At E W McCall you will find a southern aesthetic mixed with modern design and vintage details. We are a house of 3 designers who just so happen to be related.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Home Decor
Finally!! E W McCall has added a line of truly beautiful hanging glass sculptures! Great for outdoor entertaining or indoor decor. Tealights look amazing in these one of a kind sculptures. Also great for candies, flowers, airplants, potpourri, etc...
Friday, March 19, 2010
Mother - Daughter
Mother/daughter... Lois/Morgan... friend in her 40's/friend in her 20's... melancholy/choleric... artist-craftsman/artist-designer... and the lines start to blur...
Lois: I think Morgan has an impeccable sense of style. We have called her the "keeper of the wardrobe" since she was very young.
Morgan: Mom is usually the voice of reason when I want to keep adding ribbons here and just one more jewel over here :). She is a classy lady with a love of all things feminine.
Lois: Morgan sees things as they can be. Her designs are intuitive, cutting edge, and classy.
Morgan: Mom has a mind for details every detail is important. She tends to create cute, funky, and elegant designs.
Lois: Many times when we work together, Morgan dictates the design and I craft it out.
Morgan: Other times we start with a particular inspiration and start laying things out and brainstorming.
Lois: Our opinions are mutually respected and often strong. However we do not always agree...
Morgan: that is when we decide to make versatile peices that are detachable so you can wear whatever "it" is Morgan or Lois style :).
Lois: We started creating things together about six years ago. We made accessories (mostly flower/feather pins and headbands).
Morgan: Now we love to create beautiful accessories for men and women as well as clothing of all kinds.
Lois: We share a room in my daughter's house.
Morgan: A room over flowing with fabric, antique lace, and about a zillion buttons. Our creative space is another area where my mom and I differ... She must work in a clean and neat environment (she is responsible for all the labeled bins) and I prefer chaos!
Lois: I think we are inspired by almost anything! An old abandoned building covered in kudzu... A haute couture dress that is impossibly chic... New fabric... Blank canvases... Old bits and pieces that seem like their time is used up... Beauty in nature...
Morgan: Unique fabrics... Our rich southern history is a huge draw for our inspiration.
Lois & Morgan: We have an amazing working relationship. We both give 100%. We both are willing to invest not only our time, but also our finances.
Lois: We have not yet made it to the place where Morgan can quit her day job. I am the wife of an international minister that travels full time and the mother of four children, so my time is also limited, but we both continue to give to this endeavor. I think because we see the potential, but for me its about the creating. The urge in me to create is so strong, it is motivating.
Morgan: Our photographs are as important to us as our products. Much time and thought goes into where to shoot, what look to create, and how to effectively use the models.
Lois: My second daughter Megan is a wonderful model! Jordan, my 16 year old son, loves fashion almost as much as Morgan and has a unique sense of style. We have used him as well as my youngest, Judah, for photo shoots and inspiration. After the photo shoot, we gather around the computer to look and critique our photos.
My husband is very supportive of what we do. Our shop title says "it's a family thing". Our family is extremely close. For 10 plus years we have travelled together full time (mostly living in various travel trailers as we drove coast to coast). That's six people in a very small space. You learn to be close or you can't survive. Mutual respect and love of family keep us centered on what really matters.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Paul McCall Bow-Ties
It is finally here!!
For quite some time we have been wanting to get some "guy stuff" in our boutique. Introducing Paul McCall Bow-Ties! We are very enthusiastic about our latest project! These bow-ties are modern and interesting with contrasting patterns on the front and back. E. W. McCall is about being unique and eclectic and we feel this latest project is no exception!
Check out all the colors @ ewmccall.etsy.com
For quite some time we have been wanting to get some "guy stuff" in our boutique. Introducing Paul McCall Bow-Ties! We are very enthusiastic about our latest project! These bow-ties are modern and interesting with contrasting patterns on the front and back. E. W. McCall is about being unique and eclectic and we feel this latest project is no exception!
