Just a quick note to say that I'll be the featured Ballard Art Walk artist for Drygoods Design, a most fabulous fabric shop and newly opened sewing studio here in Seattle. The Art Walk itself is on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 from 6-9pm, but my work will be up and for sale for the entire month. I'm painting and stitching away, and will provide some sneak peeks as it gets closer to the date. ... Read more
Some thoughts + Holiday houses
Although I am still very emotional and am feeling awkward about putting forth these lighthearted posts in the wake of the tragedy and sorrows of last Friday, I also very much want to highlight the goodness in the every day. I want to reflect on ways to celebrate the small things, to immerse myself in creative ventures, to invest time and love into my family, friends and community. I'm doing my best to stay true to that. With that in mind, I remembered how a couple of weeks ago, I had some ... Read more
Mer-girl
This week, I am hunkering down to get the last of my Christmas gifts done and want to make headway on some art projects. I'm getting close. Above is one of my all-time favorite illustrations I did in watercolor many moons ago. I love that the mer-girl is riding a seahorse, exploring through the depths of the sea. One day I want to wander through the world on a trusty steed too, seeking out adventures. Alright, back to hunkering down... ... Read more
Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate Icing
Ina Garten is a goddess. I don't think there is a single recipe of hers that I've tried that hasn't come out amazing. OK, these shortbread cookies have only five ingredients (butter, flour, vanilla, salt and sugar), but still, it's all in the proportions and these shortbread cookies are perfection. Every bite is probably irreparably clogging my arteries, but it's so worth it. The recipe is here, and I give you my word that these will be the best shortbread cookies you've ever tasted. The one ... Read more
Happy Friday + Color-blocking
It's the end of the week again, which means Christmas Eve is 10 days away...I am a teensy weensy bit overwhelmed. Anyway, Happy Friday! Have you been enjoying the color-block trend as much as I have? I recently acquired this very cool fabric, and it's got Lycra (though mostly cotton) that gives it a sheen and stretch and almost raincoat-like feel to it. I immediately wanted to make a jacket. This pattern from this book is actually a peter-pan collared coat, but I didn't want to break up ... Read more