Working

What I have been working on: Indigo dyeing linen & yarn in my backyard for ERMIE SS '12.

Photographs Courtesy of Kneeland Co.

What Joanna has been working on--her stunning new lookbook for her company Kneeland CO.!

Beautifully photographed by Jeana Sohn.

Photo by Jeana Sohn, courtesy of Beatrice Valenzuela.

What Bea has been working on: her lovely new website (featuring a few photographs by me on the "Gallery" page) !

What Ursula has been working on: being featured in a video portrait about her life and work!

Handmade Portraits: Ursula Dean from Etsy on Vimeo.

Such inspiration!

 

Photo, directly above: Tomory Dodge.

Our first al fresco meal of the season: Bruschetta, Dandelion, fennel & carrot salad, Grilled filet with chimichurri sauce and mushrooms on the side. 

Tomory had fun taking pictures of Venus.

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Textile design © Jennifer Parry Dodge 2011-2012

 Above: New Colorway for the Afterparty Print (working title is Negative Afterparty :) for ERMIE FW 12. 
Needs a bit of work still, but I really like it.

Below: Satoko sent me some of her favorite Haiku poems.

Have a great weekend!

Red camellia 

White camellia 

Falling down

                                               - Hekigoto Kawahigashi

The morning glory

It has taken the well bucket

I must seek elsewhere for water

                                                - Chiyo Kago

At the ancient pond

a frog plunges into

the sound of water

                                                - Basho Matsuo

First Autumn morning

the mirror I stare into

shows my father's face

                                                 - Kijo Murakami

Night; and once again

the while I wait for you

cold wind turns into rain

       

                                               - Shiki Masaoka

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More: Studio Sale!

Photos 1, 2 by Kate Miss

More items from the past season are now on sale! This is a good one, folks! Have a great weekend...

Lauren Spencer King

Above:
All Artwork: Lauren Spencer King
All photos by Jennifer Parry Dodge

Yesterday I went to the studio of Lauren Spencer King. I stumbled across Lauren's blog a few months ago, without realizing that we had previously met briefly at multiple art openings in town over the years. When I finally made the connection, and we sat down together in real life and shared a meal- it was like meeting an old friend. I love that.

Lauren is a talented artist and designer, and I was excited and honored to be able to poke around in her studio (I seriously lost track of time while I was there chatting and shooting...I could have spent all day there gazing at her work).
It's actually been a big week for Lauren--she was featured on both Design*Sponge and Daily Candy. She certainly deserves the attention--her sculptures are striking, sensitive, beautiful; she is an incredible draftsman--one of the best I've ever seen, and an all around lovely individual.

Congratulations, Lauren, and thank you for your generosity!!

**wink wink** you'll be seeing more of Lauren in about a month or so on this blog ;)

Marginamia!

I was featured on Marginamia! I am so flattered that Kristen asked to interview me for her unique and thoughtful blog. A freelance writer and mother, Kristen blogs about names, their origins, and their associations. I love her sense of curiosity- the content of her blog is refreshing. Please do take a look!

Thank-you so much Kristen!

Easter Everywhere

A beautiful Easter afternoon spent with friends. Short ribs with grits and quiche by Max. Mmm.

I loved seeing everyone's snapshots of their Passover Seders, Easters and spring celebrations (Hanami!) on their blogs and Instagrams!