Spencer Studio + TIGERS to LILIES

Friends! This is SUPER exciting! My super amazing and wonderful friend Lauren Spencer King of Spencer Studio (and the Sphinx & the Milky Way) has just added a series of incredibly stunning drawings that she did for our Summer Fête this past summer. Lucky for us she is selling them in her shop! They are bold and delicate and simply put: breathtaking. What makes my heart spill over with joy is that she credits TIGERS to LILIES for the inspiration. Lauren, do you know what this does to my spirit?! Thank you dear friend.  You inspire me!

 

  This is a part of a collaboration that she and I worked on together. I couldn't be more honored and proud to show these. Seriously, grab yours now before they are all gone...

Natural Dye workshop with Krissy Morrison

Krissy knows exactly what she's doing. Very inspiring indeed...

Colour Plantae is her line/business/work

incredibly happy that Cheri could be here for this workshop

very sphinx & the milky way

some of the usual suspects...

This past Thursday was the last of the workshop series that I created: Midsummer Nights Crafts, all held at the incredibly encouraging Shelter Half. I have to say, it truly was a superlative note to end on! Krissy Morrison of Colour Plantae lead an extremely inspired and informative class on the process of natural dyeing and the capabilities that can come from this ancient and gentle practice. Walnuts, elderberries and sourgrass, all hand harvested and transformed into batches of dye. The results were absolutely awe-inspiring and stunning. I couldn't believe how beautiful all the different patterns and colors came out;  all so unique with such vibrant colors. My affinity for plants and nature are of such paramount importance to me, and to think that this could all come from the earth in such an noninvasive manner really has my full attention and interest. It is a such a peaceful process and extremely gratifying. Thank you so much Krissy for sharing your knowledge and skill with us and for doing so with such grace and lightness. You are a breath of fresh air. And thank you Shelter Half for allowing me to hold a space for these workshops in your incredibly fostering space.

check out more here!

Hanging String Gardens!

vogue

the lovelies!

thank you again Stefani for these delicious treats*

one of my favorites: staghorn fern

Last Thursday I taught the kokedama workshop at Shelter Half and I had such a lovely time. It was the third of the Midsummer Nights Crafts series (the last one is this Thursday!). Firstly, the loveliest bunch showed up and after quick introductions, I was impressed with how quickly they dove right in to get their hands dirty! Secondly I was further impressed with how adeptly everyone picked up the kokedama-making craft! They made such beautiful ones and with such ease and grace. It was so much fun and there was a wonderful dynamic between the group. A little bit of magic sprinkled here and there, genuine laughs in between bites of a buttery summer berry cake and good tunes playing on the record player made this a stellar workshop indeed! Check out more here.

*thank you Sara, Hannah, Kelly C., Stephanie, mom, Ken, Vivi, Kelly, Ava, Angie and Stefani! you were truly a brilliant class*

Hanging String Garden Workshop

Time to make your own kokedama (hanging string garden)! I am holding the third Midsummer Nights Crafts workshop tomorrow at Shelter Half and it's going to be a lot of fun. Records, summer cake and light refreshments + always great conversations! Come and get your hands dirty!

more info here

161 S. La Brea

7 - 9:30pm

$65

* don't forget to rsvp at info@shelterhalf.com *

still descending...

image from here

back down to earth from this past Thursday's Summer Fête. It was such a beautiful, inspired evening with such a tremendously good vibe and overall wonderful turnout. For all of you who showed up, thank you. I seriously floated away...it was so, so lovely.

(It's funny because I really am still coming down from it. I always feel the slight pull of my heart's strings after an occasion of such magic and significance comes and goes. I was so enveloped with this fête and working hard to make it all happen and then it does happen and unfolds in such a majestic and heartfelt manner and then is over. Beautiful moments in time can sweep you up and take you away for a slight moment, and that's OK. I'll take my time putting my feet back solidly on the ground).

* Photos to be shared soon *

Indigo Dye Workshop!

it truly doesn't get much lovelier than Britt Browne

our indigo vat

we all got our hands dirty and blue!

