Thinking about: Papa and Point Reyes Station.

 We went to Point Reyes Station a couple of weeks ago, on one of those perfect California-seventy-degree-December days. You know the ones. We got some sunshine on us, walked in a field, and saw some beautiful new paintings by Will Thoms (my daddy!) We shared wood-oven pizzas and beer. Idyllic.

 I love Seamus's gallery-stance. I taught him that. At least he's pretending he's not going to touch the art.

The Materials.

The world of textiles is an imperfect one, filled with imperfect choices - so I thought I'd tell you about some of the fabrics I'm using and why. And then you can have some candy.
This is a vintage tablecloth produced by the Weil and Durrse Company (est. 1924), from their Wilendur line — at least 30 years old, probably more, and in fabulous shape. There are hundreds of Wilendur designs, often featuring a repeating pattern of 14-inch images. This is their "Dogwood" pattern, which dates from the 1950s. I'm going to cut it up and make some aprons and totes out of it.
The upside: Already exists in the world, probably in a drawer somewhere. Heavyweight cotton fabric, softened with use and washing. Absolutely gorgeous pattern - feminine, but simple and modern. I buy a Dogwood tablecloth every time I see one - in yellow, red, grey, forest, and lime green. If you find a black one, let me know. They're rare.
The downside: None that I can see. With any vintage piece, there may be holes or other damage to work around. In general, I find that signs or wear, age, and storage add beauty and uniqueness to a piece and will be left in as long as they don't compromise the structure of the final product. In a world of imperfect choices, this is one of the better ones.
Alright, go have some candy.

Etsy love: in the workshop.

My Tomatoes are in this extra-lovely Treasury by Anne Butera! Love!

Around here....

Around here, we have a new rule: You can sing in my car (by all means, please do), but you have to sing along with the song that's on the radio. You can't sing a different song. When does school start again? (Today!)

Friday, I'm in love....

Hey graphic design nerds! The PMS color of the year is Radiant Orchid. Or Pantone 18-3224, as the real graphic design nerds call it. If they call it at all.

Thinking about: dangerous and noble things.

Hello, Two-thousand-fourteen.

Where are we going this year?