Summer in Italy

LAS VEGAS dress in Vegas

Typically I try to find my souvenir tshirts in the thrift store after my trip, but I planned ahead this time.

Vegas dress in Vegas!

dallas aboretum and state fair of texas

upcycling, hotel edition : The Brewhouse Inn : Pabst Hotel

We were headed to Great America on Saturday, and as usual I conjured up some grand ideas to make vintage/thrifting/dining stops in the vicinity of our destination. I had looked at various sites, yelp, tripadvisor, etc, this boutique hotel seemed interesting.

http://www.brewhousesuites.com/

It had just opened up in early 2013 (brand new!) and was previously a Pabst Brewery.

We noticed the kitchen table immediately, and upon some searching learned:
"the brewery complex is a nationally registered historic landmark"
"maintaining original elements of the buildings"
"wood paneling that became kitchen tables in the suites"

As I would expect with most new construction, "The Brewery Neighborhood project is a LEED-certified green development."  We loved our stay and enjoyed all the attention to details.

A few things to keep in mind, as there is quite a bit of construction going on surrounding the hotel, you may want to request a room not directly facing construction.  Also, there is not much (that I saw) around the hotel, however we had already planned to dine at the adjoining restaurant that evening.

We were also able to procure (fried) cheese curds and New Glarus beers, which qualifies as a successful Wisconsin trip!

blue circles : lopud

oaxaca: grethel van epps photography

cowboycowboy girl

Dress Delivery to Europe!

I was able to take some time off (and realllllly pushed myself to sew up until this trip) and headed to Europe! We traveled to Brussels, Antwerp, London and Amsterdam.
Naturally, I am on a constant search for inspiration!
And I was able to hand-deliver dresses and have some new styles tried on models :)
I rarely get to see my dresses being worn, just in photos and videos, so it's extra exciting!

Also, I was able to meet Barbara Decré!!!  You might remember this shoot!!

If you are in the Belgium area (and maybe she is keen to travel too) DO book a shoot with her!
She's absolutely sweet and positive, and most importantly, passionate about her work.
Barbara is often also looking for models for commercial work, so like her facebook page.:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fotografie-Barbara-Decr%C3%A9/264971131249

http://www.barbaradecre.be

She also prepared a large book of her photography (of my dresses) and WOW, seeing amazing photography in print is the true test.  Get those prints printed!!!

As you can tell, I've caught the travel bug.  I hope you enjoy all the inspired pieces I have and will continue to create!  Thank you for sharing your world with me.

la > hong kong > shenzhen > taipei

I went to Asia the second half of December on a family trip!
I hadn't been back to Taiwan and Hong Kong in 24 years....



Having witnessed so much mass-production,
I am now more determined than ever to keep creating my one-of-a-kind dresses from existing fabrics.
Trying to hold onto all the great designs I saw too.  Thank goodness for camera phones!

Here are all the pieces I made and sold the first half of December 2012:



Looking forward to an exciting and busy 2013!  And more travel to inspire!!!

the TRAVEL collection :: Hey Kid! {Kenney Rome}

COURTNEYCOURTNEY 12m heartDC/pink/bubble
Size 12m ~ 16 1/2" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 12m italy/kitty/ss
Size 12m ~ 17 1/2" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 18m hungary/stripes/ss
Size 18m ~ 19” long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 18m seattle/rr/ss
Size 18m ~ 18" long.
Vintage rick rack trim!
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 2T flutter/gold/brown/purple/egypt/rr
Size 2T ~ 20 1/2" long.
Vintage rick rack trim!
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 2T heartDC/tiedye/paisley/ruffle/ss
Size 2T ~ 21” long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 2T egypt/blues/flutter/ruffle
Size 2T ~ 21" long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 2T NewZealand/ss/ruffle
Size 2T ~ 21" long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 2T losangeles/yellowfloral/ss
Size 2T ~ 21” long.
Skirt fabric is made from a vintage sheet!
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 3T frog/greens/orangeruffle
Size 3T ~ 23 ½” long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 3T heartDC/ss/redsmix
Size 3T ~ 22 ½” long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 3T kapua/flutter/rr
Size 3T ~ 22" long.
Vintage rick rack trim!
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T chicago/red/hotpink/ss
Size 4T ~ 23 1/2" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T CALI/black/flutter
Size 4T ~ 22 ¾” long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T alohapocket/ss/ruffles
Size 4T ~ 24” long.
*Original pocket from tshirt on front.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T chile/penguins/ruffle/rr/ss
Size 4T ~ 24" long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
Vintage rick rack trim!
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T tallahassee/reds/ss
Size 4T ~ 24 ½” long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T grandcanyon/flutter/rr
Size 4T ~ 23 1/2" long.
Vintage rick rack trim!
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T holdenbeach/fish/flutter/ruffle
Size 4T ~ 24” long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 4T weed/forest/flutter/rr
Size 4T ~ 23" long.
Vintage rick rack trim!
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 5T OBX/bluestripe/flutter/ruffles
Size 5T ~ 26" long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 5T germany/flutter/gather
Size 5T ~ 25" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 5T florida/flutter/hats/sunglasses
Size 5T ~ 25" long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 5T palmsprings/ruffle/ss
Size 5T ~ 25" long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 5T ibiza/nice/ss/stripes
Size 5T ~ 26" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 5/6 zebra/kenya/flutter/ruffle
Size 5/6 ~ 25 1/2" long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 5/6 maui flutter/stripes
Size 5/6 ~ 25 ¾” long.
Ruffles are unfinished, may roll after washing.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 6/7 buenosaires/hi/lo/ss
Size 6/7 ~ 25 to 29" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 6/7 teal/aloha/HI/yellow/brown
Size 6/7 ~ 28” long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 6/7 colorado/red/stripes/pink
Size 6/7 ~ 28" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 6/7 DC/teal/hi/lo/ss
Size 6/7 ~ 26 1/2 to 31" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 7/8 heartny/black/red
Size 7/8 ~ 31" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 7/8 playadelcarmen/hi/lo
Size 7/8 ~ 30 to 34" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 7/8 santafe/stripes/navy
Size 7/8 ~ 31" long.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 8/10 florida/yellow/ties
Size 8/10 ~ 22” side from underarm to bottom hem.
*Florida print is very washed and worn.
Knot ties before washing, be careful with all drawstrings.
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COURTNEYCOURTNEY 8/10 kauai/ties/top
Size 8/10 ~ 16" side from underarm to bottom hem.
Knot ties before washing, be careful with all drawstrings.
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...........

All sales final.  No returns or exchanges.

In the chance that a dress oversells, the first receipt will receive the dress,

and all subsequent orders refunded.

Thank you!

Gentle wash cold, hang dry. No iron.

All COURTNEYCOURTNEY clothing ordered by you are for

 your own private and domestic use only and are not for resale.

all designs / patterns © courtneycourtney 2008-2012.

           

More about international shipping:

http://courtneychu.blogspot.com/2011/03/about-international-orders.html

MANY THANKS to the 

amazing photography + styling team of

HEY KID! {kenney rome} !!!

www.kenneyrome.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/kenneyrome/

Happy travels!!!