Nouvelle Annee

Happy New Year! May your daydreams lead you to new adventures.

Happy Holidays

It's difficult to believe another holiday season is approaching! It's finally snowing in Vermont and the unseasonably warm weather has turned to -10 degree wind chill. It's nice to see it looking like winter. Another storm has hit as I type, with predictions of up to a foot of snow. Mmm bring on the winter wonderland. I can handle it.

Here is a holiday card I did for my close friends. They just brought a wee little one into the world -- how cute is she?! I'm pretty proud of how this greeting came out and had to share.

Happy Holidays!!

I'm Sorry...

There is no better way to apologize for a very embarrassing moment than with a homemade card.

Yes PLEEEZ

It's always fun to shop! It's even more fun to shop online... creating wishlists, adding to your cart but never hitting 'checkout'... grabbing inspirational items and holding them as long as you'd like. Mmmm... Some dream-dreamy items I've recently been yearning for:





Collaging with inspirational items is my favorite form of creative thinking. I recommend it :)

The Before. The After.

I'm in love with Stray Dog Designs. Have you heard of them? Their stuff is inspirational/phenomenal/jealousy-inducing/ultra pricey. So when I found a rather boring lamp for $5 at a local shop, I saw potential. I saw a $400 coveted design underneath that dark, dull exterior. And so I purchased it, with the intent to turn it into a Stray Dog inspired masterpiece... Of course having no experience in the art of paper mache, the road towards the finished product was a rocky one. But it was worth it. The end result is lovely.

(please excuse the poor photos. only have the camera on my phone at the moment.)

BEFORE:



AFTER:

I know it!

It's been too long. Really, it has. Updates may be in order? This summer started later but has ended with a bang. Beautiful weather, tea parties, flooded wedding dance floors, bridge jumping, possibly too much drinking (oh sweet summer cocktails), long walks, new tattoos, sister birthday celebrations, a visit to Savannah, and painting painting painting. Yep. Pretty awesome. As fall approaches, here are some of my fave shots from the summer. Enjoy :)

Spacecraft Gallery Show

This is really cool. Although I couldn't make it to the party, Spacecraft threw an awesome event in Seattle. I had the opportunity to submit artwork for their annual sticker sheet, which is composed of great art by super talented artists. They printed the artwork onto small canvases and auctioned them off with the proceeds going to the Bali School Fund. Check out photos from the event. Looks like it was a blast and a huge success. I feel very lucky to have been a part of it.

The Past Few Weeks...

It's already the end of May. I'm not sure how time is moving so fast, but I am happy to see that spring has arrived to Vermont. It's beautiful. Every thing is in bloom and the trees are bright green. After almost 7 months of cold weather, I need to seriously absorb this warm sunshine before it goes away again! Some pics I've taken over the past few weeks:


Climbing apple trees :)


Love this. A suitcase in a window display at a local shop.


Stella loves it when the window is open. She can watch the world go by.


Found some old family photos... REALLY old. Combined with my vintage typewriter and presto! Clever notes/tags.

DIY: A fun way to revamp an old bureau and recycle your leftover paint.

Last Sunday I did this super fun project and blogged about it on my work website.

It was an all-day event, with a good amount of trial and error, but I love the way it came together. This is such a great way to give an old piece of furniture a face-lift.

I am a Seattle Visitor

Every time I visit Seattle I begin to enjoy it more and more. I enjoy the art scene, textiles, colors, window displays, logos, shopping, nitch coffee shops... and the ocean. I find something new with each visit, and make sure to frequent the places I have come to love.

Must-visit locations for me include: Velouria, Cupcake Royale, Agua Verde, Cafe Fiore, Oaxaca, Ballard Locks, Fremont Farmers Market, Pho Brothers, Uwajimaya, Upper Playground, Gas Works, Lucca, Golden Gardens, Burnt Sugar, Show Pony... and so many more wonderful places.

We got to take our friends dog for walks, enjoy warm days in the city and powdery snow conditions in the mountains, shopping galore for me :), enjoyed lots of delicious food, and stayed at the best bed and breakfast: Greenlake Guest House. Our room had large windows looking out over the lake and a large jetted tub. Also gourmet breakfast every morning, and great owners, I definitely recommend to anyone wishing to experience Seattle as a home away from home.

Valentine Cards Available!

Valentine Cards are available on the BicycleBicycle etsy site. Check them out! We had a blast putting these designs together. Free shipping! Shop on etsy and show your support for the handmade :)

Unexpected Gifts and New Year's Patterns

So, I received the best note in my inbox today from a talented gal that spied my artwork at the TipTop Cafe in WRJ. Thank you for writing about me on your blog, Melissa! Melissa has an awesome BLOG and ETSY site. Check them out!

And while I have had the worst cold ever, couch ridden = pattern making, and I made these two fun patterns to kick off the New Year.