Journal

Fabric & Inspiration Sourcing in LA
At this point, I had not found a new manufacturer to partner up with yet that better aligned with my goals and values, though I recall being absolutely hungry for...

Los Angeles, July
I visited Los Angeles for the second time this year, and perhaps this will not be the last. It proved to be a most fruitful visit and as I continue...

Offerings from my garden
It is no secret how much I love and reverere flowers and always finding new ways to express myself through my love of them. After reading up on the process...

A Deep Feeling Thing
The dream isn't grand, neither is the desire. Rather to create something that gives this chapter of my life meaning. Something to look back on, when I am older, or...

Ètude pour le Rêve
Study for the dream. These past few weeks I have been diving deep into unknown knowledge territory. Studying and learning more about the process of crafting and creating garments from...

Vashon Island, February
The past few days we spent on Vashon Island, a quick ferry ride away from Tacoma (or Seattle) and I was instantly smitten. I had always wanted to visit because I...

Speak it into being
Maybe if I speak it into being, This thing, This amorphous thing. Like trying to grasp fog. I see walls, And light, soft, natural, And shadows too, Since one cannot...
Inspired by silhouettes from one of our favorite heritage brands, Laura Ashley, the Persephone Dress features a low u-shaped neckline, above the elbow length balloon sleeves, fitted bodice with curved princess seams and light v-waistline in the front. Fully functional...
Inspired by antique Edwardian tops, the Nesaea is made in a diaphanous lightweight cotton and features ruffled collar, delicate pintuck pleats, drop shoulder, and puffed sleeves with elasticated cuffs and lace accent on ruffle flounce. Fabric: 100% Cotton Voile Sheerness:...
Our loose translation of airy field dresses from Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette", the Blythe Dress is rendered in a soft textured cotton gauze in a soft warm vanilla cream and features a fully elasticated smocked bodice with a...
In Filipino, "Inday" is a term for endearment meaning "sweetheart" usually towards a young girl or woman or someone younger than you. The Inday Bag is a mini tote with scallop top and drawstring side ties and magnetic closure. Perfect...

