mint chocolate chip house shoes

i really enjoy those quiet sunday afternoons. the weather is cold outside but the sun shines brightly through the living room window. it's nice to sit down on our comfy couch and start crocheting for our little chickpea. if i'm lucky my husband will bring me a cup of warm milk and chocolate chip cookies.

coffee with me?

on a cold winter morning sitting on the couch... bread and butter, coffee, newspaper, and warm toes. maybe a cozy blanket on your lap.

sound like you're already there?

then come have coffee with me... i'm already here.

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.

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.

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.

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

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summer cottage blue & brown plaid t-strap house shoes

custom made black mary jane house shoes

jelly bean mary jane house shoes

these are cute square toe indoor shoes in colourful madras plaid cotton fabric with push button strap.

+ outside - 100% colourful madras plaid cotton

+ strap - 100% natural cotton

+ inner lining - 100% natural cotton

+ insole - 100% natural cotton

+ outside sole - upcycled jean

+ anti-skid patch - upcycled leather

this fabric looks like a jelly bean gift box contains jelly beans in an assortment of all different flavours. enjoy all the colours at once!

custom made black t-strap house shoes

these are cute square toe indoor shoes in black with t-strap.
i attached leather patches to the sole to prevent sliding on smooth surfaces.

+ outside - 100% cottage blue & cream check cotton
+ strap - 100% cottage blue & cream check cotton
+ inner lining - 100% natural cotton
+ insole - 100% natural cotton
+ outside sole - upcycled jean
+ anti-skid patch - upcycled leather

orange mary jane room shoes

these are cute square toe indoor shoes with button strap.

they make you look cute and elegant even when you are in the room with your pajamas on.

+ outside - orange cotton canvas

+ strap - orange cotton canvas

+ inner lining - 100% heather ivory cotton

+ insole - 100% heather ivory cotton

+ outside sole - upcycled jean

+ anti-skid patch - upcycled leather

summer cottage blue room shoes

even though i like modern textile prints i am always attracted to old country patterns and textures from mom's closet, vintage clothing shops and thrift stores. i am always very happy when i can find such fabrics by chance that i run home and think about new shoe designs that would work well with my new discovery.
i started making these shoes during the few days of warm weather we had last week. then i imagined we were spending time in a summer cottage somewhere near a lake or by the sea with the warm summer wind blowing through an open window.
this is the first in my summer cottage series. i'm always looking for more so another one will come in time.

custom made sweater mary jane room shoes

the last mary jane from my sweater. good walking!

someday next week...

it's been sunny for the last few days so i'm very happy. and other good things..i got this cute red & white check pattern fabric from my sister (it's just enough to make 2 pairs) and i finished a sketch of the next mary janes. it reminds me of spring picnics! i'm so excited to make this t-strap mary jane. i hope i can finish it soon.

sunshine and mustard seeds

i woke up early this morning and found a nice little gift waiting for me. hellogemini had chosen my mustard mary jane shoes for her etsy treasury. thank you!

2009 spring collection - mary janes

strawberry mary jane room shoes in my shop now.

i often think about life in the country and all the beautiful flowers and warm colours. with spring coming soon, i made this pair to imagine life as a little girl running in the fields.

black & white mary jane room shoes