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2010
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2010
As I wandered around beautiful downtown Eugene, OR on a sunny day in 2008, I came across a cute little shop called Sweet Potato Pie. A quick peek inside confirmed that it was my favorite kind of store…hemp clothing, purses, stickers, incense 
So I went in and something immediately caught my eye. This adorable green skirt. After trying it on, I knew instantly that it must be MINE. I proceeded to wear it every day for the next week…and because of this, I just had to email the designer and tell her how much I was in love with it. And so begins my relationship with Teresa at texture clothing.
Who is Teresa?
Teresa Remple is the naturally caffeinated instigator and inspiration for texture clothing. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and has lived in Bellingham, WA for nearly eight years. She is the proprietress of texture clothing and in that capacity she does everything from drafting patterns to sweeping the floors. She started sewing at twelve and founded the company in October, 2002. As a seventeen year veteran of the summer festival scene, Teresa embodies a compassionate, earth first vision for the under appreciated, and misunderstood HEMP fabric. A Fashion Arts graduate with a passion for textiles that makes her special, she’s all about working hard and living lean.
What is texture clothing?
Think gypsy vibe and travel savvy with the ease of real world living built in. texture is a boutique without the pretense ~ hard wearing, high fashion ~ figure flattering cuts ~ street legal HEMP product ~ not the coffee sack fashion typical of HEMP clothing ~ lovingly made, deftly stitched, beautifully patterned in the Pacific NW ~ clothing with a conscience.
Why do YOU need a Comfy Skirt?
If I had to pick ONE skirt to wear for the rest of my life, this would be it. Ok, I’m being a bit dramatic…but that is how much I love it!! I’ve had the green skirt for 2 years and I just got another one in “robin”. It has the perfect stretch and just the right flare at the bottom. It’s super flattering and everywhere I go, people ask me where I got it! I wore it through my entire pregnancy…it was the most wonderful maternity skirt. I even used it for Lucy’s newborn photos! It also has a cute little hidden zippered pocket in the front…I like to put my iPhone in it or my debit card/cash. No need for a purse.
And now, I’m so excited to announce that Teresa and I are teaming up to give a comfy skirt to a one of my blog readers! Yay!
There are THREE ways to enter yourself in the drawing:
1. Comment below and tell me one of your favorite pieces in the texture line. Or if you are already enjoying one of their pieces, tell me that too!
2. Post the giveaway to Facebook and “Like” their FB page.
3. Post the giveaway to Twitter.
Each one will earn you a separate entry, so make sure to leave individual comments for each.
The winner will be chosen at random on Wed. July 7 (entries accepted through 12:00pm MST). She is also offering a generous 20% discount to my blog readers. Just enter the discount code “happy20″. The discount code will be valid through July 12…so don’t delay! I’ve got my eye on those posh pants and the jar dress!
On a side note, I’m hoping to meet Teresa in person someday soon and give her a hug for making such fabulous clothing! Possibly this fall as we head to the Seattle area. Reading Denise’s post about Bellingham makes me want to go there and explore!
Posted by Sara @ 12:55 pm | Leave a Comment
6
2010
I also just posted the giveaway to my FB and liked the group.
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2010
Aaand last but not least, I posted it to my Twitter! Yay three entries
6
2010
I love the look of this super comfy skirt!!! Thannks for the opportunity!
6
2010
I love the look of this super comfy skirt!!! Thanks for the opportunity!
6
2010
I love the shorty comfy skirt. Indigo is so pretty but I would probably go with black since my post baby wardrobe is very limited and it would be more versatile.
6
2010
I really LOVE the comfy skirt. It looks great for wearing around town, but also for working in my garden! As a second choice, I like the easy elegance of the simple cowl cap sleeve tee. A comfy tee with a twist of pretty!
I’ve also linked the giveaway on my fb page and “liked” Texture’s page too!
6
2010
I posted a link to the giveaway on my fb page and “liked” the Texture page!
