Gigi is now available in my RedBubble store!!

Yay!!  Gigi is now available in my RedBubble store on a variety of items.  From home decor, to apparel, to stationery...there is something for everyone!  Click HERE to go to my store.  Use code GOTWENTY for 20% off sitewide today!  Thanks for looking! xx

Scandinavian Play...Introducing Solveig

There are many nationalities in my family, however the majority is Scandinavian.  I adore Scandinavian style, prints, and color.  Plus, being a Minnesota girl, there is no end to the multitudes of inspiration around me.  Scandinavian prints and textiles have a real vibrancy and playfulness to their design.  I thought it would be fun to play a bit with Scandinavian inspired elements and see what might develop.  I must say I am quite pleased with the way this collection came together.  And how fitting is the name Solveig?  I just LOVE it!  I also played a bit with some mockups to see how the patterns would look on pillows, cushions and lampshades.  I feel that Solveig would be absolutely wonderful on home decor items and would love to see that become a reality.  I hope you enjoy Solveig as much as I do! 

BE YOU!

BElieve in YOUrself!!  

BE YOU!!  

Let today be the start of SOMETHING NEW!!

The name escapes me...

This modern collection was born from several drawings that I pulled together from my sketchbook. I felt like it needed a fun and funky palette to bring it all together.  Vibrant and bold, I am loving how it turned out.  But, I seem to be stumped on a name.  It might be because it is way past my bedtime and my brain has already gone to sleep. Regardless, I need help!  Please feel free to comment with any names that you think might fit this playful group of patterns.  Thanks so much for your help!  Can't wait to hear what you all come up with!

Hello SPRING...Here comes Ruby's Tulips!!!

It's a "Sunny Day" with my girl!

Introducing the first pattern collection with my girl Ruby!  We each contributed 3 designs to this collection, and Ruby chose the name "Sunny Day".  Doesn't this just brighten your day?!  My heart is bursting with joy!!  I can't wait to develop more collections with my sweet girly!!  Love her to the sun and back!!! xo

YAY...finally DONE!

https://issuu.com/hollyhelgeson/docs/2017_look_book.compressed

Introducing my newest Look Book!  I just finished compiling my most recent collections into a new Look Book.  It is full of beautifully fresh patterns that have been inspired by the gorgeous beauty found in nature.  I hope you enjoy paging through the collections!   I really LOVE how it came together and hope you do too!  Please let me know which collections you like most.  My hope is that these patterns will one day add beauty and enjoyment to homes around the world! Thank you so much for looking!

Just in time for fall...Introducing "Dorset"

 Elegant and sophisticated with a palette of fall colors.  This collection evolved from a single flower.  The big bloom top and center came from a sketch I did in an old book and from there "Dorset" emerged. Below are the sketches that inspired this collection.

Catch of the Day

This modern and funky collection has been a work in progress for over a month.  My summer has been jam packed with wonderful outdoor family adventures and travels, but I finally found some time to sit down at my computer and compile this fun group of patterns into a collection. My love of EVERYTHING Mid-Century Modern really inspired the palette and playful shapes and motifs in my newest collection "Catch of the Day".  Being a Minnesota girl that loves LAKE TIME and FISHING also played BIG TIME into this collection.  Hope you enjoy my BIG "Catch of the Day".

Lounge Lizard

I am in LOVE with Mid-Century Modern design!  I love all of the funky, geometric patterns that came out of the mid 1950's era!  So, when Print & Pattern put out a call for submissions for their new Print & Pattern Geometric book, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to design some fun mid-century modern inspired patterns.  Here are four of the patterns that I completed for my collection 'Lounge Lizard'.  With 470 designers that submitted to Print & Pattern for inclusion in the new book, I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for the chance at a spot!  It would be a dream come true for me!  I have looked through all of the Print & Pattern books about a million times...drool marks to prove it!  So, here is my collection.  Please let me know what you think!  Thanks so much! XO

Front Row Society Competition

Front Row Society is currently running a competition for Art Deco Handbags.  I rummaged through my designs and decided to enter 8 of them.  You can check them out below.  I would really appreciate your vote if you like my designs.  You can vote for as many of the designs as you like, but just once for each design.  Thanks so much for your support!!  I really appreciate your vote!

Click on each design to be redirected to the voting page.  :)

Deco Chair Black

Deco Chair Blue

Deco Chair Gray

Deco Dots Blue

Deco Dots Gray

Deco Dots Multi

Deco Florish Dark

Deco Florish Light

Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest

YES...I am at it again.  I am entering another fabric design contest, and I need your help.  This contest is the Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest.  You can read about it by clicking on the link.  I am entering 10 of my designs in the contest.  Winners will be chosen based on the number of repins from the BerninaWeAllSew Fabric Design Contest Entries Pinterest board.  This is where I will need your help!  Please repin my designs to your boards if you feel I deserve a WIN!  I would LOVE your vote!!  Thank you so much!!  Please remember the repins have to come directly from the Bernina WeAllSew Fabric Design Contest Entries Pinterest Board and not my blog to be counted.  You can click on the picture below to be directed to their page.  My designs should be posted to their page within 24 hours. Thanks again!