On A Photo Shoot & New Online Shop

I'm super lucky to be surrounded by so many creative people - many of my friends that studied graphic design with me and other creatives that have come into my life over the years are all very very, special to me.

 

So when I was approached by the lovely people over at Hello Pretty to set up a shop on their website - I new I needed some really awesome photos of my Lime Green Bean goodies.. and .. ta daaaa! my awesome friends came to the rescue!

 

 

They have started a little business or group if you will called the "Kiki Klub" Check out their cool logo:

 

 

 

 

 

How cool is that? It's four K's for each of the four members that form an aperture of a camera! I totally love it!

 

So I went to their studio one Sunday afternoon and they snapped away and did their magic..



 

 

I took these photos of them just for this post an to introduce them all to you!

 

Below.. (from top left - right) is Kevin (Kev) with my stylish over sized red handbag.. next is Veronique (V) with their cool Kiki Klub branded stuffers.. and below is Gideon (Giddie) with Buzz Lightyear and V again. The fourth Kiki Klubber - Danie (Daanster) was unfortunately not able to make it on the day!

 



 

and here.. are just a few of the amazing photos they took for me..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So if you are looking for some really super photographs, be sure to get into contact with them.. they are awesome..

 

 

 

..and of course..

 

 

pop over to http://hellopretty.co.za/ and have a look at all the amazing goodies for sale, and have a lookie at my Lime Green Bean goodies that are currently available and all the pretty photos of them!

 

 

 

Take care,

Bean

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Lime Green Bean at the Melville Market

I am so excited that Lime Green Bean will be at the new Melville Market which is starting on Saturday, 15th September 2012 - for the very first time!!

There wil be lots to see and do  - especially for kids and adults alike!

 

 

 



You can find out more about the Melville market on their facebook page here. If you are in the area, pop in to say hi! I'd love to meet you!

Take care,
Bean
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Special Custom T-shirt Orders - A Unicorn & Rainbow

I just love getting special custom orders for kids tee's because it gives me an opportunity to make something extra special that I know will be really appreciated!

Most of the custom t-shirt orders I get are for birthdays or other special occasions, and the one below is no different - except - it is honestly my favourite, favourite custom t-shirt that I have ever had to make. I just love it to much!

I wanted to share how exactly I go about making these special custom t-shirts, because a great deal of love goes into making them and it certainly doesn't happen overnight!

So.. firstly, I get a special request from someone in an email for a custom t-shirt, and sometimes they even send a photo or image of what they want. This is usually great news for me because it gives me a better idea of what I am going to make. I also ask if there are any specific colours that they want me to use and gently remind them that I am unable to copy an image, but will gladly make my own interpretation of the image for them.

This special custom tee was for a little girl named Hannah, and her mom wanted it for her fourth birthday party, which  was a "Rainbow and Unicorn" theme!.. Of course I was SMITTEN! I love rainbows and unicorns so you can imagine my excitement!

So, the first step is to draw an image of what the tee will look like - like this:

Then I put in the other details

 .. and email it to the client to have a look at and let me know if I am on the right track.

Then I make a "stencil" with the paper drawing and use it to cut out the felt... like so:

I place the felt pieces onto the custom t-shirt and pin them in place. I send another photo of this to the client to confirm they are happy with the colours and so forth before I start sewing - 100% BY HAND :)

After many hours.. ta daaaaa!!!

It's done! I send a sneak preview to the client in another photo and then off if goes into the post, ready to make a little girl very happy!

Isn't little Hannah just the cutest ever! I am so glad that Lime Green Bean could make her day extra special!!

I really love this custom tee - I should have made one for myself!  A BIG thank you to Hannah's mom and to Red Dot Photography for allowing me to use these photos!

Have a happy day and may your days be filled with rainbows and unicorns too!

Bean
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Ooh la la at Market at Eau-la-la!

I am thrilled to announce that Lime Green Bean has been invited to join Eau-La-La at their Market on Saturday, the 1st of September from 9am to 2pm.

The market is at Cape Connection, 59 Garsfontein Road, Menlyn, the same location as their fab shop!

There will be loads of exhibitors many goodies to choose from!

