Letters from Lycette

Italian Getaway

Italian Getaway

Last week Mr. Needlepoint and I snuck away to Positano, Italy to celebrate a wedding of our friends.  Positano is gorgeous in a rustic, unstudied way. The town is built into a hill, like most of the Amalfi Coast. Greg and I started every morning with a double espresso and then proceeded to indulge in fresh seafood and unparalleled pasta. Thank goodness Positano is lined with steep...

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Favorite Fall Canvases

Favorite Fall Canvases

Fall is here! The air is crisp, iced coffee is traded for Cortados, sandals are replaced with loafers, and cozy, oversized sweaters reign supreme. On weekends I adore stopping at my favorite coffee shop, taking a stroll, then cuddling into a well worn quilt and stitching the day away while fall favorites like Bewitched play in the background. I stitch geometrics, vegetables, woodland animals, prints, and muted...

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What I'm Loving...

What I'm Loving...

I have long neglected this blog. This summer was busy. I was tired. When I come home from work I just want to stitch. I consider still enjoying needlepoint a blessing, especially since needlepoint is my job.  I have partially neglected this blog because I have this pre-conceived notion that every blog post has to be spectacular...which it doesn't. How unrealistic, and utterly boring, to expect...

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A Weekend in Paris

A Weekend in Paris

A few months ago a friend asked if I was interested in a long girls weekend in Paris. Of course my answer was yes!   The past few months have been exhausting. Yes, this summer was fun and exciting, but ultimately exhausting. Turns out opening a second store in a different state is a ton of work, duh. So, a chic and quick escape was needed.  Paris is...

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Lycette Newport

Lycette Newport

Will Newport be open year round or seasonally?   We would love for y'all to visit us all year long!  Will Newport exclusives be available online?   Eventually, yes! At the moment they are available only at Lycette Newport. However, you can order the Newport exclusives canvases and notepads by calling Lycette at 401-324-5429 or emailing newport@lycettedesigns.com. What fibers will Newport offer?  At the moment, we carry DMC weight #5,...

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Olive a 'Tini

Olive a 'Tini

As Dorothy Parker said,    "I like to have a martini,  Two at the very most.  After three I'm under the table, after four I'm under the host"    It's no secret that my cocktail of choice is a dirty martini, two olives please. As luck would have it, Mr. Needlepoint also loves a 'tini or two. On Saturdays after the shop closes you can...

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On Point- Jess Ziomek

On Point- Jess Ziomek

Please join me in welcoming the kind and coastal chic Jess Ziomek as Lycette's newest On Point Needlepointer!  Jess and I connected over Instagram. I was immediately drawn to her soothing color palette, sense of humor, and beachy chic pictures. Imagine my delight when I realized that in addition to all of these fabulous things Jess is *also* a needlepointer! Jess not only needlepoints but she also just launched "Thrills of the...

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Projects for Beginners

Projects for Beginners

Whenever I do a Q&A on Instagram the question I am most frequently asked is,  "What are the best projects for beginners?"  I began needlepointing in my preteens and my first project was an 18 mesh belt with a repeating flamingo pattern. I would *not* recommend this project for beginners.   The *perfect* project for a beginner should have the following five features  1. SMALL The...

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Stuck in a Needlepoint Rut

Stuck in a Needlepoint Rut

One of the most frequently asked questions in the shop is,  "I am stuck in a needlepoint rut. Lately I have no desire to stitch, is that okay?"  The answer is, "Yes." The truth is we all hit needlepoint ruts. As a shop owner I often find myself with no desire to needlepoint, especially after a long day of painting.  However, I have found that...

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On Point- Emily Jackson

On Point- Emily Jackson

Please join me in welcoming the fabulously chic and elegant Emily Jackson as Lycette's newest On Point Needlepointer!  Emily and I met almost four years ago. We connected through Instagram when Emily reached out wanting to learn more about Lycette. We eventually met in person for a coffee and needlepoint date where we bonded over our love for all things chic and cheeky. I know y'all will be just as enchanted by Emily's refined...

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Coastal Christmas with Lycette

Coastal Christmas with Lycette

It's no secret that I love needlepoint, but another pastime I adore is hosting. COVID may have put a hamper on gatherings this holiday season, but that doesn't mean that we can't make the most with our small circle of loved ones.   My favorite way to elevate any gathering is with a beautiful tablescape. Naturally when Ala von Auersperg asked me to create Lycette's ideal Christmas...

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Officially Mr. & Mrs. Needlepoint

Officially Mr. & Mrs. Needlepoint

Greg and I were married October 10th, 2020 in Naples, FL. Originally we were slated to be married in Vermont at the Woodstock Inn on the same date; however, this was not possible due to our guest list and restrictions due to COVID-19. Instead, we opted for a small 15 person wedding- immediate family only.   We were married at 9:30 AM on the beach with brunch immediately...

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