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New Save the Date: Sarah and Mike

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

I’ve recently had the pleasure of working Sarah and Mike, a lovely couple living in Indianapolis, Indiana.

I love when a couple wants to use a non-traditional color scheme…. makes it all the more fun for the designer! These Save the Dates turned out so ornate, yet organic. I’m so happy with the finished product…and they are too ♥

Tags: art, indiana, save the dates, Weddings
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A Wedding Gift Surprise, Fab Paint, and Princesses.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

One of my favorite jobs ever was in NYC at Place Textiles. When I started, it was still in the first year of business. It is headed by the fabulous, inspirational and kind Kristie Strasen. She is, to this day, my favorite person to have ever worked for. She is a wonderful mentor and incredibly driven woman. Anyways, I loved working there with her and Juliet and being surrounded by gorgeous colors and luxurious fabrics. I remember telling her if I EVER owned anything that wasn’t Ikea it would be uphosltered in Place fabrics, no questions asked….
Well we still have no “real” furniture…since our place out here was furnished, and since we were packing all our worldly belongings into a minivan! Anyways, yesterday we received a WONDERFUL package with the next best thing….. AMAZING pillows made of some gorgeous Balmory and Hidden Canyon…

Place Textiles Fabric Pillows, Balmory Campari (red), Hidden Canyon Sable (brown)

Place Textiles Fabric Pillow, Hidden Canyon Sable

Balmory Campari

What an incredible gift… LOVE it! If you are in the market for fabric, check them out… they are in showrooms across the US including in Portland!

I’ve also been spending free time painting the AWESOME frames that David and our friend Geno made for Davids show. I’ve found that buying the little tester paints from Glidden have just the right amount of paint to cover a large frame and feature rockin’ colors! Plus $2 is much better than spending $30 for a gallon of paint that you aren’t certain you need. Check out this cool color, “red geranium”. It’s that perfect red/orange color! Can’t wait to see it framing out one of David’s new pieces!

On another note, we were lucky enough to get to watch Little Dumpling last night and today while her momma is at the state fair. She came over wearing THIS outfit yesterday.

She is such a little princess. We love having her as a house guest!

Tags: art, crafts, Design, fabric, nyc, paint, Portland
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Meaningful Gifts

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

I think it’s really special to not just “give a gift”, but to “give a meaningful gift.” Now “meaningful” can mean lots of different things. Perhaps you know you’re friend is tight on cash, but REALLY wants some new clothes…. so in that case, “meaningful” can be something as simple as a gift card to their favorite shop. I also tend to think “meaningful” is often “homemade”…. but that’s just me. I think if you enjoy being creative and crafty then by all means, please create away… if it makes you anxious…. then buy some tasty wine and a great card and I’m sure your friend will be more than appreciative.

For my friend Yari’s recent birthday, I wanted to make something that was both useful and fun. I know that Yari loves to cook, so I thought it would be great to make her a recipe box. I also designed some custom recipe cards for both her, and made some for me to write my favorite recipes on. I actually found a great shaped recipe box at an antique shop that I refinished. I hand painted it so that it could be totally personalized. I completed the package by sending a local food mag and a cute dish towel. Here are some photos of the project.

Above photo by Yaritsa Arenas.

Tags: art, crafting, Design, friends, Gifts
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Art + Beer Walk, in Astoria, Oregon

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

So yesterday was the “Art inspired by beer” Walk in downtown Astoria, OR. David and I both had a painting being featured at Lunar Boy Gallery. It was so nice to share the experience together for the first time… Our day started really wonderfully with flowers from our very sweet landlady, wishing us luck with the show.

Aren’t they lovely? Then we headed into town for the walk. David’s “Outer Libations” was right in the front window. I was so excited for him.

Mine was indoors along with lots of other super fun “beer inspired art”.
It was tons of fun…. We REALLY enjoyed all the beer from Fort George Brewery….especially my personal favorite, the IPA “VORTEX”… YUMMM

That’s one thing I must say about it out here… most of my loves: art, good beer, good coffee… all in one spot… I do miss good music, but I suppose Portland or Seattle are just a little drive away… and of course my good peeps… are still in Ohio, Michigan, or NYC… eventually I will use my magical powers to make them come live close to me….=)