arugula press

new business name and moving on!!

2010-04-11T14:21:00.000-07:00

dear readers,
I have had a lot going on in life in the past year or so, and I am slightly shifting gears creatively. my business name is changed to field trip, focusing on print + design projects. there are many projects I would like to do under this name, and I feel that overall, this name is more appropriate.
Thanks for all your support for arugula press, and for getting my name out there. I hope that there will be great things in the future for us all, and I will be creating a blog for field trip shortly.
Thanks again! see you around!

love,
chelsea
field trip studio

rachel comey shoes FOR SALE- SOLD

2010-02-09T20:36:00.000-08:00

check out my flickr site here for more pics and info

lingering

2010-02-02T13:53:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by Molly | Orangette.

thinking of candlelit dinners with friends, and yearning for the warmth of summer nights. I don't care how sticky the summer is, i'm so ready for its embrace.

i know you are close, spring

2010-01-28T22:59:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by montmarte.

i have heard your bird friends, and seen the clear sunrises which mean you are close.
welcome!

dreaming of...

2010-01-28T22:49:00.000-08:00

large terrariums, late spring weather, sleeping in, vintage furniture (the perfect ones of course...), and summer night bike rides.

rachel comey

2010-01-28T22:25:00.000-08:00

is amazing. Her shoes are super comfy- actually I have only tried them on in a store, but the leather is always amazing quality. basically, I am wondering if anyone could confirm that the price is worth it. I have faith that it is, but I just want to hear from you fashionable ladies out there.

and, as a side note, i apologize for not posting any sooner this year. SO much going on, and so far most of is good!
thanks again.
-c

publication fair

2009-12-18T10:49:00.000-08:00

(photos from one foot in front's site)

I can't wait for this event! Such great people are going to be showing there, including printers and independent publishers. More info about the event here. Publication Studio is an amazing little venture, run by nice people. Join me there!

hooray for winter break!

2009-12-09T19:58:00.000-08:00

I am glad to have a little break from school, although I feel a little lost sometimes. I have discovered that I like having things to constantly work on, and I am liking school alot more the second time around. I feel like I can conquer it on my own terms. I am really excited about my new school plan, and I am looking forward to many of my future classes. Believe it or not, I am excited for when winter break ends. Above are pictures from my book arts finals, and some process pictures. I hope everyone is having a good holiday season! I am happy to be giving almost all handmade gifts this year.

working away

2009-12-03T15:45:00.000-08:00

I am working away today on my deadline- two book projects due tomorrow for final critique in book arts class. my sneak peeks are above. hopefully i can stay warm in my little studio room, and stay awake! check out Camilla's new book- so great. I always love the work that Uppercase publishes.

can't wait!

2009-11-30T11:09:00.000-08:00

(photo courtesy of alisha henson)

My friend Alisha has an amazing design sense and amazing talent. I cannot
wait to see her project go online tomorrow. All the sneak peeks have left me in
suspense, and the photos, especially the series including the one above, take you to
a space that is so beautiful. Check out her blog when you get a chance.

some sad news

2009-11-11T16:47:00.000-08:00

unfortunately, this year, I will not be printing a calendar. I had great intentions for producing a lovely calendar for the third year in a row, but life got in the way. My creativity has been slow going this year, and with my return to school, life has gotten filled with homework and creating for classes. I admit, I could have probably fit it in, but I wasn't feeling the usual excitement for it. I want to devote time to things that I have a lot of ideas and energy for, and this wasn't one this year. I apologize, and I hope that next year will bring a new vigor for calendars and printing each one by hand for all of you. I hope that you support other people and their amazing calendars. I personally bought one from Seesaw Designs that is beautiful, and I can't wait to see what Lena Corwin + Caitlin Moucin turn out this year.
I have a couple projects that I will be turning my attention to, including working on my portfolio, in preparation for applying to graduate schools, and a special photo/ book project that has been in the back of my head for a while now. I can't wait to show you all when they are ready.
Thanks for all your support,
-C

maine love

2009-10-23T18:11:00.000-07:00

although I have never been to Maine, I dream of the foggy mornings on the coast, and the smell of the sea. It seems that it is inhabited by many artistic-minded people, such as the wonderous mav.
I am always inspired by her work, and how her life is lived so intentionally with a simple aesthetic, and with lots of love. I was very excited to get an email from her recently, about her new website. I cannot wait until it launches! and I found a new inspiration- the Maine magazine- find it online even!

oh my gosh! something new in the shop!

