Hey friends, apologies in advance if we are buddies elsewhere on the internet and you've already been bombarded with this following bit of information (and further apologies as I plan to continue to bombard you with it for the next 44 days)!
Yesterday I launched a Kickstarter project! If you've not heard of Kickstarter (I hadn't until a few weeks ago when I met a very enthusiastic project starter who lit the flame under my behind to get things rolling) it's a website that (in their words) is "a new way to fund creative ideas and ambitious endeavors". You set up a project, decide on a time frame, set a financial goal and friends and family and anonymous admirers may back your project by donating a couple dollars here and there! If you meet your financial goal within your allotted time frame you keep the dollars and dreams come true, if not the money stays safely in the pockets of your buddies and all is forgotten and I walk away tearfully clutching my unwanted underpants and shattered dreams.
For every donation above 6 dollars we'll send you goodies! Goodies that include vintage scarves, ties, earrings, handmade brooches, original art, even a shave from the famous barber Sweeney Todd (there is no fear of losing your head there though your mind may be blown)!
If all goes well we've already planned a spring collection including cotton teddies with matching bloomers, brassieres and non-lingerie items for daytime! I'm incredibly grateful for all the early bird backers and the lovely ladies that took the time to post about this project on their blogs (I'm looking at you Tara-Lynn and Emily) thank you so very much!
Click here to view my kickstarter page and here for your mixtape!
YESSSS! kickstarter is awesome! i have been mulling over doing one for "mom and prop shop". my momma and i want to start an antique prop rental shop with fresh cut flowers catered towards photo shoots and weddings and events in atlanta.
ReplyDeleteas soon as i get some extra dough, i will totally contribute to the cause! i love the name and the whole idea!
Thanks Ginny! You should absolutely do it! Your new shop is incredibly enchanting and I've no doubt people (myself included) would be more than happy to help you and your mum get your own dreams up and running!
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this is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely wonderful idea! I may just donate some of my dough. :)
ReplyDeletePatricia Ann
www.theshapesofthings.com
I saw this on Tumblr yesterday and have been super excited about it! I'm just waiting to get some more $$ in my account so I can pledge you something. I adore your aesthetic so much that I can't wait to see what lingerie designs you're cooking up!
ReplyDelete♥ Casey
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I'll be backing your project not only to assist, but for the cocktail recipe on the back of a vintage postcard! What a glorious, inspired idea. Now...Do you accept sterling?
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea and great way to get backing! I hope to help with a little $$ soon!! I am definitely dying to see your line.
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Lulu Letty
Hey, I love your blog and have been reading it for a while, but am a first time commenter. This is so inspiring to me, and I can't wait to buy some of your line--if it is not sold out immediately!
ReplyDeleteOh what a marvelous idea! Meggy did a kickstarter project and totally raised enough money (and more) to buy a fancy pantsy camera to help her make a photo book on living well with bi-polar disorder. I'd love to help you with your new and exciting venture and I know you'll succeed tremendously and need not to worry about hanging your head in shame. Best of luck!
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Jenny
(Ps--I'm here until the third or fourth week of September. I truly hope a date can be in the works for us--it would be the sunshine on my drizzle! (fo rizzle?))
I will definately re-post because I want to see this happen, I love love love lingerie and anything coming from your pretty head has to be good, good luck!
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http://wroughtironstyle.wordpress.com/
Oooh i have donated as am excited to see the collection! A couple of my old housemates started their own line a few years ago so i understand it takes a lot of work (and money) to get the ball rolling. Good luck with raising the rest of the amount xx
ReplyDeletelove your blog and your photos, i just pitched in to your project :) good luck meeting your goal!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed! What a genius idea that is kickstarter and such a good way to fund a vision.
ReplyDeleteI think you will do incredibly well anyway, so the lingerie sells itself. Absolutely gorgeous :)
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I love this idea and I would definitely want to see the lingerie line become real! the pictures bodes well. so of course I pledged a little money to the project and made a little advertisement on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all luck in the world for this project!
What a fantastic initiative, good luck - I hope the monies come through as I would really love to see your line come to fruition! The photos are divine xx
ReplyDeletesharon
http://sundayschooltime.blogspot.com/
This project sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteThis project sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteoh, pretty picture :)
ReplyDeleteand this project sounds like a super cool fun-thing :)
go do it....yeah yeah ;)
cuddles
oh any time! i have never head of this site before either, but its really amazing, a great thing for creative people without the funds to make dreams come true. i really hope you make your goal and i cant wait to see the outcome!
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What a fantastic concept! I had never heard of it. I'm a new reader to your blog and I must say that it's a very interesting read and wonderful for inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
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I've backed you! Your aesthetic and blog has been a huge inspiration for me over the years. It's my way of saying thank you to you, too!
ReplyDeleteAll the best :-)
Sophie
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consider yourself backed, little miss. I love kickstarter and am actually helping my boyfriend launch one for his bands 7" project. :) It's incredible what you can get done using the internet!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good idea! I only wish that I had some spare money to help you achieve your goal :-( I am really struggling at the moment, with debts up to my eyeballs, or I definately would help out. Good luck! xx
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ReplyDeleteit's a hard market out there these days. best of luck to you!
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good luck with the project, i've put up a little post about your Kickstarter, not sure if it will be all that much help but i figured spreading the word was the best i could do :)
ReplyDeleteif only i had money to spend, with this baby on the way i'm a little strapped for cash ... but i really do love your idea and really hope it all work out for you xxx
a link to my post about the project: http://honeyandunicorns.blogspot.com/2010/08/loved-one.html
Done! (finally). Sorry, I would give more but am just about to move again and start school... when it all comes off however I shall certainly buy some lingerie!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, my boyfriend was peering over my shoulder as I read you blog the other day and shortly after began talking of wanting vintage shirts a la Landon. Inspiring men and women around the world!