Artist Studio Tour

Next month I am participating in a Galveston Artist Studio Tour! I'm so excited. I'll have a quilt hanging in the Bogan Gallery (2217 Postoffice Street, or right across the street from me!). I can't wait to share a picture of the finished piece I'm working on! Think vintage fabrics in patriotic colors. There's more information here.

All the Pretty Things

I'm still trying to get all my pictures from my buying trip in Europe. Like a ditz, I forgot my camera and am waiting for my good friend to send me some pictures. But we do have some great new things in the shop.

Bubble bath! I'm so excited for our bubble bath. There are four different scents, but my favorite is Meringue. Did you read that? Meringue bubble bath! It smells just like freshly whipped meringue, and I should know, I've spent many years mixing egg whites together.

These are French bread boards made out of reclaimed antique pumpkin pine from an old Galveston building. Can't you imagine a spread of fancy cheese, sliced meats, and an array of fruits on top of one of these? The wood has so much charm and character.

We got in these gorgeous cards, journals, and bags! So bright and cheery and perfect for spring!

While in London I had to stop by and pick up some Liberty of London fabric. These scarves can be worn in your hair, as a belt, or just draped around your neck. They're so bright and beautiful!

A Nice Surprise

I got an email today from a customer, Donna Baumann from Huntington Beach, CA, sent me a picture of a baby blanket she did out of my Beach House fabric. It's so pretty! Thanks so much Donna for sending the picture! I'm always curious about what projects people make out of my fabric. If anyone else has pictures of projects feel free to email them my way!

Texas Live Magazine

Check out our new favorite magazine Texas Live! It's great place to find out about unique towns across Texas.

(via Texas Live)

They also did a nice video of the store. I was out of town when they stopped by, so Martin stepped in to explain my design process. They also wrote a blog post about us! Check it out here http://www.texasliveblog.com/archives/824.

All Wrapped Up

(top images via The Sartorialist, bottom left The Clothes Horse, bottom right Karla's Closet)

I love scarves. They are a perfect accessory, especially if you're not fond of wearing lots of jewelry. Just wrap it, knot it, or drape it around your neck and you've completed your outfit. Since it's not that cold down here off the Gulf Coast (well, other than the last couple of weeks) we usually don't get to wear scarves. But I just received a shipment straight from London. A box full of scarves ranging from light to medium weights.

This linen scarf can be worn year round, so delicate and pretty.

Slightly heavier wool scarf with embroidery.

Who doesn't love stripes and polka dots?

These are great for a splash of color. One of a kind scarves made out of Indian sari fabric. And I also can't get over that beautiful striped wool scarf.

Unlocked Treasures

A few months ago I wrote about a Parisian apartment that was opened for the first time since before World War II. Now, another French home has been unlocked, this time after 100 years. The wealthy bachelor, Louis Mantin, said in his will that his mansion in central France should be turned into a museum 100 years after his death. Here are some beautiful pictures (via BBC News).

The mansion is in Moulins, France.

Apparently he spent his bachelorhood collecting artifacts.

Simply beautiful!

I love this bathroom. Can you believe that he had a towel warmer in his bathroom over 100 years ago?

For more information and to watch a video about the mansion please go to BBC News

A new year means new projects

I feel bad that I haven't posted anything since before the holidays. It's been a long month with so many things to get done and people to see. I'm off to England and France in a few days, I'll make sure

to post pictures. But right now we've been busy in the studio.

What to do with vintage fabric of a hunter?

Why turn him into a deer head pillow of course! I've been working with floras for so long that I have completely forgotten about fauna. I made this gigantic pillow out of vintage fabric.

I'm still stitching away a center block for a new quilt. The background of the block is from Fancy Hill Farm, the pink for Lovely is Somerset Cottage, and the stag is out of my new Holiday line Bowood. The ribbon is from my collection of vintage hand-dyed silk ribbon. As soon as the quilt is finished we'll have the pattern and a kit for sale online and in the store.

Light, soft, and perfect for winter in Galveston, these scarves are made out if European linen and embellished with different trims and ribbons.

We are selling these completed and we'll have some put together in kits for simple projects for those who love to sew themselves. I knew there was a reason I've collected different trims for so long!