garnet hill.

I have loved this company for quite a while and am always drawn particularly to their children's bedding. I was delighted to see some great holiday additions this winter. Their holiday cross-stitch sampler makes me want to curl up and be an old lady for the day! I'm gonna wait to see if it goes on sale..I also loved their hats and mittens advent calendar which is unfortunately sold out..maybe I could make my own and you too!

what to wear...

...Buffalo Check. I love the mix of the smaller and larger scale from J.Crew. I don't know what it is about the winter that makes me go crazy for plaids and checks.

fabric day!

Maxi Stripe Pink by Alexander Henry at $11.50 a yard. Get it here!

linnet.

Thanks to All Over Print, I came upon Linnet, an elegant online shop with exquisite linens, ribbons, laces, and buttons. I was especially taken with their linen towel cloths, seen above. Seeing their textiles definitely brought me back to shopping for ribbons and trims in Southern France...

i'm dreaming of a...

...pink christmas. Everytime I happen upon the cover of Blueprint's December issue, my heart skips a beat. I love the idea of beginning to see Christmas in other hues besides green and red, like this sea of gold and pink. Target has a lovely white faux tree that I could see decked out in ornaments of bright fuschias, oranges, and turquoise...

nifty gifty.

Although slightly ridiculous at first glance, this American Eagle hat offers a fun and fresh take on a hat and gloves. I can imagine prancing along in this with my red peacoat on, smiling because I am incredibly warm and because..well it's ridiculous! I just bought this for my little sister for christmas!

quote du jour.

volksfaden.

I happened upon the website www.volksfaden.de while perusing the blogs today. It is an online shop specializing in cotton fabrics from Amy Butler, Robert Kaufman and others. What I responded to the most was the way they displayed their prints on old photographs. How great.

'tis the season.

Ok..in twenty years, when I am sending out Christmas cards, these are the ones I am sending! Again from the lovely tiny prints.

tiny prints.

Sweet Katie brought to my attention a wonderful site, www.tinyprints.com. The sweetness girl thank you's and the ric rac pink thank you's are definitley on my wish list. You must check out all of their wonderful invites, address labels, thank you's, and gift tags!

barnes and noble.

Exciting news! One of my designs was recently chosen by Barnes and Noble for their back to school line for 2008! They will apply it to a journal and a pencil bag! Yay! I will post again when it is out! On top is a picture of previous journals Working Class Studio has designed for B&N and my "Orange Posies" design is on the bottom. It is shown here as the entire journal cover layed out flat with back pocket flap. Click on it to see more detail!

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!