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Common questions

"Cousettes Fantastiques" or "Marie Alhomme"?
At first, I named my brand “Cousettes Fantastiques”, and then split it into two at the end of 2022. I kept "Cousettes Fantastiques, CrĂ©ations d’Exception" (Exceptional Creations) for the creative part and created "Marie Alhomme, Sublimatrice de Souvenirs" (Memories Alchemist) for the "custom-made" part.

During the course of 2023, I realized that I was not comfortable with this division and chose to consolidate everything under a single name again. I kept "Marie Alhomme", which seemed less diminutive and better reflected that it is a specific person offering both her creative universe and expertise. I added to it the tagline "Raconteuse d'Histoires Textiles" ("Textile Storyteller"), which perfectly summarizes my endeavour.

So, welcome to my world, regardless of its name: attention to detail and stories always takes precedence.

What is your story and that of your brand?
I am Marie Alhomme, a 43 years old woman, living in France in the Loire department (42) with my husband and two children. Creativity has always been a form of therapy for me, a balm for the mind and soul.
It's much more than a livelihood; it's a true passion.
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What is your working method?
For the Creative Studio, I work entirely by instinct. I select material combinations and patterns based on inspiration, guided by colors and textures. I let the ideas flow, close my eyes and visualize the expected result, and listen to the emotions it evokes in me, with the goal of physically translating them to share with you.

Once decided, I gather the materials with the necessary hardware in a labeled box, and they wait to be assembled. It's rare that I sew multiple bags simultaneously; I prefer to focus on one creation at a time.

After completing the piece, following several hours of passionate work (typically between 3 and 12 hours, with an average of 7 hours), I photograph it, create a custom protective pouch to its dimensions, craft a product listing to present it to you, and store it until it's ready to be shipped to you.

When that moment arrives, I carefully package it in its pouch (or, for smaller items, in locally and sustainably produced tissue paper), and then in plastic (retrieved or recycled bags, etc.) to prevent accidents during transport. I then write a short note on a flyer, add 2-3 business cards, and assemble everything in a cardboard box of the most suitable size to reduce my carbon footprint. In the same spirit, all my cardboard boxes are reclaimed, so don't be surprised when you receive them! Not only does this avoid overproduction and save boxes from the dumpster, but it also reduces the risk of package theft.

Bespoke Service creations are conceived with the same creativity and pursuit of excellence, only the process differs: YOU initiate the project.
You contact me because you liked an item in the shop and would like a version just for you, because one of my in-stock fabrics inspired you, or because you have a fabric with strong sentimental value that you want to celebrate by transforming it into something you can enjoy every day.
Find out more about this process lower on this page.

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