new new new (dread hats, slouchy beanies of course:)

Happy summer:)
hope you enjoyed the solstice and the super moon
Today I have 3 new tam hats
ready to ship

Love and Peace:)

green shell pattern sock tam


all cotton tam hat OOAK


sage green slouchy beanie smaller tam

Rainy days=hat days:)

Happy April (fools:) month!
Our little business has been accredited by
the Better Business Bureau. We want to give our buyers
confidence to order from Purple Sage Designz and Red Earth Arts (hubby's biz)

New tams below:)

color-choice large tam


organic wool tam


light weight pure alpaca tam

Still here...

It's been a while since updating my blog. Life happens fast and before I can sit down and share thoughts or inspirations the next event already takes place. 
I love blogging more than facebook or any other social media, so I try to get back into the habit of blog posting.
Lovely customers often are a source of inspiration. we collaborate on their favorite design and along these lines I create more tams for the public often based on their color ideas or material combinations. That's how the new tams on my website came to life:)



colorful and natural material tam


Earthy hemp&organ. cotton with banana fiber tam  
  Eco friendly scrap yarn smaller tam...nothing wasted:)

2013, a new outlook with pantone color trends

copied and pasted from original destination www.pantone.com

Spring 2O13:
The Balancing Act

This season, designers overwhelmingly address consumers' desire for self-expression, balance and the need to re-energize. The color direction for spring builds upon these compelling needs with a palette that mixes dynamic brights with novel neutrals to create a harmonious balance. This allows for unique combinations that offer practicality and versatility, but at the same time, demand attention and earn an appreciative glance.

"The expression 'balancing act' is something we all relate to as we strive to find harmony in the frantic pace of our everyday lives," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute^®. "The same can be said for fashion as we look for balance between light and bright, classic and new. This season's color palette emphasizes this need for balance, while at the same time allowing for individuality, self-expression and excitement."

The prevalence of green this spring is undeniable. Similar to the many shades in our natural surroundings, this season's greens offer a stunning foreground or the perfect backdrop for all other hues. Like the first signs of spring, Tender Shoots, a vibrant yellow-green, is invigorating, active and cheerful, while Grayed Jade, a subtle, hushed green with a gray undertone, brings about a mood of quiet reflection and repose. Sophisticated Emerald, a lively, radiant green, inspires insight and clarity while enhancing our sense of well-being. From one extreme to the other, combining all three greens presents an intriguing choice much like Mother Nature intended.

Exotic African Violet is a statement color that brings a touch of intrigue to the palette, as purples often do, and can be incorporated into many unexpected combinations. Try pairing it with exuberant Poppy Red, a seductive, sensual and celebratory shade. Whether it's a knockout dress or a kiss on the lips, every woman's wardrobe and beauty essentials should include this spirited, true red.

Nectarine, a bright, effervescent citrus orange with coral undertones, provides a tangy burst of flavor while cheerful Lemon Zest brings out a piquant taste with its refreshing, spritely greenish cast.

Signifying the time of day when everything starts to wind down, Dusk Blue offers a calming sense of serenity akin to its green counterpart, Grayed Jade. Both of these colors act as the season's newest neutrals. For an unexpected mix, pair Dusk Blue with the intensity of Nectarine. A warm neutral, Linen is light and airy, providing a nudelike basic that is a must have for spring. Try pairing Linen with Grayed Jade or Dusk Blue. Anchoring Monaco Blue is a classic shade that offers both stability and depth to the entire palette. Combine Monaco Blue with Poppy Red and Linen, or Monaco Blue and Emerald for a fresh collegiate look.

For over 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season's most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for spring 2013.

New fall colors are here, newsboy caps and wool tams

Keep your heads warm, November is here
Today's update is all about fall colors
3 tam caps/beanie ready to ship!


newsboy style cap with visor


aurumn pure wool sock tam


I love this dark red, newsboy cap in claret

Here are a few more OOAK patchwork tams

It's getting frosty in many parts of the world:)
I enjoyed working with many smaller yarn skeins, more true patchwork tams
all 3 tam beanie s are ready to ship!
These usually sell very quickly:)


wide crown patchwork crazy tam


more winter themed tams


gender neutral smaller patchwork hat

Destashing ...

