I am having fun this weekend working on some style directions for frill•d. Gina Weathersby shot this natural craft frame this week and I added the Wildflower Sprig artwork as a border. Weathered wood, natural Kraft paper, stamped type and greenery sprigs will be the key visual elements of this image grouping. This will be part … Read More
My Mother always told me, “eat your peas!” Now, this might sound like a happy-go-lucky passing comment that she might have thrown out as she continued the daily routine of clearing the table after family dinner, but from my perspective, it was a sharp slap ringing in my head. I struggled to overcome this hurdle so I could … Read More
Another month, another image! Gina Weathersby created this Sweet concoction of plums with anise and I was immediately inspired to add my own touch. I love how this subtly harkens to Valentines without being so obvious. Would you like to download this calendar image to your desktop? → then click on the image below to link you to … Read More
Being surrounded by cold and snow, I have found myself dreaming of the days when our yard is dotted by the cheery yellow polka dots that everyone else considers the scourge of suburbia…the dreaded DANDELION! Being the weird artist that my family calls me, I have always appreciated the beauty of the dandelion. One person’s … Read More
I don’t know why, but I have collected pinecones for years. The myriad of shapes and patterns inspire me. I love finding these treasures as I walk through forests wafting with pine scents, each one with its own character. Gina Weathersby shot my collection of pinecones in a beautiful light blue bowl and I was thinking that … Read More
Since it is so cold outside, I thought this image from Gina Weathersby Photography captured the beauty of being frozen. You can look at the cold of winter as an annoyance, OR you can see the beauty of it all. Another sample of a frill•d photo border. The product line is in the development phase and I am having … Read More
I was hired to design an entry wall at Leslie Salon, a hair salon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Leslie Holtmeier had been searching for a unique treatment for the curved wall entrance. I chose a DIY Wall Decor technique I call Freeform Stamping which gives character and design flexibility while keeping costs to a minimum. Years ago I would have … Read More
I am so excited to start 2015! L I S A Lounge and Gina Weathersby Photography are introducing our new collaborative adventure we are calling f r i l l • d Artisan Embellishments for Visual Content! Look for more to come in this new and hopeful year. Gina and I are starting this venture with our … Read More
During this Holiday Season, Gina Weathersby and Lisa Ballard wish you P E A C E in your lives and we hope that your own peace expands into the world around us all. H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S
Just ordered this new MODbotanicals wall hanging for my holiday decor. I love hanging these wall hangings in my hallway because I can easily change them out for the seasons. Right now I have my Good Gourds design in the hallway, but it is time to change it for Christmas. I think my decorating theme … Read More
Thanksgiving is a holiday of tradition and I have been trying to visualize all of this in a more modern way. When I found this gourd-gous (haha) photo shot by Gina Weathersby, I was inspired by the rich color and graphic simplicity and paired it with a MODgeosquares border pattern. I am Giving Thanks to my wonderful friend, Gina and … Read More
The day is finally here! I am launching my MODbotanicals line of illustrations and patterns into the universe. It was about nine years ago that I created my first MODbotanical. With the help of many friends, my vision has become a clear path. I can finally share my original illustrations with all of you. MODbotanicals are large … Read More