Sometimes all we need is a cozy place to escape to – for just a little while. A quiet corner with some squishy pillows and a good book or magazine to read can be just what the mind and spirit needs. A sweet escape. As a kid I remember ducking into my blanket fort with […]
True Vignette
California Style, one vignette at a time.
YouTube and the Beast
I’ve been finding more and more great tutorials on YouTube. Illustrator tips and tricks, Photoshop stuff, but I could not find a decent vid on how to trim and train my beast of a bougainvillea! I’ve not given up. I’ll get there. It’s just a little daunting. So many thorns! So high up on the […]
Summer Sunshine Yellow
Hello Summer! This is one of my favorite new designs – Dahlia Stripe! And I love it in yellow. It’s the perfect summer color! Today the pattern is reminding me of our trip to Newport, Rhode Island last year. The town has its mansions and classic, sophistication as well as the quaint cottages closer to […]
Just a Smudge
More and more I’m clearing the energy in my house. It’s not that it’s bad – it just could use a little lift sometimes. I would say a good clearing is pretty essential when you’re working from home. Mostly I’ve been burning sage. I love the smell and the calming effect it has for me. […]
Home Growing Lettuces and Pillows
Are you trying to keep busy? Maybe building raised beds and trying out gardening? I’ll admit this is a grand experiment. It’s also a lot of work! But it is lovely to watch things grow a little every day. Not “having” to run so many errands (trips to the market for one item) has made […]
Modern Tropics and Calming Greens
Are you feelin’ that island breeze? Can you hear the calm sound of the waves lapping at the shore? I’m trying! A tropical vacation sounds soooo good but staying-put is what’s going on here. Relaxing into this quarantine isn’t super easy but getting some green in the house helps a little. The best kind of […]
A Bright and Breezy California Entry
Very often (well actually always) when I design a pattern I imagine what it might go on. Drapes, shades, walls, pillows…? Hmmm, Dahlia Stripe would look great on all of these, but today I’m picturing it on a chair – something with a straighter profile that will work well with the stripes of the print. […]
A Sneak Peek at What’s New
Coming soon are two more patterns that will become part of the Hilo Collection. Island inspired Kapa and Urchin play very nicely with Hilo and all look great on drapes, pillows and upholstered pieces. I like creating collections around a signature design so layering patterns is easy and beautiful. The playfulness and richness of mixing […]
You’ll Save This Giftwrap!
Really nice wrapping paper I’m tempted to save but I never do. So, every birthday, holiday, wedding, the paper goes in the trash. Ugh! But traveling down the Pinterest rabbit hole I came upon this amazing idea! Duh, why didn’t I think of this sooner? I have lots of samples and test runs of fabric […]