Custom Commissions

I am very happy to be offering custom commissions. If you have something special that you want made to your exact specifications, that's exactly what I'm here for. Whether it's an oddly sized pillow, or a unique piece of material that you want upcycled into a one of a kind, I'm available to make your design vision come to fruition. Please contact me for a quote.

The Amanda Bamboo Collection: Large Bucket Bag

The Large Bucket Bag was designed especially for Amanda herself, as she is now a bride-to-be! It is perfect for carrying around all her bridal magazines and planners from appointment to appointment. And with added features such as the pen pocket and key clip, she will never be found fumbling through her bag to find anything! The bag also features 2 additional pockets and a hard base to maintain its shape. It's a great bag for anyone who needs to carry many things and wants to do it in style.
It measures 14" wide, 17"high, 4"deep.

$90

The Lillian Shoulder Bag - Size Medium in Coral

This bag is the perfect size for all your everyday needs and will easily take you into evening. It features one convenient shoulder strap, a magnetic snap closure, and a large interior pocket. The curved shape and pleat detailing make it a pretty way to carry around all your stuff.

Measures: 15" at widest point, 12" at opening, 9" high.

$65

Tuxedo Onesie

Your little man will turn heads in this sharp onesie! Dressed to kill for any occasion, this onesie features an applique bow tie and hand-sewn tuxedo buttons. He'll have all the ladies drooling!

$16

Birthday Tee

This kid's birthday tee makes it even more fun to be one year older! The custom applique features your little one's age so they can shout it out to all who ask.

Available in multiple sizes.

$12

In the Media: the "it" list

Hooray for Friday! The "it" list is back with a great round up of all sorts of goodies on the web... be sure to visit all these lovelies blogs for tons of inspiration this weekend!

• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle visits some of THE most fabulous boutiques and shops in Mill Valley and takes us along for the ride. She also hunts down amazing chandeliers along her way. Don't miss this goodness!
• merci blah blah rounds up tons of gorgeous drape-style dresses from all over the interwebs. And not just once... but twice. Um, I'll take one of each!
• good life for less gives us the highlights of her recent trip to Forever 21... these shoes were definitely a great find!
• a spot of whimsy forks over a delicious dose of Mad Men style and photos. I swoon, just swoon for that show!
• penguins gift is giving away a Stella & Dot bracelet for the little ladies in your life. So cute!
• style your life puts together a casual outfit featuring an unexpected item - a pencil skirt. I just love this look - so chic!
• spry on the wall gives us a practical and affordable version of this amazing outfit from Isaac Mizrahi's Spring 2010 line.
• the hillside home just bought a new house and is planning, planning, planning. SO FUN! Join her as they start picking out colors, finishes, etc. I just love the adventure of a new house!
• john's journal outlines a simple but fantastic looking diy roman shade project. You will absolutely want to try this. It turned out amazing!
• elena's custom designs makes a custom pillow out of a scarf/handkerchief. I just LOVE this idea!
• really cute stuff is featuring their "family style" notecards... a great gift for friends or teachers or just to have for yourself for thank you notes or notes to teachers. I love these ideas!
• good look for less is offering wardrobe consults at half price through the end of today... hurry and snag yours before they go back to full price for fall!

Have a great weekend... interested in learning more about the "it" list? Email goodlifeforless @ gmail.com !

In the Media: the "it" list

Note: A very special welcome to "it" list readers! Thanks for stopping by! Take a look around and let me know what you like.

• elena's custom designs shows off the perfect beach bag for summer: the kimmi!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle is coveting some lovely lime green... and I can't stop swooning myself, especially over the pantone mugs!
• merci blah blah has discovered a dark horse in the online shopping realm... it's love at first site, er, sight no doubt!
• karina, ink delves deep into hard work and determination and finds the beauty beneath it all - what an inspiring image!
• only demi moore could make navy and black look this good, 100 inspirations gets you the look... on the cheap!
• a spot of whimsy reminds us, it's not how we fall... but how we get back up. And being a Michigan gal myself I not only love this post - but that pillow! Cute!
• really cute stuff has sophisticated note cards. My favorites? The purple and red cards, such a fun and unexpected color combination!
• do.think.wear.see.love.dream. shows off this adorable yellow dress... if you look close I think she successfully pulls off not one, not two but three different iterations of one dress, all in just a day! Hello, fashionista!
• good life for less is loving rompers this season... and while it may be a toss-up - you can't deny these styles are cute!

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the "it" list

Hooray for Friday... that can only mean one thing: the "it" list is back! This week's list has a decidedly summery feel to it. Let's dig right in!

