artists i love - valentina ramos...

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Omg! Really.  I don't think I need to explain why I love everything about Valentina.  Her work is stunning!  Intricate inky goodness, and so much fun!  Be sure to stop by her fab etsy shop, and a giveaway happening over on spring!

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finding inspiration...

Do you ever get to that really stuck place?  You know where nothing seems quite right?  I have been on an inspiration hunt, and not a whole lot is really ringing true.  Yesterday I spent some timing digging through the latest shows from the resort lines.  That helped a bit, and I think I will spend a bit more time on that today.  What I am craving is an adventure!  But sadly adventure is not in my near future.  I'll be heading off to New York for Printsource in a few weeks, but I am longing for a place I have never been.  Exploration.  Experimentation.  I need it now!  What do you do when you get to that stuck place?  I would love to hear what reignites that fire for you.  For now, this is where I am starting.  There are definitely elements here that are ringing true and can (will, must)  lead to something exciting.  You guys know it all starts with color for me, and I am really intrigued by all the "new neutrals" right now...hmm. down the rabbit hole I go.

inspiration - yahgie textiles...

new obsession alert!  I quite simply love everything she does! Petergaye S. Kisielewicz designs all Yahgie textile prints, and they are all equally as fab as she seems to be.  Enjoy - I am!

these are so cool!  totally customizable - message, language, you name it!

mid-week inspiration - designerrugs.com...

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Yesterday's inspiration post made me remember how much I LOVE this website!  OMG!  These rugs break my heart they are so fabulous (I hope you can sense the melodrama in my voice, but they are that great!)!  Have you seen this site designerrugs.com?  I mean really, you will be a fan too - promise!  The Aussies are really turning up the design heat these days!  :)

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anthropologie chelsea market, nyc...

I only had one all too short day to really get out in the city for some fresh inspiration.  Now I know we all can get to an anthropologie, but the new one at chelsea market was really a treat!  Here's a few pics of their current mossy installation.
how can you not be in an empire state of mind?!

indie revolution - fey handmade...

Ok. Am I the last one to the party??  I have just discovered fey handmade, and I am totally in love!  This carefully curated site offers wonderful handmade finds from art, home accessories, stationary and everything in between.  They offer gift certificates and their site is just gorgeous to top it all off!  I have a new bookmark under my shopping column for sure!



dimmalimm | marymary handmade | pretty much art | branch handmade | heidi devlin | leah duncan

artists i love - mary beth freet for pink light design...

Mary Beth Freet is the creative director behind great new studio Pink Light Design.  Her work is fun, fresh, bright and just plain happy!  Mary Beth is a fantastic artist and mentor.  On top of it all she has two of the cutest boys I've ever seen.  Her work and work ethic is so inspiring, and I am lucky to call her my friend!  She has just wrapped up an exciting new project with fantastic eco-friendly bag line Saky Sacks.  Mary Beth designed all of the graphic elements from the logo and website to the fab prints covering all the bags and accessories.  Be sure to stop by her booth at Surtex too!!  Look for the PINK!!

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new print - thai chillies collection...

As promised here is the first print in my new collection "thai chilles".  Hope you heart it!

new prints - butterflies and flowers...

thinking I am ready for warm weather now!  ;)  head over to the gallery preview to see the rest of the heat wave collection.

new print - a bit of holiday...

I've been really inspired by all the fabulous cut paper artists latley. One new little lovely to get you (and me) into the holiday spirit. Enjoy!

new print - wanderlust...

This is the first print in a new collection called Wanderlust. A little touch of folk to liven up you day! To see more email me! info@khristianahowell.com

new print...

one lovely for today...

new prints...

afterall it is a digital world :)

Two new prints for today. I needed a playful break from the collections that are deep in the works :) Both are available for the taking. Interested? Shoot me an email, and we'll chat. (kah@khristianahowell.com)

new print...

Quick post for today b/c I am in the middle of cranking out some new collections. One new print. What do you think?