Posts Tagged ‘pillows’

Coming Soon to Mireio: Vintage Textile Pendants and Hand-knotted beaded necklaces

Hello September! It’s been awhile and I’m hoping now that the fall is rushing toward us, I’ll be hanging around Mireio a bit more! I’ve been busy moving (paint, paint, paint) my studio and prepping the second installment of  the fall shop update. Coming soon to Mirieio: cashmere and wool pillows, lovely new necklaces, and a few more surprises. Plus, The Best of Etsy will be coming back with great new picks. And I even have a tutorial or two planned.

So, welcome to September. I hope you’ll come hang out with me, too!

Early Fall has arrived at Mireio. Lots of new candles, pillows, and lovely vintage finds are in store… why not do some early holiday shopping?

Mireio: the early years

Mireio is 2! I so appreciate all my lovely customers! Many of you have become friends and your support means the world to me. I thought to celebrate my 2nd year of business I would post a photo of Mireio’s early years. Well, really just me at 13 months with my beloved “Po Po”.

This was my comfort object until it was tragically lost under suspicious circumstances (I still suspect parental foul-play). And while it is long gone, my memories of it’s cool surface and lovely fabric remain. It was a “gift” of sorts, since I fell asleep on it at my Aunt’s house and then refused to relinquish it. Even at 13 months old, I knew a good thing when I  found it. I named it “Po Po” for Pillow (perhaps an early indicator that I would always find titles and  descriptions difficult?) and it’s a part of who I am.

It’s no wonder to me that I’ve grown up to recreate my long lost friend. And it’s been an utter joy to discover that Mireio Pillows have become  YOUR friends. Mireio customers are creative and ingenious and often find uses for their pillow that I could never imagine. I get regular emails telling me the new and creative ways to use these amazing buckwheat wonders. Here are just a few of my favorites:

• Several customers have written to tell me that their dogs took their pillow. Can they please have another!
• One customer wrote to say, “I put these in the freezer for my own personal summer issues.” Personal Summer! Um, yeah, I’m taking notes on that.
• As a Kindle prop in bed.
• As a laptop pillow in front of the TV.
• Many of you have ordered Mireio pillows as gifts only to email me, “Um, I’m keeping this. Can you make another for my mom and send it directly to her?” Yes, yes I can!

And of course, there are those of you who are collectors, keeping a whole stash. And some of you travel with yours and some of you sleep, and some of you prop them into hammocks for an afternoon siesta. But however you use your Mireio Pillow, I’m completely touched that you DO! It  makes my heart beat to know that a bit of Mireio is out there in the world making people happy. Just like the little girl in the photo.

Thank you! For being such amazing friends and customers. Mireio wouldn’t be turning 2 without YOU. And of course… don’t miss out on the SALE!

Scrap Attack! Or is it art?

I’m hard at work in the studio! My head is down and I’m sewing. I’m slowly adding items to the preview page, so make sure you check it out! And don’t forget that Thursday is the start of Mireio’s big SALE!

And if you’re interested, I’ve been photo-journaling my summer over on Evidently. Come see what I’ve been up to when I’m not in the studio!

Did you know that the Fall 2010 Preview Page is up? I’m adding items daily and they’ll be available in Mireio right after I get my first cup of coffee on 9 August 2010. Many items are one of kind, so if you see something that just screams YOU, please let me know. I’m happy to reserve list for my fabulous customers.

And don’t forget, Mireio’s sale is 5 August! Most items will be marked down at least 20% or more. And with every purchase of $15 I’ll be including a free Mireio votive as a gift just for you! So, grab a few goodies on SALE!!