Squiggly lamp and Morning sketching

I am trying to get back in the habit of sketching each morning
As an illustrator it's so important to keep the drawing muscle flexy and also to do personal work along side commissioned work.

This morning i stumbled across this fabulous squiggly crunchberry lamp by Straydog Designs.
Immediately inspired me to  do some sketches - and to also hopefully make time this summer to do some paper maché which my heart has been longing to do.

The Crunchberry lamp from Stray Dog Design.

Isnt it fabulous?

So squiggly.

Morning sketches.

My prints in situ

Three of my prints in a beautiful loft in Toronto.

Love the teak desk and those matching lamps!

All three of these prints are currently available in my shop. 

 

 

Highlights from LA and PalmSprings

A few photos from a very fun trip to L.A. and Palm Springs.

 The stunning Venice Canals

Blown away by all the contemporary architecture in Venice

This is along the boardwalk

 The lobby of The Palihouse West Hollywood!

Staying here was a huge highlight of my trip.

#dreamy!

Interior Design by Heather Ashton

Look at this gorgeous space. Full kitchen! Gorgeous mix of materials rugs, marble, velvet etc etc. Loved.

 Gjelina on Abbot Kinney!

Great food and people watching.

 On Sunset Blvd.

Another highight was visiting my friend fellow Illustrator Betsy Everitt in her beautiful home in Brentwood. Here she is in her garden.

Betsy's House on Canyon Road

#wow

 Fantastic cafe!
Joan's on Third in L.A.
Best grilled cheese sandwich ever

The Getty

Architect Richard Meier

My sketch

Incredible midcentury architecture in Palm Springs #Donald Wexler

Home Inspiration : Sarah Jessica Parker's West Village Brownstone

I don't blog as much as I used to (more on that later!) so you know when I do I'm excited about something! This morning I found a Vogue video which provided a sneak peek inside Sarah Jessica Parker's West Village Brownstone. It was everything I expected: filled with layers and layers of painting, books, collections, soft lighting, and a great bar cart! Total Home Inspiration. SIGH.

SJP welcomes the interviewer at her Classic Brownstone door. 

GASP. Love all the layers of art, books, textiles and what a great bar cart. 

Not sure about the cerise throw on the couch tho. :-) tee hee.

Love this cozy arrangement in the entrance way - especially the black and brass lamp.

#SarahJessicaParker #Decor #NewYork #Love

Spotted: My Scissors print in Katherine Yaphe's stairway

Designer Katherine Yaphe of Oliver Yaphe sent me this photo today of her home. 

Am happy to have my work hanging out in such a gorgeous space.

(Check out that sleek kitchen!)

Thomas O'Brien + AERO

The book (which matches very well with my Kuba cloth I think!)

I'm reading this book right now and loving it.
Aero is both a studio and a shop founded by Thomas O'Brien and Bill Sofield (who went on to design the Soho Grand) It's been located in SOHO in various locations since 1992.

I just adore Thomas O Brien's interior design sense.
I love his warm palette, mix of vintage + modern - his use of elegant things in a very relaxed, non formal way and his layering.

His bedroom! So layered and lived in.

The aesthetic of Aero is a titch refined for my taste so for me the best photos in the book are intimate pics of the various apts Thomas has lived in over the years - such as his bedroom above.

Very juicy. Highly recommended. 

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!

Covet Garden - Jenn Hannotte's home + my lemon tattly

I'm totally inspired by the gorgeous home of Interior Designer Jenn Hannotte featured in the latest issue of Covet Garden.

I really love her delicious mix of materials + time periods for eg the antique warm wood combined with the bright white IKEA cabinet in this shot. 

I also love that many of her savvy reno ideas are very budget friendly!
For eg she repainted these kitchen cupboards instead of buying new and used plywood for flooring.
Love the mix of the kilm +marble table in this shot.
Total inspiration for my own home.
Both photos by Jodi Pudge.

The issue also contains a photo by Ashley Capp featuring my lemon Tattly.

Thanks Covet Garden and Ashley for making my work look so good!