Summer is about simplifying. As I sit upstate in the woods this week, I can’t help but enjoy the slow life of living simply. Georgia O’Keefe’s home is simple, functional and a space that fosters creativity. Designed as a “mobile and mute object” Giamoetti’s...

This month I’m inspired by rest and relaxation. Possibly because I don’t have a moment of it in my life right now. When choosing fabric this month, I looked to the comfort of linen sheets and your favorite linen tee that is perfectly worn in,...

This month I’m inspired by rest and relaxation. Possibly because I don’t have a moment of it in my life right now. When choosing fabric this month, I looked to the comfort of linen sheets and your favorite linen tee that is perfectly worn in,...

I could make hundreds of mood boards based around the Bishop Edward King Chapel, but this week I will only make you suffer through two. The idea of straight lines forming curved structures is evident in architecture. Check back tomorrow to see how I used...

I could make hundreds of mood boards based around the Bishop Edward King Chapel, but this week I will only make you suffer through two. The idea of straight lines forming curved structures is evident in architecture. Check back tomorrow to see how I used...

A common touchstone for my inspiration is architecture. My current obsession is with the Bishop Edward King Chapel, in Oxford, England. The talented architects of Niall McLaughlin who relish unexpected juxtapositions also use light as a key design element. The structural details and use of...

A common touchstone for my inspiration is architecture. My current obsession is with the Bishop Edward King Chapel, in Oxford, England. The talented architects of Niall McLaughlin who relish unexpected juxtapositions also use light as a key design element. The structural details and use of...

My December design inspiration comes from loading on layers for winter, and keeping colors light to brighten the grey days. Keeping warmth, structure and layering versatility in mind, this month’s design is simple but significant....

My October design inspiration stems from the organic curves of the human figure and the beauty in simplifying forms. Over the years I’ve learned the importance of simplicity, in life and in design. Simple but significant forms create timeless design. To get a sneak peek...

My August design inspiration and final garment are a little delayed, but it fits in with the spirit of New York Fashion Week. My August design was inspired by a sense of delicate ease, free movement and enjoying indian summer. The dress I made...

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