Japanese felt handbag September 2006
A bag for spring. All the blossoms are out so even though it is still cold, if you stand in a patch of sunlight, you can imagine summer. I made this bag out of red felt, appliqued with white felt flowers. Otto's hand puppets September 2006
This is part one of a more elaborate project, involving red velvet curtains and a whole cast of characters. I intend to send the three-year-old Otto out on the road to earn his keep, as puppeteer extraordiaire. Punch and Judy were sinister; these felt puppets inhabit a more benign world (although I can't promise that the lion is vegetarian - too much sanitation sucks!). Vespa Coat Rack September 2006
It's so hard to get out the door with two kids. You have to pack a couple of sets of clothes. You need a lunch box and a drink, wipes and nappies. It's the way I used to pack for an overnight trip. I thought it would make it easier for me if there was an Otto-height coat rack on the wall. Otto is enthusiastic about motorbikes, and I love Vespas. My friends Alia and Sarah took their baby Sofi to Brooklyn, NYC, and brought me back a tin of La Morena Chipotle Peppers. They are so tasty and spicy, kind of like smoked Spanish paprika. I have been throwing tablespoons full into everything, and I painted these pictures in homage to the beautiful artwork on the tin. ¡México es magica! |
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Magpie Hall by Rachael King
Great novel with ghosts and Victorian tattoos, and I got to design the cover! Relief by Anna Taylor Lovely stories, beautifully observed The Angel's Cut by Elizabeth Knox I love the warped worlds that Knox opens up for us. Chronic CIty by Jonathan Lethem Another twisted alternate reality world for me to lose myself in The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver This filled me with a sadness and yearning to go to Mexico. Beautiful but a slow read for me.
St Vincent
Freaky gothic Snow White. Reminds me a little of Goldfrapp. Rufus Wainwright I have been getting into the Wainwrights, only 10 years after everyone else The XX Dreamy, atmospheric
The New York Times
My home page. Melissa Laing My sister, the artist. This American Life Such a different take on the US Beattie's book blog This guy is prolific. Stripy Sock Studio A dear friend and partner-in-crime. New Yorker fiction I love listening to the stories and critique. Tiny Happy Wholesomeness incarnate! Rachael King It's great to have an insight into other writers' processes. |
