i got it! thanks dagua!

this past weekend i had the priviledge to put some of my calendars into augurie the indy shop
in eugene. this adorable shop is owned by my friend dagua, who also has her own line called ladydove. she is a super creative lady, and i envy her lifestyle for sure! she was sweet enough to create one of these jackets for me- and i love it! thanks dagua!

they are up on etsy!!

i posted my calendars on my etsy site, and they're getting some looks already. don't worry, there are more than the ones listed, i just have to get more up there. thanks for all your patience in this! they are selling for $28 + shipping. i'm pretty excited about the responses i'm getting! thanks etsy!

happy thanksgiving!

hope everyone's day is filled with love, family, friends, and coziness. d and i are staying inside cooking and baking today, then headed to visit both families' tomorrow and saturday. i love holidays that have good food involved! orange rolls here we come!

the fall / winter lotta jansdotter collection is here!

as you all know, i am a big fan of lotta jansdotter, and i have been excitedly waiting for her new bags- and they are here! i love her use of natural fabrics, and her new use of wool! she is such a huge inspiration to me, and i hope you will also check out her blog- as she has updated about some of her inspirations and behind the scenes of photo shoots.

above is her newest website exclusive: a fabric bucket- check out her cool uses for it on the site!

you can reserve your calendar!

i am taking reservations for my 2008 letterpressed calendar if you want.(email me at arugula.press@gmail.com if you're interested) they will be $28 + shipping, complete with 12 months and a cover, and it's a numbered edition of 70. each month is two- color, printed by hand, and are original illustrations/ work from the last year. i can't tell you how excited i am that this project has actually come to fruition. it had been an idea for so long, and to see it become something physically in my hands is the most thrilling and nerve-wracking thing i have done is so long. i just hope other people get as much joy out of it as i do. thanks again.

i can't contain my excitement

i hope i wasn't supposed to keep this a secret... but...
my friend dagua of augurie / ladydove is making me a jacket/ sweater like the one above- i'm so excited! pictures will be headed your way soon of my new jacket. i'm headed to her store on saturday to drop off my dear 2008 calendars (which have been consuming most of my time, and of which i'm very proud!) and check out the revamped store- i'm definately looking forward to it! i'll keep you posted.

arugula press update

don't believe what's listed below: there were following issues with the wood pieces which come with them as display items. i am going to be in the woodshop on friday with help from my great dad- and then they should be in the store on sunday or monday (25th or 26th). i will for sure post on here when they are up. thanks for you patience!


the calendars have had a small hangup- due to unforseen issues, so they will be up on my etsy by monday november 19th for sure! thanks for your patience. you can see some preview pictures here. i'm looking forward to hearing your feedback!

the 2008 calendars are coming!

my calendars are on their way- printing is going fairly well, and i'm loving it more every time i print more of it! here's a preview.
they will be posted on november 17th, morning-ish on my etsy site.
(the lighting was quite yellow, i apologize.)

looking forward to...

since the weather has been headed towards the chilly side of things, i have been enthused (just ask my coworkers) about the holiday season. i am usually not this excited, but my goal is to make everyone's gifts this year. so far i am mostly in brainstorm mode, and i am cheating a little by most likely using a couple letterpressed calendars (by me- in my etsy store soon!!) as a gift. but it's still made by me! so i have been busy knitting a special someone's present already, which i'm very excited about!
anyways, other than that goal, i have been enjoying cooking up a storm- many soups have been had here at our house, along with baking. i think it's essential to bake and eat good food. plus it nicely warms our house. things i have been loving lately: warm beverages, sweaters, scarves, and a handmade hat, random public art, our cat being more cuddly, blankets, a clean and warm house, and a little time to read. everything has been lovely, and i'm really enjoying seeing the details and everyday things as art and inspiration. i just wish i had that digital camera i've been lusting after... since ours is ancient (by technologies' standard). maybe santa will put it under the tree for me....

stay tuned: we are planning on having a tacky christmas party, which i think will be a blast- so i will definately post pictures of that!

ON THE TOP OF MY WISH LIST- moop bags

i happened upon moop bags this weekend when i was entering the trunkt.org giveaway ($500 gift certificate). trunkt itself deserves a post, but i will save that for later. basically, they are an online portfolio site that links to the sellers online stores. anyways back to moop bags- they look super sturdy and great- and not to mention handmade! check out their blog too- and their great picture of their workspace (pictured below). i can't wait to get my hands on one of their bags! (above: the market bag in brown corduroy for autumn and in sage for anytime)