This new video from She & Him fits my mood perfectly today. It inspired me to get out our old, “Decorative Art in Modern Interiors” book and flip through it (the picture above is a photo from the book). We just bought an orange modular couch & have been rearranging all of our authentic ’60’s furniture (inherited when my parents moved from our old house) all weekend. Oddly, I think we are almost recreating the living room from my childhood. So this just seemed like a perfect music selection for today. Happy Music Monday! What music fits your mood this Monday?
{Good Read} vintage books & la petite issue #3 …
It’s finally out – the much anticipated 3rd issue of la petite magazine launched this morning and it’s just beautiful! I’m particularly excited to share that I contributed an article about my love of vintage books & illustrations. I can’t wait to sit down, take a break, & read it cover to cover because there are so many wonderful contributors in this issue like: Florence Rolando (Pirouette blog), Karine Candice Kong (Bodie and Fou), Molly Meg, Jennifer Arndt (Style Milk) and Holly Becker (Decor 8 ) -to name a few.
Diving into my collection of books to write this article was so much fun. But taking the pictures for it was my favorite part of the process. Thanks to Rachelle for including me among some truly inspirational contributors.
If you stopped by for Fabric Friday, don’t worry- you can get your textile fix for the week here.
*I also wanted to mention that the very cute hat that Sayer is wearing in the photos is handmade by Armelle for Pure Pixie.
{Good Read} vintage books & la petite issue #3 …
It’s finally out – the much anticipated 3rd issue of la petite magazine launched this morning and it’s just beautiful! I’m particularly excited to share that I contributed an article about my love of vintage books & illustrations. I can’t wait to sit down, take a break, & read it cover to cover because there are so many wonderful contributors in this issue like: Florence Rolando (Pirouette blog), Karine Candice Kong (Bodie and Fou), Molly Meg, Jennifer Arndt (Style Milk) and Holly Becker (Decor 8 ) -to name a few.
Diving into my collection of books to write this article was so much fun. But taking the pictures for it was my favorite part of the process. Thanks to Rachelle for including me among some truly inspirational contributors.
If you stopped by for Fabric Friday, don’t worry- you can get your textile fix for the week here.
*I also wanted to mention that the very cute hat that Sayer is wearing in the photos is handmade by Armelle for Pure Pixie.
{Good Read} vintage books & la petite issue #3 …
It’s finally out – the much anticipated 3rd issue of la petite magazine launched this morning and it’s just beautiful! I’m particularly excited to share that I contributed an article about my love of vintage books & illustrations. I can’t wait to sit down, take a break, & read it cover to cover because there are so many wonderful contributors in this issue like: Florence Rolando (Pirouette blog), Karine Candice Kong (Bodie and Fou), Molly Meg, Jennifer Arndt (Style Milk) and Holly Becker (Decor 8 ) -to name a few.
Diving into my collection of books to write this article was so much fun. But taking the pictures for it was my favorite part of the process. Thanks to Rachelle for including me among some truly inspirational contributors.
If you stopped by for Fabric Friday, don’t worry- you can get your textile fix for the week here.
*I also wanted to mention that the very cute hat that Sayer is wearing in the photos is handmade by Armelle for Pure Pixie.
Happy New Year!
If book titles could speak, this stack would sum up 2010 quite nicely. Every year at this time I feel quiet, reflective, and somewhat at a loss for words. I ended 2010 with a satisfied feeling- like I gave it everything I’ve had. I recently realized, that it wasn’t until I started klt:works that I really began to understand that every year holds amazing & surprising events that could never be predicted -but always treasured. So I go into 2011 knowing that it’s going to be just as incredible as this year, but having no idea how or why…
Having Sayer in our lives helps remind me how helpful it is to view life through his eyes. Everything is challenging, rewarding, magical, & fun. The feelings of pure awe, fascination, & gratitude have been constant for me this year. So before I settle down to a nice, relaxing evening with my 2 favorite guys, I want to say thank you to everyone that has made 2010 so memorable.
Something on my resolution list last year, was that I wanted to start a blog. However, I really couldn’t anticipate what an impact it would have on my life. I have met some truly wonderful friends though klt:sketchbook and for that I am both touched & grateful. So, I am raising my glass to you- happy new year, cheers, & see you in 2011!
Happy New Year!
If book titles could speak, this stack would sum up 2010 quite nicely. Every year at this time I feel quiet, reflective, and somewhat at a loss for words. I ended 2010 with a satisfied feeling- like I gave it everything I’ve had. I recently realized, that it wasn’t until I started klt:works that I really began to understand that every year holds amazing & surprising events that could never be predicted -but always treasured. So I go into 2011 knowing that it’s going to be just as incredible as this year, but having no idea how or why…
Having Sayer in our lives helps remind me how helpful it is to view life through his eyes. Everything is challenging, rewarding, magical, & fun. The feelings of pure awe, fascination, & gratitude have been constant for me this year. So before I settle down to a nice, relaxing evening with my 2 favorite guys, I want to say thank you to everyone that has made 2010 so memorable.
Something on my resolution list last year, was that I wanted to start a blog. However, I really couldn’t anticipate what an impact it would have on my life. I have met some truly wonderful friends though klt:sketchbook and for that I am both touched & grateful. So, I am raising my glass to you- happy new year, cheers, & see you in 2011!
Happy New Year!
