Bibbed and Ready-to-Go

From the gleeful look on Ellis' face I'm pretty sure she knows its feeding time.

First Impressions

Last night I took a Intro to Letterpress workshop at Intima Press. It was amazing. Working with 15th century metal type is a tedious, manual, time-consuming process that could not be further from the digital technology I work with day in and day out. It was just what I needed on Monday, having felt comatose from sitting in front of the computer for 8 hours straight.

After thinking much too long and hard about it, I selected a quote by Picasso: "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." This idea sticks with me and comes out in my desire to constantly learn and demystify techniques so that by the time I'm an old lady, just maybe, I may have the ability to make anything.

Tick...Tock...

...the countdown is officially on! Kari and I finished assembling the last of the Save the Dates today and dropped them in the nearest mailbox. Just a mere 6 months now before the Big Day...

It's a Tie!

For Ron's 30th birthday I wanted to give him something original
that would capture this time in his life. I made a tie to signify the accomplishments he has already achieved so far, and the goals he has set for himself as he begins this new chapter in his life.

I was really excited to work with Liberty of London fabric for the first time and navigate my way through an unfamiliar pattern, learning quite a few new hand stitches as I went along. I think Ron looks really dapper in his new tie-- the rich berry colors sparkle against his crisp white shirt and the navy suit tones everything down to create a perfect, and timeless, ensemble.

All the Trimmings

Vintage trim make me giddy, and the variety available is unbelievable-- jacquard, braid, lace, fringe, bias tape, piping, ricrac. I can't resist picking up a yard here and there, and subsequently have quite a stash.

Having just been gifted a few more yards from my dear friend Silka I am feeling inspired to find uses for all this trim. In the meantime I'm satisfied just to admire all the beautiful patterns and textures wound up on spools or just tangled en masse.

Totally Wrapped Up

I love wrapping presents and the process of layering new paper with recycled scraps, vintage adornments with homemade tags... I have a habit of accumulating decorative papers, boxes, and ribbon even when I have no immediate use for them because I know that at some point they will serve as the perfect gift wrap.

Butcher Paper Redefined

I found this butcher paper at KIOSK in Soho. Just one of the amazing finds from the owner's recent trip to Portugal.