Photo by Sandi Heinrich.
We've just received a shipment of terrific hats including organic cotton newsboys and velveteen caps with tweed covered buttons (as shown). ($28-$32)
We've also added a new line of pashmina-style scarves in itch-free tencel blends. These are soft, fluid, and come is stunning colors like cranberry, lime, and pumpkin. ($24)
We had such a wonderful time at our party last year, we're going even bigger this time around. I've been working behind the scenes on the postcard, press release, and planning process. The whole team has been making special inventory for the shindig.
Rest in peace Paul Newman: entrepreneurial innovator, philanthropic inspiration, devoted husband, and, of course, compelling actor.
Recently a customer drove down from Bellingham in search of a special locket. When she visited our shop, she bought this romantic French necklace to give to her sister. 
While visiting Paris last year, our customer purchased a yard of this charming embroidered linen ribbon.
She brought it to us and custom designed an espresso brown Lola Clutch and a Sunflower zipper coin purse. Both are lined in a rich bright red moire.
This glossy green Chelsea is so sharp and classic.
Here's the backstory: Our customer, a nurse, learned about LBD through one of her patients. She brought us her cherished family tartan to have a custom bag made using the gorgeous wool cloth.
You know all of the little stuff that falls to the bottom of your bag? Pens, keys, lipstick, and coins easily slip into this pouch. The Charlotte Zipper Case is one of the first small bags I made. I first sold this size (8.5" wide by 4.25" tall) about seven years ago when I was doing the Ballard Sunday Market.
These sweet little clay projects are on display in a special nook in a space designed by my mom for a client. The child who made the sculptures is all grown up, but the whimsical pieces will always remain young.
This is the most unusual rhinestone button I have ever seen. I think it may have been handmade by a metalsmith during the 1960s or 1970s.
Intrepid photographer Sandi Heinrich just posted a great piece about our photography adventure through Ballard, USA. One of my favorite locations was Bop Street Records, site of the shot above.
We have a new slide show on the front page of our website. The fresh images, like the picture above, are the results of the August collaboration between my sister (model), Sandi Heinrich (photographer), and me (stylist, location scout).
Dear Sock Monkey,
I'm not the only one who loves you dear Monkey. Our customers can't get enough of you. They call, email, and visit us to make new monkey friends.He used to be a barista at a coffee stand near the LBD shop. Ashley and I both remember his crazy outfits and delicious espresso drinks.
Our Seattle bride is off to Las Vegas for a sophisticated destination wedding next week.
She'll wear an ivory dress with an olive green sash. Her fiance will wear a traditional kilt.
Her lucky bridesmaids will get their own custom Luxe Clutches, and a special guest will receive a shoulder bag, shown here, called Eleanor.
We're still catching up from taking an extra day off this weekend. Here's a picture of Otis on Richmond Beach. He actually went right into this pose on his own without any coaxing. I think he wanted to show off his buff pecs.