Oooohhhhh, I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win! l
6
2010
I love the comfy skirt! I would love to try it!
6
2010
Love, love, love the green tea comfy skirt… great color and it looks so…well…. comfy:) Like on Facebook too, don’t use twitter, so that entry’s out the door:)
6
2010
I’m loving that comfy skirt! And that jar dress in robin is cute too
As a mother of a 6 month old, I’m guessing it would come in handy quite often 
6
2010
My daughter is in her Birth Doula Certification Process and LOVES the pants on this website,she knows she will need some “comfy” pants when she attends her upcoming births.
So…this is for her.
6
2010
Love love love the comfy long skirt … but that great simple cowl with the half sleeve makes me wish I was pregnant again! Totally adorable on her!
6
2010
I’m with you, Sara… lovin’ the Robin comfy skirt!
6
2010
This is just what I’ve been looking for! I love the comfy long skirts!
6
2010
Love the look of the comfy skirt! Hmmm, jar dress is too cute also… Robin or indigo skirt, or the heather rose or black dress? Dress is sooo cute but with baby on the way, I could rock that skirt!
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2010
Shared on FB!
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2010
I “Like” on FB!
6
2010
i’d like a comfy skirt in merlot please!!!!
thanks for a chance to win!
6
2010
I’m on a big skirt kick, and I love all the comfy skirts, short, long, any color!
6
2010
Ooh, how gorgeous! My favourites are the posh pants [in seaweed], followed closely by the comfy skirt [in red].
6
2010
I am loving on this skirt… It looks as though a person could live in it and that green color is amazing. I’d love to win!
6
2010
What a find – I love these clothes! I do think my favourite is the comfy skirt in Green Tea. I can’t go past green clothes at the moment!
7
2010
Thankyou so much for sharing this! – I love hemp – the look, the feel and it’s sustainability and I love skirts – and these are just beautiful. The green tea is gorgeous and the seaweed is superb! – especially with the violet top. I love the idea of clothes that are so good you live in them!
7
2010
my favorite kind of clothes!
i personally love the long comfy skirts…i live in clothes like this. it would be perfect for my work as a massage therapist!
7
2010
I’ve been searching for the perfect long skirt…basic and, well, comfy! So I love the long comfy skirts, I’d probably pick merlot, although the green tea is beautiful too.
7
2010
I’ve been drooling over the green tea comfy skirt you wore in previous pics… wishing I had one of my own, so that’s what I’d choose if I won
Thanks for the super contest!
7
2010
Green is one of my fav colors too! I love the green zip jacket!
7
2010
I love the jar dress in green tea : )
7
2010
Love the comfy skirt! (green, robin, all of them!!!) Between being a stay at home mom, youth leader and selling my homemade soaps at a farmers market comfort is a must! Thanks for introducing us to a fab-u-lous company and lady!!!
7
2010
Would love the comfy skirt!!! Robin is a beautiful color.
7
2010
I am obsessed with green AND skirts
loving the green tea comfy skirt!
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2010
Love the Jar dress in black!
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2010
facebooked it!
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2010
Posted To Twitter!
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2010
I like the jar dress and the pin-up skirt, but gosh, everything looks so cute, comfy and versitile!
7
2010
i am diggin’ the posh pants!!! i have a comfy skirt and love it!!!!
7
2010
ooooh, my best friend bought a comfy skirt at a craft show in San Francisco, I am kicking myself for passing it up.
My postpartum body can use a comfy skirt right now! thanks…
7
2010
hey they do have clothes for GUYS!!!! my wife loves her clothes…the comfy skirt is a favorite.
7
2010
I LOVE the green skirt, too! Skirts become my “uniform” over the summer and this would be a great addition!
7
2010
I became a fan on facebook too!
7
2010
I really like that skirt!!!
8
2010
I neglect to read your blog for a few days and I miss a giveaway!
What amazing clothes… thanks for clueing us in! 
5
2011
I really love the houndstooth pin up skirt, it ooks beautiful! Please enter me to win