Britt uses black tea as the fix

Britt's indigo starters

I wanted one of Britt's work canvases to have as a comforter or table cloth!

Leave it to Lauren to execute a perfect Shibori stitch!

Brewing some magic!

I made a summer cake with nectarines + blueberries

the wax technique before the dyeing

I took my shoes and threw them in at the very end! Why not?

OK so I have to share with you just how AMAZING Britt Browne's indigo dye workshop was this past Thursday! Seriously: A SUCCESS WOOOO! It was the second workshop of the Midsummer Nights Crafts series and it was spectacular! We had over-spillage in attendance and magically we were able to accommodate everyone. After a quick lecture by Britt everyone was incredibly anxious to get their hands dirty and start dyeing! We had some incredibly good tunes playing thanks to the ample records to choose from, beers & prosecco & sparkling lemonade to sip on and a freshly baked summer cake to eat. What started off a bit modestly turned into people taking their pants & shoes off to throw into the indigo dye vat! It was addicting. It was also pure magic. Thanks to everyone who came and to the incredible Britt who showed everyone what a wonderful good time is all about! You're gonna want to check out more HERE!

If you would like to know more about the Midsummer Nights Crafts go here.

I would love to see pictures of how your dyed items came out so send them here!

If you would like to purchase some of Britt's indigo starters do so here.

 x It was so nice meeting you Angie, Amy, Melissa, Mark and Taka x

Midsummer Night Fête!

Not to be missed! Save the date!

Next Thursday July 26th, TIGERS to LILIES + SHELTER HALF are throwing a midsummer party to celebrate summer! Featuring Claire Cottrell's debut of her recent short film for Audrey Grace, Lauren Spencer King of Spencer Studio will debut artwork inspired by the short film and I'm going to be showing 35mm photographs of stills from the short!

Refreshments, wildflowers, bread from Smohk + pies from The Pie Stand and summer drinks will make sure that you are properly fed and hydrated! Records will be playing with dancing to be ensuing. So come and celebrate with us! The summer party you've been waiting for has arrived! 

**Simply rsvp to info@shelterhalf.com**

A heartfelt thank you to Lauren for creating such a beautiful poster for this event! She will have limited edition prints of her line drawings for sale so do make sure to stop by and grab one before her work is gone! xo

Indigo Dye workshop with Britt Browne!

Summer nights fun continues tomorrow night (7/19) with Britt Browne's Indigo Dye workshop! It's going to be so much fun. Hope to see you there! More info here.

**there is limited space so don't forget to rsvp: info@shelterhalf.com**

DIY Noguchi inspired lamp part II

the incredible Shelter Half space

picking out the right records to play all night

refreshments + candles here and there

hard at work

magic being spun

i felt like a proud mama! way to go girls!

absolutely stellar

Last night was undeniably fun and magical! It was the first of the Midsummer Nights Crafts series and the loveliest bunch showed up! It was the first time I have ever held a workshop and it really was an inspired evening. I thoroughly enjoy working with my hands and encouraging others to take the time to do the same. It was so lovely watching everyone working together, helping each other out, sharing stories and laughing together. I left completly lifted and floated all the way home. Thank you lovelies for showing up! 

 much more here

* a huge thank you to Elijah for baking us the most incredible olive oil + rosemary cake! It was soooo good!! *

Midsummer Nights Workshop I: DIY Noguchi inspired lamp

This photo of Mark Eden Schooley's Koushi lamp is what inspired the very first Midsummer Nights Crafts workshops, except ours will have a little dose of Isamu Noguchi too. There is such a delightful little evening in store for those who come, including refreshments, light snacks (I might be making my olive oil + rosemary cake), records playing, and mainly: magical fun! All materials (including light bulbs) will be provided so all you have to do is show up! See you there! More info here.

don't forget to RSVP because there is limited space!

*note: everyone and anyone is welcomed. translation: no experience needed*