New Happy Place Design Model!

I decided I needed a new model to represent Happy Place Design. I feel so silly taking pictures of myself to show my creations... Being the lucky lady that I am, the perfect model was right in front of me, Ryan! One day, I'll do another photo shoot. For now, though, my lovely boyfriend in our lovely home will work just fine. :)

Introducing, Ryan Foster, for Happy Place Design!



Available here.

Love always,
Kelli

Custom Crochet Cowls!!!

Okay, so now that Christmas is over with, I'm ready to make even more scarves and scarflettes! I really have fallen in love with the thought of making crochet pieces for specific people, instead of an assembly line like the other crafts I've made in the past. It really felt amazing giving the scarves and cowls to my family this holiday, that I had made special for them. With this in mind, I decided to add custom ordering to my etsy shop!



I really hope you'll take a look and maybe spend a little of that Christmas money that's burning a hole in your pocket! :)

If you don't have an etsy account and are interested in ordering, please feel free to make a request via email at happyplacedesign@gmail.com.

Love always,
Kelli

Guest Blogger - Crochet Holiday Gift Guide

I guest blogged on QUiD Essential today!

Check it out, officially, here.

I thought it was worth posting again on my blog, so here you go!

Holiday Gift Guide: Everything crochet

Have a Cozy Crocheted Christmas!

Who knew so many fashionable accessory pieces could be made with just a few skeins of yarn and a crochet hook? It’s such an exciting craft once you get over the assumption that all things crocheted are made by cat loving grannies making doilies and pot warmers. But you don’t have to know HOW to crochet to adorn a trendy oversize cowl or flashy necklace. It’s no secret that Etsy is a great place get started when shopping for the perfect crocheted winter accessory for yourself and the ones you love. Don’t be stingy now, your friends and family deserve to be fashionistas, too! Think that maybe someone on your Christmas list deserves a little spice in their wardrobe? Here are the details to get you started!

Enter, the super, oversize cowl: Etsy seller “SprattersandJayne” has several super, oversize cowls in a variety of colors with oversize buttons from $78 to $115.

Enter, the bubble beret: Etsy seller “softspoken” has a clever array of chic bubble berets for $18 that will add sophistication to any outfit!

Enter, the mini beret: Etsy seller “LiDDesignsBoutique” has delicious mini berets for $35

Enter, the chain necklace: Etsy seller “itsalovelycake” combines vintage jewelry chains with colorful crocheted beads for a look that’s feminine and original, and at $20, a total steal!

Enter, the fingerless mitten: Etsy seller “CoquelicotSalon” offers an assortment of fingerless mittens in different color combinations and vintage button detailing from $28 to $34

If you’re in the area, two new boutiques, Collected Thread and DNA Galleries, both offer great crochet accessories at affordable prices, and they’re conveniently next door to each other!

Collected Thread
1705 A NW 16th Street, OKC

DNA Galleries
1705 B NW 16th Street, OKC

Finally, here is my take on the crochet cowl trend worn two ways:

As you can see, they are so snuggly and warm
that they make me want to take a nap inside them.

This ain't your grannies crochet!

Here is my first crocheted piece! Here are three ways to wear it. I'm totally open to custom orders! :)


Let me know your thoughts!
Love always,
Kelli

Take Five: My last name is not Crochet!

Let me introduce you to: dollyknits





I LOVE kerchiefs! I make mine mostly out of vintage fabrics. I don't like necklaces so kerchiefs are the best neck accessory for me. Here is one I made a while back.



I love dollyknits' collection! She has very stylish headwear for men and women, too! I love when people take a very common design and craft it in a surprising way like knitting a silhouette that is typically sewn out of woven fabric!

I'm really into crocheting right now. I'm on my third collar and plan to make scarves for my relatives for Christmas! I'll be adding the styles I have available on my etsy soon, I hope! When I was born, the nurse at the hospital called me Kelli Crochet, instead of Crockett (like Davy...). I guess I was meant to crochet from birth! <3

Hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving!
Love always,
Kelli