HCH Private Eye Sleep Masks Get a Facelift

One of the great things about running Honey Cooler Handmade as a tiny enterprise making one-of-a-kind lingerie is that when my customers make requests, I can often address them without hesitation. There are currently no patternmakers to consult (other than yours truly) and no size runs to adjust, so changes are easy to make.

While my Private Eye Sleep Masks have been a best selling style since their inception, I've also had more than a few requests as of late to make the band bigger. I'm happy to announce that every new Private Eye Sleep Mask is 2" bigger, with average full resting circumference of 17", stretching all the way to a roomy 26" or 27". Even bigger brained? Not to worry - custom work is a snap. Just email me with your stats and we'll take it from there.

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I just finished up a sexy new stash of Private Eye Sleep Masks which are in the official HCH boutique and on Etsy right now. My personal favorite is the red Scarlet Private Eye Sleep Mask, which features a gorgeous dragon lace chevron. Also making a reprise is the Leona Mask, which boasts a sphinx and pyramid motif lace chevron. Each Mask is beautiful, versatile and spacious: the perfect gift for your favorite Sleeping Beauty.

A Little Gift with a Lot of Luxury

Still undecided on a holiday gift for your favorite Sleeping Beauty?

Crafted from the most luxurious fabric imaginable and featuring vintage insertion lace flourishes, an HCH Private Eye Sleep Mask marries sensual style with practicality - it's the perfect present this holiday season. Tucked in a cat napper's stocking, or gifted before a long transatlantic flight, an HCH Private Eye Sleep Mask blocks out the peskiest light, prettily!

Clockwise from top left: Orpha, Lupe, Shirley, Phoebe, Dinah

New masks have just been added to the Etsy shop, so be sure to swing by to check them out and snap up yours. And since I ship Priority Mail, there is still plenty of time to snag one before Christmas if you live in the US!

Going for the Goal

What a month! In preparation for tomorrow's Something Sweet trunk show in Brooklyn, my goal for the past three weeks was to bang out 20 new pieces to bring to New York. When I announced my goal at the monthly Success Squad meeting I attend, reaching it felt impossible. Now, as I sit on my JFK-bound flight, I'm reflecting on just how much work I did over the past few weeks. Not only did I finish 20 new pieces to sell, but I also made two custom pieces, plus an additional 8 Private Eye Sleep Masks for a wholesale order at the 11th hour.

When I started my business, I thought of myself as someone who could never see a project through. This past year and a half has definitely changed that mindset, and I have to admit: it's refreshing to think of myself as someone who can get things done.

Above, the 20 new pieces I'll have with me in New York, most of which have already been listed on Etsy, should you feel the need to snap them up before the big night.

Hope to see you tomorrow night at the trunk show!

Giveaway Winner!

According to random.org, Sharin won my very first giveaway! Congrats!

Trixie Private Eye Sleep Mask

Thanks to those of you who entered the giveaway! Keep your eyes peeled for others down the line. And if you simply can't live without your OWN Trixie Sleep Mask, you can snag one in my Etsy shop!

Giveaway Time: Trixie Private Eye Sleep Mask

I am so ecstatic to have hit 100 Facebook fans, not only because it means that 100 people on Facebook love HCH, but also because it means it's time for my first giveaway!

Behold: the Trixie Private Eye Sleep Mask! Trixie is crafted from a gorgeous botanical motif silk blend jacquard and topped with a beautiful vintage sparrow insertion lace. Check out the listing for Trixie in the HCH shop for more details and photos.

Both international and US entrants are welcome to participate in this giveaway.

To enter, simply reply to this blog post with your email address and what you hope to dream about while wearing your very own Private Eye Sleep Mask. For additional chances to win, (1) tweet about this giveaway and make sure to mention my Twitter handle: @HoneyCoolerHM, (2) sign up for the mailing list! Please remember to reply to this blog post for every entry you make, and don't forget: if you don't leave an email address with your initial entry, I won't have a way to contact you if you win! Each entry I receive will be assigned a number and on Tuesday, April 2nd I'll randomly select a winner to be announced the following day.

Good luck, pretties!

Now on Etsy: The Suzette, Lonnie and Chloris Private Eye Sleep Masks

Since my Private Eye Sleep Masks have been selling so well, I figured my first order of business for the week was to do a bit of replenishing. Welcome Suzette, Lonnie and Chloris to the fold.

New Private Eye Sleep Masks: Suzette, Lonnie, and Chloris

Sweet dreams!

Now on Etsy: The Chloris and Sundara Private Eye Sleep Masks

Having worked in a lingerie store for a good portion of my time in California, I can say that the hardest part of gifting lingerie is not knowing the giftee's size. When it comes to Valentine's Day, birthday, or bachelorette party gifting, sometimes you just need to find a present that's easy, sweet and uncomplicated.

Enter Honey Cooler Handmade's newest product: the Private Eye Sleep Mask. Made from the same silk jacquard as all my other pieces, these masks give a taste of the insertion lace detailing I love so much, in a perfectly compact package where size is no object. As featured on the blog a few days ago, Delinda is already in the Etsy shop along with two other pretties: Chloris and Sundara.

Chloris (top) and Sundara (bottom) Private Eye Sleep Masks

I've already had some special requests for certain color and lace combinations. If you'd like a special mask made just for you, shoot me a message!

Preview: Stella Moonshine Chemise and Delinda Private Eye Sleep Mask

I'm pleased to announce that I've draped, drafted and sewn up two new pieces for the Honey Cooler Handmade shop. The first is a pretty time-intensive bias-cut chemise, and the next is the perfect gift idea: a sleep mask.

Stella Moonshine Chemise

Delinda Private Eye Sleep Mask

Both will be available in the HCH shop well before Valentine's Day. Due to San Francisco's gross weather, the light in my apartment today was not suitable for official product photography. Here's hoping for a better day tomorrow!