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

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? 

It's not always as simple as black and white.

HAHA!  This was an interesting challenge for me.  My work is typically full of  BIG BOLD COLOR.   Honestly, I have not done much using just black and white...even though that is how all of my work starts out.  So, I was surprised by how much this contrast drew me in!  Even though it has a very minimal color palette, it makes a BOLD statement.  It is clean and crisp and FABULOUS!  The palette definitely has a modern feel and I love that!  I have mocked up several designs to show you the possibilities.  Hope you enjoy Glenna as much as I do!

I am in love with this dress!!

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!!

fresh fieldbloom in the fall

Finally finished fieldbloom!  Such a fresh colorway to make this collection POP!  :)   I know I should be focused on fall and Christmas patterns, but this collection was just calling to be completed! OK...now I need to focus on FALL and Christmas!  Still LOVE this "fieldbloom" collection!! xx

Retro Blooms

Modern retro blooms.  Playing around tonight with simple shapes and bold color.  So much fun!  xx

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!

Lanai Collection

My husband said this collection reminds him of a Hawaiian getaway...and the Beach Boys album 

"Endless Summer" (see below).  

Hawaii's smallest inhabited island, Lanai is known for it's quiet beauty.  It is a romantic destination of untouched tranquility and said to easily be Hawaii's "Most Enticing Island".  So, what do you think?  I think "Lanai" it very fitting. xx

Beach Boys "Endless Summer" album

Hexi Quilt Cards

EEEP!!!  Just ADORE these sweet Hexi Cards!!  I mocked them up with my latest collection...that still needs a name.  I would LOVE to license these and see them printed!  Can you help me think of a name for this vibrant and fun collection?  Thanks so much!!  xx