Hot off the press! My first column in Where Women Create Business magazine (Volume 3, Issue 3). I am starting out with a 3 part series called “Bringing Your Brand To Life” which helps entrepreneurs understand how to find and develop their own brand. After years of working with clients’ brands and my own personal … Read More
One of the reasons I created MODbotanicals wall hangings is that I like to decorate my house by season. I am not talking holiday seasons, but rather nature’s seasonal change. My entry hall is the perfect spot for a seasonal update. My house has a LOT of windows, so when the outside begins to change, … Read More
So excited about the new introduction of a fabric design line for Where Women Cook and Riley Blake Designs! It is called Ooh La La Fast & French (I got to design the logo too!). Jo Packham of Where Women Create is the genius behind this collaboration. With her magazine, Where Women Cook, Jo understands the growing … Read More
A partnership that has been developing since I first started using Faber-Castell pens over 20 years ago is finally public! When I got a call from one of my cherished clients who was making her mark at Faber-Castell, I had this feeling that the universe was once again doing its thing. For as long as I … Read More
Thought I would share a peek at a project I created for Faber-Castell’s Creative Lettering Kit which will be hitting the shelves at the beginning of May. The kit is full of great tools for doing your own hand lettering projects and it comes with an instructional book that has alphabets and step-by-step images that … Read More
I have been having fun finding inspiring forms and patterns within the Cactii family of plants. Also playing around with color and texture to add sophistication and depth. I wanted to share a section of the wall hanging. More to come…
For almost a year now, I have been picturing a Cactus MODbotanical in my head. Since this is my “Year of Creating”, I am putting it to paper (and then the computer). I have always been intrigued by the graphic forms of Cactii… they look almost alien! The patterns created by the thorns are just as … Read More
At the beginning of 2015, I declared (to myself), that this would be my year of → C R E A T I N G. So, here is a style exploration that I really had fun creating! Kokomo is my very fluffy cat that falls into all of the cat stereotypes when it comes to attitude. Lately, … Read More
Once again, nature inspired this new MODbotanicals wall hanging which I am calling – Aviary. With all of this snow lately, my morning ritual has been standing in my kitchen, sipping coffee and watching the birds congregate at the bird feeder which I keep filled with black sunflower seeds. It is such a rich array of various … Read More
I can’t believe it is already March, although I welcome it because it means that Spring is that much closer. Gina Weathersby chose this gorgeous shot of purple asparagus because it is one of the first things that start to pop up in the garden and hopefully in your nearest market. My favorite spring dish … Read More
I always say…”my job is so much fun!” and here is a perfect example. Queen City Cookies was opening a coffee/bakery shop at its manufacturing complex and Peggy Shannon, owner, wanted it to be a magical place where people could gather. We had established a fantasy brand full of whimsey and color and elephants, so … Read More
Valentines Day is here again. How do you show your love? Well here is the frill•d way!