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I just got back from a quick trip to Portland, Maine. I was there to work, but spent a big portion of the time eating! It was all so delicious.
Here are some snapshots of my meals in Portland (dining in and out), and a list of restaurants I recommend:

FORE STREET

BRESCA

BLUE SPOON

FLAT BREAD COMPANY

HOMEGROWN HERB & TEA

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It was during my second “real” job as a designer for Calvin Klein that I learned to see inspiration in everything around me. It’s something that is so much a part of me now. I learned to store memories of textures, pattern, colors, etc. for future design projects. These are some photos from a recent vacation.

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I collect a lot of vintage books that I leaf through for inspiration. I find them at flea markets, antique stores, used bookstores, etc. One of my favorite genres of books to collect is little cooking booklets. Mostly from the 1950s and ’60s, they were put out by food and beverage companies as promotions for their products. The illustrations in these little books have been a great source of inspiration for my illustration work.

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I thought I’d share some more images of my vintage-book collection, this time focusing on how-to craft books. I’ve learned a lot of technical and practical information from these books, and also used them for visual inspiration for my designs. I find old craft books at thrift stores, used book stores, and yard sales — always very cheaply priced. Here are some photos of the books I pull from the shelf most often.

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I just had a chance to catch up with Andrea Wyner, who photographed our wedding in August 2005. We bumped into each other on the subway, and realized that we’re now neighbors, since Andrea splits her time between San Francisco and New York City. Andrea perfectly captured the feeling and atmosphere of our wedding. I feel fortunate to have had her there to document it all. Our wedding was also photographed by Thayer Allison Gowdy for Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, so we’re really lucky to have an abundance of great images from the day. I took a peek at Andrea’s beautiful portfolio, during our ride on the subway together. Here are some of my favorites (the last group of four is from our wedding).