April . . . sketching & watercolouring . . .

Trying to will April to green it up over here:).

Gentle Bloom . . .

It's mid April, and here (in the North) we are finally springing into spring. I'm trying to help this process as much as I can... with this blooming pattern:)...

getting ready for NY . . .

Getting ready for this years Surtex show. Getting ready... and looking forward:)...

Pretty Pony . . .

Summer is coming... and she's a pretty pony:).... and that's the story behind my new print... I hope it gives some good warm feelings:).

Free Falling . . .

I have my new floral repeat to share with you today:). Multidirectional and Limited palette pattern. Trying to make my spring springier:)...

spring watercolouring . . .

I've been  watercolouring again. It really helps to clear the mind... like meditation.

love for the abstract semicircle . . .

My love for an abstract semicircle runs deep:).

click magnets for iPop . . .

If your fridge is sad... don't despair! I have a perfect solution: these colourful powerful iPop magnets I've designed for Madison Park. Instant fridge antidepressant:).

the Far Away Spring . . .

It's been a while since I've put a pattern together. It's such a pleasure to make a new one. The spring is somewhere under a few feet of snow still... but  a girl can dream:)...

an Ikat Indigo . . .

Rufus had an Ikat Indigo dream...

Greeting Cards for Roger la Borde . . .

My sweet neglected (but not forgotten) blog - I'm sorry I've been away for so so long. I've been working hard and... I hope you forgive me... cheating on you with Instagram (horor!!)...
I'll try to be a better blogger now:).
Above are a few of the greeting cards and notebooks I desinged for Roger la Borde. I'm very happy to see these come to life.

Island Watercolours & Sketches . . .

I've been back home from vacation for a week and a half... I'm still not used to the idea. I don't know if I will ever get used to the reality of cold and snow.... but, at least I had my two weeks in the sun on the happy island:). It's been creative two weeks. I've sketched and watercoloured and took some pictures (see above:)...

Patterned Ripple Coffee Packaging . . .

Pattern and Coffee! Two of my favourite things - together! 
This was a fun pattern to make... but it is even more fun to see this packaging in action! I'm just thrilled!
PS.: Small Note about the company: Ripple Coffee is committed to roasting beans strictly from farms owned by women. The company is dedicated to compensating women for their contributions by giving a percentage of each purchase back to the community.

no snow for two weeks! . . .

I have been running around like a deranged squirrel... packing, organizing & generally stressing out... but now all is done. Leaving tonight for my annual family vacation. Can't wait to see the sun, the sand and the ocean again! See you all in two weeks:)!

moleskine adventures . . .

Marvellous way to relax and procrastinate:)...

Left of Center . . .

It is hard for me not to make everything into a character... but I managed:). An abstract pattern to share with you today.... Ok, ok... I put one face into... but that's it.

catch up :) . . .

Turns out - Instagram is really fun:). Don't know why it took me so long to catch up... but, better late than not at all:).
Above are the plates and a card I designed for Psikhouvanjou.

Scandinavian Bloom . . .

A nice contrast to a scene that's taking place outside my window. Wanted to do something bright and cheerful to outweigh the winter blues. Hope it cheers you up too:).