noelle o designs

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design, fabric, fashion, purses, sewing, travel

upcycling at it’s best

While in Cambodia last month we picked up a couple of messenger bags made from recycled rice sacks. Upon further inspection I realized they have a website, AngkorRecycled.org, with many other varieties of bags available- and I wish I had purchased at least one of every kind of their bags and wallets (they were extremely […]

design, tiny

container crush

One of my goals this summer is finishing our backyard- right now it’s a dirt covered forgotten wasteland. When this dream finally comes true, I’m picturing a private oasis- (we need a fence first) green and peaceful- flowers, trees, herbs and vegetable everywhere- parties every night… or just once a week or so…

design, fabric, projects, purses, sewing, tiny

in which I put a bird on it

I finally sat down this past week and finished sewing this pile of tiny purse kits I put together awhile back. And they’re finished, (if only it were that easy and fast…) the tiny purse collection- perfect for those times when you only need your wallet, phone and your choice of lip care product. Sailing […]