Well, it's been a busy season with craft fairs and shows, but it looks like events are winding down for Wilde Fig for the holiday season; so, now we have some time to do some holiday shopping of our own! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us at all of our shows, we really appreciate it, and loved meeting you...
Something that we didn't realize would happen after meeting more of our customers and setting up our tables was that we became more in touch with who, and maybe what, Wilde Fig is to us. We have more of an idea of the style of our little business, thus the HUGE redesign of the website. We wanted something more us. So, there it is, it's us. It's totally us. Black and white photos, handwriting lettering, and more quirky write ups :) We hope you like it as much as we do. Our store will be hooked back up in the coming days, we are working with our host on how we want it to look.
Enjoy your holidays, and remember..... buy local!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Halloween!
First off, we are new to this whole blogging thing.... but we are going to try to keep this updated with all the latest projects and crafts going on around our household. SO, projects.... Halloween in itself is a project, with decorating, costumes, carving, pumpin patches, and roasted pumpkin seeds! We tried carving a "blue" pumpkin last night, only to find that it was much to thick to carve anything through. It took 10 minutes, 2 adults, and one 3 yr old to finally get the top off to look inside. But.... inside we found huge pillowy pumpkin seeds, that are soaking now for roasting. Yum, hopefully they taste as good as they look! Costumes are all done, Jonas didn't get a mommy-made costume this year, the time crunch got the better of me. But, Aiden is outfitted in his custom Super Why costume, which only moms of pbs-watching 3 yr olds will know what he is. (It's a super hero with the power to read, by the way.) And, mom has a nice mrs. pacman costume, thanks to dad.
So, on to Wilde Fig news. We have a few craft fairs that we will be attending this holiday season (see events page), and you can also see our products in Lake Shore Pharmacy in Lake Oswego (see link on Friends page.) We are always working to come up with new designs for products that we need in our houses. In the design phase is toddler belts and re-usable lunch bags for kids and moms. We are working to get some done by our craft shows, so come check them out.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Preschool Followup
We have got some really great new products coming and we are so excited to share them with you! At Wilde Fig we believe in sustainable living and doing our part. Becky is working (and sewing) extremely hard getting fabulous coffee wraps ready for the boutique. The coffee wraps are made of various funky fabrics sewn together to form a chic reusable sleeve for your coffee, keeping your hand cool and your coffee warm. You can be modern and hip while sipping your latte, all while doing your part for the environment, by not using (and throwing away) those terrible cardboard covers at your favorite coffee shop. We are also working on some creative and fun reusable lunch sacks. The lunch sacks will be available for both mom and kiddo, offered in great prints. You will be the talk of the breakroom and the kiddos will be the toast of the cafeteria in these great economical and environmentally friendly lunch sacks. These along with many other products soon to come are a part of Wilde Fig's belief in offering everyone a hip, modern and economical way to do our part for the environment.
Quote of the Day:“Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible.” -Marcel Proust
Quote of the Day:“Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible.” -Marcel Proust
Store Launch
Wednesday September 10th 2008
Well, we did it!! Our new store Wilde Fig is now up and ready for business! We had such a great time getting everything together and designing all of our great products. Becky and I had quite the adventure of taking on the task of creating our new "photography studio" which was an accomplishment in itself and I think the pictures came out so great! We really hope you love our products as much as we do. We take great pride in offering nothing but the best products for you and your baby. We will be adding new products, designs and fabrics daily so check in with Wilde Fig regularly so you don't miss out on all of the fabulous items we have to offer!
On another note, since the last time I spoke with you, we were on the lookout for a great preschool and none in site. Then of course, we got two, yes TWO calls from preschools that had open spots for Benicio. It's so funny how a month ago we had no potential prospects, then get two great schools! With alot of thinking, planning, talking and asking tons of questions to other parents we decided to go with Cathedral Park Co-Op in North Portland. The parents are wonderful, the teacher is fabulous and Benicio just loves it! We are so happy and so thankful that we found such a loving, caring and compassionate environment for him to be in. Now if I could just get him to pick up after himself all would be well in the world...
Quote of the Day: “It's hard to detect good luck - it looks so much like something you've earned.” -Frank A. Clark
Well, we did it!! Our new store Wilde Fig is now up and ready for business! We had such a great time getting everything together and designing all of our great products. Becky and I had quite the adventure of taking on the task of creating our new "photography studio" which was an accomplishment in itself and I think the pictures came out so great! We really hope you love our products as much as we do. We take great pride in offering nothing but the best products for you and your baby. We will be adding new products, designs and fabrics daily so check in with Wilde Fig regularly so you don't miss out on all of the fabulous items we have to offer!
