2008 October » Her Daily Muse - The digital sketch book of designer Sierra Bailey

Shipping Changes at Manic Trout!

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Oct 212008

I have redone the shipping and added more options...you may now select First Class, Priority or Express shipping for any US purchase...shipping is still free over $200!

I also have added an option for Canadian shoppers...you may now select either First Class or Global Priority.

Shipping costs in the US are as follows:

$3.00 for USPS First Class Mail
$6.00 for USPS Priority Mail
$18.00 for USPS Express Mail (overnight)

FREE for all orders over $200 (excluding paintings) via Priority Mail!

All US packages are shipped with delivery confirmation.

Shipping costs for Canada are as follows:

$3.50 for International First Class Mall
$12.00 for Global Priority Mail

International Orders:
$12.00 via Global Priority Mail

As always, this information is available on the FAQ's page!

Loving the Shapes in these…

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Oct 212008

I fell instantly head over heels for these photos from the November UK Vogue by Tom Craig...especially the usage of shapes...

...and how much do you wish you could jump on that princess and the pea pile of cushions????

So I had to share this, as Shanley and I thought it was funny enough to document, there's a chance its funny enough to share. So about two weeks ago after we returned from a night on the town...that parts funny enough on its own as our town is really small and yet happening enough that I think we made the rounds and visited a handful of bar & restaurants before we made our way back to my studio for girl talk/night summarizing and...dog grooming? Faye tends to get talons quickly and hates it when I cut her nails, so to remedy the dagger nail, I absentmindedly grabbed a file and was filing away while we gabbed...until Shanley realized what I was doing and snapped a photo...

...admittedly the best part is that Faye is sticking her tongue out...I don't think she appreciates being teased about her grooming needs...

Make Way for Fall Soundtrack

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Oct 202008

As my time in the studio is rather precious right now...I have to make sure that I stay productive when I'm in there...which usually means playing music that keeps me going, yet is not to crazy to irritate me when I am working...which brings me to the most recent compilation of music...

1. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - John Legend
2. Valerie - Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse
3. Young Americans - David Bowie
4. Little Bit of Feel Good - Jamie Lidell
5. Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye
6. Slow Dance - John Legend
7. Rip Rip - David Holmes
8. Just Drums - Tapes 'n' Tapes
9. Paper Planes - M.I.A.
10. I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince
11. Bruises - Chairlift
12. Expectations - Belle & Sebastian
13. Woman Trouble - Artful Dodger & Craig David
14. Hey Ladies - Beastie Boys
15. I Love To Move In Here - Moby
16. Watermelon Man - Mongo Santamaría
17. Sea of Love - Cat Power
18. Come Undone - Duran Duran
19. Let It Die - Feist

For those who want to be all web savvy and hear (most) of the playlist...you can go to my facebook page and hear them in the iLike window (you will have to be my "friend" to do this) ...and while you're there on facebook...please become a fan of Manic Trout so I feel all warm and fuzzy...xo

Manic Trout in Modish : Handmade Spaces today!!!

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Oct 202008

I was so excited to see the Manic Trout studio in the Modish: Handmade Spaces Column today...please check out the interview and photos and take a whirl around Modish! I have been a fan of Modish for a few years now and think Jena is the cat's pajamas and her blog rocks! I was so excited to be included in the ongoing tour of creative spaces, thank you Jena!

How to find the perfect necklace for you…

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Oct 172008

Check out the Necklace Guide at Manic Trout...it will show you all of the necklaces by length, where each length falls and what each length works well with...have fun!

If I could jump into a photo…

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Oct 152008

I would leap right into this one...

I am suddenly incredibly busy on a daily basis, and I love it...being busy also makes me cherish the snippets of down time and moments spent with my near and dears...and makes me want to hang out in this room with a good book for an hour to reward myself...and as it has been so long since I've tossed out a random fact...Reading (non work related) during the day is my guilty pleasure...and its basically what a good vacation consists of as well....

I am thinking big!

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Oct 142008

It all started with the silk scarves...I am really into big necklaces right now...I will keep you posted as they turn from designs on paper to reality...but I'll give you an idea of what size necklace has tickled my fancy recently....

I have been scouring for big vintage brass chain and funky finds to turn into statement necklaces...and they will be arriving shortly...

I might as well embarrass good friends on their birthdays…

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Oct 132008

So today happens to be the birthday of a few people I know...Miles and Sam B from high school, Sara from work, my cousin Gerry...and my dearest friend Shireen...so I wish all you lovies a very Happy Birthday and would like to share some photo booth pics of Shireen, Eliza and your truly when we were I believe Sophomores at Millbrook...which is even made more eerie as my littlest sister is currently a Sophomore there...we were that young....Love you Shireen...and now I have embarrassed you all over the Internet...

Flowers & Sunshine

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Oct 102008

I think I'm getting sick, ick. I am going to remain in denial of this however and focus on the fact that its gorgeous outside and its going to be almost 70 out today and as its October, that's especially awesome...hmm, it may be allergies...whatever.

ps...loving her eyebrows!