If book titles could speak, this stack would sum up 2010 quite nicely. Every year at this time I feel quiet, reflective, and somewhat at a loss for words. I ended 2010 with a satisfied feeling- like I gave it everything I’ve had. I recently realized, that it wasn’t until I started klt:works that I really began to understand that every year holds amazing & surprising events that could never be predicted -but always treasured. So I go into 2011 knowing that it’s going to be just as incredible as this year, but having no idea how or why…
Having Sayer in our lives helps remind me how helpful it is to view life through his eyes. Everything is challenging, rewarding, magical, & fun. The feelings of pure awe, fascination, & gratitude have been constant for me this year. So before I settle down to a nice, relaxing evening with my 2 favorite guys, I want to say thank you to everyone that has made 2010 so memorable.
Something on my resolution list last year, was that I wanted to start a blog. However, I really couldn’t anticipate what an impact it would have on my life. I have met some truly wonderful friends though klt:sketchbook and for that I am both touched & grateful. So, I am raising my glass to you- happy new year, cheers, & see you in 2011!
{Vintage Inspiration} Art Seiden…
Sayer and I just finished up story time and he chose all of my Art Seiden books to read today. He really is fond of them so I thought it would be a good time to share my little vintage collection with you. I’ve been collecting anything with Art Seiden illustrations for a while now and my favorites are from the ’60’s Romper Room – Wonder Book – series. Sayer loves the train books in particular. But here is a tiny peek into each one…
The Romper Room Safety Book – Story by Nancy Claster- Pictures by Art Seiden- Wonder Books 1965
Puppies, pictures by Art Seiden 1980
Golden Clock Book by Ben Ross Berenberg – pictures by Art Seiden 1970
The Little Engine That Laughed by Alf Evers – Illustrated by Art Seiden 1950
The Train to Timbuctoo by Margret Wise Brown – pictures by Art Seiden- Little Golden Book 1951
The Romper Room Do Dee Book of Manners by Nancy Claster – pictures by Art Seiden – Wonder Books 1977
Yep, we read them all today. This Manners book is really funny- it cracks Sayer up too. There is even a “mother check off chart” to see if your child is a “Do Bee”. I won’t tell you the results of our check list. But I will tell you that Sayer likes the “Don’t Bee” boy’s outfit better, hmmm. I will bring these out again to share more another time. This is just a taste. I really enjoy looking at how Art Seiden’s illustrations have evolved over the years, along with how much they have influenced current illustrators today. Hope you liked our Art Seiden story time…
{Vintage Inspiration} Art Seiden…
Sayer and I just finished up story time and he chose all of my Art Seiden books to read today. He really is fond of them so I thought it would be a good time to share my little vintage collection with you. I’ve been collecting anything with Art Seiden illustrations for a while now and my favorites are from the ’60’s Romper Room – Wonder Book – series. Sayer loves the train books in particular. But here is a tiny peek into each one…
The Romper Room Safety Book – Story by Nancy Claster- Pictures by Art Seiden- Wonder Books 1965
Puppies, pictures by Art Seiden 1980
Golden Clock Book by Ben Ross Berenberg – pictures by Art Seiden 1970
The Little Engine That Laughed by Alf Evers – Illustrated by Art Seiden 1950
The Train to Timbuctoo by Margret Wise Brown – pictures by Art Seiden- Little Golden Book 1951
The Romper Room Do Dee Book of Manners by Nancy Claster – pictures by Art Seiden – Wonder Books 1977
Yep, we read them all today. This Manners book is really funny- it cracks Sayer up too. There is even a “mother check off chart” to see if your child is a “Do Bee”. I won’t tell you the results of our check list. But I will tell you that Sayer likes the “Don’t Bee” boy’s outfit better, hmmm. I will bring these out again to share more another time. This is just a taste. I really enjoy looking at how Art Seiden’s illustrations have evolved over the years, along with how much they have influenced current illustrators today. Hope you liked our Art Seiden story time…
{Vintage Inspiration} Art Seiden…
Sayer and I just finished up story time and he chose all of my Art Seiden books to read today. He really is fond of them so I thought it would be a good time to share my little vintage collection with you. I’ve been collecting anything with Art Seiden illustrations for a while now and my favorites are from the ’60’s Romper Room – Wonder Book – series. Sayer loves the train books in particular. But here is a tiny peek into each one…
The Romper Room Safety Book – Story by Nancy Claster- Pictures by Art Seiden- Wonder Books 1965
Puppies, pictures by Art Seiden 1980
Golden Clock Book by Ben Ross Berenberg – pictures by Art Seiden 1970
The Little Engine That Laughed by Alf Evers – Illustrated by Art Seiden 1950
The Train to Timbuctoo by Margret Wise Brown – pictures by Art Seiden- Little Golden Book 1951
The Romper Room Do Dee Book of Manners by Nancy Claster – pictures by Art Seiden – Wonder Books 1977
Yep, we read them all today. This Manners book is really funny- it cracks Sayer up too. There is even a “mother check off chart” to see if your child is a “Do Bee”. I won’t tell you the results of our check list. But I will tell you that Sayer likes the “Don’t Bee” boy’s outfit better, hmmm. I will bring these out again to share more another time. This is just a taste. I really enjoy looking at how Art Seiden’s illustrations have evolved over the years, along with how much they have influenced current illustrators today. Hope you liked our Art Seiden story time…



















