Stella's magic!

Sorry guys, I have been M.I.A for the last few weeks due to a major apartment move and haven't had the chance to pen anything down!

Not sure if you've seen Stella McCartney's prints for Spring/Summer 2012, but they are absolutely incredible. Retro paisleys and geometrics of all proportions combined together in spring hues makes this collection a true delight for the eyes.
The juxtaposition of paisley shorts with a geometric printed blouse and the careful pairing of the paisley ensemble with the solid bomber jacket is just genius.

This collection, in my opinion, is certainly one of best and I can't wait to see it in the stores...

Fall Vintage Florals

In addition to my day gig, I also create fun digital textile prints in my spare time. I've been working on a collection of Fall vintage floral prints for textiles and I'm eagerly awaiting my first set of swatches from Spoonflower.

If you haven't already visited Spoonflower, it is an amazing platform for designers or anyone who wants to see their ideas printed on fabrics. You can order anywhere from an 8x8 swatch to several yards of your prints and bring them to life!

When I think of Fall, I think of flowers, petals, twigs and rich, bold hues that would lend warmth and brightness to any home during this time of the year. While I await my next batch of printed swatches, take a look at some of my prints...

Hope you like them!

Retro bags by Prada

Miuccia Prada is a true visionary. Her truly artistic and wildly innovative prints have proven to be extraordinary season after season and there is no stopping her. Every piece she creates, from clothing to bags to shoes has a point of view and appeals to people from all walks of life. One doesn't have to love fashion to love Prada!

Check out some pics of her retro bags for Spring 2012...

Open Studio in New Haven

After a long week of work, I decided to escape the city and visit my good friend, Chen Reichert's open studio yesterday in New Haven. Chen is a very talented artist and the brains behind Botodesigns, a colorful world of Japanese inspired robot art.
Her work is fun, quirky, vivid and playful and I simply love the way her "botos" come together as a family, enjoying (for instance) the simple activity of eating ramen and making it look like a lot of fun.

Her hand painted boto prints on postcards are some of my favorites! If you haven't already found her on Etsy, do visit her store and she can also be found selling her wares at various craft shows. For latest updates on her shows, you can follow her blog: http://botodesigns.blogspot.com/

Here's a sneak peak at some of her latest paintings/prints...

Marimekko+Converse

Have you guys checked out the new Marimekko store on 5th Avenue? I am a huge Marimekko fan and the idea of a NY flagship store, full of bold prints and colors is beyond exciting to me.
They've really expanded themselves into a fashion and lifestyle brand and have always stayed true to their vision. Check out their Fall 2011 fashion show here:

And, if you're a Marimekko fan just like me, you will also love their Holiday 2011 shoe collection in collaboration with Converse. It's available online and in stores now. Here are a few pics...

Wallpaper makes all the difference...

My dream is to have a studio in a quiet corner of my apartment covered with an eclectic mix of printed wallpaper covering every wall. There's something so creatively uplifting about wallpaper and it can add so much character to any room in the apartment.

I happened to come across this adorable store called Retro Villa in Copenhagen and was ecstatic to see the wide variety of wallpaper they have. Beautiful floral, graphic and retro prints in bold, vibrant colors. They carry the largest selection of original wallpaper in all of Scandinavia as well as cutesy, fun objects, clothing and accessories. It is impossible to leave this store empty handed. It's a must see!

Creativity in Copenhagen

On a recent trip to Copenhagen, I came across a couple of creative and unique stores, full of printed goodies for the home. If you happen to visit the city, do find the time to check out Retro Villa and Rie Elise Larsen. The former is a quaint little store known for it's largest collection of printed wallpaper, home furnishings and clothing for the tiny tots. The latter is a well established stylist who also creates home accessories. Her printed paper lampshades are simply adorable and hard to resist! Aren't these cute?!