2009-10-23T18:06:00.001-07:00

check out my newest 'postcard print' in my shop. its perfect as a framed print, postcard, or card. The 'brown paper bag envelope' is included with it. (Made by Greengrocer).
I am very excited about how this print turned out.

content 09

2009-10-21T23:41:00.000-07:00

Content 09 was AMAZING! I went with my friend alisha, and we had a great time. In one of our favorite rooms, by Sword + Fern, was the band Lovers playing!! It was such a great surprise. They are such great mood music. I can't wait to catch their next show. I hope you all got a chance to stop by this great event (with a huge turnout!). There were so many great designers, and I forgot part way through to take more pictures- I was so enamored by everything.

oh these cool nights.

2009-10-15T22:40:00.000-07:00

the chilly weather makes me want warm, comforting foods. mostly soups and such. but this week, i remembered a recipe i had been wanting to try. Matt posted this recipe last year, and I came across it again recently. Let me just say- it is SO good and so simple! Perfect texture, and such great mushroom taste! We ate it with just a simple green salad on the side. It was perfectly soothing for the evening.
You should make it!

i have a serious crush

2009-10-15T00:54:00.000-07:00

on boots, specifically clog-like boots, right now. i love the look of the ankle boots, and have many times found myself figuring out how i can afford said boots. well, i have decided, that it is well worth the wait to save up for the no. 6 boots- specifically the 'biker buckle boot'. (the bottom picture.) I found them here or here. And check out how adorable they are (and versatile!) on Michelle Williams, shown on the lovely local blog Camp Comfort. They are handmade, and also made to be in the weather also. Perfect for the northwest! And when taller boots are needed, looks like Sven is the one to look to.

fall is here!

2009-09-29T19:27:00.000-07:00

(pictures by me from fall 08)

today was one of those glorious Oregon fall days. It was raining off and on, and between that, it was sunshine! and when you bike to get dinner from the market, your nose feels a little chilly.
Tonight I am making pizza with heirloom tomatoes and basil, and another with olives and mushrooms (my favorite as a kid). I am excited for the onset of cooler weather, because I always want to cook at home more. I don't know about you, but we have been bad the last couple months, and eaten out more than we should. It has been nice, but a little lonely for our kitchen.
School started yesterday, and it is good. I have missed it. I am very much looking for book arts class on friday. I will for sure let you know how it goes.

Today I found a beautiful 2010 letterpress calendar by SeeSaw Designs. SO COOL! I can't wait to hang it on my wall. I am always amazed by how people use letterpress. I love how versatile it is. I'm working on my calendar designs this week, and should have them going soon. It is always a fun project to work on. I can't wait to share it with you!
Hope you are all staying warm and cozy with your close ones.

what have i been doing lately?

2009-09-20T23:18:00.000-07:00

1. searching and searching for a bike in my price range- finally, today there was SUCCESS! ( see above picture) i love it! thank god for craigslist and nice people!
2. thinking alot about school starting.
3. trying to get my life simplified. i think i'm actually making progress on this one. part of this, at least in my mind, involves #1.
4. getting my creative life back on track. believe me, it kind of derailed there for a bit. i think i'm getting back to normal-ish.

alright, back to life. cheers!

september

2009-09-13T18:05:00.000-07:00

September is one of my favorite months, although this year it seemed to have snuck up on me. This year has had many bumps in it, and I now feel that its smoothing out. Things are falling into place (I finally have a job that I am happy at and can sustain me in a more solid way), and hopefully things will speed up in a couple areas of my life (figuring school and my art life out). How is it already the ninth month of the year?! Well, needless to say, there are some changes. Print + press will be changing, and yes, it is going to continue in some way. I will announce it when its all figured out. My birthday was this past week, on 09.09.09, so we had a party in our backyard, complete with a fire pit and a bar. It was a great party, and I only wish I had had even more time to talk with everyone. Stay tuned for news about projects and such. Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful turn from summer to fall.

(The top picture is from the party, and the bottom two are from the Japanese gardens, which we went to with d's brother when he was in town. They are beautiful. )

birthday wish list!

