Maira Kalman at The Met

I was thrilled to find Maira Kalman in the latest issue of Departures Magazine. Apologies for the non-blogging - inspiration has been elusive lately. But I can never resist my hat-idol, Maira - especially as she paints her way throught the different wings of the Met.

Drool-worthy

Greubel Forsey's Double Tourbillon 30 degree, $425,000

"I want a Green Coat."

...pronounced our friend Sohini, upon my latest visit to the City.
"Um...grass green?" I asked.
"Sea Green?" guessed Cindie.
"Green...just green." She replied. "Like the Crayon."
It's still chilly, not winter chilly, but new Spring Chilly.
"See..." she pointed, as we saw an incredibly hip chick walk down the block on Madison Avenue.

This is what we saw. I get it.

Comme des Garçons for H&M

I'm getting heart palpitations!!! Read here.

*Photo from CDG AW08/09.

Rina Matea: Lucia

Severina and Matea are the names of my grandmothers, and I'm naming my little collection of handmade pieces Rina Matea -- after these two wonderful women. I only have the sweetest memories of my mama and lola, and each piece I make carries with it a little joyful thought inspired by these amazing women.

Four Years Later: Ibbie

In 2004 I took a trip to Tokyo, and after Mika Kato, Yayoi Kusama, Hina dolls, Muji, and Puroland, it's no wonder I came back to New York telling everyone who cared to listen that I was going to start making dolls and toys. Since then I have been making dolls for friends.

Friends, meet Ibbie (named after one of my favorite people in the world, Isabel Consuelo T.):

And since she's everything like Isabel, Ibbie has a big, generous, and kind heart.

Inspiration for Play

I've been working on a few projects when I am able (late at night, crack of dawn). I know, I've promised to post some pictures of some completed projects. But not yet. In the meantime, take a look at some sources of inspiration:

English artist, Julie Arkell. Available at John Derian.

Jess Brown. Available at Twig.

Apolline a Paris. Available at Orfeo.

Herzenart.