I am a craft hoarder, but have decided to free my space (and mind) by putting up patterns and vintage craft magazines for sale. I cannot make, keep or read everything...conclusion:)
My supply shop Retro Chic Boutique will be stocked with some of these treasures.

Different tam hats for different folks

What's New? (updated October 8, 2012)
Happy October! My apologies to all who
waited for the update yesterday. Rural internet access had hiccups:)
I enjoyed working with various colors and themes for an eclectic update
3 tam beanie additions today, all ready to ship!


striped tam, large/long size


winter themed tam at special price, $21 incl. s/h


"festive" green beret tam hat

Autumn Fun New Tam Hats

Happy autumn season:)
I enjoyed working with colors and made more OOAK hats
3 tam beanie additions today, all ready to ship! Peace:) Angelika

patchwork tam, medium size and warm


light weight and soft wool blend tam


another crazy patchwork tam

More Germany pictures...my love for fountains

You can argue that the most impressive fountains are in Rome, Italy and I will agree with you, but I also found very lovely fountains in small town Germany. And of course in the larger cities with their historic town centers.
Above is a fountain in the center of the Wagner city Bayreuth.
Below the huge fountain at the Marien-Square in Munich.
They became my favorite backdrops for pictures:)

More wool goodness: 3 new dread tam hats

                                                        patchwork tam, large and warm


Peruvian and virgin wool tam ready to ship


gender neutral beret tam

I really love wool these days and I am excited to bring you certified organic wool soon.

Welcoming Indian Summer and Autumn

What's New? (updated September 2nd, 2012)

3 new additions, 2 tams, 1 headband
Custom colors available, too


hemp soy wool tam, 6 colors to choose from


Peruvian wool tam ready to ship


open stitch head band in many colors

Busy with new hippie tam hats: hemp. wool and more

Back with a fresh update
3 new ready to ship tams
New creations will be listed throughout next week.
I have a lot of new designs coming:)

hemp with colorful feminine stripes tam

denim wool tam for gals and guys

brown wool blend slouchy beanie tam

Impressions of Germany...back from vacation

I come from a small town, without the hectic of city life, yet vibrant and lively. I had always been striving for an urban life while growing up. It took me many years to fully appreciate my roots of rural upbringing.
Going back to my home country and visiting places in Bavaria where I grew up.

Natural yarn tams (hemp, wool, cotton) newly listed

Greetings, hope you are enjoying the midst of summer:)
I have discovered a few new tools that make listing on my official website Purple Sage Designz more easy and time saving. I will be able to update more often.
Today I have added 3 new products, in hemp wool, pure hemp and wool.
 
All natural for your head gear.
Enjoy the new listings below!
I will close for 2 weeks in August (family visit), please place your order timely if you have already picked out a favorite.And want to receive it before the latter part of August when I will be back.


hemp with feminine stripes tam


wool tam for gals and guys


hemp and wool slouchy beanie tam

Back with new hemp wool tam staples

Hope you had a safe Independence celebration if you observed July 4 in the USA. I am so glad life is back to normal, our 2 Australian kelpie dogs really did suffer from the noise, needless to say that I personally rather give money to charity than buy firework.

3 new products added, hemp wool and a visor tam on sale

hemp wool bloucle striped tam


newsboy sports team tam hat


hemp and virgin wool slouchy beanie

New hats, yarns and The List

Happy July!
3 new products added, all smaller slouchy beanies in great yarns

I am happy to re-introduce a few designs that I really enjoyed making the first time around. My new soy/hemp/fine wool yarns come in a variety of exciting colors and are great for the warm season, but not limited to. The new bamboo yarns are a pleasure to work with and I plan on bringing more of these smooth snood tams to my web shops. Last but not least I am back to knitting, and have made another pony tail hat which is very versatile for long hair.

All thanks to The List, my reminder of things to do. The written word becomes true that way (and my ideas are materializing once the go on THE LIST. Blog update was on the the list, too. )

ponytail beanie or wide dread band 2 in 1


4 tone smaller soy hemp wool tam hat


turquoise snood in bamboo silk

Back to my yarn and hook...website update

Approaching summer solstice, hope you are enjoying this seaon!
New products added as promised.
And remember the clothing sale, real good discounts:)
Enjoy the new listings below!
Angelika


purple natural goodness tam (hemp and more)


light cotton tam hat


merino wool tam in purple

Customers wearing Purple Sage Designz hats

thanks so much for sharing with me:)