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Curtis Steiner

If you are in Seattle, be sure to stop by Curtis Steiner’s cool store “Souvenier”. Below is a sample of his “Insects and Alphabets” that he created.

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The Wild Center, Tupper Lake, New York

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, New York is a science-based experience dedicated to understanding the expansive natural world of the adirondacks. The Wild Center has living exhibits such as otters, lake fish and turtles to name a few. There are many hands-on exhibits for children and outdoor trails. I hope you consider visiting this really fun place – it’s worth the trip. http://www.wildcenter.org

Their mission is to “Ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world.”

HALL OF THE ADIRONDACKS REPLETE WITH MOVING GLACIER, FLOWING WATER AND LARGE ICE CHUNKS. HOW THE LAKES IN THE ADIRONDACKS WERE FORMED!

A BEAUTIFUL ADIRONDACK TWIG-STYLE BRIDGE OVER THE FISH AND LILLY PADS BELOW WITH THE MUSEUM IN THE BACKGROUND.

THE CHILDREN'S EXPLORATION ROOM

A FAVORITE - THE "GUESS WHAT I ATE" BOX, AKA THE SCAT BOX...

ADIRONDACK WOOD BARK SPECIMENS

ADIRONDACK MOTH SPECIMENS

THE BOYS WOULD HAVE SPENT ALL DAY AT THE PINES - THE OUTDOOR CHILDREN'S AREA. YOU CAN MAKE SO MANY OF THESE AT HOME - A TABLE AND CHAIRS OUT OF TREE TRUNKS, A LEAN-TO, ASCENDING AND DESCENDING STEPS OF WOOD PIECES AND SMALLER CUT PIECES OF WOOD FOR BUILDING SCULPTURES.

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#new york #the wild center #tupper lake #adirondack #wildlife

Winslow Home

My family recently had a short get-away in Maine. They sent me the dreamy photo below from Prouts Neck, very near Winslow Homer’s studio where he painted in his later years. Beginning in Sept 2012, visitors will be able to tour the National Historic Landmark via the Portland Museum of Art.

PROUTS NECK, MAINE

BREEZING UP, 1876 BY WINSLOW HOMER

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#winslow homer #american art #maine

Summertime in Maine

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#maine

Clownfish

Our veterinarian has a beautiful saltwater fish tank in the waiting room, which we had a chance to watch this week. There is a funny little clownfish and his friend the sea anemone that really captured our attention during our visits. The clown fish sure doesn’t stray far from his pal and it was really neat to see the fish swimming in and out and hiding in the tenticles.

#fish

Saratoga Racing Museum

My sister suggested a visit to the Saratoga Racing Museum in Saratoga Springs, NY. Since it’s one of those things that’s “right in your backyard” we haven’t visited in many years and I am really glad that we went with my nephews. There were so many beatiful painings of horses and many things to look at for both children and adults. There was a superb interactive room for children where they could do everything from try on silks to getting a feel for hammering wooden horseshoes.

Just a few of the beautiful paintings:

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Kerchief (from the French Couvre-chef, “Cover the Head")

I am a big fan of handkerchiefs not only for adults, but for children too. It was standard and proper for children to carry hankys with them as far back as the 1700′s. During the early years the hankys were very plain. By the 19th century they started to have printed alphabets, poems, stories, fairy tales and instructional illustrations. Then by mid-century they were being targeted separately to boys and girls with cowboys, fishing, hunting and sports for the boys and pretty designs for the girls. Not only were they used for the schnoz, they were used as an impromptu way to carry around small items when a bag was not handy.

Other Uses for a handkerchief: *A fashionable head or hair accessory *A pocket square *A napkin *Sachet *Bandanna *Tied fashionably around the neck *Ascot Tie *Cravat *Scarf *Headband *Gift wrapping (love this idea!)

We love the idea of being environmentally kind and we will be adding some some of these lovely items to our website shortly!

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#apparel #boys #kids #a tiny bison

Fall 2012 Photoshoot!

We had a really fun photoshoot with Mark Morand at Mainframe Photography. Patrick, Donovan and Dominic were so excited to try on our clothing and Mark really knew how to get the little guys to have fun!

Mark shooting one of the flat shots for the website.

Dominick reading Curious George!

Looking good, guys!

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#a tiny bison #kids #clothing

Fabric Shows

In January I attended some fabric shows in New York to choose fabric for my new Fall 2012 collection. I was most excited to check out the Liberty fabric booth. After looking through all of their standard and spring 2013 fabrics I found it really hard to choose. All of the fabrics are SO fabulous!

LIBERTY FABRICS BOOTH

There were many other fabric supplies at this show as well. It looks pretty boring when you just look down the aisles, but inside each booth are fabric gems! I would have taken more photos, but they are a no-no at these shows. Understandably so! But I had to take this photo for my sister since she couldn’t come with me. She would LOVE to look through the Liberty fabrics!

A RANDOM TRADESHOW AISLE

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Bernard Maisner

Bernard Maisner, an extraordinary calligrapher is another inspiration of mine. He creates custom stationary and invitations as well as new custom paperweights.

Bernard Maisner envelope addressing

Bernard Maisner custom design of menus & programs

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