Ela's Idea

Romantic Yellow

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:47:00 +0000

Just in time for a summer wedding.
Romantic yellow linen table napkins perfect for your intimate bridal shower.

Available now at the shop.

May Favorites

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:17:00 +0000

Cloth reusable table napkins made from recycled reclaimed fabric. Talk about eco friendly.

Pretty in Pink, set of 12

Eco Green, set of 8

Both and more are available at the shop.

It's A Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:32:00 +0000

Hurry on over to our vintage shop to take advantage of this sale!

All items are 30% OFF until the end of April. Oh yeah!

It's The Little Things

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:33:00 +0000

Just added these dainty beauties to the shop today. We're excited to say the least. This is only a glimpse. There's more to come in the the weeks ahead. Stay tuned!

Weekend Suggestions

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:33:00 +0000

Animal Print Sheer Oblong Scarf | H&M 20-pack bracelet | Marc by Marc Jacobs Heart Stud
Gucci Vintage 1970s bag | Carvela Kurt Geiger Alexis Patent Loafer | A.P.C. long sweater
7 For All Mankind Olivya Skinny Jeans

An outfit suggestion, featuring one of our handmade sheer scarves. It goes with almost every outfit.
Have a good weekend!

Spring Forward

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:47:00 +0000

Reversible red and white floral and gingham infinity scarf.

One print, two different styles.

An infinity scarf | An extra large versatile oblong scarf

Purple plaid and red rose print reversible infinity scarf.

Ruffled red roses on white infinity scarf. | Extra large oblong sheer animal scarf.

Red and white, stripes and polka dot infinity scarf. | Upcycled teal and floral rayon infinity scarf.

Yesterday was the official first day of spring! Though there is still snow falling in the Sierras, the sun is slowly fighting its way though the clouds. To celebrate the change in seasons, we stocked our shop with a handful of freshly made spring inspired scarves.

Thursday's Five for One

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000

One Upcycled scarf worn 5 ways.

Shop Update: Neckgear

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:55:00 +0000

Four new upcycled sari scarves and two new colorful fleece cowls.
Available at the shop now.

Seeing Stripes

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:40:00 +0000

These are limited edition! Handmade wool dryer balls. Made from 100% recycled wool sweaters.
Get'em before they're gone! Click here for more information.

Harry Potter eReader Cases

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Various finished eReader or tablet cases made-to-order for our customers. Harry Potter cases have become our specialty I think. We just can't keep these titles on our shelves it seems like. The minute we get a copy in, it is swooped up. If you would like one made for you. Let us know asap, so we can put your name on our waiting list before it gets too long. -Marcela (HP fan)

Twilight

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:37:00 +0000

A finished Twilight Kindle Fire case. Made-to-order for a customer. This was quite difficult to cut! There was very little border to work with, but it was done. A beautiful success if I might say so myself. -Marcela

Spring Preview SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:56:00 +0000

Click on image to shop!

made to order

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:54:00 +0000

We've got some new titles available listing this week! All can be customized according to the size of your e-Reader or tablet.

Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban (x2)
Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire (x2)
Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith
The Chronicles of Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Plato
Disney's Mulan
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Book of Fours
Edgar Allan Poe, The Complete Tales of Mystery and Imagination, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, The Raven and Other Poems
Chocolate
Memoirs of a Geisha
Talto, by Anne Rice

jane

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:04:00 +0000

Introducing... Jane. She comes to us in perfect form. A subtle beauty. Acquired for a steal (thanks again to craigslist.org). She will soon be our number one girl, modeling most of our vintage fashion finds. She is named after two of my favorite heroines in classic literature, Jane Eyre and Jane Elliot, both of whom are quiet beauties. -Marcela

winter is coming...

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:45:00 +0000

Stay warm this coming winter with these extra large hand knit scarves and cowls.

Click image for more information.

sapphire and emerald

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:30:00 +0000

Two stunning pairs of vintage QualiCraft heels, circa 1960's.

Oh how I wish I could fit into these petite size 5 1/2 lovelies! -Marcela

Both available now at our vintage shop (here).

lunch box napkins

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:45:00 +0000

We are full-on into the school season again. Don't forget to pack'em a cloth napkin in their lunch bags! Paper napkins are out, reusable cloth napkins are in. -Marcela

Both vintage handmade cloth napkins are available at our vintage shop (here)

Sunday preview

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Handmade cases for your eReader. All titles listing this coming week.

