Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guys

January 25th, 2010
Necktie Wallet - an awesome recycled gift

Necktie Wallet by prix-prix

Necktie Wallets from prix-prix make an awesome Valentine’s Day gift for your favorite guy! Grab one for your boyfriend, fiance, lover, husband, or someone special for an awesome and functional v-day present.

Shop Retailers for Last Minute Gifts!

December 22nd, 2009

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It’s too late to buy your prix-prix gifts directly online, but there’s still time to stop by a prix-prix retailer in your area! Check out our Locations page to find a store near you that carries select prix-prix products. Call ahead to see what’s in stock, and support local businesses in your area this holiday season!

Renegade Craft Fair this weekend in San Francisco!

December 18th, 2009

Stop by the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale this weekend in San Francisco, 11am-7pm Saturday and Sunday at Fort Mason Herbst Pavilion, to see prix-prix wares in person!

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Necktie Necklaces featured on Trendhunter

November 13th, 2009

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Necktie Necklaces and wallets are featured on Trendhunter- thanks Mallory of MissMalaprop!

Designer Laura Skelton rummages thrift stores and the backs of closets to find materials for her sassy recycled accessories. She crafts wicked wallets and necklaces made from men’s neckties. These necktie necklaces and wallets have won acclaim from design bloggers and fashionistas who love this totally approachable way to incorporate menswear looks into their wardrobe.

Check it out on Trendhunter!

Prix-Prix featured on Absinthe and Orange

November 13th, 2009

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Prix-Prix Necktie Wallets, necklaces, and rings were featured on Absinthe and Orange!

Laura Skelton knows what to do with a tie! She certainly does. Her main staple is the necktie wallet, but she also makes necklaces, notebooks and the occassional ring.

Read the full post here…

Sew a Newspaper Dress Tutorial

November 5th, 2009

I made a tutorial for a dress sewn from newspaper that I wore for Halloween. As seen on Craft Magazine’s blog and featured on Instructables.com!


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My Treasury was on Etsy’s Front Page Today

October 19th, 2009

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My treasury celebrating the first snowfall of the season made it to the front page of Etsy.com this morning. It’s still up until later this evening! Check it out at Etsy

Hip Mama Diaper Bag

October 14th, 2009

I finished a custom messenger bag-style diaper bag for my expectant friend while I was in Chicago last month. It has all the best diaper bag features and the result was lovely! Working on it was sort of a pre-quel to the new line of recycled handbags that I’ll be releasing this winter, just in time for the holidays!

In the meantime, check out the awesomest diaper bag ever!

Messenger-style diaper bag- Outside. This brown fabric is made in the USA with non-toxic dyes.

Messenger-style diaper bag- Outside. This brown fabric is made in the USA with non-toxic dyes.

The diaper bag has a zipped pocket in back large enough to hold notebooks, folders, or magazines, to keep grown-up stuff separate from baby gear. The strap is wide and adjustable for comfort.

The diaper bag has a zipped pocket in back large enough to hold notebooks, folders, or magazines, to keep grown-up stuff separate from baby gear. The strap is wide and adjustable for comfort.

The diaper bag is lined in laminated cotton, so the entire interior is wipe-clean in case of messes.

The diaper bag is lined in laminated cotton, so the entire interior is wipe-clean in case of messes.

The interior has 6 elastic pockets to keep everything organized and secure. The green ribbon has a clip for attaching keys, and is long enough so that the keys can stay on while you unlock your door. The smaller side straps shown here clipped into loops are for hanging the bag from stroller handles.

The interior has 6 elastic pockets to keep everything organized and secure. The green ribbon has a clip for attaching keys, and is long enough so that the keys can stay on while you unlock your door. The smaller side straps shown here clipped into loops are for hanging the bag from stroller handles.

The best feature of all- a built-in, refillable wipes container right under the flap, for super-easy diaper changes on the go!

The best feature of all- a built-in, refillable wipes container right under the flap, for super-easy diaper changes on the go!

I also included this bonus Changing Pad Clutch that fits inside the diaper bag. Its a changing pad that velcros around a few diapers to make changing a lot easier.

I also included this bonus Changing Pad Clutch that fits inside the diaper bag. It's a changing pad that velcros around a few diapers to make changing a lot easier.

The changing pad clutch is quilted and lined in organic cotton sherpa, a super soft material.

The changing pad clutch is quilted and lined in organic cotton sherpa, a super soft material.

I had so much fun making this bag and figuring out all of the snazzy features to make my friend’s life a little easier when the baby comes next month. Look forward to my new line of eco-friendly handbags in time for the holidays!

I based the dimensions for the diaper bag off of this wonderful tutorial, and the Changing Pad Clutch is a variation of these fantastic, easy to follow instructions. Let me know what you think!

Necktie Wallets featured on A Time To Get

October 13th, 2009

A Time To Get featured Necktie Wallets by prix-prix among an assortment of elegant designer options.

As far as I’m concerned, the wallet, although hidden for a decent percentage of the day, should be like my mother’s living room in our house growing up – although rarely seen, it should remain clean, classic, presentable and organized (minus the vacuum lines in the carpet).

Read the post here!

Necktie Wallets on NBC Chicago!

October 10th, 2009

Necktie Wallets by prix-prix were featured in NBC Chicago’s “Want This” Shopping section today!

TIED UP: A recycled neck tie becomes a one-of-a-kind gold and blue wallet for a mere $28. PETA would be so proud of your anti-leather pocketbook.

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