300 Sales on Etsy!

We're so excited to celebrate 300 sales on Etsy! Woo hoo!  We first created our Etsy shop in September of 2009 in the middle of the financial crisis...why not, right?!  I remember posting three listings and I naively thought they were going to sell immediately.  When you're competing against thousands of other shops you need to stand out.  I didn't understand then about how to properly photograph and market my product for online sales.  We slowly began improving our photography skills, learning through trial error and making sales.  I mainly worked on Rice Rafferty at night while I worked a full time graphic design job.  My 10 years of working design experience plus all of my knowledge from working on Rice Rafferty has taught me SO much.

Our accessory designs led us on the path of designing wedding veils and bridal hair adornments. We participated in fashion shows at Buffalo State College and in St. Augustine, FL, Love Your Mother Fashion show. We feel so grateful to have been published in Well Wed Magazine, The Buffalo Spree, Saint Johns Magazine and The St. Augustine Record. Our journey has led us to meeting so many amazing people and vendors.

Now that I'm a full-time mom, we've expanded our product line to marketing services, home decor (printable art), party decor (printable graphics), and textile designs (fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper).  I feel like I've come full circle.  Working on art projects with my son has really inspired me.  I love to watch how he is totally in the moment while he's creating art.  My goal is to create accessories and art that bring joy and inspire you.

Thank you so much for supporting us!  We're so exciting for the projects ahead!

Celebrate with us!  15% off now https://www.etsy.com/shop/ricerafferty?coupon=300SALES when you spend over $50.

Cheers!

You can see more designs from our shop here.  www.ricerafferty.etsy.com  

Simply Inspirational Gowns

 

Christian Dior - Gown - love the angle on this skirt!

 

Emilio Pucci - Gown - this one sleeved dress would make a great bridal gown!

 

Valentino - Gown - this dress is stunning with its menswear details

 

Badgley Mischka - Shoes

I hope everyone is staying warm during this very cold winter week.  Here's some designer inspiration to help get your mind off of snow.  These are some of my favorite designs out there right now.  I love very romantic designs with unique details.  Will post some new Rice Raffety Couture Accessories pieces soon!

DIY Devore Burnout Velvet

Have you been curious how to make that beautiful velvet burnout called devore? Now you can! Easy to read velvet burnout instructions, as taught in college fiber program.

Make your very own Devore Burnout Velvet NOW with rice rafferty e Instructions - very detailed. Complete with photos of finished product and photos of the process

This purchase includes your own step by step guide of how to make your own devore burnout velvet.

Velvet devore can be made into scarves, shawls, wraps, wearable art and art objects, etc. Great for aged costume designs.

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Handmade Bouquet and Boutineer

Handmade fabric bouquets and boutineers are a fun eco-friendly alternative that can be enjoyed again and again!  They cost about the same as real flowers, but you don't have to throw them away after the wedding!  The bouquet is a really great centerpiece after your wedding day.  We can make any colors or size you wish.  Check out Rice Rafferty Couture Accessories!

Colorful Veil Hair Adornments

The hottest trend for weddings right now is unconventional veils and wedding gowns.  Stars like Jessica Biel and Amber Tamblyn went for colorful wedding dresses - pink and yellow.  We're beginning to see how this trend is influencing brides and their bridesmaids.  Colored blusher and birdcage veils are divine!  I absolutely love them and the bolder the color, the better!
Pictured here are some of our Rice Rafferty Couture Accessories veils and headpieces.  We wanted the headpieces to be fun and playful with bright colors with a vintage flare.  We specialize in custom designs, so if you see something you like, but want a different style or color just ask!

REAL BRIDE

I've been so busy these past few months.  I started a new job and moved to a new town.  Change is great!  :)  I wanted to share with you some photos of one of our newly wed brides.  Nicole is wearing our pouf veil with an Iris and a blusher.  If you're interested in a veil like this you can contact us on our etsy site www.ricerafferty.etsy.com or at info@ricerafferty.com

We Love Tulle

 

The above are some pics of me wearing our rice rafferty tulle accessories with fiber optic elements.  Pictured from top to bottom - Trapeze Dress/Tutu (wear as a dress or tutu), Short Tutu, Detachable Tulle Accessory, Tulle Bridal Veil, and Tulle Gauntlet.  All pieces have hand dyed silk elements embedded in the tool. www.ricerafferty.com

If you're interested in a child size tutu - click here - Small Miracles Girl's Glamour Light Up Tutu 

Autumnal Devore Scarf

Description***Wrap yourself in luxury.*** Stand out from the crowd in our abstract design devore scarf. Our velvet devore scarves are unique because each one is hand dyed and burned out with our specialty pattern designs. Each scarf is one of a kind, like you.

* 10 inches wide x 72 inches long

* color: autumnal orange, perriwinkle

* raw edges

* Made in USA 18% silk 82% rayon velvet fiber content

Handwash. Instructions will be included with purchase.Devore, from the French word for devour, occurs when sodium bisulphate is applied to the cloth, dried, then heated. The heat process causes the sodium bisulphate to eat away at the fabric, leaving the treated area transparent.

$55 USD

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Notes from Heaven Hair Adornment

I've been getting into hair accessory design. Objects in stores are very commercial and I usually enjoy trying to find things that are unique. I'm now making the items I wish were out there. The above picture shows a new design with silk screened handwriting, silk, vintage jewelry and stitching. The item has a hair comb on the back and a pin. The inspiration for the piece was vintage hollywood. You can wear the adornment in different ways depending on the occasion and your mood. Please contact me if you're interested in having some made for your bridal party. They can be custom made with different colors, materials, etc. Our items are unique, one of a kind wearable art.


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