Hitting the Online Listings

Well, I am no longer DeeBozzz of the Esplanade. I am now DeeBozzz of Scarbell Drive.

We have moved to the Scarborough, Ontario area. Our part of Scarborough, is the Highland Creek region. It is a quaint place. We are close to the Toronto Zoo. My husband and I will be checking out the many parks and trails so we can go jogging, walking and roller blading. Traveling by car, we can get to the waterfront in ten minutes!

Well on a personal note, you can see I am quite in love with the area.

Back to business. I have started to submit to Scarborough online directories. While my scarves are sold via the web, I do allow appointment only viewings or pick-up as well.

I have submitted my info to: scarboroughdirect.ca, cofars.ca, scarborough.foundlocally.com, and www.ylm.ca.

Khaki Stripe Silk Scarf / Shawl

Khaki / Bronze Stripe Silk Oblong Scarf by DeeBozzz Silk Scarves and Access

One of the colors featured in the Pantone Color Report for Spring 2009 is Dark Citron. A citrus-inspired green, is calmer and more serious than most, offering an element of sophistication.

I have just painted the Khaki Stripe Silk Scarf / Shawl. Blended with the colors of purple and patima bronze, you can see this versatile piece wiill take you a long way.

Available in two sizes.

Back to "Life"

Wow. I have just looked at the date of my last post. November 2008?

To tell you the truth, I was seriously looking at retiring from the hand painting of silk scarves business. This past December, my husband and I discovered I was pregnant....with TWINS! A few months later we found out that we were expecting a boy and a girl to be born in July. Timothy and Addison.

All interest was focused on our two children. We moved from our hip downtown apartment to a cozy home in the suburbs. It's a great neighbourhood. By many parks and trails, and oh yeah.... The Zoo! We were so excited.

On April 6, I went into preterm labour. Our children were born at five 1/2 months. They were too small to survive.

My husband and I were devastated.

Weeks later he went back to work. I just could not function. I was spaced out, depressed, my hair even fell out. My husband shaved it down completely. Actually, my features could carry it off. My new look looked great, but for me it was another blatant reminder of what had occurred.

I started going to counselling. A Self Help Group. I just needed to do something different. April 6Th was rock bottom, but there were many days, when I felt like I was going to hit it again. I have only been to two sessions. The sessions are bi-weekly. It is in a group session, with other parents who have suffered a perinatal loss.

The sessions are put on by Perinatal Bereavement Services Ontario(P.B.S.O). Their focus is on families who had suffered a pregnancy loss due to ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.

Also, I have taken up gardening. I absolutely love it. I think it is about the fact that it puts you into nurturing mode. Caring for something so young and green, and watching it bloom before your eyes. In the backyard, I have four flower beds. One is dedicated to Timmy and Addi. Their room was to be decorated in blue, and green,so I found perennials in those colours. I bought the Green Envy Echinaceae(for Addi) and the Blue Clips Bellflower (for Timmy). They bloom well into the fall so we could always have them with us.

I have also decided to start painting again. Art is beautiful, and silk hand painting is a beautiful distraction. Timothy and Addison would have had a creative Mommy. I am still their Mommy, and how my husband and I live, well... we would want them to embrace it. We miss them terribly, but the loss cannot define us in a negative way.

So there you go. I am back to painting. Slowly, but surely. This particular blog was therapeutic. I would like to maintain the "adventures of DeeBozzz Designer Silks". I hope you don't mind though...On occasion, I may take my two children along for the ride.

Getting Ready For Spring 2009!

I know, I know..... Christmas has not yet arrived, and here I am blogging about Spring 2009. Next season's colors are much more softer, with pops of vibrant color throughout.

According to the Pantone Fashion Color Report, blue and purple lead the top 10 hues for spring '09. The top 10 spring '09 colors for women are:

PANTONE 18-4043 Palace Blue
PANTONE 15-3817 Lavender
PANTONE 14-0754 Super Lemon
PANTONE 15-1626 Salmon Rose
PANTONE 18-2328 Fuchsia Red
PANTONE 14-1307 Rose Dust
PANTONE 16-5804 Slate Gray
PANTONE 16-6339 Vibrant Green
PANTONE 16-0435 Dark Citron
PANTONE 14-5714 Lucite Green

Next week, I will start my Spring 2009 line. I'll keep you up to date with what I come up with!

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DeeBozzz on MyWares

Dee Boswell Designs on Mywares.com
Toronto, On Canada
ph: 416-721-2135
www.deeboswelldesigns.info

Silk Scarves, Silk Shawls, SIlk Blouses. All Hand Painted, and One of a Kind!
The mission of my fiber art company is to create beautiful and unique designs through the art of silk hand painting and dyeing.

DeeBozzz Designer Silks can be found in specialty gift shops and Art Galleries throughout North America. We are also a favorite of several Canadian artisan fairs.

"Fibre Art. An original style of hand painted/hand washable wearable works of art. Not only to enhance your wardrobe, they are a great gift idea."

