New Colors and Styles

I know that I still haven't shared pictures of our California trip (it's been a busy and crazy autumn so far) but I was so inspired by the colors of the landscapes along Highway 1 that I based the colors of my Fall Collection on them. While we were in CA, we had a chance to stop by the Heath factory store (which deserves it's own post) and I picked up a few of their gorgeous tiles to commemorate the colors of the weeds, soil, hills and water.

More to come on the new collection, I've begun listing new things in the shop and will continue to do so in the next few weeks. This collection of sachets are already there.

at the flea tomorrow

Last minute I know. It's a little last minute for me too. I'll be sharing a tent with the lovely Alison Tauber and her goodies. Come visit us! It's going to be a good Flea day and the subways are not going to be working, so you might as well walk on over....

*I'll be debuting a limited selection of my new colors and styles*

Yellow Monday

In honor of Poppytalk's Autumn Color Week, I've listed a new sachet color—Mustard! Available in the shop now.

Poppytalk Handmade Market

I'm back in the Poppytalk Handmade Market. It's always such a wonderfully curated group of artists and this one is no exception. Here are some of my favorites this month:

Repeat's Nasturtium Fat Quarter

I've been a fan of Arounna's work for a long time, and I'm loving her collaboration with Roisin just as much.

My friend Allison Tauber's Foliage Cotton Scarf. It seems like the perfect amount of warmth for this in-between season days.

My love of birch is no secret and I've been coveting this print by Lisa Congdon since seeing the original painting in a sneak peek of her apartment. I would definitely not be disappointed if this ended up in my stocking this Christmas....

Eikcam is new to me, but the combination of beautiful jewelry, ceramics and bits of nature have me hooked.

Oh, and you can check out the Jewelweeds table here.

caught in the act

I wasn't kidding. Can you see the acorn in his mouth?

(I got my picture downloading issues worked out, but it involved getting a new computer (yay!) but that means a big mess of virtual tidying...bear with me, I have lots of exciting things in the works)

wedding bells

I've had a number of wedding related custom orders lately. One of my favorites, and something I wish I had thought of for our wedding, is a chuppah printed with a cascade of maple seed pods. I love the tradition of chuppahs—they are a symbol of the new home that a marriage creates. I also love that it is something that can be re-purposed after the wedding. It can be used as a wall hanging, or a tablecloth to be used for anniversaries or special occasions. 

I won't be listing more in the shop because it's such a specialized item, but if you are interested, please feel free to get in touch, I'd be happy to collaborate on one for your wedding.

Another great idea that I can't take credit for, is sachets as bridesmaid gifts or favors. Again, feel free to contact me for custom quantities and colors, but please be sure to allow enough time for production. I don't really keep large quantities on hand, but I'm happy to create an order for you.

antique lace

Some bits of lace that I bought at an antique mall in california. The top piece is a collar that almost perfectly matches a different collar that Tracy and I bought in NY to use as a cuff for her wedding. Someday I'd like to learn how to crochet this kind of lace. 

You can see one of the two (!) figs growing on little tree at the bottom of the picture. This excited me beyond belief! I never thought that it would fruit so soon! Oh, and my mother confirms that my great-great grandfather was indeed a fig, olive and date specialist, so it truly in my blood. Now I just need date and olive trees and my heritage collection will be complete, well, those and a greenhouse. Someday...