I am so excited to exhibit the new Clear Forest Series by Michelle Stitz here at  Saffron and Genevieve.  I first learned about her from a client, who showed me a piece she had of Michelle’s right off the bat and said “this we love, this is the feeling we want in our home”.  Peruse...Read More

  I went to Alameda on Sunday, and found some fabulous things, which you can see here.  Monday I went to the SF gift show, where I was stoked to find a new perfume line.  I’m a sucker for good packaging, a good story and most importantly a great scent.  Should be arriving shortly, so...Read More

  Whew! This was a wild and wonderful year.  At times I felt like I was hanging on by my fingernails, but not to worry, I would never let go.  Thankfully the Christmas spirit infused Santa Cruz and it seemed as if every able bodied person with excellent taste flocked to my shop rather than the mall...Read More

  handmade stockings from Katie Baker paper doll assemblage from Ronda at Rooks Hideout This collection of tiny shells in boxes came to me, and became the perfect ornaments for my tree letter press boxed cards and coasters from Laurie of Lucky Bee Press felted recycled sweater flower pins and assemblage from Diane Ritch Come...Read More

This is the second tree I have done for the Dominican hospital fundraiser.  This year they are raising money for upgrades to the NICU.  I chose a Scandinavian theme, and the handmade star on top says “God Jul” which means merry christmas.  Carved wooden dala horses, antique roman candles with lead acorn weights, vintage bottles with paper...Read More

I’ve shown boo kitty before, from the amazing artist outside of Austin. She lives with me now. I like cows, now hear that in your head with forrest gump’s voice. I really do. Above is my favorite painting with some great old plastic cows making it 3D. For some reason I keep finding white ones…...Read More

I was thrilled to be able to host a baby shower for my great friend Jessie on Sunday. I was stressing about the backyard with the half done deck, the dead lawn and gopher holes, but everything turned out ok. Because she is a true southern gal, and her favorite movie is Steel Magnolias, I...Read More

I can’t even stand it. I saw these in the back of —–‘s car in Texas this past spring and have been waiting to get one in my hot little hands for months! It’s a mold from a baby doll! All brass, and all barnacle-y from many many pours of molten plastic inside of it....Read More

More pictures taken by Raya Carlisle of my room at the Summit showcase house, I love this window so much, and these romans I did I think add just the right amount of softness without taking away from the fabulous architecture. They are done in one of my all time favorite fabrics, very soft cotton...Read More

I have some photos of the “home for the holidays” showcase room from Raya, via flicker. The big files are on the way so I thought I would just tease you a little bit at a time with some of her pieces of art (her photography) of my pieces of art (my design). There are...Read More