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 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 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 January 6, 2010
It’s not really a New Year’s resolution so much as a “what I need right now”, but I’ve decided to look around more. I am so inspired by other designers!! Yesterday, I spent a good chunk of time staring at Letterhead Fonts. Lots of typographic eye candy. Check ‘em out. I also stared at Jessica [...]
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By libbylu on December 22, 2009
The wallpaper craft is finished! Yipee! And I have the pictures to walk you through the steps. (*NOTE: I am not a photographer. I apologize for this in advance.) Cool Picture Framed Art 1. Buy nine – 1 foot square frames and spray paint them black. I modified this step. I bought 32′ of 1×2 [...]
Posted in Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, Fine Art, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, color, Decor, Design Hole, DIY, Illustration, Painting, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper
By libbylu on December 22, 2009
I had some leftover wallpaper, so I decided to use it in this china cabinet spruce-up. Before After Even put crushed velvet on the doors. Now, all those heirlooms have a proper place!
Posted in Decor, Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, Entertaining at Home, Gallery, I ♥ Color!, My New Stuff | Tagged Alluminare, color, Decor, Design Hole, DIY, Swatches, 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 [...]
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By libbylu on November 24, 2009
Check out my interview on sparkyfirepants.com! Fun questions, fun answers, and my very own recipe for the *perfect* PB&J. Thanks, David, for a super-fun conversation!
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By libbylu on November 2, 2009
I just ordered this wallpaper from Alluminare for the projects I’m going to start soon. I’m really looking forward to them! I’ll post the DIY steps when I’m finished, but for now, here’s a taste of what’s to come:
Posted in Decor, Design Links, DIY Awesomeness, I ♥ Color!, Textiles | Tagged Alluminare, Decor, Design Hole, Design Links, DIY, Fabric, Illustration, Pattern, Patterns, Swatches, Textiles, Wallpaper
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