last chance • things that are about to sell out!

A floating Dove in a sea of blue, clasping an Olive Branch. A symbol of peace, at a time when it feels like we need it more than ever before.

I hand drew this darling dove, and had them printed this time in a really sweet small size. At 4x4" on 18pt smooth bright white card, they are the perfect size to send to a friend in a card, to add to a desk, to a fridge or to leave behind for someone who needs a gift to find.

200%* of the proceeds of the sale of these Dove Mini Prints will be donated to the NWIRP: Northwest Immigrants Rights Project.

DETAILS •

• 4x4" Print
• Bright White 18pt thick paper
• Open Edition Print
• Hand drawn by Samantha Leung

*I'm able to donate 200% because I will be personally donating all of the proceeds and then will be donation matching through my husband Andy's job. 💗

When I was growing up, I genuinely hated hats. They fit terribly, would hurt my head and would feel like they were squeezing my skull. So when other girls would pop a cute hat on for "no wash days" or because they woke up late, or to keep the sun out of their eyes while on a walk or at a farmer's market, I genuinely thought it was a form of fashion pain. That they were all lying about choosing to wear hats, like when people tell you that wearing high heels is as comfortable as sneakers.

And then one day, while in the Subtle Asian Traits Facebook Group, I learned that snowboarding helmets came in three sizes. Youth, Adult & Asian.

Because our heads are shaped differently. So I did a deep dive. I bought 13 hats to find one that was comfortable, that looked good, that didn't squeeze my head, and I found it.

Watch this video for a Fit Check.

Bright, breezy, and full of Midwest sunshine, the Head in the Clouds • Chicago Hat captures the spirit of the Windy City on a perfect summer day.

Inspired by the endless blue skies and the shimmer of Lake Michigan, this hat features “CHICAGO” embroidered in soft butter yellow bubble lettering across a sky-blue cotton cap. It’s a cheery, everyday essential for those who love the city, and the friendly people in it.

Whether you’re wandering around the Garfield Park Conservatory, ice skating in Millenium Park, or daydreaming under a cloud-spotted sky, this hat is your wearable reminder of where your head, and your heart, belongs.

Also available: San Francisco & Seattle Hats

PRODUCT DETAILS •

• "CHICAGO" text is in butter yellow with a very cool 3D effect that can be seen from very far away. The letters were hand drawn by Samantha to resemble Mylar balloons and clouds.
• Embroidered in Seattle, WA
• The cap is unstructured and will lie closely to the head
  
• It includes 6 Panels which makes it better fitted
  
• It has a slightly pre-curved visor
• It features a Tuck Strap with Slide Closure for a custom fit

SIZE •

• The short answer is this hat is One-Size-Fits Most and includes an adjustable strap that is tucked into the interior of the hat for a fitted feel
• Min Circumference: ~ 50cm/19.5"
  Max Circumference: ~ 64cm/25"
• The long answer is that a few years ago I learned that Asian heads are shaped differently. So my entire life I have been under the impression that I had a large head - in reality, it is simply differently shaped which is why free novelty hats, and hats I would try on at the hat store in the mall (you know which one) never fit me.
  
  I learned about this in my SAT (Subtle Asian Traits) Facebook Group where they talked about snowboarding helmets. (I know, but I warned you that this was the long answer before you even started reading this!) So when I started researching hats I bought 13 different hats to see which one fit the best. Because the fact of the matter is that I wanted to sell a hat, it was going to fit my head. And if it fit my head, it would also fit almost everyone else's heads too.

MATERIAL •

• 100% garment dyed and washed cotton twill

CARE •

• You can either hand wash, spot treat or machine wash your hat! Maytag wrote a very complete article on how to take care of your hat, including vintage hats, that you can find here.

All sales are final on apparel.

For hygiene, health, and safety reasons, all sales are final on Jewelry.

For hygiene, health, and safety reasons, all sales are final on Jewelry.

Are you looking to replace your pin backs? Not only are these Rubber Clutches super easy to use, but they’re also a wonderful alternative if you wear your pins on your shirt or a hat, anything with direct contact with your skin.

They are wonderful for kids, anyone with smaller hands, and those with low dexterity in their fingers.

Approximate Dimensions for the Rubber Clutches: 1cm wide and 7cm tall
Each pack includes 20 Rubber Clutches in your choice of White, Green or Black.

If you purchase more than one set, I may package them altogether to reduce material waste. If you would like each set individually packed, please let me know! You can either reply to your Order Confirmation email or leave a comment when you check out.

A sweet little birthday duck holding a balloon bouquet of rainbow-making suncatcher dots. This is the perfect party favor for any birthday party or tucked into a card for a little one. 

After you remove the dots, there are balloons in the back with a prompt to fill them up with their favorite things. The card back doubles as a coloring sheet with easy to understand instructions on the back.

DETAILS

• Removable & Reusable Suncatcher Smiley Faces
• Each Dot is ~1.25"
• The set of 4 dots you receive will be at random
• The rest of the suncatcher sheet material can be used to make rainbows
• Simply affix to a clean window that gets direct sunlight, and watch the rainbows fill your home. If it is cold out (below 60° F) please spritz your suncatcher with water before moving it to ensure the screen-printed design does not flake. For extra tips to ensure a smooth application of your suncatcher, please read my tips here.
• Designed in Seattle
• Made in California
• POSTAGE NOTE • Altogether, this each packaged suncatcher is 6g of weight. You should not have to add any additional postage to your envelope when you mail your card as a letter, but if you would like to, you can add an "Additional Ounce" stamp which is $0.24.

Are you looking for a beautiful, minimalist way to hold and display your growing enamel pin collection? Then this lovely, handmade pennant is the banner for you.

These Original Pin Pennants are handmade in the HEMLEVA studio by Samantha and Andy with 100% merino wool, a solid Oak dowel, and suspended by an incredibly strong Cotton cord.

Depending on the size of your pins, this pennant can hold between 25-50 enamel pins.

Merino wool is a biodegradable and renewable material, that is naturally moisture and stain-resistant. The wool that I use is also LEED® certification as MR Credit 6.0 Rapidly Renewable Resource as the sheep's wool is harvested in a sustainable manner.

Please note • These are all hand cut by Andy and sewn by hand by Samantha, so inventory depends on a few variables including the supply of wool. If a style sells out, please sign up for the waitlist notification and you'll be notified the moment they're restocked! Thank you so much for understanding.

DIMENSIONS •
MINI • 4.25" wide x 5" tall
ORIGINAL • 8.5” wide x 10.5” tall

All pennants will include 1 Brass Plated Nail.

The Tag is a Vegan Leatherette Tag.

FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Spot Clean

NOTE • Pins pictured here are sold separately, to show the scale of the pennant, and can be added to your order.

Pin Details:

• 28 mm tall x 10 mm wide

• Silver Plated Pin
  

• Comes with a secure Flat Head Tie Tack Backing

• Includes a fully illustrated card display

• Illustrated by Samantha Leung