Ghost blogging and creativinista!

Tis' halloweenie and in the spirit Wild Sage is introducing our "Ghost Blogger" Kim Savage. Boo! I will be posting for the girls at Wild Sage {Kim + Danielle}. I have added a few "fun" touches to the blog I hope you like! Please browse around, post comments, add ideas for projects or contests, suggestions, sewing questions, just whatever you have to say! Say it we... because want to hear!

In the next order of business we will be picking a creativinista /creative • nista/ {one who must create or design to feed the soul}. Who should I feature first...hmm... I guess myself!

Introducing

About Dabble : Dabble {homesewn goodies} is a little part of me {Kim Savage} I sew, sew, sew and come up with ideas of what I need and like. From fun aprons with rick rack {because I luv luv it} and piping {whatever I think looks pretty or funky!} to little girl pillow case dresses to sleepytime masks to little boy bowties to Christmas stockings and halloweenie treat bags! Sewing is my "me" time to create, a release from my mommy duties {I am a mommy to a boisterous 4 yr old boy and a soon to be mommy of ... we'll find out soon enough!}

How I met Wild Sage : I met Kim last February when I stopped in the store to buy fabric. I instantly felt like I knew her for years {if you know her you know what I am talking about!}, I bought my fabric and told her my plan to make a pretty apron and she told me to email her a picture. A few weeks after I sent her + Danielle my apron pic, Kim sent me an email asking if I would like to put some in the store. Of course I would! I went in to meet Danielle and was so thrilled to have met these talented women who support and encourage others to create! Since then I have been putting goodies in the store listening to suggestions from the ladies and getting inspired by their pretty little store.

posted by Kim Savage

Autumn News + Store Styling!

We have been sewing hard at Wild Sage! The store is lookin' good, yes we rearranged again!! It already feels like Halloweenie is over and we are moving on to the holidays! Time flys by when you are elbow deep in sewing goodies and raising your babies! Things not to miss around here :

Our new bag design, so fun! ...

Pretty little girl skirts {a 4 yr old would love to twirl around town in one of these, to be honest I would too!}

We'll keep you posted on new products and fun things going on with Wild Sage!! Stop in the store and enjoy! Here's a glimpse!

The Shop

We are feeling very lucky this week.

Wild Sage is quickly becoming a dream come true.

We have a darling shop filled with cute things that mean something to us. Every item has been hand-selected and hand-crafted.

The women behind these items are friends, some old and some new.

We have the best gifts in town, with more coming soon... Thanks to everyone who has helped make our dream into a reality.

Love, Danielle and Kim

Oh and did I mention we were on TV? It was a bit brutal... we are trying to figure out how to get it off of Tivo and onto here. Then we can all laugh together. :)

Winner!!!

Thanks for the comments and emails... one made us cry, so she had to be the winner!!

CONGRATULATIONS

Summer Carling

Your Mom will receive her apron and a copy of your email by the end of the week.

More give aways coming soon and if you are in the Albany area, come to our store. We are growing...lots of amazing handmade items (jewelry, aprons, cards and more) by some very cool people. Come check it out!!!

Mothers Day Give Away

This is my Mom, Alice Yeargin...

She came to visit about 7 weeks ago to help out after the birth of little Quinn. After Cooper was born, she flat out told me she wouldn't come back if I had a fifth. :) My life is crazy, I'll admit it!! Of course the minute she knew the due date she began planning her trip. Not only did she help out, she did it all. She was amazing and literally saved the day.

Thanks Mom!!!

This is why my Mom deserves a really cute apron.

We are starting a give away today for Mothers Day. The lucky winner will receive a darling apron made out of our favorite Amy Butler fabrics. Either click on comments to tell us why the special Mom in your life should have it or email us here. We will mail the apron with a card explaining why its being sent to them and who its from. Be sure to include your email with the comment so we can notify you and get your Moms name and address.

Good Luck and we can't wait to read your comments!!

Winner will be announced Monday.

I think I deserve the apron b/c I just made yummy banana bread for my kids. Actually, I was forced to bake since I haven't been to the store in who knows how long and they already polished off the old candy canes from Christmas... So, top that!!! :)

Summer is coming...

And we are so excited!!!

The Delmar Farmers Market begins June 5th. This is such a good time. Mark your calendars and come hungry.

Awesome vendors, yummy food, nice people.

What more could you ask for?

I have to say we live in a really cool place. Everyone is very into "buying local". It's great to be a part of it all.

Until then...

Free flower pin with any bag purchase

through Mothers Day!!

And really, what Mom doesn't want a new bag??

Calling all crafty mommas!!!!

Would you like to sell your handmade items in our store?

Give us a shout!

We already have some AMAZING children's jewelry,

with more jewelry, handmade cards & boutique hairbows on the way.

When it all began....

We sew handbags, lots and lots of handbags. All our own designs, with our favorite fabrics.

This photo was taken last October after we saw a little space for rent in the best part of our town. We had a great summer sewing like crazy from our homes and we were convinced this would make our lives so much simpler... Not so much simpler, but a lot more fun! Well, sometimes... Because, now we make handbags and run a store.

We have kids, a lot of kids. Seven between us, most of them mine. I don't like to say it out loud, but I have five. (It's much easier to write) So, our lives are crazy and if you have been in our store you know there is usually at least one hanging around. My favorite thing is when customers apologize for bringing their own children in the store. Trust me EVERYTHING is child proof or at least child tested. So never fear, bring your kids, we don't mind. Or, just shop online then no one can hear them screaming in the background!!!

Danielle and I started this blog to keep you up to date with our store and our lives. Givaways coming soon and don't forget to check out our website. www.wildsagebags.com