2009-08-26T16:53:00.000-07:00

(photo courtesy of FreiFashion)

this is definitely high on the list- the Milly tote from FreiFashion. handmade and very chic!
two weeks until my birthday- 09.09.09! hope your week is going well.

working and playing

2009-08-25T18:47:00.000-07:00

a secret!

2009-08-17T09:54:00.000-07:00

i have a secret to reveal to you all very soon, involving a publication. i don't want to tell you until it is released (next month), but it has to do with polaroids and being published! eek!

today i'm browsing:
+ this interview on d*s
+ the fall collection of mociun
+ listening to this

stay tuned for a sneak peek of print + press today! we have been a little slower the last couple months because of summer hiatus- but don't worry! its still coming.

the selby

2009-08-13T11:24:00.000-07:00

is always such a great site to get lost in. my favorite of today's browsing is natalie wood's home.
off to get some work done! cheers. stay tuned for my sneak peek of my print + press contribution.

lovely summer

2009-08-08T15:32:00.000-07:00

the last couple weeks in the northwest have been filled with heat, sweat, and eating outdoors after the sun goes past the trees. we headed north with some friends, and camped at lake cushman, hiked mount elenor, and socialized with mountain goats. overall, it has been a good couple weeks. the weather has now returned to typical overcast oregon weather, making us all return to our routines. off to work on print + press!

you know those times?

2009-07-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

when you want everything you don't have, or you want to fast forward time? that's me right now. I am working a couple jobs, and its been a little tough juggling them AND keeping my creativity going. basically, my brain feels numb and I feel like being creative is a ways off. Once I get a day off, it becomes a maintanence day- cleaning, eating, etc, when I wish it could have been a studio day. I don't know how everyone does it. I am finding myself wishing towards fall, when I am going to take some classes. I am thinking that I am going to treat this next year as a sort of intensive to get me ready to work towards graduate work. I am really looking forward to it. Especially taking the book arts class from Susan Harlan. She is a great inspiration.

cherry season

2009-07-17T08:37:00.000-07:00

i'm seeing a theme.
yum!

birthday surprise!

2009-07-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

July 4th weekend, we visited family, and made food for a small party of friends for my
mom's 60th birthday! I made her this surprise correspondence set, and I liked how they turned out. I think I will have to make some for myself because I liked them so much!

let me know if you would like a set too! we can talk about price and quantity.
just shoot me an email- arugula.press@gmail.com

pola pola

2009-07-03T16:27:00.000-07:00

i just picked up some FP100c Fuji Peel Apart Film today for my Polaroid 'Minute Maker' land camera today. This was my first shot. It reminded me of this shot, which I had in the back of my mind when I saw the shadow on the ground.

potato printing

2009-07-03T16:15:00.000-07:00

caitlin mociun has a great little DIY article on Refinery 29 (great site!) which inspired me to start potato printing some shirts! i am thinking i will wear under a high waisted skirt, and make them a little more feminine. i love how caitlin can turn even a super low tech printing process into a very fashionable thing. she sure has talent.

mike perry is in town!

2009-07-01T12:08:00.001-07:00

i think i might go to the motivational speech tonight!
thanks to afton for filling me in.
mike perry is oh so cool.
see you there?

2009-07-01T11:59:00.000-07:00

my mom came through town yesterday, on a whim. my dad was headed north to pick something
up that he bought on auction. my mom hung out with me all day, and we found some good stuff at the adorable vintage shop up the street from us. i loved the perfect worn-in look of the pillow, and the vibrant colors. i also got this scarf. I wish i could have gotten a picture of my mom in her cute tunic, but i think she will wear it to her birthday party on sunday!
today i'm working on a secret project, and going to enjoy the summer breeze from the open windows. ahh, summer.

print + press month 6!

