Friday, March 9, 2012

Let the Sun Shine In!

Lots of doing.  Working on a new website...moving the blog....details to follow soon....but I just want to play outside today.  It is so sunny and beautiful, almost warm if you stand in the sun.  It makes me want to play hooky from my cubicle prison.  


You can almost smell the flowers starting to come up.  


LP Birch Fan


Stopped by Geranium Lake on my way into work this morning (incredible Portland florist Kim Foren who invited me to do a photoshoot with her for a local bridal magazine!  Yay!)  Here is a little sneak peak.  So excited to see the real deal!  Being in her shop was such a pleasant way to start my day today, such great colors and textures in there, succulents, herbs, rununculas...just a  few of my faves.


LP Birch Chains

Kim was kind enough to indulge my obsession with paper chains.  The chains are made with birch veneer and some have been printed with pairs of things that go together, just like a bride and groom.  

The chains take me back to sweet memories of decorating our home for parties and helping my fabulous hostess mother add festive ambiance to all her gatherings.  She puts so much love into her presentations of get togethers, meals and sweets, the chains definitely remind me of dancing around the house while the band played in the living room at the parties of my youth.  Orange shag carpet and all.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Happy Friday

New goal.  Blog once a week.  


new block mounted prints @ LP
It has been a busy few months in so many great ways.  I've been doing lots of research on my booth, new products, materials, etc.  I finally feel like I have a clear vision of where I want to go.  All hail pinterest for those of us who are SO visual.


So inspired by this, via designsponge


I started tradeshow bootcamp this week.  Between all the old posts I come across and listening to the experiences of other during the teleconference, I feel a bit less freaked out about being freaked out...if that makes sense.


Poplar alphabet blocks via PDX Fab
I am so excited about new products being produced for a photo shoot and the show.


via http://rosecitycollectorsmarket.com/   
Antique fair this weekend, hoping to procure booth materials.  Can't wait to hunt for treasure!