The holidays were quite hectic, hence my lack of posting! However, there was still much joy to be found in the simple things; a warm fire, a good meal, and a stencil machine! My boyfriend recently borrowed this beautiful machine and we've been stenciling ever since! I love the look and feel of this machine... the smooth and heavy movement of the wheel to select your … [Read more...]
Happy Roasting!
I just finished creating this project for Cafe Rouge Meat Market (and Restaurant). It couldn't have been a more perfect project for this time of year... a Meat Roast-Timer! Marsha McBride the chef/owner of Cafe Rouge had found an old promotional piece (circa 1950's) from Little City Meats, a traditional butcher shop in San Francisco, and wanted me to create something similar. I … [Read more...]
Ode To Julia Child
Both my mother and grandmother studied cooking at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris so I grew up with a deep appreciation for cooking.... and eating good food! I was raised on Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking and remember watching her on television at a very young age. So when Alice Waters, the owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant, asked me to create a piece of art for Julia … [Read more...]
Wedding In Oaxaca
I have always wanted to tell the story behind my dear friend, Maria's, wedding invitation design. The above image is the incredible reference/inspiration material that Maria first brought to me. She had found this invitation, from Mexico circa 1939, amongst her Grandmother's things. The moment I saw it I knew I had died and gone to heaven! The design is so spectacular and … [Read more...]
Carmel Valley Wedding
The weather is so dreamy today... it seemed appropriate to post about this wedding invitation. The wedding took place on a beautiful ranch in Carmel Valley... almost one year ago to the day. I love how the illustration became a dreamy backdrop for the invitation wording, creating an inviting scene which draws you in, walks you through the trees and along the path to a magical … [Read more...]