By libbylu on May 4, 2010
While traveling through Venice last month, I was struck by the Islamic influence on the city’s architecture. Such lovely peaks and curves, so unique to that culture. Today, I made a pattern from the doodles I did on the train from Venice to Florence. Introducing “Venice.” Talk to me if you’d like to use this [...]
Posted in Decor, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged color, Creative Process, Decor, Fabric, Islamic art, Pattern, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, Travel, Venice, Wallpaper, wrapping paper
By libbylu on May 4, 2010
I don’t know about you, but my weekends are often just an extension of my work week. While I might not be working, per se, there are tasks that assume their place on Saturday and Sunday, leaving very little room for anything else. Having a home means keeping up with said home, and that includes [...]
Posted in Freelance, Opinions, Personal Things | Tagged Freelance, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, Project Management, Textiles, Wallpaper
By libbylu on April 24, 2010
The lovely pattern, Elizabeth, is now available for purchase on Alluminare.com! Elizabeth is a lace-inspired pattern, named for the queen herself. Dainty, but regal, she holds her head high in either large or small scale. They just started carrying these awesome table lamps. I love the shape! Here is Elizabeth, as custom fabric: Elegant and [...]
Posted in Decor, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, Design Links, Fabric, lamps, Pattern, Patterns, Textiles, Wallpaper
By libbylu on March 3, 2010
I’ve been working extrariffic-hard on a project, to the point of near brain burst, so when SparkyFirePants posted this contest today, I couldn’t resist the diversion. I’ll show you what I sent in, but let me show you the progression. Here’s his original photo: I cut him out: I made a pattern with him: Then [...]
Posted in Decor, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged Decor, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, sparkyfirepants, Spoonflower, Textiles, Wallpaper, wrapping paper
By libbylu on March 1, 2010
I entered the Spoonflower Boba Baby Carrier fabric contest with a new leafy love pattern. I would be so honored if you would please vote for me! Here’s the pattern you’re looking for: Let’s Fall In Love by lushop Here’s the link to the voting! Thank you thank you thank you!
Posted in Decor, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Personal Things | Tagged Decor, Fabric, Graphics, Illustration, Packaging, Pattern, Patterns, Spoonflower, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper
By libbylu on February 19, 2010
Boojie, a new pattern collection, was inspired by a friend’s adorable baby girl. Available for license. Coming soon to Spoonflower.
Posted in Decor, Fashion, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged black, blue, Decor, Fabric, Freelance, Graphics, gray, green, Pattern, Patterns, Textiles, Wallpaper, yellow
By libbylu on February 2, 2010
A little pattern or two: *Coming soon to Spoonflower And a print: Available as a card on Cafepress and as a print on Etsy. I could definitely be persuaded to update the colorways on these for specific uses. Talk to me. FTC disclosure: if you buy my stuff, I make money.
Posted in Decor, DIY Awesomeness, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged color, DIY, Fabric, framed art, Graphics, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, plaid, Portfolio, print, Swatches, Textiles, valentine, Valentine's Day, Wallpaper, wrapping paper
By libbylu on December 9, 2009
Lots of buzz about yours truly online today (very exciting!!). Alluminare’s been awfully busy, redesigning pages, creating widgets, and…interviewing moi! Tres chic! Click here for my very own profile on Alluminare.com. You can see my latest work (created exclusively for Alluminare’s products, which are FABULOUS), read a little bio, and even grab a widget for [...]
Posted in Decor, Design Links, I ♥ Color!, Links, My New Stuff, Shout Out, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, color, Design Links, Fabric, Illustration, lighting, Pattern, Patterns, Textiles, Wallpaper
By libbylu on December 7, 2009
Ha. Actually had a college boy-interest say that to me once. There was a reason. Dear blog-readers, I’ve not kept up with you – I’m sorry! I’ve been traveling, first to my family for Thanksgiving, then to Oregon to see friends and family. My Google Reader has over 300 unread items! I can’t wait to [...]
Posted in Decor, Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, Entertaining at Home, Freebies, Freelance, Great Finds, I ♥ Color!, Personal Things, Textiles | Tagged color, Decor, Design Hole, Design Links, invitation design, Opinions, Painting, Pattern, Patterns, print, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper, wrapping paper
By libbylu on November 24, 2009
I just received my wallpaper from Alluminare (thanks to Design Hole). Thank goodness the FedEx guy didn’t leave it in our soggy, snowy bushes (like the mailman did with my new coat – grr!). It came all nicely packaged in a HUGE cardboard tube. I opened the tube, and inside was a plastic sleeve, housing [...]
Posted in Decor, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, Decor, Design Hole, DIY, Pattern, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper
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