Interest and Ordering.

Posted by on Nov 9, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

Are you interested in ordering a piece from bb+ida? I am a one woman show at the moment (with the help of 3 lovely interns and a slue of friends). I am working on upgrading my website into an ecommerce and full functioning, as well as images of garments I am working on.   I ...

Holiday!

Holiday!

Posted by on Sep 26, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

bb+ida has been very busy fulfilling custom orders from Renegade, working with Columbia College creating a bb+ida internship, and designing for Holiday. I placed my second (as a business) large order of fabric this week. I am extremely excited to create sophisticated and fun Holiday dresses for Ladies and Little Ladies. I found some really ...

Wedding Collaboration.

Wedding Collaboration.

Posted by on Sep 26, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

I should state that By Birch and I are doing a lot of work together these days. This blog specifically is not done together in a sense that we worked on it together, but in a sense that Bridget did work and I did work for the same September wedding. Last weekend (September 22nd) our ...

RCF 2012

RCF 2012

Posted by on Sep 26, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

On September 8 and 9th bb+ida participated in RENEGADE!! Thank you again to all of my Kickstarter Backers that made this possible! It was a Blast. I sincerely had a great time. I forgot how much I enjoyed talking to people, selling garments, and seeing how happy people are when they tried on something they like, ...

Now and Then

Now and Then

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Blog | 2 Comments

On Saturday I had the wonderful opportunity to go wedding dress shopping with my lovely friend Alina. Surprisingly this was my first time dress shopping! What an emotional journey to find the perfect dress. Alina is a terrific sport and I loved hearing her laugh bellowing from the dressing room. While a friend, Liz and myself ...

Kickstarter, Renegade, and Production, Oh My!

Kickstarter, Renegade, and Production, Oh My!

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

I feel as though my life is a dream. If someone would have asked me a year ago where I would be today, this would not have been my answer. It is unbelieveable the strides I have made to build this brand, and everyday I learn something about myself and about how to grow bb+ida. ...

Thoughts and Thank Yous!

Thoughts and Thank Yous!

Posted by on Jul 24, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

The First Video Thank Yous! The Second Video Thank You! The Third Video Thank You!   I am very grateful not only for the wonderful generosity of others, but also for the people that have been supporting me behind the scenes. 7-25-12- I had a “business” meeting with friend, peer, and pattern-maker. Anna is already ...

Little Lady Inspirations

Little Lady Inspirations

Posted by on Jul 17, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

Inspiration often comes from different places in life. Two very good friends of mine have a lovely daughter Sasha*, 3, and a beautiful new addition Josie, 5 months. For the past few years I have made Sasha her Birthday Dress as well as fun items throughout the year. Making items for Sasha, sparked my inspiration ...

life is full of lessons

life is full of lessons

Posted by on Jul 17, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

Etsy Store for ‘Phishman’ Dresses/Skirts   Seeing and listening to music is always something I have enjoyed, just about as much as constructing something new! My fellow (Marty) and I enjoy seeing the rock n’ roll band, Phish. We typically schedule our vacations around Phish shows (laugh, you are allowed to ) this year I wanted to ...

it takes a village…

it takes a village…

Posted by on May 27, 2012 in Blog | 2 Comments

In January starting my own company was merely a dream. Today, at this hour, my dream has become a reality. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people whom have made bb+ida.com possible. First, Beth, we met over 3 years ago and she has stuck by my side. Beth photographed and put ...