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Amy of scoutie girl *, and the darling kids shop little alouette, asked me to do an interview. Hop on over here and check it out!
 I also wanted to mention that I now offer custom portrait drawings such as this one done for Tom and Ruth's wedding anniversary (and shown in Amy's article). You can purchase it here in my shop and then email me with photos, etc. If you want something a little different, just email me and let me know.
Thanks again Amy!
This delightful dress by Emily Ryan (originally found here) is little work of art. Darling.
I do love a good thrift outing, don't you? I mean how great is this hand lettered Mildred mug that I found at a local thrift store? (There was an "Orna" mug as well but I opted for just this one). I love thinking about who might have spent time creating this. I wonder who Mildred is. What is she like? Where is she now?
I also had some luck in the clothing department. My closet needed more staple skirts and I love these. At four dollars a piece, I have no regrets.
I've found that there is something creative about scouring racks and bins for just the right treasure that speaks to you...You have to trust yourself enough to bring it home and give it new life. It takes an element of risk...even a slight rush is involved. I love it.
I'm just a little obsessed with tea parties (I only mention them here, here, here and here) and with spring in the air the bug is back and I'm finally committing to throwing one of my own. I've also had a bit of post party blues (you know, like you get after you take all the Christmas decorations down) now that the Neverland party has come to a close, Easter is over, and the fourth of July is just too, too far away. The wheels in my head have been spinning for some time now concerning a pretty rockin' tea party and when I saw these lovely plates while out antiquing this weekend, light bulbs burst and ideas started stewing. Plans are in the works ladies and gents. Plans are in the works.
*and yes, I did purchase these.
I love it when brilliant people do brilliant things...and then they let you in on how to do it yourself. This DIY chevron pattern from Sunset magazine, originally found on Kelly+Olive, is just such an example. Will be doing this, of that I assure you.
I'm adjusting to Southern Cali alright...the beach is wonderful...the winters mild...etc., etc....but I feel a piece of my heart will always reside in New York City, or Brooklyn to be more specific. This is for a lot of reasons but high on the list is the number of wonderful and talented individuals I was able to call my friends. Mara, one of the ladies behind the new and fabulous clothing line, Harvey Faircloth, is just one of those darling souls. I have also met Abby, a talent to be sure, and though I have not yet met Katie, the third visionary and creatice behind the line, evidence shows she's just as inspiring and lovely as the others. Way to go girls! I'm highly anticipating seeing one of your garments in my closet some day soon.
 I have a super fun announcement for you all! I've finally opened the doors of my new shop!!! Whew. It's been a long journey of back and forth, indecision and even some reservation but I'm now proud to announce my Tuesday Mourning shop, which currently carries prints of my work and will very soon offer originals as well custom portrait drawings and paintings. For now the selection is very small but if you see something of mine that you want but that is not in the shop, just email me or send me a note via Etsy, and I'll see if I can make a print of it for you. I would also love to get your feedback as to what more in general you would like to see in the shop. I hope you enjoy. XO
when Jon and little A come home from Trader Joe's with daffodils...and I get the itching to do something dramatic with my hair, it's a sure sign of spring.
Is there anything that you find yourself needing to change come spring?
*(I actually have bangs...that I'm still trying to figure out)
This post on family photos by Garance Doré is wonderful. I especially love the part about making up your own family myths, such as your grandmother being the most beautiful woman in the town. Thank you Garance! I'm off to scour my own family photos and to start my own little seeds of magical myths.
I'm very much into these looks from Eternal Child's spring/summer collection. Soft, with just the right amount of detailing while still being simple.
I'm looking forward to a lovely Easter weekend that will (if all goes as planned) be filled with sewing new duds for the littles (no i haven't started...ambitious I know...but I'm determined), possibly making homemade peeps and other Easter treats (living on a budget has greatly improved my domestic endeavors...meaning I actually cook every now and again) kid-friendly crafts, eating delicious meals and watching darling children search for hidden eggs. It sounds heavenly and I can't wait.
Wishing you all a wonderful and happy Easter.
link: adorable rabbit paper doll by Enna
If you are going to do chains and ribbon...this is they way to do it. Gorgeous.
Thank you all for your warm birthday wishes! It really helped to make the weekend great. I wanted to give you a brief update on how lovely my birthday was (even if I am a year over thirty...). I received a fantastically wrapped gift form my two little boys with an illustration on it by my very favorite three year old (is he incredible or what?!). In it was the book My First, by Eva Montanari, which is so beautifully illustrated and loads of fun. I also received some Harajuku Lovers perfume wrapped so lovingly by my husband who obviously knows I love craft paper and ribbons (his interpretation had me laughing out loud...in a delightful way). Other fun items such as head bands and fun shirts (that just happen to match my spring palette) presented themselves as well. Jon also made some fabulous French bakery type bread that day which was just perfect.
