Modern Printed Matter

I'm very excited to announce that my products will now be available at Modern Printed Matter in Warren, RI! I'm honored to be included with such a fabulous collection of artists and products. The grand opening is Tues, Sept 1st. Good luck Anna!!

Forgive me Julia!

I can't believe I missed it! I've been so busy filling "Julia" orders that I whizzed right past her birthday. At least I was at a picnic savoring good food if not cooking one of her recipes. Thank goodness others remembered and I'm flattered that Rex & Regina's Blog featured my apron. So does that excuse me for my birthday neglect? You can see the full post here.

A week of Julia

Check out this beautiful Etsy Treasury, Julie and Julia by Photographicamy, thanks Amy!

Front Page of Etsy today!

Well, Julia seems to be my lucky star!

Cookn in the Kitchn

It's been a good week and I'm feeling very grateful (and a wee bit embarrassed) by such nice mentions on so many fabulous blogs! I was flattered and surprised to catch this one today on Apartment Therapy's The Kitchn (by the way, Karen Stanford sure does rock that apron). You can view the entirety here.

I also owe a heartfelt "thank you" to my muse, Julia Child! She has inspired many more than cooks and chefs. Ironically, I've been so busy keeping up with orders that I haven't been able to see the movie yet (arghhh), but it's all good and I hate crowds anyway. I'll get there soon!

A little Bedlam does one good!

I've had such a nice response in the last week to the new Julia line which makes me feel quite happy as I sew away in my studio. It's obvious that Julia Child stirs up more than recipes (no pun intended). For many of us she touches the soul. I'm better with patterns than I am with words but Bradford of The Bedlam of Beefy's heartfelt writings are definitely worth a read. Today's post has given me somethings to ponder on today and I'm touched to be a part of it! You can read the entirety here.

My copper bowl runneth over...

I was already feeling happy yesterday about the launch of my new Julia line and the enthusiastic feedback that was starting to come my way. Just as we were leaving last evening to join friends, Jan, of the fabulous Poppytalk, sent me this post. I couldn't be happier! She "got it" and she wrapped "it" up together with a big blue and red bow! It truly is a gift to be able to sit back and look at your work through another person's eyes (detached from your own constant critiquing) and think "wow, I did that, and I think it actually works!" Thank you so much Jan! You can view the full post here.

Friday scout out: French Food

Thanks Tara, for including me in this Frenchy collection!! Her post can be viewed here.

It's all about Julia today...

Sweet! One of my new Julia aprons showed up along with this Food & Wine Magazine piece on The Storque (scroll way, way, way down)! You can view its entirety here.

So I sing a song of love, Julia...

I have just launched a new line of linen aprons and tea towels called Julia in honor, of course, of Julia Child and fueled by the much anticipated movie, Julie and Julia. The prints are based on the covers of Volume One and Volume Two of Mastering the Art of French Cooking. You can view the entire collection in my Etsy Shop here.

One of my very first posts here was "I heart Julia" where I write a little bit about her influence. I am so excited to have found an opportunity to honor her with these prints. In fact, I'm a wee bit giddy at the moment (I actually have butterflies, that's a bit over the top isn't it)?

In addition to the new design, linen tea towels and natural linen (as a color choice) are new to my shop. I'm trying to keep it fresh and new!

Thank you Karen for your legs and Kimberly for you stove and beautiful blue wall!

Hello August!

What a sweet summer we've been having (with only a few muggy exceptions). The brown nose on the left belongs to one who steals and eats green beans one at a time. She stretches out on her belly in the straw and savors each one like a lollipop.

Speaking of food, I've whipped up a new line of linen aprons and tea towels to be introduced early in the coming week...