I'm Late, I'm Late, For A Very Important Blog

It's been a while since I last posted.
I would say I was busy, but you're busy too.
I've been doing a lot of work on a new project-
Little Red Birds Design!
I'm still puttering with the website,
so if you notice anything amiss or have any input,
I welcome it with open arms!

Thanks, thanks!

Moving Through Winter

Old Town Yoga

I feel like winter has slowly been dragging it's feet a bit. So, in hopes to shake things up a bit, I signed up for two community educations classes: yoga and hoop dancing (adult hula hooping). I'm looking forward to relaxing, destressing and just being silly ! Here are several lovely yoga studios for your viewing pleasure.


Adi Shakti Yoga Center



Yogasita

From Deep Within The Computer

It's January, it's cold. What better time to do a little pre-spring cleaning. I've been cleaning out the old humble abode in preparation to move in with my sweet. I don't want to bring anything I don't want or need and although I say that every time I move, this time I'm starting early!

I've also been cleaning up my hard drive. While sifting through I found these pictures that make me particularly happy. Unfortunately I don't have any sources. If you happen to know where they are from, I will gladly tag them!

Thanks!

Happy Bunday!

Kesselskramer Publishing newest found photography book features nothing but Hironori Akutagawa's pet bunny Oolong with things balanced on it's adorable little head. I would love this, but only because it's completely ridiculous and wonderfully adorable.
Take a peak inside the book here at Idea Books.

Check out Hironori's website featuring many adorable bun pictures for your viewing pleasure.
It's in Japanese, but adorable is a universal language.

Rest in Peace Oolong

Finally the Fantastic Mr. Fox

I am finally going to see the Fantastic Mr. Fox tonight and I am very excited!
I love Wes Anderson's movies- Darjeeling Limited, Royal Tenenbaums and more.
I have wanted to see it since it came out, but you know how life gets.
Busy- bzzzzzzz.

Happy Birthday, Jamie!

From SewMamaSew

A crafty cohort passed this tutorial on to me- thanks!
It's an adorable way to say hello.
I love the stitching that holds it all together.
It's also her birthday, I hope she's having a lovely day off!

I Can't Think of a Better Idea!

All Pictures From: The Workroom on Flickr

I love this! The Workroom in Toronto, Ontario is a place for people to pay by the hour for a fully equipped craft and sewing room. They also offer classes, are an authorized Bernina dealer, sell fabric, patterns, books, notions, host events and they work with local crafting groups. Sounds like heaven to me! I think owning a shop like this would be on my list of top 5 dream jobs.

They also have a wonderful blog full of crafty delights and other bits: Make Something.
Check out their list of equipment available by the hour, sounds like a magical workspace:
Bernette 66
Bernette 82e
Bernina Activa 220
Bernina Active 230 PE
Bernina Aurora 440 QE
Bernina 700DL Serger
Bernina 800DL Serger
3 Reliable Dreamstitcher 787 Sergers
5.5' x 8' cutting table
4' x 4.5' cutting table
Ironing station & Reliable Digital Velocity irons
1" button press & circle cutter
1.25" button press
Epilog Mini 35 Watt laser cutter/engraver
Gocco B6 printer
Bottle cutters


So, if you live in Toronto, Ontario, you better high tail it down,
check it out and let me know what it's like!

Marimekko Monday

Found on Finnstyle

I just discovered Marimekko's blog. I love it. Ever since the museum I worked at in college, The Goldstein Museum of Design, featured an exhibition on Marimekko fabrics, I have been in love with their bright colors and large presence. The exhibit opened on a gray day, typical of a Minnesota winter, which I assume is similar to Finnish winter's, where the company was born. I love the enthusiasm and life their prints add to any room they are in. I wish I could have more of their textiles in my life, but for now I will stick with the sewing chair I recovered in one of my favorite prints: Keisarinna and a fabric panel in my studio: Lumimajara (both are pictured below). I really enjoyed working with the curator to hang the exhibit, Marilee DesLauriers created an amazing escape from the winter blahs and a place bursting with inspiration.

Here are some of my favorite prints, be sure to check out the designer list on their site to discover what inspires you.


Keisarinna by Erja Hirvi


Lumimajara by Erja Hirvi



Pakkanen by Maija Louekari


Irmeli by Anu Luhtanen

Turbulent by Iiro A. Ahokas

Porch Perfect

Tuuli by Maija Isola found on Kiitsomarimekko

I would like to put this Marimekko fabric in the porch.
I can just hear the leave rustling through the trees,
while I watch the fabric billow in the wind
and drift off to sleep on a sunny, warm day.
Can you tell I've been dreaming of summer lately?

Project Inspiration: Patterned Stairs

powelljd1 on Flickr

I like the idea of painted stairs, but I like the subtly of lightly stenciled risers. I also adore the bold statement of a beautiful wallpaper. There are a set of back stairs at my sweets that could use a little something something. I like the simplicity of one pattern and the variety of many. Here are some risers and treads for your viewing pleasure.



From Clever Spaces


aoneko on flickr



fantazya fantasies on flickr



sticviews.com on flickr



From Clever Spaces



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