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Fall 2026 Trends We’re Loving Fall is here, and there are plenty of fun ways to refresh your look for the season. Here are five trends we’re loving for Fall 2026: 1. Scarves & Bandanas Scarves are showing up in all kinds of ways this season! Wear one around your neck, in your hair, tied onto your handbag, or even around your waist like a belt. Look for pretty prints, rich colors, and interesting patterns to add a fresh touch to your fall look. 2. Chunky Beaded Necklaces Bold,

Halloween is almost here. We want to help make baskets for your college student that celebrate fall. Sophisticated. Seasonal. Super quality with a cutesy Halloween flair. See our examples and let us know how we can customize.

Excited to share a couple of new custom pieces. These are fun, contemporary and on trend for fall. Excited to make some for you! Send your ideas. Above - custom necklace with translucent fire agate drum barrel beads, gold plated spacers and larger hammerted gold plated heart charm, retail value $55. Below - rose quartz toggle necklace with rondelle and gold spacers.

It's already time to start welcoming Mom and Dad to campus for a parent weekend. That's true this weekend in Austin and at a lot of other football-focused schools They're probably going to do some shopping for you. How about doing something for them? SZF Austin can help with custom items. Gift basket (tumbler or box) filled with their favorite treats (and surprises!) Tees, Sweats and other gear Drinkware, hats, bandanas, necklaces, word bracelets Add your school colors, team

Getting set for game day here in Texas. We have custom bracelets. custom hair clips and custom jewelry in your team colors. Let me know if we can customize something for you.

3 DIY Upgrades for Week One Once you’ve snagged your essentials, it’s time to give your room some character without blowing your entire semester budget. Taking on a few super quick DIY projects during this first week is the best way to make a sterile dorm or apartment feel cozy and personalized: Custom Photo Grid Collage: Print out 20-30 favorite photos from home at a nearby CVS or Walgreens, grab a roll of painter's tape or mini clothespins with twine, and create an aestheti

Here's a new creation just completed this week. A Bandana Star Necklace. This can be made in your choice of colors. This can be made with your choice of charms.

Inspiration comes in many forms. "RandL" isn't quite a brand, but it stands for these two family dogs. Maybe "R&L" is better. I know RL is taken. I used them to create imagery for a new pair of custom satin PJs. I previously used the same approach for this fun hoodie. What pet inspires you - and how can we make that into an amazing gift? Let us know! L R

Here are some of our very best custom pieces from the last year. Any interest you? Let us know or let these inspire a new creation.

Summer always seems to fly by, so why not make the most of these last sunny days? You may be counting down the days to the fall semester, but honestly its the little moments we remember most. I’ve been making super cute custom stuff! Everything from beaded jewelry and custom tees to silky PJ sets, cute decorative trays, painted bottles, and even custom shot glasses. Some late-summer thoughts: “Last Days of Summer Gift Basket” with a personalized tumbler, beaded bracelet, pai

Had fun making these bracelets - to add summer color to my outfit! Interested? Contact us for a custom order.

As I have explained before, I can't make UT merch. No license. But I can certainly shop for it, and tell you more about it. So imagine my surprise that the newsest Co-Op collab is....Hello Kitty! Hello Kitty? Not what I will wear on gameday, but for some of you it could be a lot of fun. And while you are at it at the Co-Op there are also collections from Lululemon, Kendra Scott and more. Want something more unique (without the UT logos)? Let me know and let's do a collab of o

The 4th is over, now here are some July ideas before we all go back to school. 1. End‑of‑Summer Picnic Kits — DIY mini kits for spontaneous hangouts Late summer is peak picnic season, and making little “grab‑and‑go kits” turns it into a craft. DIY Craft: Decorate brown paper lunch bags or small tote bags with paint pens, stamps, or pressed‑flower stickers. Fill with: napkins, reusable forks, lemonade packets, fruit snacks, sunscreen wipes. Fun twist: Add a handwritten “summe

Last minute customer order to celebrate Independence Day. This hand-painted USA bottle was the perfect addition for a holiday gathering. What can SZF make for you?

It may be summer, but plenty of friends are stocking up for move-in in August, whether it is a first-time freshman dorm or an upperclassman apartment. Seems like its time to step away from the disposable plastic bins and neon LED strips this. The 2026 campus housing vibe has officially shifted toward what everyone is calling "Modern Heritage" or "found luxury," and honestly, it’s about time. We are completely done with cold, sterile minimalism and fast-decor that ends up in a

I love the custom work. Jewelry really brings out my best creativity. Here are some new items. What can I make for you?

Just in - Two nice custom orders to SZF for America's 250th. Client asked for an easy-breathe polo, and some nice looking pajama bottoms as part of a July 4th gift package. We love custom requests!

Let’s be real: Dads do not want another "World’s Okayest Dad" mug or a tie they will only wear as part of a Halloween costume. I've got you. Let me make something for you that is as unique and original as your dad. Maybe something celebrating the sport they love or a favorite hobby. Want to do it yourself? Here's some non-cringe ideas: Custom Hot Sauce: Blend up a custom batch of hot sauce tailored to his exact spice tolerance and slap a personalized, sleekly designed label o

The upcoming July 4th celebration is a low-key good time to get creative, especially if you want to avoid the usual tacky, mass-produced party store decorations. Can I make something for you? Let me know. Want to do it yourself? Here's three ideas: 1. Tea-Stained Paper Star Garland Instead of bright, blinding white, you can give your paper crafts a vintage, lived-in feel. The Idea: Cut classic five-point stars out of heavy cardstock or mixed-media paper, then briefly soak t

Yes, Memorial Day weekend = sunshine, grilled things, iced drinks, and the official “I’m wearing shorts now, don’t @ me” start of summer. But also… it’s a day with real meaning. This weekend is about remembering and honoring the people who gave their lives serving our country. Real heroes. Real sacrifices. Real gratitude. So before we dive into the long‑weekend energy, take a sec to pause, breathe, and appreciate the freedom we get to enjoy every day. Now… onto the part where