• do.think.wear.see.love.dream. tries to convince us to buy statement necklaces and shows us her favorites. I'm sold.
• merci blah blah mixes nautical stripes and some fabulous layers of accessories for a summer get-up that I am swooning over.
• karina, ink. makes a homemade brew of all-purpose cleaner that looks good enough to eat. (but don't! but you'll be tempted!)
• good life for less asks for you to chime in on tube tops... you know, giving you sumthin' to talk about. Where do you stand on the top?
• where is the me in mommy? challenges mothers (and parents in general) on letting our children live out their dreams. Very thought provoking.
• a spot of whimsy celebrates Flag Day and gets us in the mood for Fourth of July. FUN!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle whips up the fixins' for a super rad summer style patio. Um, yes, please!
• style your life incorporates this amazing jacket into an outfit in a way I never would have thought of and I am instantly in love!
• one hundred inspirations gets you a great french-chic look a la Alessandra Ambrosio on the cheap!
• the pretty bee has updated her etsy shop with fun summer necklaces... I'd take one of each! They are perfect for summer.
• i am loving the raygan clutch from elena's custom designs - I have one and love it! It's the perfect size for the essentials!
• if you have a special occasion in your future (wedding, shower, birth), check out the special occasion offerings from really cute stuff. the texas themed cards give me a hankering for a big steak!

There you have it folks... the best of the web this week! Take some time to check out each of these fun posts and amazing blogs!

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In the Media: the "it" list

The "it" list blazes on... don't you love Fridays? Take some time today or this weekend to check out the best of the web here!

• merci blah blah is talking fall... her fall wish list to be exact. I love each and every one of her picks. I can feel the leaves crunching under feet already...
• the hillside home puts together a lovely summer/garden/cottage inspiration montage. It's just dreamy...
• style your life puts together a casual summer look for the guys. Ladies, raise your hand if shopping for your husband falls under your duties. It does in my household!
• spry on the wall puts together her take on Nina Ricci's Resort 2011 collection. This is pure genius!
• john's journal gathers beach chic inspiration from planet blue and then puts together outfits that are much more affordable. Love these!
• a spot of whimsy gives some food for thought for the women that want to do it all (this would be me...). I loved this quiet moment.
• penguin's gift has a great stationary giveaway. Check it out... you have a few days to enter still!
• elena's custom designs offers a great grab-and-go baby shower gift, check this out!
• one hundred inspirations lays out this Olivia Palermo outfit for less than $100. I love this!
• good life for less is participating in the 30/30 Challenge... that is 30 wardrobe pieces mixed and matched for 30 days. See how she does it!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle features her top 10 picks for earrings... it's impossible to choose a favorite, they are all so lovely!

Happy Weekend!

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Gift Certificates!

Can't decide what to get her? In a hurry and you're all out of time? Set her up with the greatest gift of all...whatever she wants! With an Elena's Custom Designs gift certificate she can get anything she wants! She'll come to my studio for a personal design consultation, after which I will hand deliver her custom creation. So don't just give a gift, give an Elena's Custom Designs experience!

The Corey Clutch in Green Paisley

Shown here in a gorgeous green paisley, accented with a sunny yellow, this truly is a versatile clutch. Its fun design easily takes you from day to night. And it's triple reinforced, so it's extra firm and sturdy to hold everything you need so you never have to go through the nuisance of switching bags. I have filled it with my wallet, keys, phone, camera, makeup, and still have room to spare! Your weekend wardrobe is incomplete without one!
Measures: 12" wide, 2" deep, 6" high.

Also shown here is the Corey Jr, which is great when you just need to dash out the door to run a quick errand.

$75

The Corey Jr.

Here you have the Corey Jr. It's a great palm-sized clutch that is perfect for those moments when you are dashing out the door and need only the bare essentials. Nothing better than looking cute while in a rush!

$25

Magnets & Pushpins

Don't let your bulletin board and refrigerator get jealous of all your hot accessories! Buy some for them, too! If you're all styled up, there's no reason for your board or fridge not to be. Get a custom set of magnets or pushpins so you can post your notes and pictures with panache.


Set of 3 - $5

Bobby Pins

This whimsical set of bobby pins is sure to perfectly accent any hairdo you can come up with. They are also great for those days when your hair just isn't cooperating and you need it up and away.

Set of 2 - $6

The Michelle Shoulder Tote in Accented Linen

This gorgeous tote is perfectly sized for everyday use. It has 4 pleats on either side that really add some charm to this workhorse bag. It measures 17" across the base, 14" across the top, 9" high, with the handles extending 7.5" high. It's perfect for carrying on your shoulder or arm. Any number of pockets can be selected for the inside, so you're sure to stay organized!
Measures: 16.5" at widest point, 14.5" at opening, 3" deep, 9" high.

Special note: I recently took this bag on a long plane trip and it was amazing! It fit 2 magazines, a light wrap, a small head pillow, snacks, camera, phone, sunglasses, iPod, and even some more odds and ends.

$75