Imagine being able to stay in a luxury hotel overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Or the Italian Riviera. Or of the canals of Venice. Or the blackened beaches of Sicily. I imagine this classy, head-scarf donning beauty not only exquisitely dressed, but breathing in scents of sea salt and jasmine, about to tuck into a morning cornetto and espresso doppio.
Read MoreHas anyone else been getting concerned about the grocery stores’ inadequate supply of paper towels or toilet paper? In what feels like a hilarious twist, I embarked on a paper-making journey this week. And the product quite resembles toilet paper or paper towels…so, crisis averted.
Read MoreOh, Coronavirus! The time you have given me to paint! I can’t tell you the last time I whipped up a fashion illustration I actually liked in this amount of time. Three days! Three days of “quarantine,” where I didn’t really leave the house (except to go for walks). Three days that were perfectly busy — filled with work, planning, webinars, computer time, chores….
Read MoreWhen I was approached about doing my first seating chart, I knew that I would be challenged because it was a first. Having designed wedding welcome signs for years now, I knew that my first seating chart would ideally be on a mirror. And this mirror was certainly so, so special - it was an heirloom, a piece belonging to the grandmother of the bride. I felt so honored that I was entrusted with this treasure. I was so happy with how it turned out, and I learned a lot about how to properly envision and plan for a seating chart.
Read MoreMy wedding invites, which I designed on a popular wedding invitation website, felt like a chore because the process was filled with micro-details and frustrating “this or that” options. I was definitely on a budget, with limited time, and an vision for a timeless and classic design…
Read MoreThe urge to paint always hits me the same way. I don’t watercolor nearly enough, and when I miss it, it is this instinctual craving. I just know that I need to slow down and paint. I don’t need to see paint supplies, or even a painting to inspire me…sometimes I just know it’s been a while, and it is time to bring out my brushes and paints again.
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