After the Polar Bear in Fireweed commission, the next one was even more fun and challenging…
One of my last hat commissions in 2022 was also one of my more unusual requests… a bear in fireweed!
After I finished the skirt (as detailed in my previous post), I turned my attention to an Edwardian blouse called a shirtwaist.
“I see a red door and I want it painted black…” from “Paint it Black” by the Rolling Stones Black and red, black and grey, black on black. It’s been a trend this year. When customers aren’t ordering blacks and reds, I’m gravitating to… Continue Reading “Sensing a Trend …”
I had crafted a set of clothing for her daughter, and her husband. Now it is time to complete the circle with a set of gowns for Kate…
A phoenix presented itself to Lady C in a dream, and when she said: “what is your name?” it replied: “rue de attar”…
As an artist/designer, when your work becomes boring and sales slow to a trickle, you can either give it up, or shake it up. 2019 was that year for me…
I was quite taken with a ceiling light at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio in Oak Park. and couldn’t wait to transform it into a had design…
This is my inspiration from my trip to Spain a few years back. You might spot it in in my ads supporting KNKX Radio in 2019…