Friday, November 16, 2012

LMK USQ: Design to Reality

When thinking about "the look" for the LA MUSE KALLIOPÊ Shop at the Union Square Holiday Markets we wanted something that fully encompassed the Wondrous World of Les Musettes. Where all the Les Musettes, from the original Offy to the newest Unicornettes and the best-selling WannaBe Dragon Monsters, can all co-exist in peace, love, and happness. A Musette World that is warm and invites YOU into their world. A Shop that transfers you to a good place where making that connection to your personal Lil' Muse is not only possible but exciting.

Jean had lots of ideas but they all centered on the above theme. After narrowing the choices (functionality plus feasibility needed to be considered) here was the final sketch.



Design in hand came the process of making it work. Buying lumber and tools, procuring necessary accessories, and finding the time to do it right all the while producing inventory to sell within the Shop. With the pre-work completed it was time to actually build it. Three days (one day in the rain!) of painting and assembly and hanging lights and leveling wall hangings all came to fruition.




We hope you'll come visit us and enter the Wondrous World of Les Musettes!

Sunday, November 11, 2012

HOLIDAY SEASON SHOPPING!!!!

The Holidays are quickly approaching. LA MUSE KALLIOPÊ is ready!
Here is a quick reminder where LA MUSE KALLIOPÊ and Les Musettes can be found. 
We are working hard to handcraft these one-of-a-kind creations and have them ready to be placed under the tree or in the stocking!

As always you can find where we will be or where Les Musettes are sold by checking out our Events Calender

  • This is the third year that Les Musettes will be exhibited at the Annual Celebration of American Crafts. We are proud to announce that this year  LA MUSE KALLIOPÊ is one of the featured artists! 
  • After a successful Holiday Market at Columbus Circle last season as part of the LIl' New Yorker Shop, LA MUSE KALLIOPÊ has moved on to their own Shop at Union Square this year! Come visit and see new designs of Dragon Monsters and brand new creations to boot!
  • Bungalow Blue is a fantastic gallery In Larchmont with all sorts of inspired items which are eco-friendly, upcycled, reccycled and just plain cool.   
  • Our WannaBe Dragon Monsters are created with felt from recycled plastic bottles. We also use scrap fabric in many of the creations. We were very happy that Bungalow Blue wants our product in their shop. Very cool. 
  • Come visit us at Union Square and ask us about our efforts to incorporate reccyled and scrap material and find out how you can get a custom-made Les Musettes from your old clothes and/or fabric!
  • For those outside of the Tri-State area who can't pick a Les Musettes in person, visit our Etsy Shop to order your very own Les Musettes. Or just email us. Thanks! 

Creative Arts Workshop

44th Annual Celebration of American Crafts 

80 Audubon Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06510

October 27 - December 24, 2012
Mon to Sat 11 - 6
Thursdays 11 - 8
Sundays 1 - 5
December 24, 11 - 2



The Holiday Market at Union Square
Union Square, NYC

November 16 - December 24, 2012
(Closed Thanksgiving Day)
Monday – Friday, 11:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am to 7:00pm
Monday, December 24th closes at 4:00pm


Bungalow Blue Gallery Boutique
Bungalow BLUE is a Gallery and Shop featuring beautiful art and fashionable and edgy useful items that are created through upcycling and repurposing reclaimed, recycled and natural materials.  We support artists who believe in the philosophy that all things made by man can have a second life as art, home decor, fashion accessories, jewelry, and more.
150 Larchmont Avenue,
Larchmont NY 10538
(914) 834-0302

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Bungalow Blue

Bungalow Blue is a great gallery boutique located in Larchmont, NY. ...and we are not saying that because you can find WannaBe Dragon Monsters living there!

Bungalow Blue has loads of nifty and crafty upcycled and recyclked goods!

If you find yourself in Larchmont, stop in and say hi to Dusty and the Dragon Monsters. Once you step inside we are sure you will stay a while.

Jean recently hosted a sachet-making workshop there and fun was had by everyone!

Check it out!


Sachet fun for everyone! Yay!


Saturday, September 29, 2012

Hoboken Fall 2012 Arts and Music Festival - TOMORROW!


 Come join the fun! New WannaBe Dragon Monsters will be available tomorrow. New designs, new sizes, same old ferocious cuteness!!!

Friday, September 14, 2012

Exciting Upcoming Events!

The Upcoming Events page has been updated! The LMK Calendar is full. We are looking forward to an exciting and fabulous Fall and Holiday season. 


A couple notes:

  • The BTJ Handmade Gift Shops on Governor's Island has been extended until September 30!! Last chance to visit beautiful Governor's Island and purchase great handmade items before the island closes for the year! What are you waiting for?

  • On September 30 LMK will be in Hoboken. If you end up by the Starbucks on Washington Street, you'll be sure to find us. The Hoboken Arts and Music Festival is always a great time. Come check it out!! 

  • LMK will be a featured artist at the Creative Arts Workshop 44th Annual Celebration of American Crafts Exhibition! Begins the end of October and goes until Christmas Eve! If you find yourself in New Haven,please check out this wonderful organization. So much great art on display. Excellent Christmas gifts!

  • The new addition to the Upcoming Event is The Holiday Market at Union Square. LMK will have our own booth. Lots of Musettes. Loads of WannaBe Dragon Monsters. It's a great atmosphere, full of Holiday cheer and throngs of shoppers, tourists, and assorted gawkers. A real New York experience and one that LMK is happy to be part of. Come visit on these cold days and warm your heart with a Musette. (Bring hot chocolate to keep us warm, too!!)

  • As always you can find LMK in the comfort of your own home at out Etsy Shop.

  • All LMK products are 100% Handmade. Some recycled and organic materials available as well as our signature lines of designer fabrics. LMK is locate din nearby Jersey City, home of other great artists!




Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Christmas In July Sale at LMK ETSY Shop!

You heard right - it's Christmas time!! Don't sweat the heat!! Cool off in an air conditioned room and check out our 20% off Christmas In July Sale!!!

Find your favorite Les Musettes, including the new look WannaBe Dragon Monsters, and use Coupon Code JULY2012 during checkout in the LMK ETSY Shop!

With great fanfare and even greater success the new design of WannaBe Dragon Monster hits the LMK ETSY Shop.

Cyclops Blue Houndstooth WannaBe Dragon Monster sporting the new design.

Watchoo lookin' at?...Just enjoying the new design WannaBe Dragon Monsters!


You traditionalists don't fret none. The classic design WannaBe Dragon Monsters are still available!!
Classic!

Classic Cyclops!



Plus Baby Dragon Monsters and Ninja Dragon Monsters!!

Interactive - check!

Cute yet ferocious - check!

Inspirational - check!

LMK Etsy Shop. WannaBe Dragon Monsters. Christmas In July Sale.

Nothing more to be said.


Monday, July 16, 2012

Ninja Baby Dragon Monster Galore!!!

A popular item in the new design for WannaBe Dragon Monsters has been the Ninja Baby Dragon Monsters!

Great new design! Great new colors! Each made with a loop so you can use it as a keychain or a bag charm or just to have hanging around at all times!!

All these Ninja Baby Dragon Monsters and more can be found at our ETSY Shop right now!

Check out the "I Heart You" Ninja Baby Dragon Monster!






Brown with Green Polka Dots and Pink Swirl. Extremely smart looking!





Climbing the stairway of love with a Yellow and "I Heart You" Baby Ninja Dragon Monster.