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

POPPIN' POPPIES

LOVE LOVE LOVE POPPIES!!!  I think poppies are so BEAUTIFUL!  Their color is bold and striking, yet their ruffled shape looks so delicate.  I am currently working on a poppy collection, but I am having trouble deciding which color palette to explore.  I think I prefer the green background and the pink background...although I am drawn into the black background.  It is all about bold color for me.  I would love to hear your preferences!  Please leave me a comment with your favorite!  Thanks so much! xx

Mid Mod Mash Up

Today I played with some more sketches that I created last fall.  This latest collection of patterns is sort of a MidMod Mashup.  I combined several different retro illustration using the same color palette.  The result is fresh, funky and so fun!  I can easily see these patterns on beautiful flowing maxi dresses, as well as stylish outdoor patio cushions and pillows. I just need a name for this collection.  Any thoughts???  Please leave me a comment with any suggestions.  Thank you!  xx

A little bit of MidMod play today

My poor computer has been out of commission for almost a week.  I finally got it back up and running today and decided to just play with some MidMod designs that I sketched last fall.  I love these simple wonky shapes and adore this fresh and modern color palette.  Sometimes I just like to play with colors to see how they look in a pattern.  I didn't really have a plan for this pattern, but knew I wanted the colors to be bold.  I really love how it turned out!  I would love to see this on some curtains in my living room!!  What would you use it on? 

Another play on Solveig

This was fun!  I used the blooms from my Solveig collection to create vintage inspired potted plants.  I remember right after I sketched the flowers I thought, "Hmmm...those look like pots on stems."  And so that sketch did double duty creating lovely flowers and playful pots.  WIN WIN!

What could be better than fresh picked daisies and a bowl full of fresh blueberries?

With Christmas behind us and temps in the negative digits, I have decided to set my sights on summer inspired prints and illustrations.  I am feeling the warmth already!  Two of my all time favorite things that remind me of summer are daisies and blueberries...and oh how pretty they are together!  Wouldn't these patterns look lovely on tea towels and sun dresses?!  And, who doesn't need a summer backpack to take on a hike or to the beach?  I would love this backpack!  Bring on the warm weather....PLEASE!!

O Little Town

I haven't had much time lately for drawing or designing, but I was able to put this little collection together just in time for Christmas.  Here are some fun mock-ups I made using the patterns from the collection.  The wintry palette and snowflakes make me want to hunker down with a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy blanket, put the Netflix yule log on, and get in lots of snuggle time.  :)  Wishing all of my friends and family near and far a very Merry Christmas...and a HUGE THANK YOU for all of your encouragement and support!  xoxo 

BE YOU!

BElieve in YOUrself!!  

BE YOU!!  

Let today be the start of SOMETHING NEW!!

Kitschy Christmas...Did someone say POPCORN?!

These two patterns are so FUN and retro!  They take me back to my childhood when I would string popcorn with my sister and wrap it around our Christmas tree. Of course there was always a little snacking and Christmas music too.  I think we would string two pieces and then eat one.  LOL!  I remember it took a very long time!  This mini collection really warms my heart!  Hope it helps to get you in the holiday spirit. :)

Recharged & Inspired

This summer I took a bit of a break from my design work.  I continued to sketch during the summer, but focused most of my attention on rest, relaxation, and family fun.  We all needed a recharge and this summer did not disappoint.  It was amazing to just let my creativity wander without expectations.  This new collection came from one of my summer sketchbook pages.  It feels so good to get back in the game with a clear vision and a sketchbook filled to the brim with inspiration. 

The color palette for this collection was influenced by my vision of summer transitioning to fall. And, since the style of this collection has a bit of a Mid-Century Scandinavian feel to it, I decided on the name Freya.

I am really thrilled with this collection and hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

INTRODUCING...Fun NEW products with Contrado!