MEET THE OWNER OF 100acreCo Anita Sparks

Anita Sparks owner of

100acreCo

Handmade in the USA toddler clothes & baby products

Mill Valley, California

Limited Release Clothing · Handmade in the USA

About

Welcome to my shop! 100 Acre was started as response to find unique, original, and versatile American made products. My store name is inspired by both my favorite children’s story and Mill Valley, CA. My wonderful husband, beautiful baby boy and I have the pleasure to live at the base of Mt. Tamalpais, surrounded by magnificent redwood forests on the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

My love of crafting and sewing were taught to me by my Grandma since I was a little girl. When I moved to California she gave me a new sewing machine, this store and my passion for sewing are dedicated to her. My creations are meant to be versatile, especially the reversible dresses. These dresses are meant to be worn year round and can be dressed up or down.

Moving to Mill Valley has made me appreciate nature and simplicity more than ever before. However we are also surrounded by the most innovative and creative ideas that you could only find in the San Francisco bay area. Hence, the fabrics I choose are a mix of modern, classic and fun. They are meant to be simple and beautiful. My look is fashion forward without being trendy - in a word: Timeless. In addition, my creations are limited release so any item you purchase is unique and original. Finally, all my items are handmade in Mill Valley, CA.

My husband, family and friends have been outstanding supporting me in this new role. Previous to having a family I worked at major university doing agricultural research for 10 years. Now I’m a full time mom and wife. My goal is to continue to introduce new designs and products. Thank you so much for taking a moment to stop by my shop.

Always grateful,

Anita

PS. If you like what you see please be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and my website www.100acre.co which is launching soon.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/100acreco/579362475543700
https://www.pinterest.com/100acreco/

NEW!!Children at Play on Parade tee shirt dress- Balloons & Elephant, Wedding, Photo shoot, birthday, special occasion and everyday dress.

$33.00

MEET NAN OWNER OF NANS GLAM

Nan Owner of Nans Glam

Est. May, 2008

Located in Los Angeles, California

Hi! My name is Nan. I was born and raised in Southern California. Prior to retiring, I worked for the Postal Service managing the Engineering Department and teaching quality processes throughout the organization. I am married with two wonderful grown children and two fabulous grandchildren; all living local. They keep me busy and very happy. 

I enjoy working with different metals, beads and gemstones. I am a softy for the classic and romantic designs such as hand knotted pearls, so I will always offer those pieces in my shop. I spend most of my free time in my studio with music flowing, beads spread out and doing what I am passionate about; creating jewelry. 

******You can also find me here:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/Nansglam
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/nansglam
• Flickr Portfolio: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nansglam

I tend to over stock way too many beads so find extras here in my destash shop:http://www.etsy.com/shop/nansglamsupplies

MEET LIZ FROM ZIZIRHO

Liz shop owner of  ZiziRho
EST. 4.2007
located in Long Beach, California

Hi, I'm Liz. 
My great-grandmother taught me to knit when I was 16. After she died I inherited all of her tools (no one else in the family picked up the habit). I stopped knitting sometime in college (time constraints), but I picked it up again in the late '90's, and I've been knitting continuously ever since.
As for crochet, I'm mostly self-taught (books and videos). I already had the tools--thanks Gram-Mavis!

CALIFORNIA DREAM'N

"it's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... it's summertime!" - Kenney Chesney

In beautiful California when our April showers subside, you know that summer will soon begin.  The beautiful mountainous regions turn from fields of flowery blossoms and grassy green into the Golden State’s famous hills of gold.

It’s when farmer’s markets and street fairs begin to pop up on the streets and people come from local areas to gather, enjoy the fun and fest.

It’s a busy time for local produce farmers to come out to present their most recent crops of summer fruits and veggies.

And Artisans of all types, to show off their beautiful creations and designs.

Summer is best known as a time in which we in California experience the hottest and longest days in the year.  


It is a period of maturing powers and the perfect season for outdoor activities like vacationing, swimming, enjoying the ocean view on the doc or simply lazily laying on the beach sand to soak up a few rays lathered in sunscreen wearing your favorite crochet bikini...watching the children play in the surf.

"Summer was on the way; Jem and I awaited it with impatience.  Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the tree house; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape; but most of all, summer was Dill" 

- Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird