Bring us some Figgy Pudding!

Purple is one of those colors that i just always seem to marvel at.  One of the quotes i always seem to think of is "I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field and don't notice it"  from "The Color Purple".  Some things are meant for marveling.  

-Aja

Sunday Etsy Browsing

A few great items I found browsing Etsy.

territory style cotton stripe coat by Lwangslife

Raw Howlite Necklace by xVELVETx

Hemp Sling Bag by ednaandwilhemina

A few more New Scarves

These are a few more chunky scarves in my shop!  I am having a Sale, kind of a Limited time thing, so check it out.

Love Circle Scarf in Linen

Greenwich Cowl in Grey Marble

-Aja

I like my Oatmeal with Fig

So it seems that the must have accessory for fall is the circle scarf.  I have been working on a few of my own.  This is the most recent one . . .

Chelsea Circle Scarf

It is made using my favorite yarn in an Oatmeal color.  I have also recently finished this one:

Williamsburg Circle Scarf in Fig

I can't wait until the cool weather gets here so I can wear scarves again!  I know many of you are not waiting for the same, but I can't help it being that I am a January baby.

-Aja

   

Why I love Deconstruction

I love the the look that dropping stitches brings to a knitted garment. Its interesting looking, edgy. It almost feels as if you are breaking the rules by unraveling parts of your work. I love things that look like they have some history, I want to know that my sweater has lived life to it fullest.

Here are a few of my favorite deconstructed looks:

LOOKBOOK.nu: "Knit" by Amanda Asplin: "Gina T Stickattröja"

The Deconstructed Grey by goodnessboutique

Andromache's Deconstruction Blanc by artlab

-Aja

And the Winner is . . .

The winner of the Nolita Warmer Giveaway has been randomly chosen, and the winner is . . .

Micky918

Congrats! I will in contact with you via email.  To all those that participated, thanks so much.  Check back soon, as I will be having more giveaways in the near future.

-Aja

Well It's Over . . .

Summer is pretty much over, and I'm so ready for jackets again.  I have always loved weather that requires a few light layers.

(Sigh)  These are a few items I have been coveting for this coming Fall:

Palladium Boots
I love these boots! They are just so me!

Web Knit Sweater from pixie market

Veda Creeper Leather Jacket

Favorite Shops - Brownstone Treasures

There is a shop I frequent on Court Street called Brownstone Treasures.  I get a bit excited when I know I will be in the neighborhood, and I can't help but drop in.  

They have so many vintage finds, like this multicolored Sterling Silver ring I bought there.   

I also couldn't leave without a vintage Monopoly game.  It was too cute for me to leave without.  

They often have beautiful mid century furniture pieces out in front.  They have old magazines, clothing, jewelry, buttons, it's a great shop!  

Nolita Warmer Giveaway!

I will be Giving Away a Nolita Warmer in the winner's choice of color on the 24th of August!

I was on the Front Page for the first time which was pretty exciting! I feel like a proud mama, and the Nolita warmer is my baby. I must do something to celebrate! Everybody likes Free Stuff, so why not enter.

TO ENTER: Follow PurpleChocolat (its not a typo, I had to drop the "e" because my shop name was taken) on twitter and leave a comment or follow me here on my blog and leave a comment. I will announce the winner on August 24th and notify them via email. Good Luck!

Nolita Warmer in Black