Lisa's Loves

Hand Sewn Treasures

I wish I had more time in my life to learn how to needlepoint and do embroidery.

I recently found these miniature shrines called “détentes.” Détente means “relax of strained relations or the easing of tensions.” They are found throughout Europe and Peru.

Détente

Vintage détente purchased in an antique shop in Peru.

Vintage détentes purchased in an antique shop in Peru.

Embroidered Vintage Towel Linens by Iviva Olenick, an artist from Brooklyn.

Iviva Olenick embroidery on antique fabric

Modern Needlepoint Designs.

Peacock Modern Cross Stitch

Found these on Etsy.

Love the needlepoint pillows that Jonathan Adler is doing.

Jonathan Adler Multi Waves Pillow

Jonathan Adler Blue Chevron Pillow

Jonathan Adler Kissing Giraffes Pillow

Jonathan Adler Pink Junior Letter Pillow

I think our next offsite for my office will be at Purl in Soho. We can learn how to needlepoint, do embroidery, and knit. So fun.

Posted in Lifestyle |Posted on February 20, 2012 by Lisa Curran | Leave a comment

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2012 Is Here!

We made it for the 12th year in a row! Here is Nina Agdal in a Lisa Curran bikini in this year’s SI Swimsuit issue. We are all walking around the office with big grins on our face.

Nina Agdal in a Lisa Curran bikini, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2012

A special thank you to everyone at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit! Especially MJ Day- congratulations on your first issue as a senior editor!

Posted in Fashion, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue |Posted on February 14, 2012 by Lisa Curran | Leave a comment

Countdown To Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Who Will Make The Cover?

One more day until the release of the SI Swimsuit issue! We are so excited and can’t wait to see who makes this year’s cover. Here are some covers from the past few years.