Mouse Zine

I found a method of folding a single sheet of paper into a mini book and gave it a try. It only makes a 3 page zine, but it looked like a good excuse to draw some animals. Silly silly.

Draping Light

Chandelier, for the win.

I got the March issue of Interior Design in the mail this past weekend (thanks pops). Upon turning to the ad for Hudson, I had to pause. I was wowed. I love design, but I let a lot of it roll off because I look at so much. So it's really great when something sticks out.

Here's another version. It reminds me of the positive impression of a lake, or a perfectly draping swept up hairstyle, or a lovely chandelier earring. See how the light fills the whole chandelier, like an illuminated sculpture? Elegant.

Revolutionary Road

Nathan and I saw this movie last week, and I really liked it. That Kate is such a powerful actress. Leo, also impressive. The cinematography, costume and set dressing was what really got me. The summer heat, those soft suburban colors, the superb 50s style, my goodness Kate's dark eyebrows, blonde hair and pure face....love it. Leaving the film, despite the awed sadness, we both admitted we wish we were such a dashing pair.

The Weekly Cute

Wouldn't you love somebunny to love?...

Did you see Martha Stewart's bunny show?
(She's become my go-to for animals lately)
Equal parts adorable bunny swooning and PSA about bunny care once the Easter novelty passes. How anyone could get rid of that lop-eared sweetheart, beats me.
Bunnies. It's a Good Thing.

The Weekly Cute

Martha Stewart's French Bulldogs, Sharkey and Francesca, strapped in for a flight to St. Louis (doesn't Francesca look a little bit like Yoda in that wrap?)

Attention! Today's Martha Stewart Show is all about Dogs! So this Weekly Cute is advising you to check it out. Martha is dog crazy, and I love that. She has created a blog for her two French Bulldogs called The Daily Wag. It is really fun to see how involved she is with her dogs. Sadly, Martha's other dog, a Chow puppy named Genghis Khan, recently died in a propane explosion at a kennel where it was boarding. Several other dogs died and a few dogs and people were also injured. A very tragic event, but I'm sure living with Martha Stewart for even a short time made that little Chow's short life a sweet one.


And, I must share this:

Reading with Rover is a local program that invites children to read to dogs. It is designed to help children that may be intimidated by reading to practice in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Last night I stopped into a local Borders and was surprised to see several kids gathered there reading to dogs. I can't think of a better way to illustrate the way dogs bring good to people and to our society. It is perfectly heartwarming.

Dear Future Patron,

If I can cut a break, make my path, weasel my way in, I will design your lovely space and recommend this chair to you. And if I can, I will even get it for you wholesale. Because as a Designer I will have options like that.

Palms I chair by VIOSKI

So soft, so inviting, the perfect place to kerplunk! at the end of a long day; also available is the perfectly accompanying ottoman for resting the feet. Not a bad place to sit cross-legged and hold a puppy or snuggly baby, wouldn't you say?

So, if that is any incentive, future client.....scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.

Some Things I Love

Sunny Sunday, Ides of March edition
getting excited about Spring!

1. Really warm Spring sun.
A very bright sun peeked out this afternoon and has been making sunspots in our living room. And then it rained for about 5 minutes in the middle of this sunshine, no gloom to even be seen. Mom reminded me there should be a rainbow.

2. Rainbows.
Especially the circular rainbows in the clouds you see from airplanes.
(They look like this!)

via flickr

3. Homemade iced tea.
Putting the ice cubes in the warm tea so they'll pop. Sipping it still partially warm, partially cold.

4. Spring salads!
This sun is getting to my fantasy side. I'm getting super excited about making salads. Beany salads, pasta salad, crisp cucumber salad, fruit salad, and so on. I want picnics. mmm

...And, Nathan. :) He reminded me he should be on my list. And he always is. I thought that was a no brainer. :P