And of course...the mega gift...a day (which turned into spurts of hours over an entire weekend) of sewing and painting. The above items are still a work in progress (I have some puckering issues with the dress collar that I need to work out and more painting to do) but I'm happy with the time I had to spend on these projects and can't wait to finish them up. A girl couldn't ask for more.
Thank you again to all who made my day so splendid!
I've been enjoying the work of Color Field painters as of late and this particular painting by Kenneth Noland really captures me. Wouldn't this make a great quilt? I'd even hand paint the pink as it washes out...
This Sunday, April 5th, I turn 31 (wow!). The only thing I wanted this year was an entire day to sew and to paint. Tomorrow, Friday, is that day for me. I'm SO excited. The only problem is that I have a great deal of sewing and painting ideas...I just have to narrow them down so that I can actually be productive. Can't wait. I purchased these fabrics yesterday in hopes of creating something scrumptious. If all goes well I'll have lovely things to show you after the weekend.
Birthdays are so much fun!
Ok, enough with the cheez-o titles. But seriously...I cried when I saw this. I'll be dreaming about it all weekend. Enjoy yours.
 There's been a lot Tiger Lilly role playing going around here (à la Peter Pan) and in the midst of it all I've become quite fond of the head band. I am however a little self conscience about wearing it out in public (sans feathers of course). As a 30 year old mother (with a b-day just around the corner!) I feel slightly silly and a tad too old for this flapperesque trend. But on others I love it so. What is your opinion on the matter? To band, or not to band?
*note: I'm talking without feathers of course...those were added later digitally.
It's birthday time for my little A and we've decided to go with a Peter Pan theme. I mean, what's better than pirates, a boy who flies and won't grow up, Indians, mermaids, and fairies all together in one story? It helps that my little A is obsessed with mister Peter Pan (or Peter " Man" as he calls him...because all super heroes end in "man") and runs around the house saying "Here we Gooooo." Jon will be making an appearance as Captain Hook and great fun should be had by all.
These are some fun things I've found that have inspired me. If only there were more hours in the day (particularly when little lost boys are sleeping) to create all that I want to for this...
1. cardboard tree house found on bloesem kids
2. wooden house divider found on bloesem kids
3. hanging pirate ship
4. Natalia with her family
5. Icy winter garland by meismama
6. tee pee
7. Ti Bout paper mache sculpture
8. Stephanie Congdon's feathers
I love the fun, bright, patchwork elephant Elmer and couldn't be happier to see that Anthopolgie has created a skirt that looks just like him. I love it. I need it.
*(I'm certain no poaching has been involved in the creation of said skirt. Elmer is still alive and well.).
natural, effortless, beautiful.
I wanted to share with you the final portraits that I did for the 2008 Christmas portrait Giveaway winners (I know, it's March...). I had a lot of fun working on these and getting to know a bit about these lovely ladies (see more about the process here). If you are interested, I'll be opening up shop soon and will be offering portraits (both drawings and paintings) as well as prints and original art work. If you can't wait until the shop opens, please email me at tuesday (at) tmourning dot com and I'll be happy to get something in the works for you.
 I receive random updates from net-a-porter when my favorite designers (Alice Temperley and Botegga Veneta) have something new in their store (you know, so on the off chance I have $2500 to throw down on a dress I know what's available). This marigold skirt recently found it's way into my inbox and I couldn't get it out of my head. As great as it is, I don't have $750 for such a luxury, so I got to thinking about how I could sew one. My friend Christy recently made this darling skirt from a free Burda pattern found online so the wheels in my head started turning. I did some searching on the Burda Style site and found this killer skirt pattern (shown in the same fabulous marigold color). I must make it. My closet needs it.
 I'm super in love with these two rooms and how they dealt with the little space that they have (tall ceilings help). I can't believe they have two loves seats and a desk in the room on the left. It looks amazing. I think the light palate helps it not to look too cluttered. The blue on the right is also brilliant. Jon's not really into cozy seating arrangements...he likes lots of floor space. Too bad.
I'm pretty sure I need to create an event just so that I can wear one of Barbara Munsel's creations. Perhaps a ballet style performance art show where the dancers paint with their toe shoes and tutus. Or an afternoon in Paris tasting chocolates, pantomiming and flying kites in the park. It's amazing how my imagination ignites when I look at her stuff. So lovely.
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