our apartment was used for a photo shoot last week, and the stylist brought lots of fresh flowers. it feels extravagant to have vases full of flowers this time of year... and passing them in the house makes me think of spring and summer. the poppies are dying, but they're still so pretty.

maira kalman's experience at the inauguration... more here.
she is one of my absolute favorite artists.

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domino magazine has been a source for a lot of inspiration over the last few years, and i'm sad to see it go. i loved the story on sunrise ruffalo's home in the latest issue.

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i'm looking forward to this sale...

stuart & wright.

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i've been wanting to check out the jan & aya shop in greenpoint for a while. i have even more reason to go now-- i'd love to see this textile show by julie floersch in person.

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favorites from steven alan spring preview...

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i designed a travel journal for galison, in the style of my travel plates (which are no longer for sale) and my travel illustrations for elle decor magazine. the journal has space to plan out an itinerary, packing list, etc.-- and has adventurous information writen by julia hecomovitch. i enjoyed doing this, and would love to do a larger series of travel themed paper goods. so if you have a cute shop and would like to buy the journals for it, please do! or if you'd like to buy just one that's great too...

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i'm always really mesmerized by jessica williams's work. i loved seeing a peek at her "imperfect archives", a chroncile of all her work from four years of art school. i can't link directly, but you can find the link under "2008" on the left of the page.
also, you can see jessica's work in lines & shapes.

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beautiful book spines here and here, from the selby.

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another snow day....

new/old books, part 1

i've been pining over the camel print virginia johnson scarf for years, and now the bird scarf too. the price is a little too high for me, sadly! i like the dachshund print too, of course, but i think i'd feel too goofy wearing it, since i have one...

a few links....

very nice, simple, patterned sheets, via bloesom

i love this constellation print, via hpnfrhpyacdns

and these tokyo photos make me want to go even more, if that was possible... from notes by niave

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i have a couple spots left in my JAN/FEB classes (held in my fort greene, brooklyn studio).
contact me via email, if you would like to sign up, or to be added to my mailing list for future classes!

lena [at] lenacorwin.com

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Textile Stamping --

Learn to print allover patterns for fabric using stamping techniques.
Stamping requires less space and less clean-up than screen printing, so it's
a great method for printing your own fabric at home. Stamped fabric has
beautiful inconsistencies and a true handmade look.

3 session class
Mondays in January & February: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2
6:00pm - 7:30pm
$200 + supplies (about $30)

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Intro to Screen Printing --

Learn my fabric methods for screen printing, starting with the basics (no
experience required). Learn to print on fabric and paper, using your own
designs.

4 session class
Thursdays in January & February: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12
6:00pm - 7:30pm
$250 + supplies (about $50)

post-holiday sale... the mociun + corwin calendar poster is now $32 in my shop.

new (old) things, part 1.

flying back from sf to new york...
i really hate flying, but sometimes the view is so beautiful and i can appreciate being up high in the air. flying over the sierra nevada mountains was pretty stunning.

~ ~ happy new year! ~ ~
top photo: barbecued oysters in san francisco.
bottom photo: a beautiful fabric origami bird gift.