Can't believe it's Friday already! Above is a little top I made for K from this book (isbn 978-4-529-04894-1). I LOVE IT. I desaturated the image a bit for a vintage-y feel, so the color is a much stronger fuchsia in actuality. The images below are a better representation of the awesomeness of the top. The cute blue and white striped button is from a dear friend, who brought me back a packet of adorable buttons from Amsterdam. They're from a store called HEMA, which is like Target, but ... Read more
Archives for September 2012
Pattern Play
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
Strawberry Cupcakes
When I saw the recipe for strawberry cupcakes in the summer edition of Sweet Paul, I knew I had to try it out. It was easy and unfussy as far as recipes go, but the consistency turned out more shortcake than fluffy cupcakes. Not necessarily a bad thing, and with a dollop of whipped cream and strawberry slices, I had no complaints whatsoever and these little efforts help me celebrate life. ... 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