A little late to the game, perhaps, but I've been hooked on Downton Abbey these days. I'm still working my way through Season 1, and while I watch, I've been doodling some patterns. I'm currently working on a pink (of course) colorway with lace patterns as Mary tries to decide whether to marry Matthew...intrigue! ... Read more
Shelter from the rain
It's starting to get chilly these days, and soon the famous Seattle rainy season will begin...with that theme in mind, here is one of my digital illustrations I created using origami textures. One of my favorites! I'm also submitting it for Illustration Friday, which I haven't done in eons... ... Read more
An inviting home…
Lately I've been eyeing the fiddle-leaf fig trees on all the design and style blogs that I obsessively read. I have a serious black thumb and can rarely keep even succulents alive for long...however, I think a giant house plant could change all that. Creating an inviting home is challenging. I spent countless hours rearranging furniture and painted many rooms this summer, but I still feel like our house is missing that "aahhh, so cozy" factor. I have friends over often, but I usually ... Read more
Wishing you a good weekend
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Pink House
Until this last Los Angeles trip, I never paid much attention to the houses in my parent's neighborhood. It's a rather hip area, very close to Hollywood and dotted with charming Spanish-style bungalows. Near one of my favorite coffee shops is the prettiest pink house. I've been a bit caught up with the color pink lately, if you haven't noticed. I even pulled all manners of pink patterned fabric for K's fall wardrobe, but she just informed me that she is so over the color. Oh dear - I hope ... Read more