.new wears.

I have been so inspired to make lately. I committed myself to take three jewelry classes a week this summer. It was a demanding immersion that allowed me to return to that creative space I haven't been in for so long. To constantly be designing and creating. Siting in this space I began to look at the things I encountered as elements of designs - examining how they interact with other elements - how the degrees of light transition throughout the day - the beauty in the details.

I spent this past weekend in the studio - the entire weekend. Lost in the process of looking at a sheet of metal, sawing out a design, forging, texturing, firing, and sanding it into a finished piece. I am so excited about what came out of the weekend. I am editing pictures of them today and will share them with you soon. But I am just too excited so here is a little preview of the "versatile simplicity" look book (with my beautiful sister as the model).

.living room.

i love apartment therapy's house tour so i too am going to give you a "pioneer mansion" tour, room by room. today we will be starting with the living room.

it is the first impression of the house and a great place for a good afternoon read. i just wish i could take credit for the amazing red and pink fireplace, but sadly those props go to the Malawi Housing Authority (yes that's the Malawi gov't). bravo!
enjoy the tour.



p.s. if you haven't read "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by now...do yourself a favor and READ IT!

 more rooms to come...