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looking back at 2018
I’ve been taking some time to look back, as one is wont to do at this time of year. Yesterday was the winter solstice, which means this year has almost drawn to a close. 2018 has been quite a year. I released a lot of patterns this year. I knew I had done more work than Continue reading
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new year
It’s been a surreal start for 2016. Here’s a glimpse: Emma Watson started an online feminist book club (it’s called Our Shared Shelf, and you can join the group on Goodreads, if that’s at all appealing). I read most of the first book, Gloria Steinem’s My Life on the Road, on a flight to London over the weekend. Continue reading
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golden milk smoothie
I’ve probably used the “I know this isn’t a food blog” disclaimer before, but I do enjoy sharing the very occasional recipe in this space when I come up with something I actually think is worth sharing. In any case, I’ve been pretty into making smoothies in my Vita-Mix since the start of the new year, and Continue reading
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knit fit! and a vasa knitalong
Have you been thinking about knitting Vasa? Then it’s the perfect time to head over to Ravelry and join the September knitalong hosted by Holland Road Yarn Co. of Wellington, New Zealand! Of course, the southern hemisphere is heading into their spring, which makes it the perfect time for southern hemisphere knitters to cast on, but if you live in Continue reading
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preorder saint bartlett
I have a few upcoming art projects related to the release of Damien Jurado’s new album, Saint Bartlett, so I am thrilled to pass on the news that it is now available for pre-order via the Secretly Canadian website. All pre-orders will receive an instant mp3 download of the whole record, which is pretty rad. Continue reading
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new journal
I ended up taking a big break from bookmaking in 2009, rather by accident, so I’m hoping to make many new ones in the coming year. Here’s my first book in a long time: As always, it’s blank with 50 pages, bound and painted by hand. I’ve been folding paper and sewing pages for weeks, Continue reading
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inspiration: julianna swaney
Majorly swooning over these illustrations from Julianna Swaney: Continue reading
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new illo: spores
I’ve been doing my best to wear out Múm’s album Sing Along to Songs You Don’t Know since September but I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. It is so, so good! This one’s inspired by a song called “Blow Your Nose.” Continue reading
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vashon
Yesterday I had a photo day with the amazing Sarah Jurado. We boarded a ferry with cameras in hand and escaped the city for a few hours on Vashon Island. It was a much-needed break from reality. Continue reading
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baked potato frites
I’ve had food on the brain a lot, lately. Here’s one of my easy favorites for your Sunday afternoon: Baked Potato Frites You will need: – potatoes (I use russet, but these can easily be done with red potatoes, sweet potatoes, or any other variety, really) – olive oil – salt & pepper to taste Continue reading
Paper Tiger 