goodbye buckeyes, hello peaches
July 1, 2009
At the end of July, I’ll be moving back to the deep south. As sad as I am to bid farewell to all my close friends here in Lakewood, I’m looking forward to seeing the lowcountry and drinking sweet tea again. Come visit!
jim
June 12, 2009
On June 12th, my grandpa (Jim of dot+jim) ended his battle with cancer. I thought I’d take the time to pay tribute to such a wonderful grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, father, brother, and hero.
My grandpa was the quintessential Cajun gent. Living most of his life in ‘Nawlins, “Pappy” (as his grandkids called him) could charm the socks off of anyone. He, in fact, sweeped my grandmother off her feet many years ago by taking a bet from one of his buddies. That bet ended in 57 years of love and happiness. (Pretty sure it was the best gamble he’d ever made:)
There a few things I fondly remember about my grandpa. For starters, the man knew how to eat…especially sweets. I think he always knew we both shared an unconditional love for ice cream. I first figured that out when I caught him reaching for the Butter Pecan one night at exactly the same time I was. I remember when I would spend the night with he and Nanny (the Dot of dot+jim), he would always sacrifice the spot right next to her. He knew how I wanted to be as close as I possibly could to her. Pap would hug most everyone he met. And maybe even give them a kiss on the cheek if they were lucky. And how he could dance. Sometimes I would catch he and my grandma “jitterbugging” in the kitchen. It reminds me of that scene in The Notebook when Allie and Noah dance in the street. I use to love those times when he took my brother and I fishing on McGill’s pier in Pensacola. He would sit on that dock for hours just staring out into the blue, smiling away. And boy did he have a great smile. Each wrinkle on his face accounted for years and years of a life well lived. And now he is off to see his Dot. Hope there is plenty of Bread Puddin’ up there, Pappy.
(My brother, grandpa, and I looking out over the bayou in New Orleans)
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though its breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
Youll see the sun come shining through, if you just smile
the lacoste two
June 11, 2009
Below are two French-themed paint chips I was asked to create for shopSCAD in Lacoste. Note that these paint chips are not real swatches- the names are made up:)
new on paper-moments
May 19, 2009
My personal line has now launched on paper-moments.com! Click here to browse.
new+improved
April 27, 2009
The new shopSCAD site has launched! Click here to check out my goods.
spring paint chips
April 13, 2009
take a peek at a few new spring paint chips! the first 6 or so are the newbies.
a lovely find: poladoodles!
March 13, 2009
These are oh so inspiring. I love her idea of each poloroid acting as a tiny canvas. Click here for more from lilacmoon studio.
seasons turn
March 2, 2009
soundtracks to my work
February 27, 2009
I’ve been cranking out cards right and left these days. Good tunes always help the process. Here are a few discs I’m currently spinning.
heart handmade
February 17, 2009
My paint chips and palette blog were recently featured on the super sweet blog, heart handmade. Click here to see the full interview. Thanks Marichelle!
