20 April 2009

from my granny and mom





from the moment i saw my granny and mom's sewing boxes, their old spools of thread, fabrics and embroidered thimbles, i was impressed by how warm these things made me feel.

ladybug mary jane house shoes




don’t be shocked these loveable ladybugs are your friends!
these cute mary janes are perfect when your taking care of your plants on your balcony or in your sunroom. they bring the beauty of nature into your home.

blue jay mary jane house shoes




these are Elephant and Chickpea’s original round-toe mary jane house shoes in slate-blue with a vintage pearly white button on the strap.
it's perfect when you’re dreaming about jumping across stones over a clear stream. the peaceful sound of the flowing water, the fresh smell of the leaves and the sounds of blue jays in the trees.

19 April 2009

cotton candy loafer house shoes




these round toe turquoise and coral colour velvet loafer house shoes are sweet and delicious. i redesigned them from the original elephant and chickpea's loafers.
it's perfect when you're remembering the days you used to go the carnival!

new mary jane house shoes






these are cute round toe indoor mary jane shoes in lime green and crimson red linen with salmon colour vintage button on the strap. they make you look cute and elegant even when you are in the room with your pajamas on.

granpa loafer house shoes




these are classy round toe loafer indoor shoes.
it's perfect when you're listening granpa's stories about the good ol' days!

granny loafer house shoes




these are classy round toe loafer indoor shoes.
i redesigned them from the original elephant and chickpea's loafers.
it's perfect when you're looking through granny's old photo albums!

15 April 2009

gumball mary jane house shoes





these are cute square toe indoor shoes in pink and funky dot pattern cotton fabric with black push button strap. they make you look adorable and pretty even when you are in the room with your pajamas on.

wedding ballet flat house shoes





in my shop now!
these are shiny cream colour satin ballet flat indoor shoes with beads.
i stitched each bead by hand and attached leather patches to the sole to prevent sliding on smooth surfaces.
at the reception the bride can take her high heels off while she is dancing. they will make her look elegant and feel comfortable.they'll be much better than wearing flip-flops!
they are packaged in natural cotton garment bag with a cute french lavender sachet so it's a perfect gift to give at bridal shower!

cream ballet flat wedding house shoes



in my shop now.
simplicity is the beauty of this design.
these original ballet flats don't need any make-up. they have purity and elegance that can match with any wedding concept colour.you can also decorate these yourself with a beautiful corsage or a sexy shoe clips.
they are packaged in natural cotton garment bag with a cute french lavender sachet so it's a perfect gift to give at bridal shower!

12 April 2009

pomegranate mary jane house shoes




these are beautiful burgundy red colour linen sqaure toe mary jane house shoes with japanese box wood button strap.

+ outside - 100% burgundy linen

+ strap - 100% burgundy linen
+ inner lining - 100% heather ivory cotton
+ insole - 100% heather ivory cotton
+ outside sole - upcycled jean
+ anti-skid patch - upcycled leather
please check here if you want to see more house shoes.

09 April 2009

spring is here!




the cherry blossoms are blooming everywhere. finally, spring is here!

vintage buttons


05 April 2009

boardwalk sneaker house shoes




in my shop now!
these are round toe indoor oxford sneakers made from upcycled french navy cotton drapes and light gray linen table cloth with 4 cream eyelets and natural cotton shoe strings.
As you are walking around at home, you can imagine yourself waking down a boardwalk near your favourite beach!

02 April 2009

flower garden loafer house shoes




in my shop now.
this is limited pair, the displayed model is us size 8.5 and I can also make 1 more pair of any size.
these are pretty round toe loafer indoor shoes made from my mom's beautiful floral pattern vintage handkerchief and 100% cotton turquoise velvet.

summer cottage blue & brown plaid t-strap house shoes


custom made black mary jane house shoes