Clothing now Available!

After talking for months with our customers about what it is they would love to see added to our shop, clothing was usually always the number one thing always mentioned. We have searched for lines that would be the best fit for the store and have brought in Free People, Edge, and We the Free. Come in the week of 10/14 through 10/19 and receive 10% off your purchase when you mention the blog!

Hope to see you here! Pictured to the right are available in store now!

New Studio

I moved out of the basement at the shop and leased out an art studio at the Stutz building. I have to admit, I was a little intimidated at first... it was HUGE.... and did I really need the space? Yes, Joel convinced me. I needed to be able to spread out and have space to fill orders, have peace, and not get interrupted by customers coming into the shop and then running up the stairs to help. I actually do get so much more done then what I use to.
However, because the studio is so large, it's empty. It's like moving into a house three times the size and having no furniture to put in it. The organization aspect of it is also lacking right now. As you can clearly see by the photos, hides of leather are just stood against a wall---- hopefully this weekend we will have tables for cutting and be more organized. Thanks for your patience while we finish moving in!

Happy Wednesday!

Photography

My husband has the most amazing way of capturing beauty in any piece. If you ever need a photographer, give us a shout. He's terrific.

Wow....

We have been so busy at the store since May... the last time I had written anything! I am sorry. It's been one thing after another with family, tradeshows, and for me... school. Here is what has been going on though:

We have a new leather line out. Some sample pictures are to the right. It is awesome. You have got to see it. It's also featured on our website, which, by the way, is also brand spanking new. If you haven't seen it, check it out at www.sakuraurban.com. We are also moving our studio space into the Stutz building! We are very, very excited. It's been hard working in our crammed, dark, and scary basement at the store. I will be sure to post some pictures of it on here soon.

We also have new candles from Joya, journals from Orla Kiely, and bath products from Ambre Blends. Boy Girl Party has also sent some new stuff in.

Sakura Urban has also been voted as one of Indy's Best Accessories store. Hooray!! Thank you for everyone who voted for us... and a special thanks to the person who nominated us (which we are not sure who that is)....

I think that is it for now. I promise to not go months without writing!!! Keep checking back. I will be updating frequently.

A Summer Favorite is Back!

Yes, it's true. Your summer favorite "wristlets" are back! Bold and colorful--- and ready to be designed by you! These are great for light carrying while out on the town.... or stash it in your handbag and pull it out when you need it! Wristlets are $31.

We are getting ready for our big fabric order by the end of the week so be sure to come in and snag your favorite one up! Can't make it in? Check out our online shop and design yours online today.

Oh, Look at Me!!!

Yes, I am proud of this creation. I am in love with it. Seriously. I think I'm going to carry it around everywhere. Visit our Etsy shop online or come into our shop and get yours today. Made from Italian leather. Only $62.

Sneak Peek!

Our new collection!

Gorgeous, Italian leather large pouches with three poppies on the front. This particular pouch is olive green with two red and one black poppy. Interior is lined with a corduroy brown and has our signature label. These are great to be carried as clutches for a night on the town... they even look amazing with jeans.

Pouch measures 9" wide and 5" high.

New Poppy Collection!

I have finally found a use for all those leather scraps I have left over from making my leather bags! Lovely necklaces, bracelets, and brooches! Each one perfectly cut and made to look like a poppy flower and placed together beautifully. Attached to an adjustable black leather cord.
These will also be making their way into our leather wristlets, pouches, and bags... so stay tuned for more!

FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATION!!!

Please join us this Friday, May 2nd for the annual Spring Gallery Walk. Events included are the artful tread contest, drinks, and entertainment. This should be a great event to come to. Come by the store and save 10% off... and don't forget Mothers Day on Sunday, May 11th! Hope to see you Friday!

PS) I have NO idea why the image colors inverted when I uploaded the picture. This is not how the actual ad looked, but it is pretty funky!!

Bath and Body Products

After a long day, there is nothing better then taking a long hot bath or shower to make the worries and stresses of the day fade away. Pamper yourself with our new line of bath and body products. Deep Steep is completely natural, organic, and packaged only using recycled materials. Scents included are lavender, tangerine, mint, and grapefruit... to name a few... all of which smell wonderful and fresh. These make great gifts for you or someone else. Come check them out today!

Front Page of Etsy!

We have been handpicked again for the cover of Etsy for a showcase titled "Urban Garden"! It's nice to see hard work get noticed! Thank you!

Lumiere Candles...

We have added an additional candle line to our collection. Lumiere Candles will be arriving in the shop this week. Ten different scents. These candles have recently made their way into shops like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie.... and now, they are at Sakura Urban!

Happy Spring Everybody!

Even though Spring isn't here officially until tomorrow, I wanted to be the first to say "Happy Spring"! I'm not sure about you, but Spring and Easter have crept up on myself and my family so fast that it wasn't until yesterday that we realized Easter was Sunday! Where did the time go? Could it have been the cold weather? The rain? And if I remember correctly, wasn't it freezing rain a little on Saint Patrick's Day? Surely Spring couldn't be here already... but it is!
I was able to take these pictures from the shop the other day... one of the only days this week we've had sunshine. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Cecily Ink Cards are Now In Stock...

Cecily Ink cards have arrived. Choose from both letterpress and offset cards. Both boxed and single cards are available for purchase. Prices range from $3.50 for a single card to $12.50 for a box.

SAVE THE DATE--- 50% OFF!!!

We are quickly approaching our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY on Massachusetts Avenue! Because we wouldn't be where we are without our customers, we are offering a huge discount on designing your own handbag! Come in between Friday, March 21st and Sunday, March 23rd to receive 50% OFF any custom designed handbag! Prices will range from $9 for a pouch to $87 for a leather handbag! Here is the catch... you must mention this blog offer to receive the discount. This is the perfect opportunity to design your own bag for Spring! We have new fabric styles that are coming in, so be sure to stop by. Thank you for making our first year on the avenue a HUGE success!!!

Joya Candles are Here!

Hooray for Joya candles! These candles have been raved about in various magazines such as InStyle, Nylon, Vogue, Oprah, Cosmo... the list goes on! These are also known as Jessica Alba's top five things she cant live without! I must say, they do smell great. Joya candles have been featured in lots of big named stores like Bloomingdales and Anthropologie, so we are ecstatic to have them in our shop! We have them in eight different scents. Happy Friday!

We Have Expanded our Shop!

The renovation is finally complete! We have moved the studio downstairs into the basement and expanded our store. We also have lots of new merchandise pouring in for Spring. Be sure to come by and check it out!
We also wanted to extend a huge thank you to our customers who made Grey Market a huge success. We ended up selling almost every piece we had displayed. For those who missed the market, there will be another one in Fall. I'll be sending out an email then with all the info. Have a great week!

Chive is here!

Great products from Chive have finally arrived! I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Todd, the owner of Chive while we were visiting Chicago at the beginning of January. He is absolutely wonderful and I am honored to carry his products in our shop! He really helped us choose products that would compliment any urban living style. If it wasn't for him, we'd still be there choosing products out of his overwhelming fantastic selections!!! Come check them out. Choose from a variety of vases that accent any home interior. Approximately 10 different styles available in lots of colors and sizes!

SALE, SALE, SALE!!!!

Happy 2008! We hope it will be a great year for you. Stop by in the month of January for our first of the year sale! Pillows, lampshades, candles, jewelry, journals, and hats!!! All are anywhere between 15 and 50% off!!! Items are limited, so be sure to stop in early!
We have new fabric on the way, as well as a larger assortment of leather! We will now be offering leather in red, brown, black, and olive. Happy New Year!