On another note, since the last time I spoke with you, we were on the lookout for a great preschool and none in site. Then of course, we got two, yes TWO calls from preschools that had open spots for Benicio. It's so funny how a month ago we had no potential prospects, then get two great schools! With alot of thinking, planning, talking and asking tons of questions to other parents we decided to go with Cathedral Park Co-Op in North Portland. The parents are wonderful, the teacher is fabulous and Benicio just loves it! We are so happy and so thankful that we found such a loving, caring and compassionate environment for him to be in. Now if I could just get him to pick up after himself all would be well in the world...
Quote of the Day: “It's hard to detect good luck - it looks so much like something you've earned.” -Frank A. Clark
Dibs
Wednesday August 27th 2008
So, some of you may have read that Jonas was wearing a Dib… no, not a bib, a Dib. Dibs are a Wilde Fig creation to help tame the constant drool in our household. Drool + Bib = Dib :) Any moms of droolers out there know that regular bibs, if worn all day, (like they have to be for fountains like my boys) shift and turn and end up like capes after only mere minutes on a 4 month old. Viola the dib. The dib is a smaller version of a bib, and it’s more circular; so, if it shifts, and moves, and rotates, there’s still sufficient drool-catching material under the chin. Plus, they’re ultra-hip to boot. Try one for your little drooler!
So, some of you may have read that Jonas was wearing a Dib… no, not a bib, a Dib. Dibs are a Wilde Fig creation to help tame the constant drool in our household. Drool + Bib = Dib :) Any moms of droolers out there know that regular bibs, if worn all day, (like they have to be for fountains like my boys) shift and turn and end up like capes after only mere minutes on a 4 month old. Viola the dib. The dib is a smaller version of a bib, and it’s more circular; so, if it shifts, and moves, and rotates, there’s still sufficient drool-catching material under the chin. Plus, they’re ultra-hip to boot. Try one for your little drooler!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Introduction
It's about time I step out from behind the sewing machine, and introduce myself... I'm the other half of Wilde Fig, Becky. I wear many hats during the day: mom of 2 boys, software engineer, cook, chauffeur, and a maker of many things. I love to sew. I grew up in a house where in September you not only did your back to school shopping, but the kids had to determine what they wanted to be for Halloween so my mom could sew all of the costumes. I look forward to continuing this tradition! Here at Wilde Fig, we strive to create great designs that you will love; things that we, as moms, think are necessary. A lot of the items you will find at Wilde Fig are custom designs that emerged from something we needed. We love finding and using beautiful fabric, and believe that there is more to baby products than pink and blue, ducks and teddy bears. Orange is the new green here at Wilde Fig -- it's GREAT for girls and boys! (If you saw my house, you'd see that I was partial to orange anyway.) But, not to worry, we have some beautiful green products as well.
Speaking of green products.... we also believe strongly in sustainable living. We are working towards coming up with new designs for a whole line of sustainable living products. Our first will launch with the store in September, it has gone through several versions of the design, and has now emerged.... wait for it... the Wilde Fig Coffee Wrap. It's like a mini quilt for your coffee cup so you can keep your fingers from the heat, look cute, and stop using those little cardboard coffee holders (I don't even want to think about how many of these I've wasted!) Tomorrow I will introduce one of the other Wilde Fig creations that I know you'll love, and has become an every day item around our house.
Speaking of green products.... we also believe strongly in sustainable living. We are working towards coming up with new designs for a whole line of sustainable living products. Our first will launch with the store in September, it has gone through several versions of the design, and has now emerged.... wait for it... the Wilde Fig Coffee Wrap. It's like a mini quilt for your coffee cup so you can keep your fingers from the heat, look cute, and stop using those little cardboard coffee holders (I don't even want to think about how many of these I've wasted!) Tomorrow I will introduce one of the other Wilde Fig creations that I know you'll love, and has become an every day item around our house.
Preschool!
