Blogs by Author: Petra Geiger

So many fabulous handmade goods to look forward to this Spring at BeehiveStyle...take a look!

We were busy last week looking for new and unique accessories to brighten up your spring! Whether for you or your home we think we've found a stellar assortment of modern accessories including superbly handcrafted leather handbags, totes and jewelry that will be your wardrobe staple for years to come. And for the home... it's all about color! Bright pops of charming color in ceramics and glass - great for gifting or adding to your personal collection! Stay tuned, these items will be arriving soon!

BeehiveStyle Spring 2012 preview

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Tags: unique spring accessories, handmade spring style, unique gifts, art dept ceramics, rs handmade, tracey tanner leather goods

Categories: brand spankin' new

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A stylish, eco-friendly way to wrap your unique gifts!
By Petra Geiger
1/27/2012 9:33:00 AM

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Want to add a little love and style to this year's Valentine's Day gifts? Wrap it Furoshiki style!

All of us at BeehiveStyle think that how you give a gift is as important as what you give! It sets the mood, sends signals about how much thought and care you put into your gift and overall it just enhances the experience. Furoshiki is a Japanese way of wrapping that uses cloth instead of paper. It's a stylish way to wrap a unique gift in an eco friendly way that reduces waste and adds another layer of charm to your gift. If you're a fabricophile like me you're always looking for fun ways to use all the great fabric designs out there!

So, it's easy... here's how!

how to wrap hiroshiki style

1. Gather up your gift, a piece of square fabric to fit, some ribbons and any extra's you think might be nice to embellish the gift with at the end. Don't have any fabric? Here are a couple of resources we recommend!

Hawthorne Threads pre-cuts - Get a wide variety of pre-cat fabric that you can have on hand to use. Get some pinking shears and you'll have a lovely edge for your wrapping anytime.

Furoshiki.com - Already cut and prepared Furoshiki wraps.

Studio Patro - Fabulous linen tea towels that are perfect for wrapping Furoshiki style!

2. Cut a square large enough to fold over your box, you want at minimum 5" of fabric leftover at the corners to tie at the top.

3. Wrap up the side edges.

4. You can tie a ribbon around the middle to secure it and add a bit of color (this is optional). Fold in the corners on the remaining sides and pull the two sides up together and tie in a knot at the top of the gift. I've incorprated the ribbon into the final knot.

5. Voila, your're done. Easy. Add your gift tags or embellishments if you want and happy gift giving!

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Tags: furoshiki, handmade valentine's gifts, gift of love, modern accessories, unique gifts, studio patro

Categories: grand gifting

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How I would wear it... Paulina Carcach cinch belt.
By Petra Geiger
1/20/2012 10:32:00 AM

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I love this Paulina Carcach handmade belt but even I wasn't sure how to style it...

So I slept on it for a few nights and last night inspiration hit! Spring and summer were all about stripes so I grabed one of the striped tops I bought at J.Crew last year and layered it with this great simple long open sweater I've had for ages. Then I cynched it together with the Paulina Carcach belt that I love so much. Topped off with a new Nature Girl Design pendant that we will be introducing next week and VOILA... a chic, easy to wear ensemble that goes great with jeans and high boots as a transition into spring! Want to see another ensemble I dreamed up using this unique accessory... check out beehiveSyle on facebook!

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Tags: paulina carcach belt, nature girl design pendants

Categories: eye candy

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A modern kitchen with sunny colors!
By Petra Geiger
1/12/2012 1:34:00 PM

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A bright, bright sunny kitchen with modern flare - just my style.

I bring to you my dream kitchen! When I was growing up we had a bright yellow kitchen that I will never forget. That sunny color was a bandage to long dreary days in the Canadian winter. Think about it - the kitchen is where you start and finish the day, gather with friends and family, and sustain yourself. It should be big, bright, bold and fun... in my opinion. Of course my favorite color is orange so my dream kitchen features that most citrus of hues. I also love to mix materials... wood, color, brushed metal etc... See more colorful kitchens here in your favorite shade. Enjoy this sampling of my dream kitchen and the colorful, modern accessories that go with it... the ring is optional of course!