My Studio Sale May 31st

A few photos from my Open House + Sale last month.

(Better late than never!)

Thanks to everyone who came by and made it a fun afternoon. xo 

If you couldn't make it -
you're welcome to make an appointment to pop by my studio.

 A favourite collector: Janet Piper who works at Penquin Books

and in the bkgd my dear customer Alan who comes to every sale.

Alan you're the best!

 Lydia and friend who went home with my framed Empty Belly print

 Sarah looking very happy with her framed ranunculus print.

Brian who purchased the last Orwell Down and Out title

#sale #silkscreen #prints #art

New sketch: Elle Decor Editor in Chief Michael Boodro

I read this colour pronouncement on Michael Boodro's Instagram on Friday and thought it was so cute -- just had to make an illustration of it. 
#sketch #illustration #MichaelBoodro #ElleDecorUSA #editor #colour #interiordesign #draw

Banff Vacation: A few pics

 Stunning beautiful Lake Louise and our Australian boots

 Cocktails at Chateau Lake Louise - Dreamy!!!

 Hiking. :-)

Banff Spring Hotel. 

Isn't it so great/unreal looking? Very Wes Anderson.

Learned alot about the history of the CP Hotels. So interesting.

#dreamstay

My new favourite thing

is comedian Hari Kondabolu.
So smart and funny.
See here.

Very special night

Last night was a very special night.
My friends Jeff + Tori got married and then proceeded to host the best wedding reception ever.

 

Tori cutting the wedding cake with newly minted husband Jeff behind her.

What a space!! 

(Note blissful wedding couple canoodling in bkgd)

The reception took place in an incredible space  - a former sheet metal shop on Dundas West that's been converted into a fabulous home with stunning art, built ins, lighting and the world's longest kitchen island! I think it's true - you can never have enough counter space. :-)

If you're planning to visit Toronto sometime soon you're in luck... as the home is available to rent through air b+ b!! It can be viewed + booked here. It was also recently featured in Dwell magazine.

 Jeff's fabulous brogues. (He's a styley guy)

Me + Rachel Giese.

Love this pic.

Another view of the space.

Great lighting.

(The upstairs was stunning too!)

  

Who would guess such a special place lies behind this unassuming storefront?!  

Above: Leaving after a very special evening of wonderful conversations, too much champagne, and a

room bursting with love and best wishes for Jeff + Tori. Corny but true!

Images from June

I've been away from my blog for a while... It's catch up time.
Here are some favourite images from June.

 Hijinks with great Artscape Neighbours Paula and Greg.

More hijinks with Artscapers including Robbie Grunewald above (and his Gin Fizz)

 Printing some more kitchen prints

Design salon!

Kim, Jessica and Donna

Jessica, peonies and birdie plates!

Colleen, Lynda and Heather.

Very attractive Tattly model: Photographer Jon Loek

 

 Sassy Sasha and my pear Tattly

Puppeteer Clea Minaker and her fabulous legs

from the amazing documentary

Look at what the light did now

I can't recommend this documentary enough.

Another screen grab from the documentary

Beautiful.

Watching Casablanca in David Pecaut Sqaure courtesy of TIFF

Toronto looked so beautiful that night.

FYI Free films every Wednesday all summer!
See the schedule here

Play it again Sam.

 Greg Oh and Drake breakfast. 

#Bestneighbourever.

Photos from NYC and Surtex

Lotta Jansdotter + her assistant Laura with Illustrators Tracy Walker + Betsy Everitt

Setting up our i2iart booth

Illustrator Ian Philips with the custom made plates + pillows we made for our booth

 

Ian's Truck Pattern

I think this would be perfect for boy's bedding. :-)

 Closeups of my Melamine plates

My brogue shoe illustration which I chose for my pillow

Tracy's banner

I really love this wintery pattern. Subtle and sophisticated.

Some of Katy's Dockrill's adorable work.

(I love this mouse and again i think great for bedding or fabric!)

 

Tina Roth Eisenberg aka Swiss miss checking out our work for some Tattlys!

(Note her Tatted up arm)

Swiss Miss and Illustrator Betsy Everitt looking at Betsy's badger pattern

In background: The fabulous Nate Williams!! and his lovely rep Crystal of Magnet Reps.

To the left you can also see the tip of Frank Sturges' booth.

 

One of Betsy's great illustrations 

 Monica Melnychuk beside her banner

Closeup of Monika's owl pattern - Adorable.

 

 My agent Shelley Brown + Arren Williams, Creative Director of Home at The Bay

Sarah Watts 

I just loved her quirky + layered booth

In a tweet I described it as "Edward Gorey meets Hipster Haunted House"



 Fellow Torontonian Elizabeth Olwen and her sweet booth
Loved her fresh flower bouquets
 

Bekka Palmer + Sarah Anderson at Tattly's great minimal booth 

at the National Stationary show

Love the huge photo of the woman with all the Tatts!

Yoko Ohama of Tattly just after planting my lemon Tattly on my arm

And Beyond the Javit's centre....

 

 My sweet friend Scott working at the fantastic 192 Books in Chelsea.

Bryant Park

A great place to unwind after a long day

One of my favourite places in the world to be

Saturday night at the bar at F'amilia with MM.