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Happy Tuesday all. Just thought I'd share some pattern work, today. Things are moving right along here in the studio, and I am in the process of designing, organizing, and working on some aspects of my business that I am excited about. 

Next week, I'll be attending (not exhibiting--attending) Printsource here in NYC, which is one of the premier surface design and textile design tradeshows in the industry. It occurs a couple of times each year. I'm really looking forward to it. The past couple of years have brought some amazing pattern and licensing opportunities, which I didn't plan on when I started my business -- and it's an area of growth that I've greatly enjoyed, so I am going to head over and check out the show this year. If any of you are attending, let me know! 

More soon. x S

To Heaven in a Handbasket

A line I've always liked for it's color choices has expanded. Serena and Lilly started with baby bedding and now...well...I think the garage may be the only area of the home they aren't extending into. Unless you need a Moroccan pouf or two as decor for your garage. And hey, who doesn't, really.

My personal favorite product of theirs are their Senegalese baskets. These are lovely for so many reasons -- fair trade, made of recycled plastic -- and sold in sets OR singles for storage. But, I think my favorite thing about them is the way they use color in a new and innovative way. The classic shape and construction of the basket is brought to a new place with colors that *almost* fight with one another...and contrast in a really interesting way. These have an edgier feel than the rest of their line, and I also like them for that reason.

See all the varieties here

Weekender { Spinning Yarn }

Good Day! Just popping in, as I have a design-day planned and need to get on it.

I hope your weekends take you to many weird and wonderful places...real or imaginary.

Textile Art Yarn Paintings by Mandy Besek found here (Note: I've silhouetted them on white to get the full visual effect of the yarn's form on the page).

BAG HAG

 

Hi All. A short post today. But if looking at this bag makes you feel as good as it makes me feel...well, I think I've done my job.

Found here!

Delicacies { Lace Eggs }

 

I thought these handmade decorative lace-etched eggs were a really fun follow-up to the antlers that I posted on Friday. There is something so interesting about the choice of an egg for something so intricate and painstaking as this lace carving...the contrast is really quite striking!

Found here. You can also watch a video of these eggs being created by artist Beth Ann Magnuson here - not only does she carve them, she hand-draws their designs. I highly recommend it!

 

 

Makers Mark { Rachel Rose }

 

You know how sometimes, you see something someone made and it just says "Hello!" ...And it just looks so RIGHT to you? Well, that's how my mind responded to Brooklyn-based Rachel Rose 's creations when I came across her shop over the weekend on Etsy. The combination of these hand-created ink dot pattern explorations and the simple standard template for the shirt itself really delights me.

In other news, I worked on a little sewing project of my own this weekend, which has been a longtime dream. I am learning to make my own clothing. I have always wanted to be able to make my own clothes, because I can almost never find what I want in stores. So, I hope to share a little more about that later in the week, or next week.

Enjoy your Mondays All! 

Weekender { Headgear }

I would love to meet the animal who grew these... Perhaps our paths will cross  in a dream... anyway, their twists, turns, and graceful shapes of this antler sculpture art seemed like an appropriate send off to le weekend!

These naturally shed antlers are lovingly painted by Cassandra Smith and available via her Etsy Shop. I think they would make a great decor item for a coffee table -- so they could be seen "in the round". What do you think?

Have a wonderful weekend, and to those of you who commented, tweeted, and facebooked about the Susy Jack and Blue Sky Target items yesterday, a huge thank you. Your support means the world to me, and makes me feel so good!

x s

New Susy Jack at Target!

 

Good Morning, All!

I'm back with some happy news. The Susy Jack for Blue Sky Home Series has just launched at Target. I couldn't be more thrilled about the way the products look, and beyond that, they are super useful-- geared towards that tricky intersection where home, life, family, and work meet - one of my favorite spots to design for, as some of you know!

My own favorite features of this line are it's durability, upbeat mood, and stylish combination of brights and neutrals. The sizing of the calendars is also fantastic, with handy portable and larger versions.

There are a few other samples of to-do pads and shopping lists - so I'll post images of them when I receive them.

Anyway, if you are popping by a Target, I hope you will check out what Blue Sky and I have created together. The line can also be purchased at the Blue Sky website.

Top: Warm Tone Hanging Door List Pads and Dry Erase Weekly Calendar - love the grommet detail!
Bottom: Cool Tone Purse Planner, Wirebound To Do Agenda, Dry Erase Schedule Organizer and Note Caddy
Below: Warm Tone Purse Planner, Wirebound To Do Agenda, and Oversize Horizontal Planner.

images via Blue Sky, by Ken Greenlee

Water Lilies

 

Just loving the colors in these beautiful fashion watercolors by Cate Parr of Silver Ridge Studio.

I particularly like the one on top because it has a mood...and goes a little beyond just a picture of a pretty face. I also really like the pieces where she shows the full figure of the model, or part of the arms... with a kind of watercolor filigree.

Lots more here in her etsy store - plus some lovely originals, and affordable art giclees.

Have wonderful weekends, all! x s

Decor J'Adore

Normally I try very hard not to post things from Anthropologie here. Not because they are not beautiful, because they are...but because I want to show you guys that I try a little harder to post things from places that are not the usual suspects, and since Anthro gets a lot of blog play, I feel like that territory is already covered. Hopefully, you know what I mean.

But, the other day I did come across this shelf set, which I think is wonderful, and because of it's simple style, I thought it fit right in here at my blog. Actually, I think whoever is picking the furniture for Anthro these days is doing a great job. They have some really great pieces that are very simple - not over-ornate or too thematic. I also thought this couch was great. The colors are different, and I like the way the design uses the contour of the couch. By NY textile artist Fred Shand.

Circular Shelf Bookcase Here
Fred Shand Sofa Here
Fred Shand's Site Here 

Have a wonderful 4th of July Weekend, everyone! x S