2007 Barakah Life Handmade
It's not too late to register for Sunday's workshop at the Barakah Life Studio, Hayward, CA.
http://adultcalligraffiti.eventbrite.com/
March 03, 2011
February 28, 2011
Florals: Daffodils
In the language and meanings of flowers Daffodils represent: Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one, chivalry and eternal life.
Arranging Daffodils: Cut at least 1/2 " off and at a 45 degree angle for maximum water absorbtion. After cutting place in water. Do not add with other flowers for a few hours. Daffodls exude a clear, sticky sap that is harmful to other flowers.
February 22, 2011
February 21, 2011
Florals: Beauty of One
Many years ago when I began arranging flowers I would mix a variety of flowers and colors. Now I prefer simple, less formal arrangements, using only one type of flower.
In a jam jar or a modern vase a simple arrangement with only one type of flower allows the full beauty of that flower to shine through.
February 13, 2011
February 17, 2011
Sheri Lynn Wood textile candy
I just discoved textile designer, Sheri Lynn Wood and her explosive eye popping quilts. I love the color and their curvy motion. Sheri's design company is called Dainty Time Quilts and is just up the road on Treasure Island.
Sheri's modern quilts are improvisational and made without a pre-determined pattern. Her quilts are all about line, color, shape and the rhythm of attention. Machine pieced, hand quilted and made with hand dyed cotton fabrics.
You can see more at her Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/Daintytime
February 16, 2011
Younes Duret Design
With a Moroccan mother and French father, Younes Duret has always lived between two countries. Casablanca is the cradle of his childhood, Paris is the city where he studied design, and Marrakech is the one where he founded his design agency.
Younes brings cultures closer which seem to be so divergent and creates a new borderless style. He aims to repair perceived ideas and prejudices by shifting objects and borrowing humorous and existing graphics. It is therefore difficult to attempt to associate his creations from one country more then another.
See how the pieces all fit together! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7hTa_gmqiM
February 15, 2011
Floating Flowers
Pretty and simple.
Just add water to a glass bowl from the kitchen or a pedistal bowl then toss a few flowers in. Add either a floating or a votive candles. I often do this with the little blossoms that are left over after arranging flowers.