tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18533487584863770212024-03-13T11:38:48.421-04:00Child at ArtBaltimore-based art director/young mom finds inspiration in the every day. Blog chronicles the path of discovery as this design-savvy mom plays with illustration, crafts, mosaics, fabric design and lists lots of great finds. Great source of inspiration for creative types..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-12670860737063727292012-11-29T17:33:00.000-05:002012-12-07T17:21:40.687-05:00tis the season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I like how this is coming along. Hopefully I'm going to make the cut-off for printing wrapping paper on <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome" target="_blank">Spoonflower</a>. .http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-339160824212145502012-11-14T17:08:00.000-05:002012-11-15T15:34:04.154-05:00more bee love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Still playing with little bee motifs. Other ideas are brewing. I'm not a one trick pony, just a little fixated at the moment on the bee. But I've been sketching and thinking about branching out trying new things, sitting down and really trying to focus on developing new work. But it is hard, the day is not long enough, literally. Why does the day have to get so much shorter in winter? At least my desire to knit is engaged now and soup making, those things come easy. But sitting down to draw at the end of a long day, I find that really hard. Just noticed how sunny this is. I guess I can just work on making my own sunshine til the days come back. .http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-37906590840684653092012-11-01T17:18:00.001-04:002012-11-14T17:19:57.307-05:00bee bookmarks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently put together some book marks for sharing with family and friends and thought I'd share here too. The patron saint of the blog, the little bee is available in bookmark form over on my printables page. <br />
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I recently spent an afternoon at <a href="http://baltimoreprintstudios.com/" target="_blank">Baltimore Print Studios</a> for a studio tour. They had lots of lovely work up and we all made our own papercraft vandercook printing press. This was one of the events I made it to for <a href="http://bmoreaiga.org/" target="_blank">Baltimore Design Week</a>. Another highlight from the week would have to be the session with my good friend <a href="http://www.helenarmstrong.us/research/participate-designing-for-participatory-culture-book/" target="_blank">Helen Armstrong</a>, exploring custom letter forms and the joys of participatory design. I had tons o' fun hanging out with a room full of designers who like to doodle. <br />
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A couple new designs with the patron saint of the blog..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-2537248233172400542012-07-27T11:57:00.001-04:002012-07-28T19:13:30.998-04:00all about me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just thought I'd share a shot I took recently of my leave behind package. I've been putting it to good use. Hopefully more good things will come my way. So far so good..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-26210570862772185682012-07-13T10:18:00.001-04:002012-07-24T13:03:21.769-04:00little ladies for my little lady<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As soon as I can narrow down my wish list a tad, these lovely creations by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EllenGiggenbach?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Ellen Giggenbach</a> are coming to live with us. I am less than two weeks shy of turning 40 and it seems that the closest thing to a mid-life crisis I can muster is that I am buying tons of children's art, ostensibly for my children. I love the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102169732/4-seasons-ladies-paper-lamp-shade-diy" target="_blank">4 Seasons Paper Lamp Shade</a>, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79604803/3-little-houses-paper-craft-kit" target="_blank">Three Little Houses paper craft kit</a> and the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88327177/pretty-lady-paper-stacking-doll" target="_blank">Pretty Lady Stacking Doll</a>. I gleaned from Ellen's artist statement that her art is made from hand cutting and assembling graphic shapes from art papers that she paints with vibrant artists acrylics. You can read more about her lovely work <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/EllenGiggenbach" target="_blank">here</a>..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-47623776840231815592012-07-12T20:10:00.001-04:002012-07-24T13:04:18.947-04:00a magical menagerie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Junzo Terada's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Magical-Menagerie-Punch-Out-Animals-Display/dp/0811870030" target="_blank">Magical Menagerie</a> has taken up residence at our house. The boy and I had great fun assembling all 20 animals in one sitting. We gave one to Auntie. And one to grandma. The boy got the lion's share. But he did manage to share the lion with his baby sister..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-19481925910095457582012-06-19T16:30:00.000-04:002012-08-08T14:29:02.589-04:00a new bird<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More gorgeousness from Nonna. I am getting totally spoiled by her generosity and talent. I love the colors and patterns on this tumbler pattern bag. Nonna gets a new <a href="http://www.berninausa.com/" target="_blank">Bernina</a> and we get to reap all the benefits. She is really getting quite good with the free hand quilting. I love how she echos the design of the black and white curling line fabric with her free hand work. So lovely..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-24585601475574999472012-06-10T13:27:00.000-04:002012-07-15T08:17:56.693-04:00quilt love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nonna made us the most amazing quilt for our tenth anniversary with gorgeous <a href="http://www.hoffmanfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Hoffman batiks</a>.<br />
