We want to share with you a wonderful book written by a colleague and former student, Kim Newton Arispe and beautifully photographed by Bobby Arispe. It is called, “Liberal Libations.” The book is so well […]

Former student, Saana Baker, is known for her beautiful and meticulous work in textile. Her attention to technical detail, nuanced colors, subtle detail and evocative patterning are central to her aesthetic.

Saana studied textile design with […]

At the end of a two week sojourn (first to Savanna College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA., then to Maison & Objet in Paris) I made a quick visit to Madrid. It ‘s […]

Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting the offices of Patricia Nugent Design in Seattle. Just a pond jump from our home of Bainbridge Island. This is a mecca-like textile trip which I have been […]

What an appropriate name for such a happy collection of dinnerware.  Whenever I see the vibrant colors gracing a table (including my own) it brings a smile. And with the big range of […]

Alicia Keshishian is a multi-talented colorist and designer. Her eye for color in her woven works is indeed exceptional. She is bold and fearless in her approach to color and for anyone who […]

Two very talented artists and authors, David Lewis and George Little, are my friends and neighbors on Bainbridge Island, WA.  Our family was so fortunate to have the use of their home in San Miquel, […]

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The colorful connection between food and flowers is something we can all relate to.

I simply couldn’t put it better than my friend and colleague, Talmage McLaurin, does […]

I was intrigued by a story that I saw in Entertainment Weekly about Bob Mackie, the famous fashion designer known especially for his work on the  Carol Burnett Show. You might remember the classic Scarlet […]