2009-06-29T08:38:00.000-07:00

can you believe that Abby and I have just completed month 6?
man, time really flies.
I really like this months pair, because it says alot about summer in my mind-
bicycles, sunshine, and fun designs. find it in our shop, and also in person at abby's
summer sale next month.
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I have learned alot during this collaboration, mostly about how I work. When it comes to printing my portion, it usually doesn't actually match the sketch I have sent to Abby. It changes in little ways. I apologize to her for that, but usually it ends up being something that I am way more satisfied with in the end. Once I get in the studio, and start printing, it sometimes takes on a life
of its own. It just comes together in a way I couldn't have planned previously. I like that. It becomes something instinctual, and I play around with layers and colors.
D and I have had many discussions lately about art and experimentation, leading to me thinking alot about how I create, and what my process is. I have felt very stuck lately creative-wise, and also life-wise. Getting back into the studio the last couple weeks has gotten me back on track in a small way. I still have my doubts, but when I'm in there, working away, I am so in the moment. And I am so happy, even just to try things. Even if they don't work out or look great, I have tried. I have learned that you just have to see what happens when you are making things, because some new thing might appear. Because of all this thinking, and some previous interest of mine, I am going to be starting a new project based on process. It won't debut until fall, but I am excited about it. It involves other people too, and that is so important. Life is so good when it includes other people.

sneak peek of june's print + press

2009-06-27T15:14:00.000-07:00

this one is pretty fun i thought.
summer themed and all.
stay tuned- it will debut on monday on our site.
hope your weekends are all well.

my weekend

2009-06-22T12:53:00.000-07:00

my weekend was summer-ific. It included bike rides, a picnic after a hike,
a bbq, the farmers market, and homemade ice cream. perfect.

anna hepler

2009-06-22T12:46:00.001-07:00

thanks to the new issue of lines + shapes coming out, (i love having the subscription
this year! ) i learned about Anna Hepler, who is yet another inspiration
when I think of the direction in printmaking I would like to go.
The above project is amazing! carving floors, and making prints out of them before
the building is demolished? such a great way to commemorate a school. wow.
can't wait for my issue eight of L & S to come in the mail.
mail days are great!

oh printmaking

2009-06-16T10:19:00.001-07:00

(photo courtesy of christie ginanni)

you sure have captured my heart over these years.
it all started because of susan lowdermilk, and keeps going with letterpress,
and beyond. I feel so nostalgic about those first monotypes, and it simply amazes me
what people come up with in all of the printmaking mediums.
maybe i really do need to pursue you for the rest of my life, in order
to understand why i enjoy you so much. alright, i'm going to put my wishes out
into the interweb- this is what i would like to do:
+ BFA at U of O in printmaking (yes, I have a BA already, but I need this one year
'intensive' in order to immerse myself again in printmaking, and to get my portfolio complete
and current. plus there are some amazing art historians teaching there on things like
malevich, and history of posters...)
+ MFA at Columbia College in Book and Paper Arts- they have an amazing studio space
and print lab. my thesis would include some element of installation.
i have wanted this plan for so long, i just don't know how financially it is feasible. It is so
hard to go back to being a student after not being one for a while.
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what do you readers think? should i do it? what do i have to lose, right?
i am a little intimidated.

paper girl berlin coming to portland!

2009-06-16T09:36:00.000-07:00

check it all out here. get involved!

trying to figure out life

2009-06-15T13:23:00.000-07:00

recently, i have found myself trying to figure out how my life will pan out.
i know that is a big understatement, because i won't really know if it will work out that way anyways. BUT i'm trying to figure out which direction to go. I have the opportunity to
pursue training, potentially paid for, in a growing field, or I could pursue my printing career in other ways. I think I want to teach eventually, but i'm hesitant. I guess I'm scared to pursue something wholeheartedly. and even then, I'm not sure if its what I want to do.
The whole thing that isn't helping in all this, is that I have too much time on my hands to
debate about it. I want to make some money, but by choosing that direction, I feel that I
may be turning my back on something else. But, I could save up some money during it to
fund future projects. What do you all think?

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in other news, I think I want one of these in navy. perfect 'worker' wear.

i think summer is here

2009-06-02T07:20:00.000-07:00

Summer is making itself known here in the northwest,
and it is lovely. Every year, I forget about the sweating, the
pink skin, and the warmth. But every year I have to remind myself
to really enjoy it, because I will be yearning for it again very soon.
We had some friends over for a barbecue on Sunday, and it was a perfect addition
to the start of summer. we are also working on plans for a camping trip. hooray!
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tomorrow is haircut day- i'm getting it short.
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enjoy the warmth!

today feels like a good day

2009-05-14T12:10:00.000-07:00

i feel like things might be slowly starting to work out.
little by little- piecemeal.
i'm laying out some projects for the summer- and the year.
one of them involves wood type, one involves process and people, one involves
photos, and one involves alot of printing!
i can't wait until i can get them all rolling.

