{Inspiration} Mary Blair...

Mary Blair's art has inspired me for a really long time, but I didn't always know it. Whether it was through my Golden Books that she had illustrated or Disney's,  Alice in Wonderland, I was aware of her illustrations & way with color at an early age. 

It was visiting Disneyland as a 4th grader & getting to see, It's a Small World  that made the biggest impact me artistically though. This is actually a photo that I recently found - I had taken it on one of my Disneyland visits as a kid (I only went a few times). I'm not really sure what year- but in the 80's. It's a Small World really knocked my socks off & I often thought about how I could try to reconstruct it (while listening to the Disney record of course). 

As an adult I still enjoy her illustrations & creative vision- along with appreciating It's a Small World even more. Happy 100th Birthday Mary Blair!  


Another inspiring Mary Blair video link
www.magicofmaryblair.com


Have a great weekend!

{Shop Update} The Snowy Owl...

Winter at klt:works means snowy owls & hoodies. So I was really excited about getting this salt & peppy snowy owl hoodie printed in time for the cozy weather. For this screen printing job (along with more owl cardigans), I worked with a local screen printing studio called Innate. Their creative energy was a perfect fit.

Of course, a new hoodie added to the klt:mix meant that Sayer needed to test it out - with me camera ready. So we headed out for the afternoon to explore the cool nooks & crannies of our downtown. 

Now the klt:shop is all stocked up for the winter with cozy shades of grey & oodles of owls.  

{new to the shop}

More Owl Cardigans here

Snowy Owl Toddler Hoodie here

It's always fun to work with different creatives - so if you are local & looking for some custom work, give the guys at Innate a visit. They also have a store front where they sell their own designs. They are always working on interesting & fun projects so they are bound to inspire you.

Innate FB page here

Innate Web here

{Music Monday} 2 Cousins...

When I saw this video on the Handmade Romance FB page Thursday, it made me smile. So much so, that I knew that I had to pass it on.  It was a rather appropriate find as we've been talking a lot about cousins at our house.  Sayer is going to have a new cousin (one that will be in this state - rather than across country) sometime in February & we are all VERY excited. I've been going through old pictures lately & found this one of me, my little brother, & my two favorite cousins (who also have February birthdays). I really don't think I need to tell you which one I am, do I? If you have any doubts, just look at Sayer's picture & you will know right away. In this picture, I'm very close to the age Sayer will be when his cousin is expected to arrive- they will have about the same years apart as my brother & I do (4yrs). We all look forward to the day that Sayer will have a cousin to dance with too! Happy Music Monday!  

{Everyday Inspiration} hanging low....

It seems as though the change of the season & schedules has brought the icky crud right along with it. Our whole family has been battling a bad cold over the last few weeks. We just keep exchanging symptoms & trying on new ones. Sayer & I are still feeling less than our energetic selves today & decided to take it easy. On the agenda (while Chris is at work) is a little painting, a possible puppet show, fire station, & some cuddling on the couch with our favorite books & magazines.  Hopefully we will be all energized and inspired by tomorrow. What do you have planned for the weekend? 

{Mid-week Inspiration} Rob Ryan...

Handmade Portraits: Rob Ryan from Etsy on Vimeo.

I've been a fan of Rob Ryan's since I gave Chris the book,  This is For You  a few Valentine's Days ago - I just saw this great video about him this morning on the Etsy Blog & thought I would pass it on. After I watched it, I cruised through Rob's  shop, where I saw the, "Our Adventures in Wallpaper Collaboration with Mini Moderns"! Lovely - I'm a fan of Mini Moderns as well so I was thrilled to see this. I recently saw a great post about Mini Moderns on Bright Bazaar too that you might want to check out. Nothing like a great collaboration between some amazing artists/designers to help get you through Wednesday. Hope you are having a great week! 

{Handmade Inspiration} Fun Finds #8 ...

{Matte Stephens}  

{Blackbird Letterpress} 

{Lisa Golighty} 

{Artisanie Europe} 

{Royal Buffet}  

Poppytalk Handmade just turned 5 & the celebration is starting with a new market called "indie love". This is such a great place to find oodles of handmade goodness! Here are  5 of my favorite fun finds - 1 for every year that Poppytalk Handmade has been showcasing handmade goods & emerging design talent. Happy Birthday Poppytalk Handmade!

Pop on over and have a look at everything here. 

{Everyday Inspiration} That time of year...

It's that time of year....corn mazes, pumpkin patches, apple trees, & the beautiful light of a crisp autumn day. Fall is really my favorite season. But lately, I view my days a bit like this corn maze. I'm sort of stuck in the middle right now- looking for which way to turn. I've been so busy with klt:works (along with life) that I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. However, I'm looking forward to finding my way out  of this maze & running free. Until then, it's one day at a time. It was a gorgeous weekend here in the valley & we were lucky enough to get outside to enjoy some of the sunny days. How was your weekend?