Back in the Saddle Again...

Since we closed the Collective back in August, I've been lucky to hear from so many of our lovely customers who miss us. First of all, thank you for taking the time to reach out via email, Twitter and Facebook. You have no idea how great it feels to hear your kind words!

So what's been going on since we closed?

Many of the designers that we featured at SPUN Sustainable Collective are doing great things and moving along on their own fashion path. Here's what a few of our favorite designers are up to:

* Cameron Levin  is the super talented designer who joined the Collective the minute we launched. Cameron was also there to man the register when I needed an extra set of hands. We're so excited to watch her grow as a designer and we're so proud to announce that she just released her much anticipated Ruby collection! Inspired by the art of flamenco dance, the rich red color palette is perfect for all the Holiday parties you have planned this Winter.

 * Bri Seeley has been busy too! A woman with a fashion dream and surrounded by love and support of her family, friends and fans, she is definitely going places! Fresh off the runways of Phoenix and LA Style Fashion Weeks, Bri was approached by Zappos who will be carrying her line next Spring! Way to go Bri!!!

* Marian Built is the talented line of lighting and furniture that designed the Collective. They recently re-launched their furniture line with a brand new website and online store! MB fans can now find their popular mason jar lights as well as lots of reclaimed and vintage MB pieces online. As an added bonus, if you use the code "SPUN" you save 20% off your order of $75 or more!

* OHA Skincare is my skin's saving grace all year and especially now that it's getting colder. I use OHA moisturizers and can't live without their Cleansing Milk. The OHA team is working away on a new website so stay tuned on that launch very soon. Rumor has it that they are releasing a new Perfume this Winter too! It's no surprise as I know first hand how truly amazing their products smell. Even better is that they are Organic and BioActive, meaning that they don't offer a million products for different skin types. Just use one product and know that the ingredients are working away on your skin, making it healthy and balanced. Way to go OHA!

Oh and I've been busy designing a new collection and am re-designing the SPUN website as well. It's due for a face lift! I hope to release an all new SPUN Organic Spring/Summer 2013 collection very soon! So be sure to follow SPUN on Facebook and stay in the loop!

xo, Sara

Thanks for the memories....

Dear Friends and Customers,

Well, you may have already heard but the lovely site of the collective is going to be re-developed later this year. So we have accepted the upcoming change and are packing it up! But not before one last goodbye and an exciting sale which will help us personally say thanks to all of you. Don't worry, SPUN will still be available online as well as select retailers. All of the other artists and designers that have been featured here at the collective are also still doing what they do....it's just the store that is closing up.

Please join us for the SPUN Sample Sale on August 11th. This is also our last day open so we're just going to call it a Closing/Sample Sale! Doors will open at 11am and we'll be here until 7pm. Please come by and see us and more importantly, save up to 90% off on old stock, one-offs, samples and a bunch of other goodies in the store. 

Thank you again for your love and support of all of us here at SPUN Sustainable Collective. The experience has been truly invaluable and we appreciate every single one of you. Please continue to support SPUN and other independent designers because without you, we can't continue. Here's to the next chapter! xo, Sara

Greetings from Fresh Jess at SPUN! Stock Up for Summer

Hi everyone! I've been watching the store this week while Sara enjoys a much-needed family vacay. There's so much in the store right now that I wanted to share a few pics with you. 

Come update your wardrobe with bright colors and prints for the summer time with the latest collections from Ashley Lynn, Kate Chrisman, Cameron Levin & Nutti Yogini. There are also some amazing accessories by Metamorphic Gear & By BAC, and jewelry by Elle B. Designs and Nutti Yogini. 

We've also got Miir water bottles, OHA Bio-Active Skincare, and as always, The Raven & The Writing Desk greeting cards and Marian Built furniture & lighting.

Looking for some sweet deals? We've got you covered there too. You'll find $4 tanks & tees and more in the Collective right now, plus you can enjoy 50% off fabric clutches, 30% off jewelry and lots more on all the By BAC items as well as 30% off Cameron Levin's F/W '11 collection.

Come by! We're open 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 

See you soon!

-Jess

Ashley Lynn, Kate Chrisman & Cameron Levin's latest collections.
Clutches by BAC & shelf fixtures by Marian Built

By BAC Jewelry - 30% off right now!

By BAC

OHA Bio-Active Skin Care

Elle B. Designs

Miir bottles - and my customized matte black one!

Nutti Yogini

The Raven & The Writing Desk greeting cards

Opening Day!

So today was opening day. Don't be sad or pissed if you didn't know! It's just our soft opening. But now you can come in and see all of these fabulous designs for yourself!

We're open 11:00am - 7:00pm daily.

Our grand opening launch party is next Wednesday, November 10th from 6:00 - 9:00p.m.

More details and RSVP on Facebook!

a before pic...almost ready!

we're open!

Tete Couture headbands! dibs on the purple and blue. already bought another

Valentina Vitols Photography

Jesica Milton Designs

SPUN!

don't worry i'm still stalking

trying on a Tete Couture design. i took this one home :)

Meet the Collective: Plaid Doctrine

Are you excited for the SPUN Sustainable Collective yet?!?

Let's keep this train rollin and introduce you to another member of the Collective. This amazing lady takes her style and creative eye to something practical yet incredibly hard to find in fashionable, trendy form.

I present to you Suzanne Park and Plaid Doctrine!

Plaid Doctrine founder Suzanne Park is on a mission to rid the world of boring, black, clunky laptop bags.

The Plaid Doctrine debut collection features vintage-inspired bags built for modern times — with high performance fabrics (made from recycled bottles) and prime vegetable-tanned leather. Using water- and stain-resistant materials, they don’t have the “recycled look” suffered by other eco-conscious bags.

Suzanne’s collection also includes locally sewn, eco-friendly iPad sleeves and purse organizers.

To minimize its carbon footprint, nearly all of Plaid Doctrine’s materials are sourced domestically, and 100% of its goods are manufactured in the USA.

Suzanne lives in Kirkland, loves Cadbury Mini Eggs, and wishes she was a better banjo player.

You are doing the tech-savvy, stylish world a great favor, Suzanne. THANK YOU!


xoxo
Jess

Let the Construction Begin

Today was the first official day of the store! All that really means is that the lease on the space officially starts today so we have to get cracking! I had to meet the contractor and sign off on the final plans for the build out of the store. Here's some pictures of the inside of our new space as it is right now:

I realized that there are lots of people walking by during the day on Capital Hill. So I decided to get busy on a little craft project and cover the windows with kraft paper. I had a lot of fun putting up some descriptive words to help let people know what's in store. Here's a quick look:

If you're in the neighborhood, please walk, drive or bike by the store and let me know what you think of the windows!

xoxo,

Sara