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the photos above are my breakfast the other day, some paintings by malevich
which is an inspiration for a print project i hope to do, and the top picture is a
awesome shirt by someone (I can't find the link now!!)

2009-05-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

things have been a little quiet around here lately.
I started a new part time job, and am trying to recover from
a cold. i've got a few projects up my sleeve. its just hard to get them
in action sometimes. in the next year, I am going to be trying to work up my
porfolio for future school endeavors. I am excited about my plans, it
just feels like it will take some time to get it all in order.
gotta run. off to see a friend's press that i may be using.

some stuff for sale

2009-05-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

find the details on my flickr page.
email me for details, and to figure out shipping too.
arugula.press@gmail.com

holding on

2009-05-04T15:43:00.000-07:00

cherishing the moments some would normally pass up.
life really is great. you just have to make some effort.
hope you are all well. happy monday!

small things No. 2

2009-04-20T11:32:00.000-07:00

lately I have been dreaming about what I want my life to turn into, and I
am fairly happy about the ideas, I just have to figure out how to make it real.
Its possible, I just have to give it some time, a lot of effort, and follow the 'plan'.
life has given me a couple unexpected turns lately, and the one thing I am being forced to
learn is patience. it really is a virtue I suppose.
+ things I'm loving lately: being cuddled by my cats, reading in the sunshine in the backyard,
listening to the birds, and finding time with some really good friends, scheming up our dream trip for next summer, oh, and this amazing weather lately!
+ things I'm not really into: how sad the newspaper has become, waiting for phone calls, and how quickly the dishes pile up.

I hope that you all cherish the small things- and each other!
cheers.

the small things

2009-04-06T21:31:00.000-07:00

some inspiration

2009-04-01T07:42:00.000-07:00

textiles of the wiener werkstatte .
so great. i can see some similarities between these and some
current designers. i would love to add this to my library someday.

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2009-03-19T08:35:00.000-07:00

i just started playing around with watercolor pencils again.
I really like the lines they can create. smudgy, or washy, etc.
i am thinking of taking a botanical illustration class in May, and am
looking forward to seeing what i come up with using that, and some
watercolor pencils.
hope you have a good Thursday! its my friday- hooray!

more items in the shop!

2009-03-19T08:04:00.001-07:00

i put a couple items in the shop, that weren't there before, but featured at my sales.
some wall hanging/ wrapping paper, and a clutch or two.

bakers dozen

2009-03-14T13:10:00.000-07:00

(fieldguided )

( amy borrell)

i came across this shop this morning, and love it.
the editions are a bakers dozen's worth (hence the name), and the artists are worldwide.
my favorite is the top-'fieldguided'.
remember- its all in australian dollars!

2009-03-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

sketching for print + press-
new one released next week!

2009-03-07T12:56:00.000-08:00

collection No. 4
out + about

the small things

2009-02-27T11:17:00.000-08:00

last weekend was a nice, relaxing weekend with
friends visiting, cooking and eating alot, and doing the crossword puzzle.
we also headed to the park blocks, to use the bocce courts. it was a blast.
and i was realizing all the little trips we could be making each weekend, like playing bocce and
drinking hot cocoa, or going to the library and eating lunch in the park.
i think i'm going to start making more weekend adventures like that.

a collection

2009-02-27T11:13:00.000-08:00

from a walk the other day.
the sun is out today, the birds are chirping, and i feel spring on the way.
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print + press No 2

2009-02-22T20:59:00.000-08:00

(bottom photo courtesy of abby)

our second collaboration is available in the shop!
we are very excited about how this one turned out.
see more 'behind the scenes' on our process page.
once again, the pair is a very limited edition of 25, with 20 sold online.
$20 + shipping.

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hope you all entered the giveaway!

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i had a lovely weekend of eating meals with friends, and relaxing.
hope your weekend was just as contented.

print + press giveaway!

2009-02-20T11:06:00.000-08:00

is happening this weekend at summer's design is mine blog.
She is giving away our January pair.
Her blog is lovely, and you should check it out anyways!
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abby and i are very excited to debut the second month of our collaboration on
Monday! We will also be adding more peeks into our process, so be sure to check the process page in the shop.

