Lovely.

Monday: 38 tips on being more creative.

Matte was asked to do these pieces on wacky, cool, different kinds of hotel structures for the October issue. I love these pieces.

Tomorrow: A lovely new personal piece by Diane Bigda

I took this photo to show you this really pretty necklace. I do have lots of circles and loops in my bead collection and this shows what you can do with them. My friend who was wearing this into the studio was formerly an accessories buyer.

Tomorrow: Matte’s illustrations of different kinds of hotel structures

I love Trina’s colors and smooth vibe. She gets tons of editorial work, and you can see why. I’ve suggested to her that she do the background dots for me to sell at Printsource in January.

Tomorrow: A pretty necklace.

I particularly like to shoot the prints and patterns and drawings, of course; I am an illustration rep. And an artist.

Tomorrow: Trina’s gorgeous colors and smooth vibe.

Susan, Julia and I are going to Printsource tomorrow until Thursday. They’ve asked me to speak on TREND, my favorite subject. If you’re in NYC, come see us and about 800 pieces of art. We will be having a ball. I hope to blog photos and news over the next few days, but we may be completely busy…

This is a great example of how long it can take me to blog photos from inside my camera. With jewelry, for example, you never know when I took the photos, but with my garden flowers, when snow is on the ground, I am so busted.
Enjoy the colors. Subtle shades in the hydrangeas.

Inspiration for color ideas.

Monday: Stop back to see a bunch of great ceramic and fabric items seen at Urban Outfitters. And the Obama doll.

This is a wonderful benefit of being an agent. Thought you’d enjoy seeing the art they created. Man, they are good. I love my artists. They are good people.

Jon Cannell:

Talitha:

Allegra sent this photo from Sicily with well-wishes:

Helen:

Suzy Ultman:

Jillian:

Mike:

Sarajo:

Jenn Ski:

Diane B sent me this beautiful photograph with warm wishes:

Ann B:

Hsinping:

Janell:

Carolyn’s daughter, Lily, drew this charming cat:

Pascal:

Trina:

Susan Farrington:

Susy Pilgrim Waters:

Jessica Allen:

Allegra, who lives in Milan, writes:

Hello to everyone!

How are you?
I’m well, ready to go home in this rainy day.

I send you some images I’ve made for a website of textiles.
http://www.cec-milano.it/ws/lifestyle/view.php?ref=milano.

Ciao,

Allegra

Tomorrow: See really pretty flowers from my garden.

Jack Speyer Antiques is a shop in Northampton, Massachusetts. I had to take these pictures for the blog, dear reader, so you could see all these amazing paintings. Pay Jack a visit when you’re in Western Mass.

Tomorrow: Allegra Agliardi’s lovely pieces for Castellini textiles