Flip yr feathers

Life has been busy. When isn't it?! It's wonderful tho, times are tight financially but I am absolutely full of inspiration and creative energy. And money sure can't buy that! But it can often buy money! (or at least enough to pay the rent, hopefully) So I shall not complain. I recently sold Bella, my 1962 Vespa... so I could pay rent & buy a used Nikon D70. My first dslr!!! It's so fun, and I'm teaching myself as much as possible. I have done a few photoshoots, and have a couple more lined up, so let me know if you want or need any fun shots, new promo material, etc etc. Or an excuse to have me stare at you for hours up on hours, in front of the camera and in my photoshop windows.

Say Ooh now has accessories in two new shops. Maybe near you? Dignity Regained in Illinois, and Show Pony in Seattle. Check out their cute setups, and other amazing products. Oh, and Say Ooh isn't just feathers... I'm starting to work more with velvet, lace, pearls, vintage fur, buttons, etcetcfunstuffetc!

I have been listening to close to paradise on repeat, and venturing into some Sufjan Stevens Christmas albums. Yes kids, it's about that time of year. A couple friends and I are throwing together a fun event for the holiday season, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for BFFF.

The BFFF girls and I actually did a photoshoot this past weekend, featuring items from my shop and Katie's shop. I'm hoping they teach me to hula hoop soon. I can do it, but none of that fancy jazz.







It's almost Halloween. I get scared with anything, like when I'm watching "non-scary" movies or if someone is in the other room and says my name. Screaming, jump on you, nightmares forever scared. But I kindof like it sometimes. Anyhow, I really want to go to a corn maze or haunted something-r-other. Speaking of, what a fun job it would be to create the patterns for the corn maze? Goodness yes! You better believe I would be planting up some balls of yarn and needles, or a feather headdress in battle, or what-have-you. There are too many corn mazes based on farm animals and sports. Google it. I'm tellin'ya.



PS: Sorry. First it was rounded corners, now I'm so into vignettes. But I have been obsessed with both in the past. I promise it's a phase and I'll grow out of it (only to grow back in eventually).

Gemstones take it up a notch

Looking for the perfect bday/ Christmas present? Well, be on the lookout for new gift goodies from Say Ooh and my good friend Lottle Bit.

Looking for the perfect gift AND all your dreams come true? Then check out Philadelphian-moved-Nashvillian Jonny Fritz. He makes amazing airbrush art on AA shirts. Check out what he has, or ask him to do some custom work. I did, and I was more than thrilled with the results. Like, pee-my-pants happy about it. And Bryn felt the same.. the gemstones, confed flag, dolphin sunrise and olympiad rings really won over his heart. I mean, check it. You can't find a treasure like that at walmart or forever21, baby.

To have and to hold

...new product up in my shop, and lots more at Local Honey, including some cute new headbands for only $12.

Keep an eye out for a new fall/winter line. It'll make you wanna drink hot cocoa and cuddle up by the fire with yr loved ones, all while looking trés glamorous, of course!

Customer appreciation

Say Ooh thanks the lovely Ellie for purchasing some cute feathers and strutting around the Northwest in them. She took some racey photos to show off, so hit up her flickr and tell her what a babe she is!







While looking for some new Native American names, I came across a few interesting ones.
MAKKITOTOSIMEW: Algonquin name meaning she has large breasts.
CHAVATANGAKWUNUA: Hopi name meaning "short rainbow."
SHOEMOWETOCHAWCAWEWAHCATOWE: Cheyenne name meaning "high-backed wolf."

Part 3: Love

My friend must be a bird,
Because it flies!
Mortal my friend must be,
Because it dies!
Barbs has it, like a bee.
Ah, curious friend,
Thou puzzlest me!
-E. Dickinson








We had a lovely, fun Saturday at Centennial Park. The darling sarah kachevas shot some pictures, I made some adornment, and Alanna and Amanda giggled the whole afternoon. It's a blessing to have creative friends!

Another Hot August Day

I recently participated in CRAFT, a little fair in East Nashville that I occassionally setup with. I never sell much at all; people tend to say they love my stuff and just take cards. Well this time... I sold more than normal. About 10x more. It went very well! I met new people and started telling a couple artists about my latest secret (not so secret anymore) project. SURPRISE!



Michael Madrid watched my table for a few minutes while I ran for some iced coffee, and it was during that time Rachel Briggs stopped by to visit and snap this picture. Everything went well, except for one snafu during which I pressed the return on my typewriter (I documented the 8 hour day in the hot hot sun) and it slammed into a wine glass I was selling. Oops, sorry Emily Dickinson. Thanks everyone for visiting and supporting my little endeavors!

My etsy is starting to pick up, and it's a great way to contact me about custom orders as well! Today, I'm featured in the Showcase. Check it out, and please favourite my shop, it would mean so much! You don't even have to be an etsy member.



More fun things on the horizon. I promise.

Love is in the air

All apologies for my lack of updating. It's been due to travels, playtime, and LOTS of creating/ planning. I recently did the accessories for my good friend Darci's wedding. She got married to a handsome gentleman in Tennessee, on a Sunday outside during sunset. They then retreated to a huge, beautiful old barn for fun and dancing. Here is a shot of the silk flower I made for her hair. The fabric was leftover from the bridesmaids' purses. I created each petal individually, then stitched them together. Took a couple tries to get it just right, but everyone loved it. Most importantlty, the bride loved it.



I love weddings.