Shop: Lotta Jansdotter Work+Shop

Last December we took our second trip of 2011 to New York City. We didn’t do a ton of sightseeing the first trip, and we were set out to do the opposite the second time around.

I badly wanted to go to the Brooklyn Flea and Lotta Jansdotter’s. For those of you don’t know, Lotta is a craft superstar. I was first introduced to her work when Nick bought one of her pillows for Ramona’s nursery. She has written several books and has an amazing fabric line. Her studio/store in Brooklyn is aptly named Work+Shop.

As we walked up to the shop, I noticed that Lotta was there. I was pretty giddy to actually meet her and also shocked that she was working. I guess I shouldn’t have been shocked since it’s her studio as well (duh), so it makes sense.

Lotta was crazy nice. I mean insanely sweet and down to earth. She let us poke around and even brought out a toy that sings the alphabet in Swedish for Ramona. The work+shop is an amazing space. I couldn’t walk 2 steps without wanting something else. The great thing about being on vacation is you can justify any purchase because it doubles as a souvenir.

Ramona wanted to smell every candle. Lotta is known for the organic shapes in her design. She has a very clean, modern aesthetic.

I bought a labels & stickers notebook with tags for gifts and labels that have interesting shapes. A sewing kit to make a pincushion (still haven’t made it yet). A pink flower zipper bag that is currently being used as my wallet. A candle that Ramona decided smelled the best. An awesome mug. 1 yard of florine in yellow (not sure what I’m going to use it for but it’s awesome). And a journal that serves as a blog/sewing brainstorming catch all.

It was definitely worth the trip to Brooklyn. I will make sure to go every time I’m in New York. Admittedly, it’s not often (twice in my life), but I can still shop online. Thank you internet. And thank you Lotta for opening an awesome shop and creating inspiring products.

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2 Responses to Shop: Lotta Jansdotter Work+Shop
  1. shelley flores says:

    So when you gonna make something and sell it on etsy? They’ve got a great symposium coming up on March 30th and this adorable, talented girl I know is one of the moderators! (Cheyne got to meet Lotta Jansdotter, too, and she freaked out just like you!) Love the blog and all the great stuff you’re doing!

    • Amber says:

      Thanks Shelley! I am not good enough to sell on etsy! I still haven’t finished Ramona’s lunchbox…I know it’s been almost a year (well school year anyway). I was wondering if Cheyne had made it over there. I figured she had being the lucky New Yorker that she is. :)