Sunday shop preview

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:56:00 +0000

Listing this week: Five recycled book cases for the Kindle 3 and two for the Nook Color.

now and then

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:35:00 +0000

The fashions of yesterday never really disappear. Classic fashions that we love: feminine blouses with a touch of masculine body, the simple and yet bold pencil skirt, and a statement purse.

Below we have three wallet friendly comparisons for the Fall 2011 season. The best part? The added personality that naturally comes with each vintage piece. Every one has that little bit of something special that makes it stand our from the rest. Wear the sassier version of this season's trends for less!

{Elizabeth and James, $325 -vs- vintage 1980's pleated billowy blouse, $24}

{Stella McCartney, red corduroy skirt, $349 -vs- vintage Weathervane linen pencil skirt, $34}

{Chloe bay, $2,295 -vs- vintage 1980's grey snakeskin clutch, $142}

All vintage items available now at our vintage shop.

custom order eReader case

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:15:00 +0000

We are now accepting custom orders. Contact us if you would like to convert one of your books into a customized eReader or tablet case. Click here to view our current finished collections.

a classic case

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:51:00 +0000

{"The Iliad of Homer & The Odyssey" - recycled into a Kindle 3 case}

{"Black Beauty" - recycled public library copy re-created into a Kindle 3 case}

{"Little Women" - vintage book re-created into a Kindle case}

Three classic favorites to hold your Kindle eReader. All new and available now.

weekend update

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:59:00 +0000

These past few weeks have been quite insane, and our weekend was no exception. I am happy to say we've been super busy with our eReader cases (seen here), they have been such a huge hit! With all the scrambling about saving the perfect books to transform into our cases, this weekend was a well deserved break. My sister and I had quiet a few things planned, thankfully the weather here has been consistently 95ish degrees, and though we're still adjusting to the bold Sacramento weather (compared to the San Francisco, Bay Area weather we grew up in), we were able to brave through it and jam-pack our two days off with a couple of outdoor fairs and a few indoor goodies. We topped of our weekend with our favorite must do Sunday activity, the wonderful Sacramento farmer's market! An absolute must for all of our week's supply of fruits and vegetables. Following are a handful of our favorite snapshots from this weekend...

{Sacramento VegFest 2011 - My Hunny and I showing off our pearly whites.}

{Japanese Bazaar - Crazy hot and crowded!}

{Juicing prep - Just some of my haul from the Sunday farmer's market.}

{dinosaur kale - Love it! It's so good, from juicing to homemade kale chips or salads.}

{organic blueberry oatmeal scones - Fresh out of the oven, recipe to come}

{Korokke - Fried potato croquet from the Japanese Bazaar; so yummy with Tonkatsu sauce}

{homemade veg juice - Beets, apples, celery, spinach, kale, carrots, and ginger; tastes so good and so good for you!}

{herb broiled chicken breast and apples salad with bacon, tomato and better-than-mayo Veganaise spread, then topped off with my home sprouted mix of alfalfa, mung bean, radish and clover sprouts - A sandwich specially put together for my Hunny, hence the all-american white bread}

I must say that one of my favorite parts was going to VegFest; though it was less then what I had expected, it was still worth it to see the look of wonder come across my Hunny's face when he took his first bit of vegetarian/vegan chicken nugget. In short, he was amazed and with that one look he made the trip completely worth it. Another favorite part would have to be this Sunday's farmer's market, I mean, do you see those beets? They're absolutely gorgeous! And they smell so good too, I can't get over them.

So there you go! Our whirlwind weekend in a very large nutshell. Pray tell, what was the favorite part of your weekend? -Marcela

POP SALE! Hot August Nights

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +0000

It's a POP SALE!

Have you had your eye on one of our items? Now's the time to jump on it!

30% OFF your purchase at our Vintage Finds shop.

MUST use COUPON CODE HOTAUGUST at checkout for discount to apply.

For help on how to use the coupon? Click here.

shop preview: more colors coming

noreply@blogger.com (Ela's Idea) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:50:00 +0000

More more more! A new collection of decorative wool dryer balls coming soon.

Click here to see our current dryer balls available now.