A Month of History and Beauty

I have just returned from a month long tour of Italy. My mother and I finally fulfilled a bucket-list desire and I can assure you, it did not disappoint! We drove from Turin and Milan, down the coast of the Mediterranean, then to Tuscany and Rome, then further south to the Amalfi coast then back up along the Adriatic to Venice. It was a feast for the eyes and soul and source of great inspiration for future designs!! Above is an image of a gorgeous 2000+ year old mosaic, beautifully preserved in the small coastal city of Herculaneum which was buried at the same time (79 AD) as Pompeii by Mt Vesuvius. To the right are more of my favorite mosaics--these are from San Vitale in Ravenna. I love the images of Justinian and Theodora and have been thinking of knitting them on a sweater for many year!

The Book of Mini: Inside the Big World of Tiny Things

by Kate Esme Unver

"Embrace the not-so-small world of minis--and your own tiny book!

From teeny burgers and minuscule handbags to furniture no larger than a quarter, this mind-blowing collection of squeal-worthy miniatures features more than 250 of the tiniest creations from all over the world.

Featuring hundreds of photographs and a collectible miniature book, The Book of Mini is a must-have book for the tiny lover in your life."

I am very honored that Kate included an interview with me as well as several pictures of my work at the beginning the the section titled: Teeny Fashion