Wednesday, July 15, 2009

My Dream House



I've spent my whole life imaging various ideal homes for myself. They have taken many forms over the years. On any given day I can imagine myself in the quintessential Parisian apartment complete with peeling flocked damask wallpaper in raspberry red or perhaps I live in a Mexican style house with an inner courtyard and patterned handmade tiles in azure and orange. But yesterday while visiting Katie at Anthro Corte Madera, I came across an image she had saved of Japanese architect, Terunobu Fujimori's work.  I think if you asked me today where I would want to spend my ideal night, it might be in one of these structures...


I love to walk with Aaron or even alone. During every walk I always wish my journey lead me to some secret Tea House tucked away on a woodland path. I think this is what I had in mind...

These creations remind me of something from a Miyazaki animation, part dream, part nature, something remembered and internal, wholly wondrous and magical.

I had to share!

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Apricot Jam & Buttermilk Biscuits



I spent my 4th of July making my first batch of Apricot Jam of the season. Last year I was lucky enough to pick my own apricots, but this year I purchased them from a produce stand in Sonoma. I tried leaving the skins on as removing them takes over an hour, and I have to say I like the jam better with the skins. The jam turned out beautifully!  It's rich orange glow looks amazing on the pantry shelf and it has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I finally had a chance today to make buttermilk biscuits. I have to say its one of my favorite pairings of food... homemade biscuits and jam. All I need now is a jar of ice tea and my Sunday is set!



Saturday, July 11, 2009

Sunday Hunting

Spent last Sunday at the Flea Market hunting for treasures!!!  I love this red bike Yasmine found... Came home with a pieces for myself as well including an amazing anatomical chart ...
Happy hunting! 

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Change...

These past few weeks have been all about change. Summer weather has just started to hit, schools out and for some its vacation time. For me, change comes in the form of a new and exciting job!  Only a week in, I am still wrestling with a new schedule and environment, but am so excited to settle into this new phase of life. Its too hot to say more, but with this new job comes more afternoon time so I hope to hope post more regularly. For now, I am off to eat a light summer salad (as seen above). Hope this summer has exciting new adventures in store for you all! 

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

In the News...

My class was featured in Inside Benicia Magazine!


Sunday, May 31, 2009

"Cover to Cover" Starts This Weekend!


Last chance to sign up for my next book making series at Arts Benicia!









Cover to Cover: Book Making from Start to Finish and in Between!




Learn More:
http://www.teachstreet.com/benicia-ca/book-arts/cover-to-cover-book-making-from-start-to-finish-and-in-between/cl-3zpftf7vc0

Book Making from Start to Finish and in Between

Saturday, June 6th through June 27th, 2pm - 5pm at Arts Benicia Studio

This four week course will cover a myriad of art and writing techniques that culminate in a final accordion book structure. Each class will focus on a specific set of techniques with the theme of the final book running through out the course.


June 6th - Paste Paper

June 13th - Image Transfer Techniques

June 20th - Text, Theme and Storytelling

June 27th - The Accordion Book

Friday, May 22, 2009

Glitter and Grunge

Come to the G & G show tomorrow!!!!