Granola Bar Update

For the most part the granola bars were successful. I used dried cherries instead of cranberries. The cherries are a bit sweeter than cranberries, but still slightly tart. I am fairly satisfied with the flavor and overall appearance (still waiting on feedback from friends & coworkers).

I would like to figure out how to make them slightly more chewy. They are very crunchy and a little hard to bite through. Next time I might try more honey & peanut butter. Thoughts?

Delicious

Well, I hope they will be delicious. I am attempting granola bars from scratch tonight. I went to Whole Foods during lunch to collect the ingredients that I do not normally keep in my kitchen, like flaxseed.

I hope they turn out like the above photo. I am using this recipe, from the kitchen sink recipes blog.

Wish me luck!


images via the kitchen sink recipes

Delicate Elegance

Masami Banman is a very talented jewelry designer. I met Masami during freshman foundation at RISD. Her work is absolutely stunning.

During our 3D class freshman year, we were given the assignment of creating bug sculptures out of wire, her finished piece (which I believe was a butterfly?) was lovely and her craft meticulous. At that moment I think the majority of our class probably realized which major she would choose - jewelry & metal smithing. Masami is talented across all mediums from drawing to sculpture, however, she really found her niche in jewelry. She is precise and has an eye for detail.

Visit her website to see more of her fantastic work.

Beautiful Baby Girl

A custom piece created for a friend's new baby. The design is simple and clean. The colors reflect the babies bedding. I wanted to created a design that was appropriate for a nursery but would still feel stylish as Isabella grows.

Sarah Walsh

Sarah Walsh is a graphic designer & illustrator based in Yorkshire. I just love her indentity design for Mallard Tearooms. It's vibrant and fun, but the more classic pattern choices hail back to the tradition of afternoon tea. The combination of the simple type and logomark work well with the patterns, neither element overpowers the design.

Sarah's other work is really great, make sure to visit her portfolio.


via design work life

new pattern

a new pattern in the works. here is a little preview.

I have a running list in my sketch book of things I need to post about. Very soon, I promise.

I really enjoyed the national stationery show...and I got to walk through surtex!

Yes!

This is a short post just to say...I am going to the National Stationery Show this Sunday in New York City!

I am very excited! Something to look forward to at the end of the week!

Happy Monday!