new for anthology fabrics!...

Wait not longer...well you will have to wait to get them, but at least now you can peek!!  I can finally show you my latest collections for Anthology Fabrics! The team is in Salt Lake City right now at quilt market introducing the new collections.  I hope you will love them!

Remember this??  Well, I just could not stop thinking about this color inspiration.  Here's the result!  Moroccan Mirage is about my love of color and culture.  The blue colorway is called Casablanca and the warm, red/orange colorway is called Marrakech. I'll share a bit more of the story behind this collection after the craziness of SURTEX!

Next up - The Woodlands!  Something a little more playful for me.  It's fun right?  I had to dig up my old kidswear days at Nordstrom for this one - so much fun!

Last up Rendezvous - this one is for the true modern romantic. I am so thrilled with the color story, and the modern feel of the traditional ideas of the rose, damask, and stripe.  

new work...

After my copyrighting spree last week, I can show you a peek of some new work!  Let's start off with a little love fest ok?  This print is part of a series called modern love and is available now in my very new Etsy shop!  (psst!  use coupon code NewAdventures for 20% off everything in the shop!)  If you love it, and want to see the whole series in the shop, let me know!  :)Here's a little peek at two of the prints from new collection Provencal.  One of which (not pictured, gotta leave some surprises!) will be showing up on a really great product we all love soon!  The collection comes in three colorways, lavender (pictured), thyme, and smoke.  You like?  I have some other new bits up my sleeve, buy a lady never reveals ALL her secrets!  Hehe!  Do you guys like seeing peeks at new work?  I'll try to post little bits more often this year.  Happy Creating all!

the start of something new...

Happy Friday all!  I've made a commitment to myself to spend the rest of this year creating, creating, creating!  When January gets here, the real countdown to SURTEX begins, and I am still toying with the idea of squeezing in another show as well.  So I took a moment to step away from the computer and get out my trusty pens a few days back.  Thought I would share the beginnings of something new!  Tomorrow I am going to play all day with my partner in crime these days, Jessica Swift.  A trip to the art supply store is in my future, and I plan to walk out with all new paints to play with!  I'm really excited to try some new things, but also a little terrified.

new release tuesday...

Oh the life of a licensing artists... Yesterday we were going to the beach, today its time to celebrate the holiday season!  I am so happy to finally be able to tell you about a few of my new projects!  The first one I am super excited about!  A selection of my prints will now be available as wallcoverings from IMGS Wallcoverings!!

See the full range and order soon here.

On to the next bit of news.  I am now designing for TINY PRINTS!! How exciting is that!  Here is the first release perfect for your holiday party! Not to forget those blushing brides, one for a bachelorette party invite too! More releases are just around the corner, so I'll keep you posted!

what is there to fear? - free download...

Happy Monday all! Did you know that September is my favorite month of all?! AND its my birthday month? AND I am turning 30?! Oh yeah, we are celebrating all month long over here! I have a great new project in the works (details to come, promise!), and I am just on top of the world with all my fabric collections FINALLY hitting stores! How about a free download to start the week? A little question I ask myself whenever, I want to start something new, or just get nervous about the future. I know we have all been there. Here is a friendly reminder there is really nothing to fear. Two colorways to choose from. Enjoy! Just click the image for your FREE DOWNLOAD! Here's to a great week!

sightings - high society for anthology fabrics!...

Hello this Saturday!  I know you are not used to seeing me today, but there are so many exciting things happening, I just couldn't wait until Monday to share!  My second fabric project is finally ready and hitting stores as we speak!  Yep, I have not one, but two great new lines available now!  Anthology Fabrics is a new group who made their debut with one of  my collections this past May at quilt market.  They have actually been providing quality fabrics to the fashion industry for over 25 years, so the quilt division seemed a natural progression.  My first line, High Society is available in three colorways, and is full of really contemporary  modern prints (if I do say so myself!)  :)  Here are a few places that are already buzzing about the line!  Be sure to keep scrolling down to find out about a GIVEAWAY happening this weekend only!  Thank you to all these wonderful shops for carrying and posting about High Society!!

Rock Paper Scissors in New Jersey!



Hannah colorway



The Fabric Quarter Quilt Shop

Sew, Mama, Sew is hosting a giveaway through the weekend!  Winner will be announced on Monday!

print trend - stylized florals...

EEEK!!  I'm a officially a trend setter!  My good friend Anna (who is an amazing art director over at Eddie Bauer) emailed me (well facebooked me) the other day to tell me that she had spotted me on one of the top trend reporting sights Stylesight!  Are you kidding me?!  How exciting right?  When I was working at Nordstrom back in the day, I remember obsessing over all the fab prints I would see on WGSN and Stylesight.  Omg, now I'm in the report!  A bit Surreal really, but great!  I'm the 2nd and 4th images.

surtex 2010 - back on 5.24.10...

Hi!  I know it's been a little bit, but I have been up to my neck with show prep!  Tomorrow the day is finally here!  After months of planning, drawing, scanning, panicking, celebrating, and a tiny bit of crying, SURTEX is starting THIS SUNDAY!  Part of me can't really believe it!  Look forward to lots of inspiration and tales from the show upon my return. I'll be sending updates and pics from the show on twitter, so make sure you are following @surfacedivine for the scoop!  :) See you soon!

new work for starblu beachwear...

Happy Friday Friends!  Exciting news!  My latest print for Starblu Beachwear is available just in time for vacation season!  I love that they are doing this bold floral for men and boys - fun!

new art - celona...

Here's one piece in a new group called celona...

new collection - las ramblas...

Finished up that collection I showed you pieces of last week!  Loving the hot and spicy colors, a little different for me.  Hope you heart it!

new work - pieces of las ramblas collection...

Two lovelies for you today from my las ramblas collection...

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something new...

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Here's one piece in the puzzle that is my latest collection.  It's a little different for me, but I think I heart it!

something new - studio 54

i posted a little preview of this group awhile back.  i think it has finished up very nicely!

new in the shop...

This idea has been haunting me for weeks!  I had to get it out! Check it out in the shop!

new collection - studio 54...

beginnings of something a bit different for me...

a little inspiration...

think this is where next collection is headed...

new collection - highland park...

Hi!  Here are two of the prints in my new collection highland park.  If you like it let me know!

new collection - ivory coast...

Sneak peak at my new collection "ivory coast".  Here's the first print.

new print - thai chillies collection...

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