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above are images of my print for February's print + press, and I am VERY excited
about how they turned out! check it out early Monday morning here!

uber sale

2009-02-09T14:30:00.000-08:00

i have put my 2009 letterpress calendars on uber sale, because
its already february! they are only $10 + shipping.
check out my store for details.

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upcoming projects:
+ a photo relay project
+ new coasters

2009-02-06T13:43:00.000-08:00

(photo from my flickrstream)

i really wish i could print off all my flickr favorites.
sometimes i get so attached to them, and i don't really understand why.
they capture some part of life that isn't otherwise explainable.
I don't know how else to say it, but i love these little snipits.
i really like the act of taking pictures, finding small details in life, and posting them
for the world to see. I can't really explain it to people- but its there.
anyways, today is an impromptu day off, and the sun is out, so i think i will go for a photo walk.
hooray!

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some favorites today:
+ i think of moments, not of sights by joerdis anderson
+ i've got fashion on my mind
+ spring 09 mociun
+ can't wait for more lines + shapes

thanks!

2009-02-01T11:16:00.000-08:00

to all of you who have supported our first month of the collaboration!
it is a fun project, and we are excited for where it will take us.

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patternmaking class update:
i'm making some progress. this weekend we are sewing up the muslin, and will be fitting it to us
in class tomorrow night. its nice to see it take shape to something that looks like a pattern base.
(above: my pattern/ sloper)

print + press - official debut!

2009-01-21T07:29:00.001-08:00

good morning!
i have great news today- my collaboration with abby is live today!
check out our shop and a little about the process.
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this collaboration began because of my admiration for abby's photos, and our desire
to work together.
every month for one year, we will create a photo and print set for sale.
these will be limited quantities, and for now, will be a quantity of 25, with 20 sold online.
we hope to have a small show at the end of the year with all of the pairs together.
for abby's thoughts, check out her blog post today.
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i am glad to be working with abby on this project, and look forward to next month's!

wiksten skirt

2009-01-20T08:07:00.001-08:00

when Jenny (of Wiksten) debuted this pattern in Stitch magazine back in November,
I knew that i wanted to start making more of my own clothes.
i found the above fabric at the thrift store, and wish i could make a skirt like mociun's out of it.
I know how to sew, and I can see a finished piece in my head, out of the fabric, but i just don't know how to turn my measurements into a finished garment.
so i began looking for a patternmaking class near me, and i found one!
this week was the first week, and I am enjoying it so far. I hope by the end to be able to use
my sloper to create a couple simple, but sturdy garments.

80s success!

2009-01-20T08:00:00.001-08:00

well the 80s party went well. there were a couple gems among the dressed up.
such a great time.

shoes

2009-01-11T17:58:00.000-08:00

i am not a heel person, because i cannot walk humanly with them on.
and they are not practical for my life. at all.
but, if i were to purchase some, they would totally be the ones above.
i have to admit, its mostly for the red on the end of the heel.
i don't understand why more shoes don't have such a little surprise of color on a part of them.
it makes them so much more playful.
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these boots are super cool. in the gray especially.
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i can't believe the weekend is almost over. it flew by. but at least i'm kind of getting stuff done.
our house is insanely clean, and we had visitors. its been good.
off to pick up some beer, and hang out with the cats.
hooray!

oh- side note, i am going to be taking a patternmaking class starting in about a week- and
i am very excited to start designing (or kind of designing) my own clothes.
my dream is to make my own clothes, out of fabric i have screenprinted.
we will see how this turns out. maybe by the end of the year i will have a couple pieces done!

80s party

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(picture from ffffound!)

next weekend we are having a 'crazy 80s party' in honor
of d's birthday. while browsing the blog world this morning,
i not only came across a great little blog, but saw this awesome video she posted,
which we will be playing at the party, for sure. i love the 80s.

today:
+ i really like this book
+ i think i'm going to make these cookies (abby's favorite too!)

cheers!

