green, warm and the botanical fantasy . . .

All the windows are open and the sweet warm summer smell is pouring into my studio. I cannot ask for more. It's finally green! Not quiet like the botanical fantasy I put into a pattern (above)... but almost.... almost summer...

getting ready . . .

Getting ready for Surtex. Less than three weeks away, but I can barely wait to see New York again. Hope to see you at the show:).

Hello Paperchase!

I've been working away this week... and almost didn't notice that my collection came out at Paperchase! I was very happy to hear this bit of news and am pleased with the good reviews Iv'e read. There are so many fun things... waterbottles, mugs, kids dishes, notebooks , keychains, badges, cards, albums, daily calendar, stickers, cross body bag, and even a lunch bag! Can't wait to see it in person.

Thanks to Jillian Phillips and Print & Pattern for cluing me in, and to Ecojot - for making those notebooks so very eco friendly:).

here comes the sun . . .

Is it you spring?... it's me... Helen... 

Wild Horses for Oopsy Daisy . . .

So neat to see these wild horses turn into product. Wall decals, lampshades and personalized growth charts... all running wild at Oopsy daisy.

a little reminder . . .

Just making sure you know:)!

time flies . . .

Another year flew by. Turning 36 today:). If I didn't turn into a serious person by now... I guess there isn't much hope, but I need at least 36 more year to be absolutely certain:)!

abstract fairy tale . . .

Once upon a pattern for you today:).

Stay Wild . . .

It's hard to be wild in the winter... but, maybe by the end of May some green grass will finally show itself and I can enjoy the outside again:). 
stay wild - print...

Mary had a little place in the country . . .

Mary had a little farm. She raised chickens and goats and did a little gardening...
I'm an urban girl through and through, but the older I get, the more I want to get away from it all.

Rabbits Galore . . .

I love chocolate and I love tulips! Not so much the snow - which is still all I can see through the window... Wonder what all the Easter hunters going to do this year... Strange spring we're having.
*Thanks to P&P for reminding me about this Rabbits Galore card:)

iPop . . .

Fun package arrived today with my super strong little (1in) iPop magnets. They are so fun!:) 

soon . . .

I haven't actually seen any spring yet... but here's some wishful thinking:). It's been a 'wall to wall' type of March. I'm looking forward to a few days with not much to do, open windows and sounds of melting snow. Aaaah, just thinking about it is good:).

midnight madness . . .

If you are looking for some colour and some contrast today - I've got it right here:). Big cats, fuschia, crazy plants... what else can you possibly ask for:).

bunny lace . . .

In the beginning there were only two bunnies... But, things happen... and here we are.

bear with me, sweethearts . . .

I've been away for too long... Last weekend I took off to a yoga retreat with my lovely friend Carolyn Gavin. I almost forgot what working is like by the end of the sweet 4 days I've spent away... but reality has a curious way of sucking you back in. I've been working away... mining through a dense to do list. Can't show you yet... but the time will come to share and I will:). For now - here's my new print - Bear with me, Sweetheart!
P.S.: Check out Carolyn't fun house - featured in a Canadian Style at Home (April issue). It was great to be able to stay there for a couple of days:).