I LOVE ... Haptic Lab's baby-soft maps and readymade quilts of American cities, such as San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Boston, New Orleans, Philadelphia, etc. (see pictures below) Here's how they describe their quilts:

Soft-Maps are quilted maps of cities and neighborhoods that represent someone's unique place in the world. Wrap your children in them, have a picnic, pull them close during the next Nor'easter. As a keepsake, a Soft-Map serves as an intimate reminder of home: where you’re from and where you belong. In a world that is increasingly digitized and remote, a quilted Soft-Map provides an expressive way to reconnect with your surroundings.

Not only beautiful, these blankets can be used as a mnemonic tool. As your child grows up with a Soft Map, they learn to read their neighborhood and its landmarks in a tactile, easily remembered way.

Some more inspiration:

Amazing florist in Rome - Tulipani Bianchi

Newer company for event design - Landing Feet First

Little Flower School with Nicolette and Sarah

Inspiration: miniatures from the flea market ... Today, I found this miniature cast iron stove. I was told by the man I bought it from that those who bought a full size stove, could buy or were given one of these.

Also, I found these miniature bottled ships that I want to incorporate into some new portraits, a sort of nautical theme maybe?


I love Cursive Design. Designer Sarah Fox, who lives and works in Chicago, designs jewelry and home accessories that focus on intricate details and natural forms. Her inspiration derives from the juxtaposition of unusual materials and the unique moments in nature. I especially like her jewelry - how she combines beads, chain and crochet into one. You can see some of her creations below ...




Happy Autumn!!! Some of my autumn inspired art ...

The photographs from the engagement shoot are finally here. Our session was with Blair Marie ... I love autumn for the colours! Here is my family on a beautiful fall morning walking in the area we frequent most! Of course Leo made it into some of the shots!