Shop: Mitrebox Framing Studio

I'm happy to announce that a selection of my crafts can be found at the lovely Mitrebox Framing Studio in Minneapolis, MN.

If you live in the area, be sure to drop by and check it out.

Happy Shopping. : )

Home Sweet Home

While I was in Florida, Geoff worked non-stop on installing new floors. I'm happy that everything is finally coming together.

We've put a lot of work into the house - painting, renovating, making accessories and furniture or collecting original artwork (from my brother mainly). I personally love looking at other people's homes for inspiration so I thought it might be fun to share mine with you.

1. Large metal tiled frame with recycled mirror, made by Geoff.

2. Ikea chairs spray painted white.

3. I screen printed and hand-dyed this runner in my No.03 pattern.

1. Screen printed and handmade pennants. By me.

2. "The Mocking of Christ" by my brother, German.

3. Handmade pillows. By me.

(I got the idea from a decor book to cover an ugly couch with fabric. Much better than navy leather any day.)

4. My favorite piece so far: Geoff and I designed this coffee table/ bench with heavy metal legs. My father cut and made the metal leg frame, while Geoff stained and finished the pine table top.

5. Geoff's first wood work project - 3 individual pine shadow boxes.

You can barely tell, but I pushed the 3 boxes together to make shift a side table.

1. Original bird drawing by German.

(Expedit Ikea bookshelf sits over top of a vent. Geoff made and painted the block legs the shelf sits on to allow air circulation.)

1. Original painting by German. (Love this one.)

Hope you enjoyed the tour. : )

::: Nathalie

Back to work I go!

Got back from visiting family in Miami last week. I miss everyone and the weather like crazy. What I would do to hang by the pool right now.

In the meanwhile, this is what I was up to today. Loading new items on etsy.

Messy Mess

The current state of my studio is a MESS. I have only an hour to clean since I have to start packing for MIAMI! I'll be leaving tomorrow morning for a two week getaway to spend sometime with my grandmother. I can hardly wait!

::: Nathalie

Indian Florals & Hemp Linens

S/S No.03 Hemp Tea Towel in White

I just uploaded a new tea towel onto etsy. The pattern is inspired by Indian design.

I've been meaning to do a few more sketches based on my studies, but sometimes it seems impossible to find the time to sit down and draw. Until then, I hope you all like this.

::: Nathalie

Thanks Uppercase!

In the mail today was Uppercase #9, always a treat, but this issue is just a little more special for me.

Thanks Janine. You made my week!

: )

Nathalie

Salted Caramel. YUM!

I had a craving for this delicious Salted Caramel & Chocolate Cake last night - so I made it. No occasion. Just cuz.

Recipe source: Sweet Paul, Fall 2010 Issue.