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Snail Mail Saturday – Letters of Note
If you’re a fan of snail mail like I am, you’ve probably heard of Letters of Note. If not, you’re in for a treat. Letters of Note is, “is an attempt to gather and sort fascinating letters, postcards, telegrams, faxes, … Continue reading
Print of the Week – Linocut by Elizabeth Catlett
Elizabeth Catlett, while more widely known for her sculptures, made a number of beautiful prints during her lifetime. This linocut, titled, “Sharecropper,” was made in 1952, and is a beautiful example of the detail and gorgeous textures that can be … Continue reading
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Modern textiles at LACMA
I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to post these inspirational patterns. I spotted these two textile designs at the California Design show at LACMA a few months ago, and I just love their strange, imperfect repetition. The pattern … Continue reading
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The Color of Travel
As I chose the colors for the fall/winter line for Cotton & Flax, I looked to my favorite photos from around the world for inspiration. It has always been an ambition of mine to travel widely, but until I can … Continue reading
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DIY Typographic Snail Mail with Letraset
After finding some old sheets of Letraset letters at a garage sale a few weeks ago, I was looking for a creative way to use them up. I wasn’t very familiar with Letraset, but knew they were a relic of … Continue reading
Snail Mail Saturday – DIY Hand Stamped Envelopes
Remember those stamps I made for the Hand Stamped Gift Wrap DIY? Well, I just got them out again to stamp some patterns on some snail mail that I’ll be sending out this week. I even used a little of … Continue reading
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Print of the Week – Sir Terry Frost
I love the bold black and red forms of this print by Sir Terry Frost, entitled, “Red and Black Solid.”
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Color Theory (or, the problem of too many choices)
I have been struggling for weeks to finalize the fabric colors I’ll be adding to the Cotton & Flax Fall/Winter collection, and I have to admit, I’ve been feeling a bit stuck. There are so many beautifully dyed linens available, … Continue reading
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New Business Cards and Hangtags
There’s nothing like a new stack of business cards! I was lucky enough to work with Laura Carignan (of Lulu Dee), a graphic designer here in Los Angeles, who helped me create my new logo and branded materials for Cotton … Continue reading
Cotton & Flax on Etsy!
I’ve finally opened the Cotton & Flax Etsy shop! There are only a small number of pillows listed right now, which I’ll be selling until the Fall/Winter collection is ready to launch (hopefully at the beginning of next month). Feel … Continue reading
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