for limited edition lined sail bags and cosmetic cases.

Number Crunching

Been crunching those numbers in excel lately. Looking back in order to look forward. Taking a breath (or two) to collect my thoughts (and dreams). Analyze and strategize.

Thanks you for making those numbers possible and for your support in 2008. I'm looking forward to new collaborations of all sorts. Cheers!