If I could fly Then I would know What life looks like from up above and down below I’d keep you safe I’d keep you dry Don’t be afraid ‘Amelia’ I’m the satellite And you’re the sky -Andrew McMahon C A P S U L E W A R D R O B E : …
Mother Daughter Capsule Wardrobe: Carnival Edition
It’s been a busy week full of end of the year school activities and lots of illustration jobs. This one woman artist/motherhood/doll maker juggle is just crazy sometimes. And sometimes I feel like I’m failing at all of these titles. And sometimes I simply need the t-shirt jeans and tennis staples to run around in and …
Meanwhile at the Banister House…
Hoping you all had a lovely Mothers Day! We had a great and silly day with a french toast breakfast, Amazing messages at service, and rowdy play time with the kids later.
Mother Daughter Capsule Wardrobe – Catching Up
It’s been a little while since I updated the blog with all the latest Mother Daughter Capsule Wardrobe Illustrations that I’ve been doing over on Instagram. This has been such a fun series to work on!
Mother’s Day Mamma Bird Craft
We put together a little mamma bird and baby bird craft for Mother’s day. This sweet and simple printable craft is great for little ones to color with pencils, markers or watercolors even. Or just leave black and white! Download and make your own here.
Match Your Bunny Friends
Warmer spring weather is upon us. And the perfect time for a sweet collaboration for your bunny friends. And with one of my favorite clothing lines for the littles, The Tortoise and the Hare. I have a small limited edition number of dolls and bunnies wearing the sweetest plant dyed, hand sewn ensembles from Tortoise and …
Waffles and a World Map Placemat
If you haven’t seen the placemat version of Our Wold Map, a collaboration with Gathre, you’re in a for a treat. And in our case, a chocolate syrup, whip cream and waffle breakfast treat! The large Midi sized Gathre Map mat (which I illustrated) is currently sold out and will be back in stock in …
Travel the World with Colette doll
Meet Colette of Paris, A Doll to Travel the World with. Colette is from the magical city of Paris. She loves to climb the steps of Sacré-Cœur Basilica to look at the most beautiful view of her city. Or Spend an afternoon at the Musée du Louvre, exchanging greeting with Miss Mona Lisa. She takes her …
Our World Map with Gathre
I’m so thrilled to be sharing one of my favorite collabs. A few years back I created a gigantic oversized map for Tiny Traveler Tilda and A Midsummer Mingle. Since them I’ve wanted to do something with it, even had a few ‘almost’ moments with it, but nothing ever felt or lined up right. Until …
Illustrating my Capsule Wardrobe: Week 3
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl Capsule Wardrobe Part 3: OK so this is fast becoming a mother daughter capsule wardrobe I think …