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You may choose from the following options:

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Fucshia Leaf - Purple Reign!

Purple is HOT this season. Add a shot of color by adding the Fucshia Leaf shawl into the your look.

Mahogany Reed Shawl - Accessorized!

Fall into style by accessorizing the Ebony Mix Silk Shawl with top Fall items.

Lloyd Boston's Wardrobe Essential

Feel like you never have a thing to wear? Fashion expert Lloyd Boston shares the basic items every woman should have in her closet. Click on the model above, and watch as Lloyd shows Oprah how to tie the "Hacking Knot".

A scarf can work as a bright accessory to many outfits.; From The Oprah Winfrey Show "Shlumpadinka Makeovers"

Do you have a closet full of clothes and still feel like you have nothing to wear? With the right basics, stylist Lloyd Boston says you can pull any outfit together in a snap. "If you have these things, you can look as great as me living in your closet," he says. Bright, gauzy scarves are an inexpensive way to add a shot of color around your face. "I love a little scarf," Oprah says. "Very chic-o-la." When adding this extra flair, Lloyd says it's important to balance your other accessories. If you have extra fabric going to one side, wear bracelets on your opposite arm. "Change it up," he says.

Watch as Oprah learns a simple way to wear a scarf around the neck! Wear my Violet Blues Silk Cover-up for this look!

Silk Bell Sleeve Blouses

Hand painted silk Bell Sleeve Blouses. Great over a black dress, a fine knit, or wear it with jeans! Fits Sm - Lg. Length 18" (neckline to waist). Wear this as a scarf too! 3 colors available.

How to Wear a Scarf FALL 2008!

How does Sophie on HipGirlie like to wear her scarves?

Scarves - A Versatile Hit This Fall

"Scarves are a great accessory because they accent so many things and have a ton of versatility. There are many ways you can wear your scarf and I will show you the hottest ways that scarves are being utilized this season."

CIBC Run for the Cure

I am creating a line of Pink Ribbon Scarves. 10% of sales from these will be donated to the CIBC Run for the Cure. These will be available for both retail and wholesale. Here is a peak at the first two.

Painted Silk Cushion Covers

I am always looking at expanding my silk collection. This week on DeeBozzz, there will be a new addition. Hand painted silk cushion covers. These are a 13"x13" square, and a fun way to enhance your home decore. The first set added are the same color variations used in my 12"x60: scarves.... Rouge and Sapphire Swirl. They have an invisible zipper for easy removal.

Fashion & Style - New York Times

There is an online video on the New York Times site. Bill Cunningham discusses how popular scarves seem to be, regardless of New York City's summer heat in "On the Street". Watch it... and you may find that Scarves are not just for Fall!

Silk Scarf clips

This Fall 08' I will be adding hand painted silk scarf clips to the DeeBozzz accessory line. They are handcrafted from silk scarves, and are embellished with metallic paint. Here are a couple that I have created so far. They will be up on deebozzz.us, and deebozzz.com this week!

A Little Reinvetion....

So I have many scarves (yes... really), and I have always wondered... what else can I do with them? I was at the Chapters Bookstore, in Brampton, On. I came across this wonderful book: 99 Way To Cut Your Scarf.

Can I say FABULOUS??!! I got a creative burst of energy, and made this halter top out of my hand painted Rouge silk charmeuse shawl. It fits sizes small to medium. I will have it on my sites, within the next few days.

This book was written by Authors: Faith Blakeney, Justina Blakeney and Ellen Schultz.

Fall 2008 - Shady Glade / Ochre

My Take on Fall 2008 - 18"x72" Teal Geo Silk Shawl. Colours Shady Glade, ochre.

Fall 2008 - Caribbean Sea / Blue Iris

My Take on Fall 2008 - 18"x72" Ebony Leaf Silk Shawl. Colours Caribean Sea, Blue Iris,

Fall 2008 - Aurora Red

My Take on Fall 2008 - 12"x60" Rouge Swirl Jacquard Silk Scarf / Shawl. Colours Aurora Red.

Scarves HOT for Spring 2008

I visited a blog called Coquette - fashion + digital style by Natalie Zee Drieu. Natalie is a fashion lover at heart.

I'm am glad I came across her blog. She has a great write-up on Scarves for Spring 2008. She says, "I've always worn scarves and could not be happier to see more scarf looks down the runway." There are many examples here on how to wear a scarf.

You can read more about her observations on Fashion Week - Spring 2008..... The Look of Scarves.

Operation WHOLESALE!

I have added a third site to my Silk repertoire. Dee Boswell Designs or http://www.deeboswelldesigns.info/.

If you are a retailer looking to add new products, consider DeeBozzz Wholesale.

The focus is for boutique owners, stores, art galleries, e-tailers and catalogue companies to order the DeeBozzz line of hand painted silk scarves, shawls and apparel at wholesale pricing. When retailers register, they enjoy a first hand glimpse at one-of-a kind wearable works of art! Shop now and take advantage of our current online special. Spend $225, and your shipping is free!