A Scattering of Spring

I'm at the studio today getting ready for the week. (a Sunday ritual) I had to look for some materails in the print closet & came across some pretty patterns we printed on fabric. We discovered our printer could also print on cotton, linen & silk. The fabric added a new life to the designs be able to drap them, giving them some movement. They seemed to come alive.

Spring Patches

A list of things I look forward to seeing this spring:

-ladybugs

-bright green blades of new grass

-birds making their nest

-longer days filled with sunshine

-crocuses & daffodils popping out of the wet ground

-a sprinkling of color against fields of green

-my winter coat tucked deep in the closet until next year

Spring Arrival

Yesterday a little bit of spring arrived. My Land of Nod catalog. On page 5 my Alouette bedding collection, or click here. Bright colors, checks, stripes & loops add to the fun. All set off by some pretty quirky throw pillows. Perfect for your inner little girl. Makes me think of giant multi colored gumballs or skittles. Taste the rainbow. Happy Friday!

Old Friends

While at a trip to Target last weekend I saw two of my patterns on Fisher Price bouncers. These were prints they bought a while back. I have to keep my eyes peeled when I'm out & about. I often run into old friends. (that's how I think of the art I sell) Love that they keep the color on these bouncer bright & bold.

More Snow!

How many winter wonderlands can one girl take? New strategy - immersion. I will bake

cookies, make snow angels, feed the birds, drink hot cocoa & sled down the hills with my son.

(While I still secretly hope it melts asap!)

Lucky Charms...

I painted this yesterday afternoon as possible endpapers for a book I'm working on. I'm going with something a little different so I felt OK posting this. I was really happy while I was working on this & when I was done it made me laugh reminding me of something. Hmmmm- kind of magically delicious! Can't escape my childhood.

Day Dream

I have to admit it I'm a total day dreamer. Especially since having Luca. I think I may be too tired some nights to remember my dreams so I make up for it during the day. This time of the year I daydream about hot summer days, places I'd like to travel to or what kind of flowers I'll grow when it is warm again. This simple act of imagining what's next & letting myself break free for a moment gets me through the day.