Needlepoint!

There is a new craze that I have noticed in the Preppy World with needlepoint. Lilly Pulitzer is not new to this. In many of the last seasons she has added fun gifts and accessories in needlepoint. Yet again, this season they have picked up on this trend and added two needlepoint belts to the Lilly line along with some fun gifts. With this in mind I set out to find some other cute needlepoint items. All of these show how preppy, modern, and not grandma-ish needlepoint can be. So whether you are going to set out on a project on your own, or take the easy way out and buy it (like me), here are some fun things!
Here are the Lilly Belts...

Smathers and Branson is a company that focuses only on needlepoint. I watched a clip about how the two guys founded the company while they were in college, after their girlfriends made them needlepoint belts as a gift. Their product line includes: belts, dog collars, key fobs, cummerbunds, etc. My favorites are their dog collars and key fobs (including the one from my alma mater!). Smathers and Branson's collegiate collection is a great gift for serious fans.

Another company that I came across in the search was Tucker Blair. I was excited to find out that they have needlepoint headbands! All of the designs are really cute, and they assure that the headbands are headache free. Also, they are adding needlepoint flip flops to their repertoire.

Of course we cannot forget that needlepoint is a staple with baby gifts. Here are some gift options with a little bit of a modern touch. I am obsessed with these little booties, but you could always stick with the classic and get a needlepoint door hanger saying "baby is sleeping."

The Pink Monogram, who carries the booties above, also has a large collection of needlepoint shoes. My favorites are the ballet flats; but they also carry loafers, mules, and sandals.