Journal

MAKING ATÈLETTE
How a Hand Block Print Is Made
Many years ago, I found myself lucky enough to be traveling through Montpellier, France. It was early May, still a bit chilly, and we spent many hours strolling through sunlit...
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MAKING ATÈLETTE
Loungewear inspired by heirlooms
For a while now I have been wanting to create some loungewear pieces inspired by antique foundation garments. I want these pieces to feel substantial enough to be wearable outside...
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MOOD BOARD
February Mood Board
Lately I have been feeling like the online world has become so homogenous and specifically social media I just do not at all feel inspired to post, share, or engage....
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INSPIRATION
Regency Era Needlework Patterns
I am always drawing inspiration from the past and either distilling or interpreting them for a future Atèlette piece. I am currently working on a folk peasant blouse inspired by...
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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...
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INSPIRATION
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...
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MOOD BOARD
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...
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WELLNESS
Night Routines
Perhaps you're like me and love and crave routine but also get bored rather easily and always need something new to enliven you. This is a dichotomy I have experienced...
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WELLNESS
The 7 Pillars of Self Care
Self-care is something I struggle with because for most of my life it has been drilled into my subconscious that self-care is selfish and meant centering your own self in...
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INSPIRATION
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...
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MUSINGS
Peace Begets Happiness
Seek peace, instead of chasing happiness. I came across a post on Threads that posted about this, and it really resonated with me. What does it mean to seek peace...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
Heritage & Identity: Atèlette’s Name
Names hold meaning and it took me quite some time to decide on the name of our sustainable slow fashion label, Atèlette. Most often people guess I gave our clothing...
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