2009 CALENDARS

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are on sale in my shop!
$18 + shipping.
get 'em while they're hot.

the collaboration | print + press

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info is posted on abby's blog!

we are so excited about this project.
i hope you all enjoy seeing it evolve all year long.
happy new year!!!

today i'm browsing and making a wish list on this site.

book wish list

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high on my wish lists are always more books- i turn to a few
significant ones for inspiration when i'm stuck for ideas.
next year, i hope to build up my library even more.
here are a few i have written down lately:
+ le corbusier le grand - such a great collection!
+ charley harper- an illustrated life (reminds me of my grandfather's work- so 50's)
+ art forms in nature by ernst haeckel
+ handjob: a catalog of hand drawn type
+ over + over: catalog of hand drawn patterns by michael perry
+ alexander girard designs for herman miller
+ new handmade graphics
+ mina perhonen vol. 1-3. (by and about the great fashion designer)
+ bohemian modern: living in silver lake by barbara bestor
+ jamie oliver at home: cook your way to the good life (so great- he goes
through his garden and talks about how he would prepare everything, and even grow it!
i'm planning a garden for this next year, so this would be perfect!)
+ and of course: lines & shapes! i just need a couple volumes to complete
my collection from this year. can't wait to see what they have planned for next year!

cheers and happy holidays!

nadine y. nakanishi

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this sounds so interesting-
25 posters for $150.
totally a surprise.
so cool!

big update

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for you last minute shoppers!
hooray!
check it out here.

some wish lists...

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(from bottom to top: navaglow tape, mati by essimar, and zaha by essimar.
photos courtesy of their sites.)

it is hard in this part of the year to NOT find things to want.
although there is so much crazy awesome stuff out there, i am
totally drawn to the paper + textile handmade things out there.
although i have a calendar of my own, i have found two that i absolutely love.
+ black pearl
+ corwin + mociun

also, essimar's cards have been on my radar for a while.
they are so beautiful and well made.
my favorite pieces by essimar are mati and zaha.
cut paper is huge to me right now. i love it!

and who can beat the navaglow tape by stella bugbee?
it makes me wish that i HAD to stand in line at the post office!
which i know, is not what anyone wants to do this time of the year!

thanks maria!

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maria of port2port mentioned my calendar on her blog this morning!
thanks!

oh goodness!

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just this in-
+lena just updated her shop- and those tote bags are calling my name!

friday

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today is my normal day off, although it is actually now a sort of vacation. (long story)
so anyways, i am spending part of it catching up online, drinking coffee, and hanging with
my cats. and the weather is beautiful so i have to make sure that i can get a photo walk in too!

couple things i have looked at today:
+ black pearl press' calendar- i love it! so simple and well printed.
and the cotton bag makes it all.
+ mociun's online store: big sale- wish i could get one of each!
her work is so beautiful- she is a huge inspiration.
+ fox in mociun- i can't tell you how much i am looking forward to seeing
what comes of the collboration between two of my favorite artists-
alyson fox + caitlin mociun.
check out this article for a little more info.
+ i entered this giveaway- because who doesn't love free books?!
+ checking out this artist who is inspiring me to cut some paper for paper curtains. just you wait... off to get x-acto blades!

i think that's it for now. i need to go by the post office to mail off some calendars to
lovely customers! thanks to all!
go enjoy the winter sun.

2009 calendars!

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my limited edition letterpress calendars are in the shop!
i am excited about how these turned out, and it wouldn't be
the same without my brother's great craftsmanship on the
wood bases.
here are the specs:

+ 2009 calendar, letterpress printed.
+ 12 pages, measuring 5 x 5, each page two color printed.
+ numbered limited edition of 150
+ comes with a handmade wood stand, which holds all the months together.

the holiday sale went well last week, and I've been trying to recover from
being busy with sales, being kind of sick again, and then job stuff.
basically- it's been a crazy week. but now i have some time to relax
and think about everything. and maybe start another project?...

some favorites

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(clockwise from top left, montmarte, andrea (scout),
unruly things, girlhula, palindrome press, abbytriesagain,
unruly things, and jordis)
above are some of my flickr favorites that i have marked lately.
they each exude something that i love. be it how the light is captured, handmade,
or noticing of small details. i love that other people notice little things.
hope you are enjoying your thanksgiving! speaking of which, i better start
prepping my apple crisp!
hope to see you this sunday at the sale!

i'm in a lovely feature

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(photo courtesty of e.bentz)

on the sunday best holiday sale blog!
check it out.

sale details:
ace hotel/ cleaners event space, portland, OR
corner of sw 10th + stark
on Sunday, November 30, 2008
from 11 am to 5pm

come check us all out!

