Here’s what’s going on at the Colette Patterns blog this week (or so): Beautiful silk butterfly prints inspired by a 1930s/40s dress I recently acquired. An idea for replacing buttons with bias tape bows Project 95, an effort to raise awareness about shopping at independent fabric stores. And last but not least, I will be [...]
I know it’s dull to talk about the weather, but it is broiling here. It hit 107 yesterday. We have no air conditioning, only a ceiling fan that poor Basil is terrified of. The kitties are sad, they lay all stretched out on the floor in their fluffy coats and occasionally look at us longingly [...]
The New York Times has a great article on editorial photographer Lillian Bassman, which I discovered through
I received some amazing birthday gifts this year. At the risk of sounding like I’m bragging, I must share. From Kenn: Sage Perfume in Onyx. I am really of two minds about perfume. I’m fascinated by it and I don’t think there’s anything more amazing that finding one of those wonderful scents that triggers beautiful [...]
I really like pop music from the 20s and 30s. And the sheet music sure is fun to look at too. {sheet music images (and many more!) from Retro Today on flickr} One day while I was looking for something on the iTunes music store, I came across this awesome compilation: Top Hits From the [...]
Here’s what’s going on at the Colette Patterns blog this week: Some beautiful velvet pin cushions that make me want to start making my own. Jenna made a beautiful and patriotic version of Eclair with Obama fabric for the 4th of July! A gorgeous modernist botanic print fabric Happy weekend to you all!
You all know I love a good cocktail. We drink some fancy concoctions around here, which Kenn often writes about on his blog, Cocktailia. I wanted to share this particular bit of heaven. A group of artists in Philly have recreated a spirit that has not been in production since the early 20th century, called [...]
I really want this wildflower perpetual calendar poster from Claire Nemen.
This past weekend was my birthday and we went camping with some friends in Viento State Park. It was gorgeous, right on the beautiful river. We climbed up some rocks to see a waterfall, ate delicious camping food, sat around fires, played with dogs, and otherwise chilled out. Drea made these amazing cupcakes for my [...]
Have you guys seen this zine called Good to Know from Pikaland? “The Good to Know Project is full of advice + inspiration from artists/illustrators/designers on creativity, business and life. “ The newest issue is about time management, a subject near and dear to my heart these days. It includes advice from 29 different creative [...]