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I love these tiles from a visit last year to Longwood gardens. If I could some day create large patterned tiles for a garden space I would be in heaven. I took a tile making class long ago and used the tiles to make oversized mosaic pots for my garden. I love the graphic simplicity and texture of these. I can't wait to head back to <a href="http://www.longwoodgardens.org/" target="_blank">Longwood Gardens</a> this year and document more inspiration. I have print outs of these on the wall in my studio for inspiration. My studio is actually a giant armoir. It's chock full of books and collected inspirations. Here's to Longwood Gardens and all the longings it inspires in me..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-14023635016508460092012-05-16T09:50:00.002-04:002012-07-24T13:10:11.334-04:00color in the garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The garden is waking up and I'm waking up to color around me. Lime green and purple. Time to start doing a better job of looking and documenting. The Baptista "False Indigo" really seems to have loved the mild winter. <span class="st">The common name Blue <i>False</i> Indigo refers to early Americans' use of this plant as a substitute for true indigo for making blue dyes. So I guess it's a colorful plant in the truest sense. </span>.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-87433997534774720182011-07-28T21:18:00.002-04:002012-07-24T13:07:41.748-04:00mimi's garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From the time I was born until I was almost five I lived in a house on my grandparents farm. It was the house my mother was born in and right next door to my great grandmother Mimi. Her tiny house was filled with well-tended house plants that seemed to thrive on the ice cubes she casually dropped in after finishing her sweet tea. A giant asparagus patch and bright heat tolerant annuals were just outside her door. South Georgia heat waves cloud my barely tangible memories. But I do know that every day I ran across the yard to spend time with my quiet, garden-loving great grandmother. It seems a fitting tribute to name these bright, sun-loving prints after her. I have a few more designs to complete for this collection, but at least I know what to call them..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-57286105017613085402011-06-02T22:04:00.005-04:002012-07-24T13:08:30.848-04:00pretty in pink<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A complete color way of my Butterflies and Blossoms collection is taking shape. Pink and green, just in time for spring's big show in my garden, which happens to be dominated by pink and green as well. I've also put together shades of golden yellow, lavender and clear sky blue. I think these prints will make a very lovely quilt for a little girl's room. Perhaps the little girl we have on the way right now will have a butterflies and Blossoms quilt someday. I hope she likes pink. Part of me never thought I'd say that, being only luke warm to all things girly most of my life. But these days I'm not afraid to embrace the pink. Bring on the tutus and tiaras, I'm ready. With that said, I can't help but hope she'll also like a little dirt under her nails from time to time like her mother..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-48783897549201470662011-05-13T13:15:00.000-04:002012-07-24T13:12:55.470-04:00color love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm very happy with how my hummingbird collection is coming together, especially the color.<br />
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Last morning in LA before returning home. Possibly the best week at work, ever. I even managed to fit in dinner with the California family. They took me to this great little hole in the wall place, the oldest restaurant in Santa Monica, <a href="http://www.thegalleyrestaurant.net/">The Galley</a> (great mussels). Jason's family has LA roots. Hopefully we can get back out there soon for a longer visit. I love Santa Monica..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-84068629866368531162011-01-21T09:19:00.008-05:002012-07-24T13:14:32.227-04:00a very good day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Absolutely one of the best days at work, ever. Amazing photo shoot up the PCH with <a href="http://www.robbaarongordon.com/">Robb Aaron Gordon</a> and his great crew. Fall was crazy busy and alot of personal stuff fell by the wayside but I would be remiss not to make a mental note of this great day. Oh and iphone camera, you rock..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-25970906624024629502010-09-16T09:54:00.002-04:002012-07-24T13:15:00.011-04:00antique love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From a recent lazy afternoon in Frederick Maryland at <a href="http://www.emporiumantiques.com/">Emporium Antiques</a>..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-17189477122746703402010-09-11T07:40:00.016-04:002012-07-24T13:16:02.499-04:00my favorite window<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I drive by this window every morning on my way to work. A while back I decided it was my favorite window. Colorful and quilt-like, it stands out like a beacon in a sea of sameness. I finally stopped to take a picture. Finally doing this is a way of acknowledging the beauty right in front of me. And perhaps if I take enough pictures this commute will become not just the back and forth, but the promise of a future in the place I really want to be..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-45514228032133225482010-09-08T13:33:00.008-04:002012-07-24T13:16:33.294-04:00run, jump and spin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.winterthur.org/">Winterthur</a> continued. The children's garden is wonderful here. We spent the whole afternoon running around. Sometimes in circles..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-15177631136410031592010-09-08T13:29:00.018-04:002012-07-24T13:17:08.529-04:00koi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More from <a href="http://www.winterthur.org/">Winterthur</a>..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-35701333785033778322010-09-08T13:15:00.016-04:002012-07-24T13:17:24.374-04:00three views of a fountain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Gardens at <a href="http://www.winterthur.org/">Winterthur</a>..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853348758486377021.post-29128305869864014392010-08-24T11:03:00.018-04:002012-07-24T19:54:46.559-04:00I could actually do this...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A5UX2zJkS2g/TIqigdojFCI/AAAAAAAABOg/tIf7b3QHUFs/s1600/mosaic_animal.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515399372262806562" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A5UX2zJkS2g/TIqigdojFCI/AAAAAAAABOg/tIf7b3QHUFs/s400/mosaic_animal.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" width="293" /></a><br />
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It isn't completely beyond the pale to think one day I could make my own mosaic beast. Of course I probably ought to start small, tackle a few more trivets. But it is encouraging to know I have instructions on how to do it in one of my favorite books, <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=341682601562&rvr_id=129217103455&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=M*F%3F&GUID=be61f3da1230a0e201e4dc74ff212961&itemid=341682601562&ff4=263602_263622">Outdoor Mosaics</a> by Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin. (from the looks of the link, it may be out of print.) The beast above is from the book. How I would I love have a field and a beast to sit by it some day..http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122404391565136892noreply@blogger.com1