I am really excited to be there and I do hope you will all pop in to come say "hi"!

See you there!

Bean
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Special Free Gift at the Blos Mark - All about BEES!

As you all know Lime Green Bean will bee at the Blos Mark on the 23^rd June from 10:00 till 15:00 and the theme of the market is all about bees.

I love honey – a lot.. and bees are such amazing creatures. I have always said I wouldn’t mind being a queen bee if we could come back to earth as something different in a new life!

As the market is all about bees, I have made a limited amount of these really cute little bee magnets that I will give away for FREE with each purchase :)

There are a limited amount available and there will also be some other exciting new goodies for sale at my stall.

I really can't wait!

The Blos Mark is really such a fun day – and the organisers Sielja and Martli are super kind and really go to a great deal of trouble with special treats for the kids with face painting and a pinata – which was so much fun last time!!

There is also going to be a live band: Rudine Geer and special talks and demonstrations about bees on the day.

I do hope you will come and enjoy a lovely relaxing day out and learn more about the exciting life of the humble and selfless honey bee.. looking forward to see you all there!

Take care,
Bean
xxx

LGB will "bee" here in June and July! Coming?

Lime Green Bean will be at the Blos Mark at the Blos Cafe on the 23 June 2012 from 10am - 3pm and there will be heaps and heaps of fun as always.

The theme is honey and bees - how sweet is that?

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I will be making some special bee inspired goodies for the market, so be sure to watch this space for a sneak peak!!

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As if that is not exciting enough, Lime Green Bean will also be at the Vintage Design Fair @ +27 Cafe on the 27th and 28th July 2012

I'm so very excited!!

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WOW!

So much fun!! Hope to see you all there.

Take care,
Bean
xxx

Such lovely photos!

Lime Green Bean had such an awesome time at The Fat Olive Organic & Craft Market this past Saturday. I met some fantastic people and it was so lovely to feel part of a community. I will definitely go again when I can :)

I wanted to take some photos of my stand, but.. as luck would have it my cameras batteries were totally flat! Fortunately Tiaan was super kind and offered to take some for me. He has a whole bunch of other photos of the market on his blog, so be sure to have a look!

Aren't they lovely? Thanks so much Tiaan!!

My sign board, thanks to my BFF Super Zee

Flying heart mobile

I love hearts!!

Super cute onesies - I now have them in long sleeves for winter :)

Long Sleeve Bug Onesies

Hair Clips

My display

Brilliant Breakfast play felt food

Bean Buddy Brooch kits

Don't forget, I make custom kids tees, and anything is possible!

My lovely little shelf - and that small suitcase you see on the top was
my very first suitcase when I went to Nursery School - no joke!!
 It still has my name and address in :)

Yummy! Felt Food!

Hope you all have a super day!
Bean
xx

Lime Green Bean at the Fat Olive Organic & Craft Market

Lime Green Bean will be at The Fat Olive Organic & Craft Market this Saturday  - the 26th May 2012 from 10:00 – 14:00.

The market is at the Fat Olive Country Restaurant and there will be lots of fresh organic produce and handmade goodies on sale!

The address is:

Plot 92, Homestead Avenue, Lammermoor Conservancy, Elandsdrift

GPS:
S25’ 57.792
E27’ 52.834

This is the first time Lime Green Bean will have its own stall at the market and there will be loads of lovely LGB goodies as always!

Have a look at The Fat Olive Organic & Craft Market's Facebook Page to see some photos of the previous market on the 5th of May 2012 and make sure to like their page you don't miss out on any future markets!

Looks like I will be spending all my money at the market this Saturday.. everything looked so delicious and lovely last time and promises to be the same this weekend.

Just look at this beautiful photo taken at the last market by Jeanette that I spotted on her blog! Lovely - isn't it?




Lime Green Bean Mobile
Photo taken by Jeanette - with thanks!

 
I am really looking forward to the market on Saturday and am so excited to be a part of such a wonderful venture!

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Have a lovely week,
Bean
xx

Journey2Joy has moved!

For those of you that don’t know about Journey2Joy, you have really been missing out!

It’s an amazing little shop in Pretoria, in Garsfontein to be exact that stock a number of Lime Green Bean goodies and many other lovely handmade treasures.


