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white house holiday

Its been quite a busy holiday season already for us but one of the highlights that we've been working on for the last month are White House holiday decorations!  It was a complete honor and so much fun to particpate in this project.  We created a number of pieces including the pieces for the "Boflake" Scavenger Hunt that all visitors to the White House get to participate in this holiday season ... 

 

What an honor and definitely a memorable project.  I look forward to taking Ike back to the White House to see everything in person!

[photos by Maria Baer/Ritzy Bee Events who also lead design on of a number of the White House decorations this year -- yay, Maria!  And embroidered ornament by Kelly Seizert/Ritzy Bee Events].

simplesong holiday

We're in full holiday mode at the studio.  Can't believe Thanksgiving is next week!  We've updated the online shop and Fifteen/Eleven with holiday goodies ...

droga holiday chocolates

Love Droga Chocolates and love that they teamed up with Mr. Boddington for their packaging ...

Perfect holiday treat. 

what katie ate

Have you seen the new Whate Katie Ate book?  Its sooo good ...

Can't wait to dig in. 

sydney hale co.

In love with Sydney Hale Co. candles ... and extra love for being a local company ...

simple luxuries

Love black and gold ... and even the smallest splash of it can make simple into fancy ...

 

[clutch, scissors, flats, dinnerware, rosè, bracelet, identity]

jon contino

I was excited to see that one of my favorite illustrators, Jon Contino, illustrated the Washingtonian's cover this month...

And some of his other work ... so good ...

red + blues

Always drawn to pops of red + blue ...

ABC print, canvas bag, Federal Donuts, California scarf, Forage Kids, heart sweater

glasfurd & walker

I've fallen off the blogging wagon [real bad] ... I think its because I rarely read blogs now --between Pinterest, Twitter + Instrgram, I get my fill of inspiration and keeping up with people.  So, while I'd like to keep this blog, instead of stressing out about it, I'll just post as I feel.  

I've been working more and more on corporate work, which I very much enjoy.  In doing some research, I came across this new work by Glasfurd & Walker.  So many perfect details in these little packages.  I love thoughtful but simple design ...

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fall workshops at fifteen/eleven

Our fall workshops at the shop are now posted!  We've got a good lineup of classes and I'm especially excited for a new workshop Claudia of Fig. 2 Design and I are co-hosting.  A lot more details on that one to come!