family tree chronicles: September 2008

It's always interesting to see the initial concept and final outcome. Im really into textile design lately, maybe today is the day to play with my tee juice pens. I really should start this now, since I only have a week left on my maternity leave. EEK! Then back to Levis with 4o+ hour work weeks and time with the bean & Nick. I will surely practice my time management skills for projects.

perfect summer home

I really just love this house and wish it were mine.

Fuji Rock Festival

Kids hanging out by the creek at the festival. Behind them is one of the A SEED recycling stations. This festival,put on by Smash Japan, is one of the greenest festivals around and is going on it's 9th year in the resort of Naeba.

Tents layered on the beautiful green landscape.

Next year we want to bring Ella. We feel from this photo, she will be ready to take it on.

Luella SP/SU09

These clothes make me wish I went out more, to places where I could where them.

Some dresses by Christopher Kane

Wanted to share, if they haven't already been seen, some dresses by Christopher Kane from London fashion week. The cream dress with the leopard sweater is a fave and I really can't wait to see the black and white dress up close. I like to peruse the stores to see the clothes in detail.

More bicycles

Painting from the Dear Velo Exhibition in NYC (May 2008). I wish I could see it up close.

"Victory Garden Bike Barrow" by Amy Franceschini in SF. All we need is some straps and a cushion and we can cart Ella in it...hee hee

Bicycle seat for Ella

I have started my search for the perfect bicycle seat for Ella. Even though she won't be ready to ride until the Spring, I feel that the search may take some time. It really doesn't get any better than Amsterdam, it is so wonderfully casual with riding your whole family on 2 wheels.

This is one of the seats I have found so far, I don't really understand the big plastic plate in the front of it though. I think they may be taking child safety a little too far.

I like this one

Eley Kishimoto SP/SU 09

I have just been introduced to this lovely design duo Wakato Kishimoto and Mark Eley, and have fallen in love with their use of color. I especially love the tights and knee socks.

Here is their website to check out more of their designs: www.eleykishimoto.com

Eley Kishimoto SP/SU 09

Next project; tee juice dress

I love this dress, it is simple and comfy casual....I think I may be able to pull this off with using tee juice fatties. So, I decided to test them out, however on a completely different level. I drew little city blocks on my cords. Soon I shall do the real deal, just need to do a little prep first.