getting ready

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for the sale. i have been busy printing my calendars,
and sewing up the last bags that i have fabric for.
in the midst of this, and getting together my ideas for the new year,
and what i want to focus on, i am prepping for the holidays.
my family is coming over for thanksgiving, and i'm looking forward to it.
++++++++++++++

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(photo courtesty of estasketch)

i always enjoy new updates from estasketch.
she works in many different mediums, and i love each
one she does.
she has done it again, with these brooches and necklaces
printed with images from her sketchbooks.
they would make great christmas presents!

sunday best holiday sale

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(photo from my late summer sale)

make sure you find your way to the cleaners event space at the ace hotel
in Portland, OR
on November 30th, 11am-5pm.
It will be a great holiday sale to stock up on gifts!
Artists include Studio Olivine, Arugula Press (me!), KeeganMeegan,
Jill Bliss, Elizabeth Bentz's textiles, and many more!!
find the shop's blog here for any other details, and links to
the artist's sites!
join us for an afternoon of handmade goodness!

tuesday night barak-ed!

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(image courtesy google images)

our election night party was a blast. and thanks
to obama for making it a celebration, instead of a dreadful evening.
if it wasn't for him, i don't think it would have turned into cheering and dancing.

i am so overjoyed that he is the next president, and feel that there will be
some needed change on the way!
I had felt pretty confident tuesday that he was going to win, and
was just so ready for it to happen. the mood continued for much of the week, and
I look so much forward to how he will influence our country.
He is a huge inspiration to me, and makes me want to be more involved in the community.
I am looking forward to the next four years!

the chairs

2008-11-04T08:08:00.000-08:00

as said in a previous post,
i wanted to reupholster the dining room chairs
in the printed chair fabric. well, i only have so much that
isn't being used for totes for the sale (stay tuned for more updates on that)
so i used what i had on the chairs, and used other fabric i had around.
i like it. i just have to print more chair fabric. soon!
what do you think?
i also wanted to get these reupholstered because we are having
people over tonight for an election night party!
hopefully we will all be toasting to obama's victory. who knows how long everyone will hang out!

wish list

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with all this talk of fall, and leaves, i have been thinking alot
about boots lately.
i like these, these and these.
what about you?

happy fall!

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October has now become my favorite month,
with the sunshine, chilly mornings, and the necessity
of scarves and jackets. Although, the rain has started this morning.
Last night was the book signing for A Year of Mornings : 3191 miles apart.
it was so lovely to meet mav and stephanie, and see their beautiful photo pairs!
today is my studio day, which i am excited about.
also, later this afternoon, a coworker and i are headed to pinkham millnery,
to see how they work, and see their beautiful work.
hope you have a good halloween!

repeat

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i can't wait for this show/sale!
my friend alisha of palindrome press will be there, and
i'm excited to see what she and others have been cooking
up for it! there will be lots of handmade gifts for under $50!

small shop update

2008-10-24T08:25:00.000-07:00

i just added a few journals to my shop.
hope you are staying warm today!

i can't wait!

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(photo courtesy of 3191 site)

next week is the book signing here in portland, OR
for 'a year of mornings: 3191 miles apart'.
this book is so beautiful, and i can't
wait to meet the ladies in person.
hope you can make it too!

2008-10-24T07:47:00.000-07:00

(photo courtesy of abby tries again)
abby has started an online shop again!
she has some beautiful prints in right now,
and i snapped up the one above.
i'm so excited to get it in the mail from
my flickr friend!

chairs

2008-10-22T23:18:00.000-07:00

these prints are based on an illustration by my late grandfather,
who was an illustrator and commercial artist.
he took line drawings of chairs, and put them into one pattern.
i then took it, enlarged it, changed it some, and repeated the pattern.
i love it. i have a special attachment to it.
i want to reupholster all our dining room chair seats with it.
i think i will!

lately

2008-10-22T21:33:00.001-07:00

i've been working on projects.
i'm in a holiday sale in late november, and
i will have a whole chunk of stuff there, including:
+ letterpressed journals
+letterpressed cards
+ screenprinted wrapping paper
+ limited edition screenprinted totes

i will post more info when the publicity comes out.

welcome!

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greetings! i hope you will enjoy what you see here. sneak peeks into my life, work and play. enjoy. -c