C&R Blog

C&R on Daily Candy!!

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:27:00 -0700

Check out my article in Daily Candy!

New C&R Notebooks

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:19:37 -0700

New C&R note books!! 2 designs: Pooping Birdies and C&R Gun. Each one a limited edition screen prints with a staple binding. Hand printed, and of course an original design. For sale on Etsy.

New Press

Mon, 19 May 2008 10:54:32 -0700

Indie Pretty: Sketchbooks by Catch & Release

More Fantastic Wallpapers!!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:26 -0700

Here are some more modern wallpapers I found on Walnut Wallpaper’s web site . The black bird paper I saw on the walls in a cute clothing boutique in Ballard. I liked it because the seam is right through the middle of the tree trunk, so ther is no need to align the paper perfectly to a pattern. The little whales are my favorite. They had them advertised in Domino for a childrens room or nursry, but I think they would be perfect for a bathroom!

New Madonna! Hotter then Ever!

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:57:58 -0700

I try and stick to things related to design and Catch & Release for this blog, but I couldn’t help but proclaim my excitment for Madonna’s new album, Hard Candy. I guess I could justify by saying creativity comes from everywhere. I have been counting the days until Tuesday, the release date, but then I discovered that she has posted the full album on her Myspace. Yay!!! It is incredibly fabulous. Madonna dancing party at my house tonight!!!

Wallpaper is Back!! And cooler then ever.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:40:37 -0700

When I think of wallpaper, I imagine that horrible pink, paint brushed flower border paper my mom put up in my room as a kid. I’m sure much of that is still around, but I’m so excited to finally discover some stylish, colorful patterns I would put up in my own home. My friend Cari sent me this awesome wallpaper pic. Its from Domino Magazine’s story on Fashion Designer Lisa Perry’s modern home. After doing some serious research and contacting some of Lisa Perry’s correspondants - I tracked it down to the Second Hand Rose in Tribeca who had many more awesome wallpaper patterns to choose from. Hello Wallpaper!

My Booth at I Heart Rummage

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:57:46 -0700

Here is my booth set up at I Hear Rummage along with all of my cards and notebooks. I’m signed up again for May so come by and check out some of my goodies.

New Eleanor Grosch Wallpapers

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:05:53 -0700

Hey all. Need some new wallpapers for your computer? Check out Push Me Pull You Design’s new (and free) artwork for your desktop. I find Eleanor’s art work fun and inspiring - which is important when you stare at your computer all day.

I Got Press!!!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:56:52 -0700

Who hoo! Check out my shout out at the Seattle PI.

New Poster - Grant Hamilton Art Opening

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:03:00 -0800

This poster is for Design Commission’s March gallery show: The Polaroid Photography of Grant Hamilton. Specs: 12” x 18” two color screen print using a triple fountain of gold, chartruse and navy blue. The show is First Thursday, March 6th from 6 - 9 pm. The photography is awesome so come and check it out.

Typography Photography

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:57:12 -0800

I stumbled upon these awesome wood type pictures in Etsy. As a type lover myself- I found myself picking and choosing which ones I wanted to order instantly. The prints are very affordable, most only $8 a piece. Check it out.

New Poster - Garek J. Druss Art Opening

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:39:38 -0800

This is a poster I did for the February Fancy + Pants gallery show, Amplifier Worship(er) - New Work by Garek J Druss. The show opening is Friday, the 8th from 6 - 9pm.

Sally Brock Rocks My Socks OFF!!

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:21:03 -0800

These are the fabulous rings my sister and I had Sally Brock, jewelry designer extraordinaire and owner of Fancy + Pants in down town Seattle, design for us for Christmas. Mine is the pink stoned ring to the right - not only is it georgous but I could seriously bust someone up. Sally was awesome. We came to her trunk show earlier in the month, picked out a stone we liked, then let Sally have at it. This is a shout out to you Sally - Your our favorite Jewelry designer in Seattle. Keep up the good work!!

"Miami Beach is where neon goes to die."

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:20:00 -0800

“Miami Beach is where neon goes to die.”

- Lenny Bruce

Neon is Back!!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:14:20 -0800

So neon colors are it - at least for this week! There is nothing more sexy they a little punch of chartreuse or hot pink to make something pop. I’m not talking about obnoxious 80’s colors with geometric shapes - more like an all blues Seahawks uniform with a thin strip of neon green on the sleave. Sexy.

Letterpress In the Old West

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:10:47 -0800

My husband and I took a trip to Phoenix for New Years and decided to go to Tombstone for a day. Everything there was a giant tourist trap. We did stumble upon the the studio housing all of the old equipment for the The Tombstone Epitaph newspaper - which printed their first issue in 1880. This was the newspaper during the crazy western days of Wyatt Earp and the Shoot out at the O.K. Corral. Me, being a letterpress fanatic, found it to be the best part of the trip. I had to refrain myself from grabbing this explosive wood block and running away with it. These are all the original cuts and type used for the newspaper. The presses where also very impressive. All of the newspaper was handset with lead type and funky wood composing sticks. If you find yourself in the Old West, this is certainly something to check out.

"the shit is bananas B-A-N-A-N-A-S"

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:55:00 -0800

“the shit is bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S”

- Gwen Stefani

I Love Gwen Stefani

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:49:16 -0800

So I’m obsessed with L.A.M.B. I just got done surfing through her new fragrance web site and I’m in love!! Her color pallet is awesome on the box, and then to mix that with the funky green ‘n red glass bottle, gold, topped with mint green in genious. Plus it uses blackletter and the perfume smells divine. The web site is cool too. I love how she incorporates the very ornate blackletter with the super geometric L pattern in the back. Gwen Stefani - Your Amazing!!!

Erin Kendig + Umbrella = Super Cool

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:44:00 -0800

This was my favorite umbrella from Design Commission’s recent show, Chance of Showers. I love Erin’s Illustration Style. Her piece is called View and it was one of the first Umbrellas purchased. Check out more about the show and other umbrellas here.