redesigning the classics

Check out these beautiful covers designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. She re-designed all the classics for Penguin books a few years back, and I've just discovered them. The patterns and color combinations are really beautiful. Here is her site { www.cb-smith.com/ } or can be purchased here are penguin { www.penguin.com }

shoe mania

Along with fall and winter, comes the emergence of adorable boots, booties, and heels that are so wonderful to pair with leggings and tights. Take a look at some of my favorite from modcloth. If you haven't discovered this online store, you MUST. They have fantastic, vintage inspired wares. I want everything on this site. Enjoy! { www.modcloth.com }

**song of the week**

artist: neon trees
song: animal

**song of the week**

artist: Let's Go Sailing
song: sideways

recent pattern designs

here are some of my latest creations.

**song of the week**

artist: ben folds featuring regina spektor
song : you don't know me

new bags & exciting news!

Hi everyone, great news! My products are going to be in a small consignment store, {The Crafter's Cottage}out in Wayzata, MN! If you're in need for some cold weather gear, one of my scarves, hats or earwarmers would be perfect. I will also be producing more bags. Pictured here is my large tote, the Esther Tote, and my brand new silhouette, the Carla Crossbody. All the products in my line, Honey Lane, are named after women in my family. Just as Honey Lane is the name of the street I grew up on, and my parents still live today. :) The holidays are right around the corner as well, and any of my items would make great gifts. Just sayin.

**song of the week**

artist: Tori Amos
song: Almost Rosey

Honey Lane Etsy Store Launch!

Hi Everyone! I am very excited to announce that I have FINALLY got my etsy site up and running. I have quite a bit of merchandise available, and through out the rest of the week there will be more! All my items are hand made, and each item is truly unique. Please take a moment, check out the goods, possibly make a purchase, and enjoy! Just think - the holidays are right around the corner! These all would make great gifts. { www.honeylane.etsy.com }

maija fiebig

Here is an artist I really love. Her paintings are so beautiful. I admire how she incorporates texture, ornate patterns, yet still creates negative space that calms. If you have a moment check out her stunning work {www.maijafiebig.com}

designers guild

If you haven't heard of designers guild, you MUST check them out. They have the most luxurious lines of decorative home products. Here is a little snapshot of some of the patterns they offer. Fabulous! {www.designersguild.com}

vaughn's 1st birthday

today my nephew turns 1!!
I made him this very cool, very cute embellished t!
I hope he likes it. I have a feeling his mommy will, more than him. One day he'll appreciate it.
happy friday everyone!

**song of the week**

{Mates of State - True Love Will Find You In the End}

gmail kind of stinks...

i'm having to add this to the web, as you can't upload files for a signature from your desktop...weird!

**song of the week**

{LCD Soundsystem - Dance Yourself Clean}

inspiration lately

here are just some pretty pics that inspire me. hope they inspire you as well! {happy friday}

No Coast Craft-o-Rama

I just applied to get into the No Coast Craft-o-Rama craft fair that is held here in Minneapolis every December. Here are the pics I sent in. Soon these items will be available on etsy!

headband frenzy

I have been busily creating these headbands to sell on etsy. I love them! They are just the right addition to any outfit. I cover them with vintage fabric, finish the interior edges with ribbon, and add my signature hand made fabric flowers. I'm hoping to get into the No Coast Craft-O-Rama here in Minneapolis. I'm sending in my application this weekend. Wish me luck!

my kids

Look at these two. They are so precious.
I couldn't pass up this photo op. To think they couldn't tolerate each other for the fist 6 months.

fab alphabet

Came across this amazingly decorated alphabet today, the artist is Jonny Wan. Google I love you. I never know what you're going to deliver. :)

RSA Animate - The Secret Powers of Time

My sister sent me this today, awesome video. You mush watch.

jill & brandon wedding invitations

I am currently wrapping up wedding invitations for my dearest friend from high school, Jill, and her fiance, Brandon. An earlier post on my blog I shared the inspiration board options I gave them. They chose Modern Romance, so here is my interpretation. I am almost finished assembling. I think they turned out really well, and can't wait for her to distribute!

fabric flowers

When I have a free moment I try to work on my fabric flowers for my Honey Lane Etsy shop. I plan to make pins, hats, scarves, headbands, etc...accessories made from scratch, as my slogan says. Here is a close up of a few that I got started during the rainy days while I was on vacation.

what a ham

my nephew while we were on vacation last month at a lake house in McGregor, MN. My husband made him this lil' paper hat, and he somehow knew he was on display.

**song of the week**

new office/studio

A few weeks ago i moved my office/studio up from the basement. It was a room shuffle, and a lot of work. We had to move my husband's office/studio where mine used to be, move the guest bedroom down to his old space, and then move my stuff up to the old guest bedroom. whew! I haven't finished decorating or organizing, but it's getting there. I'm really excited about what I'll accomplish in my new space. Especially since I can have my little Lola bear next to me on her bed. Happy Monday everyone!

**song of the week**

artist: florence + the machine
song: rabbit heart [raise it up]

under construction

please forgive the look of my site for a while. I'm in the process of customizing a template, and I'm having to dig into the depths of my brain to remember HTML from my "Design for the Web" class in college. hope everyone is having a good summer! I am! As I've resigned from my full time job to be a freelance designer and have more time to work on my own stuff! yeah! here's a look at the headbands I've been making. I just applied to be in the Crafty Bastard craft fair in Washington DC with my friend Angie who lives in Maryland. Hopefully we get in! It would be a great launch for my Honey Lane products. Happy Summer!

amy butler decor

I'm a huge fan of the textile designer amy butler, so when I found out she launched her own bedding/home decor line, of course I coveted it! She has several beautiful collections combining her great, uplifting color sense, as well as her bold patterns that are the perfect balance of modern and vintage. Check out her site {amy butler} and buy her products here! {bed, bath, & beyond}