"Exciting World of Pattern Design"

"Exciting World of Pattern Design" by Zeixs is finally out! !AND! I am so excited to announce that you can find me in the book! I submitted designs awhile ago and never heard back. I assumed I didn't make the cut...then I got an email with an advertisement for the book. As I was paging through the "preview pages" I let out a scream of shock when I saw my pillow and photo!

I ordered the book and am anxiously awaiting its arrival!

Click here to go to the website and order the book.

Diane Kappa :)

other designers that are in the book

I am unsure of the names and apologize for not being able to give credit.

Design 5 Seventy-One

My friend Shawna over at Design 5 Seventy-One just posted a great blog called "Goodnight Sweetheart". Tons of inspirational photos of bedding and pillows, not to mention a pillow by yours truly:) Check it out by clicking on the logo below.

charlotte mann

I read an article awhile ago about an artist named Charlotte Mann. Since then I keep seeing her work in design magazines. I really love the magic she creates with black markers and white wall! Check out her website by click here.

phot0 credit: Elle Decoration March 2009

a little piece of heaven

We headed to Csákberény for the weekend. I blogged about this little piece of heaven back in June. It is truly amazing how the weeks tension just dissolves as you ride further away from the city. Two days of relaxing, picking sloe's and visiting with friends is just what the soul needed. It was rainy and cold and the fireplace was warm and toasty...a great weekend!
Thank you Catherine for a great weekend!

Picking sloe's and rose-hips with Catherine and Meg

A beautiful view taking during a hike.
Gathering of leaves and discussing the colors of nature.
Hot soup to warm us up.

A surprise visit with Laci Bácsi
Laci = László
Bácsi = uncle
Laci Bácsi = "uncle László"
Tasting his homemade wine and enjoying his smile.
A reminder of why I have fallen in love with Hungary.

once upon a tutu

A few months ago while participating in a show, I meet two ladies who sold handmade tutus and hair bows for little girls. The name of their collection caught my eye "Once Upon a Tutu". They liked my colors and patterns, I liked their tutus and their brightly colored table. It was a perfect match.

Six months later, I created their logo and packaging, and we have become great friends.

We just picked everything up from the printer. I can not wait to see the packaging with the bows attached to the cards! I will be photographing everything soon. Until then here is a teaser...

focused and free

The past two days I have been gotten so much done! Why is it some days I can not focus and am so antsy. Other days I can work 12 hours and not feel tired at all at the end. Yesterday was one of those productive days. Even today-oversleeping a bit-I have gotten more done in the past 4 hours than I did all of last week! Maybe its the weather? It has been so cold and dark that lighting a few candles, making a hot post of tea and putting on some good tunes has really got me focused.

Wish me luck for a full week of productivity!

Is the cold dark weather helping you focus? Or do you just want to cuddle up with a warm blanket and take a nap?

Bazaars and Fairs

Cards printed...check.
Notebooks made...check.
Magnets stocked...check.
Pillows fluffed...check.
Display ready...check.
Booths reserved at shows...check.
Now I wait!

Show Schedule:

• November 25: IWC & NAWA Holiday Bazaar at the Marriott

• December 5: British School Christmas Bazaar

• Decmber 5: French School Christmas Fair (I will not be at this one but my cards, notebooks and magnets will be-check out the Once Upon A Tutu table! :)

• December 6: WAMP at Godor

• Decmber 13: WAMP at Godor

I picked up my new display and all the cards yesterday.
I am very happy with how it looks!