Monthly Archives: July 2012

Snail Mail Saturday – Nautical

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

Just a little roundup of some nautical snail mail supplies! 1. Whale Card by Banquet 2. Happy Birthday Matey from Egg Press 3. U.S. Merchant Marine from USPS 4. Nautical card from Paper Source 5. Beach Stamp Set by Yellow … Continue reading →

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Print of the Week – Etchings by Elvia Perrin

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Re-discovered the work of Elvia Perrin this week, and I can’t stop swooning over her beautiful etchings. So much texture! I just can’t get enough. Find more of Elvia Perrin’s work in her shop, or check out her website to … Continue reading →

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To dye, or not to dye (fabrics).

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Today I’m compiling swatches of potential fabrics I’ll be using in my next round of textiles, here’s a little peek of the fabrics I’m fond of right now. I’ll have to narrow it down considerably, since I try to stick … Continue reading →

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Weekend in San Francisco

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Took a quick trip up to San Francisco this weekend; very brief, but packed full of activity. I was particularly excited to visit SF MOMA to see the Cindy Sherman show, which was wonderful. After perusing her retrospective, I found … Continue reading →

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Snail Mail Saturday – Florals Roundup

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

Thought it would be a good time for another snail mail supplies roundup! This week, I’ve collected a bunch of colorful floral items, perfect to send a midsummer snail mail greeting. 1. William H. Johnson stamp from USPS 2. Floral … Continue reading →

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Print of the Week – Woodcut by Tugboat Printshop

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

This little print (“House Tree,” hand printed by Tugboat Printshop) is one of my personal favorites. In fact, it’s hanging in our living room right now! I bought this print as a gift for my boyfriend last year, as a … Continue reading →

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A Messy Desk

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Lately, I’ve been spending too much time on Pinterest, collecting photos of beautiful workspaces and gorgeous studios, many of which are immaculately tidy. I’d have to admit, though, that my workspace is much less glamorous. In fact, right now it … Continue reading →

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Four Faves from Unique LA

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Are you planning to go to the Unique LA summer show this weekend? I’m going to do my best to go check it out, even though I live at the opposite end of LA. It’s at the Barker Hangar in … Continue reading →

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Guest Post on Whipup.net

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Just wanted to post a link to my guest post on the Whipup blog, which went up this week. I talk about the 21st century phenomenon of “Visual Overload,” and how easy it is to become overwhelmed by the incredible … Continue reading →

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Snail Mail Saturday – Brights Roundup

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

As I mentioned before, I usually spend some time each Saturday catching up on my snail mail correspondence. This week, I was inspired by summer brights, and put together a little roundup of some of my favorite brightly colored snail … Continue reading →

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