Journal — Inspiration
Antique Textiles at Traveller's Rest
Back in April, we visited Nashville and I happened across the Traveller's Rest Historic House and Museum. I absolutely love historic home tours, especially 18th and 19th century homes, so...
Maryhill Museum of Art
About a month ago, a friend asked me if I had seen the Théâtre de la Mode fashion dolls at the Maryhill Museum of Art and instantly my interest was...
July Mood Board
As of late, I haven't found much inspiration to design or create anything else for F/W. I am realizing more and more that perhaps I have bitten more than I...
Autumn Mood Board
There is so much of my past and the things I love infused and reflected in this Autumn mood board. My love for Tasha Tudor, for David Hamilton and Sarah...
Inspiration: Pastoral Paintings
Often times, art is where I turn to for my first source of inspiration because it helps evoke a mood. I am particularly drawn to pastoral and bucolic paintings, depicting...
1880s Printer's Sample Book
Most of the floral patterns and prints I create for Atèlette are inspired by antique textiles I have found through antique pattern & fabric sample books such as this one...
The Thalia Nightgown is rendered in a diaphanous cotton voile in a warm white with a neckline bedecked with a soft lace trimmed ruffle. Rows of delicate pintuck pleats adorn the front from the shoulders and release about waist length....
The Luzon Dress is a loose-fitting relaxed fit a-line midi dress made from an off-white soft striped cotton gauze. This dress features a squared neckline with functional mother-of-pearl shell buttons down lace bodice, above the elbow length puff sleeves, and...
The Persephone Dress is a princess length midi dress and features a low u-shaped neckline, above the elbow length balloon sleeves with light gathers at shoulder seams for a fuller look and finished with delicate banded hem. The fitted bodice...
Inspired by antique Edwardian tops and chemises, the Nesaea Top is loose flowing top made in a diaphanous lightweight cotton in a warm white and features soft ruffles along a round neckline. Rows of delicate pintuck pleats adorn the front...
