Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Bohemian Ladies!


The new Laini's Ladies "Bohemian Collection" is out in stores! I showed off the "holiday" Bohemian ladies here a few months ago; these are the "everyday" Bohemians. I chose that name to distinguish the line from the other Laini's Ladies because I was shooting for a more pattern-oriented look and I was using antique textiles I'd purchased in Turkey and Bulgaria to create some of the patterning. I love the new look, and the use of a single word rather than a long quote, though quotes will be back, I have no doubt!

I'm currently creating another new line, and I'm playing with more ideas to keep the designs fresh and interesting for myself. All I'll say for now is that the "Muse of Chocolate" might soon find her way into the world!

Here are the rest of the new designs:






And here are some of the greeting cards:

(All Laini's Ladies items can be found here.)

23 comments:

  1. Laini, these are so fabulous! i want all of them hanging from my computer monitor for inspiration :-) x

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  2. Oh Laini, they are all just so beautiful. I tried to choose a favorite and couldn't do it! I know a few places that carry your work so next time I'm there, I'll definitely support your art and buy some.

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  3. They're beautiful!! I'm rather yearning after Ms. Seek. I may have to buy myself a gift. :-)

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  4. I have "shocking" hanging from my kitchen window, as does my sister and my mother...And just the other day I saw your Ladies in a shop in my sister's downtown. Congratulations, they're beautiful.

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  5. i found the cards in a store in port townsend...i just adore them! (and can't wait to hear more about the chocolate muse)

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  6. Lovely, Laini! Ideas for Christmas. I have about five teacher friends who would love the "teach" lady.

    :)

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  7. I can't believe that I kept ALL of mine! Shame on me, but also yay to me because they look just peachy all over the house. I'm coming over to get some more so lock your doors and cap the chimneytop!

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  8. I love the colors and the words. Everyone needs one of these hanging on there desk.

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  9. they're all so beautiful! i love the colors in the one at the very top!

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  10. So, beautiful
    and I see you in eash of their faces!

    lovely Laini

    xd

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  11. Congrats Laini! They are really lovely!

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  12. Anonymous7:41 AM

    oh you have out DONE yourself!!! These are superb! Just stunning--

    ~bluepoppy

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  13. Look at little xegbp, shamelessly petitioning herself for ladies! i suggest that you barter ladies for Saint cupcakes & YUKI's next week!! You could really, really cash in, and ask for a car too.

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  14. Anonymous2:04 PM

    I love love love these SOOO much! Even Madam stares at them, entranced.

    :)

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  15. These ladies are so beautiful. I look at mine everyday and sigh. Your work just tickles and inspires me.

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  16. Oh! These are so wonderful and uplifting and gorgeous! My collection just keeps growing!

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  17. Anonymous11:32 PM

    WoooooHooo! More happy, inspiring, colorful, gorgeous
    whimsical beauties in the world! What a treat you have given the world. We love it!

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  18. Anonymous8:06 PM

    I've got to look in the store where I found your other Laini's Ladies and see if they have them in, yet - if they don't. I'll demand that they order them immediately, heehee *_*

    They are BEAUTEMOUS!

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  19. I have one...have gifted them...love the ladies very much. These new patterns are just beautiful. I have some spaces waiting...

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  20. Your ladies are absolutely awesoome Laini, you were so generous to gift some to us at our wonderful Thai dinner. I got twelve tags (lucky me!) and I'm in a Christmas swap with 13 artists. They will each get one of your beautiful tags with their gift. It was so wonderful meeting you, Jim, Alexandra, and Kelly Rae. It made my Portland experience all the more special. I've linded your blog to mine so I can keep up with you - you are SO talented and prolific!

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  21. Anonymous10:12 AM

    These are fabulous! (I'm already imagining who might like them as holiday gifts.) ;)

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  22. they are beauuuuuuuutiful!

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