quote du jour.

"It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen." -Frances Burnette
i love sparkly snow.

yummy writing.

I have another new best friend, although she doesn't know it yet. Crystal Kluge has the most amazing handwriting and does the most amazing wedding invitations and maps. And she lives in Minneapolis, my soon to be home town! She just completed the Save the Date for my dear best friend's wedding in Dallas! Check out her work at www.crystalkluge.com.

i am loving...

...Anna Griffin's new "Blythe" line of fabrics. I love the old world touch of handwriting and french coupons, and what a great reminder that fabrics can have anything on them..and should. Browse or buy Anna's fabrics here.

i am loving...

...Chow puppies, especially ones named Muffin.

i am loving...

....anything Kate Spade, (from top to bottom) her tuilleries pru top, her knot gloves, her ilsa flats, and her wool measuring tape scarf. Also check out her wonderful "I've Always Wanted To..." guide and be inspired to do something new right here.
Watch some of her and andy's wonderful short films while you're at it. I especially love "Magic Hoop."

"Desk" Yardage

We had the opportunity to print 10 yards of fabrics at our student production facility, Working Class Studio! Our group chose my "Desk" print and we went to town! The idea for this print is that you would actually hang this behind your actual desk space and pin your own memos in and around the blank spaces.

Mr. Mouse's House

For my final 3D Fibers installation, I chose a lonely nook in the bricks to liven up. Everytime I walked by I was reminded of a memory from my childhood at a place called the Magic House where I used to go. In the front room was a little red door on the ground, and I never tired of crouching down to open that little door and exploring what was inside. I wanted to capture that childlike sense of imagination and vulnerability, to make people believe again that there could in fact be a very fiberous mouse living at 634 3/4 E. Broad street that is learning how to crochet...

Lovable Gift Decor

Let's make our gifts a little more lovable with these hand crocheted gift bags that slide over your wrapped box. They can be used for a cute wine bag after the gift is opened!

Lovey Dovey Bedding for the kiddos..

Lovey Dovey’s first bedding set has launched featuring the new “Eat your Veggies” print. Designed with your little one in mind, the “Eat Your Veggies” comforter and pillow case serves not only as the perfect summer weight bedding, but as a tool for moms and dads to begin working with their toddler to learn new languages. With 12 basic food vocabulary words and the very important “please” and “thank you” on the pillowcase, a trip to the grocery store can now become an avenue to a bright future. The twin size comforters can be custom ordered in pink or green with your choice of Spanish or French vocabulary. Italian, Dutch, and Swedish coming soon!

Oh Joy! for Joy

I think I found my new role model. Joy Cho is a freelance textile and graphic designer who does everything from brand identities to cookie designs to bedding for Cynthia Rowley at Target! I want to be her new best friend..I check out Joy's blog daily and check out her website under my favorites!

Momma Bunny

For my mom's birthday, I made her these adorable lil' bunnies (her spirit animal).

Lovey Dovey's "State Fair"

For my portfolio I am working on designing a line of dresses that will feature my very own prints! I was inspired by Roger's and Hammerstein's "State Fair" and some old vintage bingo cards I had lying around...more to come!

J.Crew Fall 2007..Yummy...

As always J.Crew has wowed me yet again. Their new Scottish inspired looks are incredibly fresh and inspiring..Bright magentas and lime heels paired with highland tartans..I am dreaming of a career working with the creative director of their photoshoots.

more hearties.

Another recent Lovey Dovey pattern.

hearties.

A new print I designed.

I want..

The peacock print Emma silk Dress from J Crew's Fall Collection.

Oh Minnesota!

I cannot get enough of these all over florals from the 60's and 70's.


I was able to experience a very Minnesotan "weekend on the lake" in the darling town of Nisswa at my friend Alissa's cabin. I have come to the conclusion that I do love Minnesota and I have decided it is by far the friendliest state. Nisswa was charming in every way. Alissa's family cabin was left just as her grandparents left it in the 60's..and I was in heaven! Here are a few shots from the weekend. The furniture and the fabrics were amazing...

Expect More. Pay Less.

I have been a design intern at Target for the past 7 weeks. I have gotten amazing experience working with the Fabric Specialists who work with the designers to source their fabrics each season across the globe. I am also working with the Newborn team and am designing a line of new onesizes for boy and girl. More pictures of that to come! My lovely little cube is adorned with some of my prints, Julia Rothman's prints, Nama Rococo wallpaper, and various other goodies...I heart Minneapolis and Target!