Sunday August 24th 2008
Wow, its been so crazy! Products to sew, designs to test out, pictures to take, cards to order, opinions to get and getting the word out, it has been a whirlwind of activity but it's been so fun! We took Aiden and Benicio to an amazing park here in Portland in the park blocks in Northwest to take some really cute pictures. They just loved tying the blankets around their necks and running as fast as they could pretending they were superman. Little Jonas was a happy camper in his dib (which came in incredibly handy by the way!) but he will be up and running around with the two hyper tots in no time. My husband Noe and I have now launched into a new realm in our world...drumroll please...enrolling for PRESCHOOL. Little did we know, that you needed to put your child on a waiting list when they were merely 6 months to get them in when they are nearly four years old. I know, I know, I'm exagerating about the 6 months, but I might as well have put him on some lists because the demand here in Portland for a really good co-op preschool is high. Co-ops are so great (from what I've heard from girlfriends and read and talked with teachers) they offer children a social, interactive and creative outlet while allowing us SAHMs to volunteer our time and energy in the classroom to alleviate the much dreaded tuition costs each month. The average cost of a co-op here is only $100! Wow, no wonder co-ops are so popular. We've put him on three waiting lists for schools around our area in North Portand and we will see how it goes. I will keep you posted on our progress. Cross your fingers!
Quote of the Day: “Every child born, has innate goodness.” -Chinese Proverb
Wow, its been so crazy! Products to sew, designs to test out, pictures to take, cards to order, opinions to get and getting the word out, it has been a whirlwind of activity but it's been so fun! We took Aiden and Benicio to an amazing park here in Portland in the park blocks in Northwest to take some really cute pictures. They just loved tying the blankets around their necks and running as fast as they could pretending they were superman. Little Jonas was a happy camper in his dib (which came in incredibly handy by the way!) but he will be up and running around with the two hyper tots in no time. My husband Noe and I have now launched into a new realm in our world...drumroll please...enrolling for PRESCHOOL. Little did we know, that you needed to put your child on a waiting list when they were merely 6 months to get them in when they are nearly four years old. I know, I know, I'm exagerating about the 6 months, but I might as well have put him on some lists because the demand here in Portland for a really good co-op preschool is high. Co-ops are so great (from what I've heard from girlfriends and read and talked with teachers) they offer children a social, interactive and creative outlet while allowing us SAHMs to volunteer our time and energy in the classroom to alleviate the much dreaded tuition costs each month. The average cost of a co-op here is only $100! Wow, no wonder co-ops are so popular. We've put him on three waiting lists for schools around our area in North Portand and we will see how it goes. I will keep you posted on our progress. Cross your fingers!
Quote of the Day: “Every child born, has innate goodness.” -Chinese Proverb
Welcome!
Wednesday August 13th 2008
Welcome to Wilde Fig! We are super busy getting ready for the launch of our brand new boutique and are so excited you are here to join us. First off let me tell you a little bit about Wilde Fig and how it came to be. I'm Amy and my very good friend Becky, whom I have been friends with since our little ones were actually little. We had always tossed around the idea of starting a business that would let our creative juices flow, offer flexibilty and allow us to share our creative talents with great moms like you. About a month ago, driving along the Willamette River while we were out on a scavenger hunt in search of the illusive (and now sold) Belle of the Falls in Oregon City, boys in tow, Aiden and Benicio (now both almost four!!) and 4 month old Jonas, when I showed her a bib that I had made for fun, thinking perhaps there was a business in there somewhere. Becky has always been super creative and I have always thought of myself as super creative (although I was the only one who knew until now!) so we decided to put our ideas and talents together to form this amazing new boutique. We are so excited to share with you our ideas, inspirations and designs. We have some great products and fabulous fabrics that we are so excited to share with you. We hope that shopping at Wilde Fig is as thrilling and inspirational as it is to us. We appreciate your time and support!
Quote of the Day: “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget" -Unknown
Welcome to Wilde Fig! We are super busy getting ready for the launch of our brand new boutique and are so excited you are here to join us. First off let me tell you a little bit about Wilde Fig and how it came to be. I'm Amy and my very good friend Becky, whom I have been friends with since our little ones were actually little. We had always tossed around the idea of starting a business that would let our creative juices flow, offer flexibilty and allow us to share our creative talents with great moms like you. About a month ago, driving along the Willamette River while we were out on a scavenger hunt in search of the illusive (and now sold) Belle of the Falls in Oregon City, boys in tow, Aiden and Benicio (now both almost four!!) and 4 month old Jonas, when I showed her a bib that I had made for fun, thinking perhaps there was a business in there somewhere. Becky has always been super creative and I have always thought of myself as super creative (although I was the only one who knew until now!) so we decided to put our ideas and talents together to form this amazing new boutique. We are so excited to share with you our ideas, inspirations and designs. We have some great products and fabulous fabrics that we are so excited to share with you. We hope that shopping at Wilde Fig is as thrilling and inspirational as it is to us. We appreciate your time and support!
Quote of the Day: “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget" -Unknown
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