Check out all the colors @ ewmccall.etsy.com
(check out the orange stitching on this one, it's all in the details :)
Interesting Fact: Bow ties originated among early Croatian mercenaries.Funny huh??
It is said they used scarfs to hold their shirts together at the top.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
St. Valentine's Day
February 14th a day either dreaded or anticipated depending on your romantic situation at the time. For those in a relationship the stresses of what to buy for your valentine, because the gift is crucial and most likely decides your future relationship status, weighs heavily on your mind-choose wisely. Or if you are single on this holiday you may act like it is just another day that happens to be full of sappiness and nasty chocolate. Another option is spending the day with other single friends. Or possibly sit home (alone) in bed (alone) reading a romance novel (alone). A romance you have read so many times you have marked your favorite pages and reading the book is like a highlight reel of your favorite parts. I think most everyone has been in both situations. So whether your gazing at things you know your significant other cannot afford, (hey, you are still holding out hope he will win the lottery and be able to buy you that island off the coast of Fiji). Or if you are ordering a whole pizza (black olives only) just for you and your book-make the most of the day, be with the ones you love. Enjoy St. Valentine's Day!
February 14th a day either dreaded or anticipated depending on your romantic situation at the time. For those in a relationship the stresses of what to buy for your valentine, because the gift is crucial and most likely decides your future relationship status, weighs heavily on your mind-choose wisely. Or if you are single on this holiday you may act like it is just another day that happens to be full of sappiness and nasty chocolate. Another option is spending the day with other single friends. Or possibly sit home (alone) in bed (alone) reading a romance novel (alone). A romance you have read so many times you have marked your favorite pages and reading the book is like a highlight reel of your favorite parts. I think most everyone has been in both situations. So whether your gazing at things you know your significant other cannot afford, (hey, you are still holding out hope he will win the lottery and be able to buy you that island off the coast of Fiji). Or if you are ordering a whole pizza (black olives only) just for you and your book-make the most of the day, be with the ones you love. Enjoy St. Valentine's Day!
History Lesson:
As you may know, Valentine's Day is named after the patron St. Valentine. What you may not know is that the legend of St. Valentine is shrouded in mystery. Some historians believe that there were several saints dubbed Valentine and that the original St. Valentine had nothing to do with lovers, cards or confectionery. Many historians agree that the majority of these saints were martyred (hhmm). My favorite legend concerning St. Valentine says that he was a priest. he lived in third century Rome. The emperor at the time, Claudius II, decided that no more young men in his country could get married. He believed that unmarried men were better soldiers. Even though it was against the law to do so, St. Valentine married young lovers in secret. He was later found out and put to death for it.
Random Facts by the Numbers:
904: Is the number of dating services in America (as of 2002) including internet services.
515: The number of establishments that produce non-chocolate confectionery.
188,000,000: The number of Valentines cards sent annually.
over 50%: The number of Valentine's Day cards purchased the week of Valentine's Day.
"Love does not dominate; it cultivates."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
As you may know, Valentine's Day is named after the patron St. Valentine. What you may not know is that the legend of St. Valentine is shrouded in mystery. Some historians believe that there were several saints dubbed Valentine and that the original St. Valentine had nothing to do with lovers, cards or confectionery. Many historians agree that the majority of these saints were martyred (hhmm). My favorite legend concerning St. Valentine says that he was a priest. he lived in third century Rome. The emperor at the time, Claudius II, decided that no more young men in his country could get married. He believed that unmarried men were better soldiers. Even though it was against the law to do so, St. Valentine married young lovers in secret. He was later found out and put to death for it.
Random Facts by the Numbers:
904: Is the number of dating services in America (as of 2002) including internet services.
515: The number of establishments that produce non-chocolate confectionery.
188,000,000: The number of Valentines cards sent annually.
over 50%: The number of Valentine's Day cards purchased the week of Valentine's Day.
"Love does not dominate; it cultivates."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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