Journal
A record of my journey from sewing to designing—and the discoveries that are shaping my work along the way.
What I’m Paying Attention To
Why I choose a particular shape
What I notice in a historical garment
How fabric changes an idea
How I translate an idea into a pattern
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Scenes from Lake Garda Italy Part 3
Lastly, we took a drive up the Lake Garda coast. The views of the water were gorgeous. We stopped in Gargnano to take in…
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Scenes from Lake Garda Italy Part 2
If you are a garden fan, (and I am) it is easy to spend 90 minutes even in 27C heat exploring the Heller Garden…
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Scenes from Lake Garda Italy, Part 1
No visit to a city is complete without going for a run through its streets, paths, and environs. Our stay in Gardone Riviera by…
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Scenes from Padova Italy, Part 2
Our guide-book warned that visits to the Capella degli Scrovegni in Padova are by reservation only. We didn’t have one on Thursday morning but, at our…
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Scenes from Padova Italy Part 1
Orto Botanico or the Botanic Garden of Padova is just off busy plaza Prato Della Valle. Tucked away from busy roads even in 27C heat,…
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Dinner at Castagna
After visiting Portland for over 15 years and driving by this vaunted restaurant on Hawthorne, we finally ate at Castagna. Chef Kevin Gibson put Castagna on…
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