Earlier this week they moved from a quaint shopping centre in Serene Street, to 510 Serene Street which is an exciting new venue basically just across the road from where they were.



Photo taken by Laura


Now they have loads of space to host pamper parties, and all sorts of exciting things! So make sure you follow them on twitter or facebook  so you don’t miss out on any of these!

Laura owns Journey2Joy and she is really one of the kindest people I was blessed to meet earlier this year. I want to wish her and Madri only beautiful things and great success for the future!

Bean
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It's Competition Time!

How would you like to win an adorable custom made kids T-shirt (Sizes 0-6years) with one name and one image? (image to be chosen from Lime Green Bean website)

All you have to do is Like Lime Green Bean on Facebook, comment on the competition status by saying 'I'm a Mommalicious Mamma' (Only entrants who do both will be entered into the competition)

For an EXTRA entry follow the blog http://limegreenbeanblog.blogspot.com/ and comment on this post. The magic words being 'I'm a Mommalicious Mamma'

The winner will be randomly chosen on the 2nd May 2012.

GOOD LUCK!

Bean
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Happy Easter!!

Have you been to Litchi?

Litchi Decor and Lifestyle is the sweetest shop in Groenkloof, Pretoria and the new home of some Lime Green Bean lovelies.

I have supplied them with Hair Clips, Hair Clip Holders, Bean Buddies and Mobiles.

The sell the most beautiful decor, clothing and gift items in their store and also have a lovely little coffee shop on their premises. You can recognise them by the large silver tree in the front of their premises.

Their address is:
279 Queen Wilhelmina Ave
Pretoria
0181

Carlien works at Litchi and she is super friendly and helpful. You can contact her at Litchi: 012 346 2575

If you are ever in the area you really need to pop in to have a look at all their lovely goodies and enjoy a relaxing cup of tea and cake under the lovely cool trees in front of the shop. Find their website here and facebook page here, they are definitely worth visiting.

Happy Friday!
Bean
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Lime Green Bean at Journey2Joy!

Lime Green Bean has been so blessed to have some goodies in sale at Journey2Joy  - a lovely little gift shop in Garstfontein Village in Pretoria!

Journey2Joy in Pretoria

The shop filled with the most beautiful handmade goodies that have been carefully selected by Laura. You can find some Heart Hairclip Holders, lots of Fabulous Felt Hairclips and Bean Buddy Brooch Kits all from Lime Green Bean in her store.

What makes Journey2Joy so special is that they also offer massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and more! Be sure to pop in there, spoil yourself with a relaxing massage or beauty treatment and get some of all the lovely handmade goodies!

The address is:
477 Serene Street
Garstfontein Village
Shop 14
Pretoria

**Update** Journey2Joy has moved to:

510 Serene Street
Garstfontein

:)

Take care,
Bean
xxx

What I think about when I am sewing...

When you are going something you really love to do, what do you think about? Perhaps you think about what you are going to make for dinner, or the heaps of work that are waiting for you at your office tomorrow..

When I am sewing a new custom tee for one of my clients I think about many things. Mostly I think about what the little person I am creating this t-shirt looks is like. Does he or she look like his mommy or his daddy?  What makes him laugh and what does this wide world hold for him or her..

I also think about my Ouma Julie, who was the kindest most amazing person I know. I always think that if I can only be half the person she was, I know I am a good, kind, considerate person.

To be honest I say a little prayer. I pray that the little person wearing my tee will be blessed endlessly with joy and love, and that the world will be kind to him or her  and they will grow up doing what they love, like I do. Little people are so special. They need to be nurtured and loved while they explore the wide world.

It makes me so happy to get emails from my clients with a photo of their happy little person wearing my tee, and when I received these photos today, I was so honoured. Look how cute he is!!!

Bless you little Wally! I am sure you bring your family heaps of joy, you sweet little guy!

Have a look at my facebook page for more photos’s sent by my lovely clients of their kids in my custom tees. Please feel free to send me photo's of your kiddo's in Lime Green Bean tee's to info<at>limegreenbean<dot>co<dot>za

Take care,
Bean
xxxx