Fully Baked

The babe is getting ready to make an appearance - any day! Can't wait to kiss + hug the lil' person whose been hiding in my belly...

+ ONE

So very happy to announce to the great big blog o' world, that come the end of summer of we will be welcoming a little babe....

Kerri + Steve

Invitations I recently did for my little cuz's vintage themed Big Day!

Out + About

Avant Garden was a wonderful - Lots of great vendors and artists. Thanks to all who came on out. I created postcards, hand-bound notebooks and stationery. Looking forward to making more!! My buddy Erica also joined me with her re-purposed vintage jewelry (bottom photo).

Big thanks to Erik K for organizing such a great event.

Mark Your Calendars

Check out the Avant Garden - December 11! I'll be there selling some goods, along with other New Orleans artists and designers 11-5 / 2216 Esplanade Ave.

Brotherly Love

So my big brother is tying the knot with his loverly lady- Bre. Both love the Beatles a whole lot, so we decided to have a bit of fun with the Save the Dates. The invitations are in the works!

Drawings

Working away on new things....

New Work - Parsons Paris

I've been working with Parsons Paris these last couple months to design + develop a summer site showcasing their classes. In addition we worked in a simple cart to make the overall summer abroad experience easy + inviting. Much like Paris is the backdrop to the school, I've attempted to translate the same feeling on the site. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!

You can view the site here: http://summer.parsons-paris.com/ - Would love to know what you think!

Burning the midight oil

Been glued to my seat work work workin'. Made the treatment and custom type above for an upcoming show at my friend's Gallery featuring skateboard photography.

Making Things is Nice

One semester down. Really feeling inspired and a surge of creativity. Can't wait to dig deeper into textile design. Put together a little site with all my work.

Sketches

I've been exercising my sketching skills. I really enjoy the process + although I usually stay away from sketching people, I'm working through it. I really have a soft spot for patterns and I had the chance to sketch some kimonos....really lovely.

Fashion Smashion

The first day I entered the classroom and saw the dummy forms, I smiled and thought, "wow, I'm really doing this"...

It's def. a tedious process, but very interesting. I have a new found appreciation for the fashion design process. Here's some quick shots from the classroom. My skirt looks a lil' gnarly, but hey - I mean I actually made it- cool stuff...

Letterpress Heaven

So my good friend + insane designer - Ness sent some photos over my way of a wedding invitation we worked on together. After oodles of hard work - I was über excited to see the final product!

The main invite was a letterpress poster (approx. 8x19") white ink on navy paper that folded down into a custom letter pressed self-folding envelope. It had custom designed patterns + type throughout. I wish I could letterpress the world!






many thanks to the wonderful crankypressman
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Lost in Translation

Since crossing the pond - I've been working my way through some new vocabulary. I've spent many trips to the grocery looking for cilantro - only to leave in confused, frustrated and cilantro-less.

This went on + on until I finally figured out that cilantro is coriander (a truly Finkle is Einhorn kind of moment). Since I'm so entertained by these little differences in vernacular - I've been compiling lists of all my new vocabulary. I wanted to start sharing + have been working on some illustrations - we can start with some veg.

SUGAR + EGGS

I love to cook. I love to watch shows about cooking. Love to read about cooking. Love to eat what I cook. I think you get it.

Since moving to England I've become hooked on the show Come Dine with Me (careful when you click on the link - you might get stuck there for a couple hours). The idea is five strangers cook for one another each night for a week + score. Simple, but with the addition of clever commentary, heavy alcohol consumption and the occasional tussle, the outcome is highly entertaining.

I've been thinking I don't really have a competitive dinner menu. I have been working through this + one happy husband later - I think I've got a winner for the dessert (or pudding as it's called here)...Homemade Meringue stuffed with whip cream + fresh berries. YUM.



My devastatingly handsome husband has been studying so very hard - took some time out to sample my creation...

Homemade Meringue Stuffed with Whip Cream + Fresh Berries
2 egg whites (make sure there are NO egg yolks or won't thicken)
1/2 cup sugar
non-stick oven paper

berry whipped cream
1 cup double cream
handful of fresh chopped berries

Heat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit - crack egg white into large mixing bowl - add half of the sugar - start whipping (I don't have an electric mixer - unless you want a frustratingly intense 45 min. whipping work-out - I highly recommend an electric mixer (lucky you). Whip the egg white + sugar - gradually add in the rest of the sugar. The mixture will get nice and thick (should be shiny too). You can stop mixing when the mixture sticks to the bowl when turn upside down.

Drop teaspoons of the mixture onto baking sheet with a non-stick piece of paper. The mixture should make about 12-14 meringue. Pop in the heated oven for 45 min. Turn off the oven at the end of that time + leave in the oven for another hour.

Meanwhile I whip double cream(I do this by hand - will pay with killer wrist cramps!). Cut up fresh berries - I use black berries + strawberries. Mix into whipped cream.

Take the fresh Meringue out of the oven - stuff em' + then eat em'!

Dreaming

I have that summer itch....the itch when all you can think about is the cute things you want to frolic around in! Since I'm on super budget (on which a cute little floral number isn't a part of) I think I'll close my eyes + dream...

Blood, sweat + tears...

I feel like I just gave birth to a creative baby - I've been lovingly working on my application for re-entering the school scene. The prospect of getting to explore + kick my creativity excites me sooooo much that I poured myself into this application (custom patterns, drawings + a whole lot of paper-cutting)!

Now it's time to put it in the mail + cross my fingers....here's a sneak peak.

One Man's Opinion...

Lovely Day

Oxford was a such a nice surprise. Crisp weather, green gardens, cold cider and oodles of folk on bicycles (which I really like). I visited with my good friends Brett + Leanne and we feasted at the pub and the took a walk around town. Very quaint + relaxing. Can't wait to see more of the UK...

Dirty Expo

Been working on some shtuff for Dirty Coast - for the Alternative Media Expo. Hand drawn (with love) type.