some shots of my December

Wow-did this holiday season fly. I'm glad today is going slower than usual. It is Christmas after all. 


Below, holiday cards I designed when the Giants were in the playoffs..

I didn't have the right ribbon color for my first gift, so I went straight for my big bag-o-yarn! And used pieces throughout the season. Noel gift tags from Eat Drink Chic and some cute Camilla Engman tags, all free to download.  

I heart gift wrapping, seriously.

Christmas morning at the Creek..Time to take it easy and enjoy being with loved ones.

Wishing you and yours a happy Christmas.. 

i love Bettig.

  The latest "We Are Not Two We are One" screen print from Christopher Bettig is so beautiful. I've been in love with this illustration forever. And I'm really diggin this new square and minty green ink edition. *swoon. This print is limited to 50, so get it while it's hot. I'd love it on the wall next to bed. Below are two favorite photos from my recent TreeCookies tumbl-log.

christopher bettig print


sweet wedding balloons, via A Cup of Jo; a fantastic fox & friends print by the lovely Sarah McNeil.






Any plans for Thanksgiving?? I'll be attempting my very first pie (pumpkin!) Wish me luck? 


Have a good one, friends <3 hearts and hearts..

eggo's & ice cream

Some late night dessert, while watching 500 Days of Summer. A killer movie starring two of the hippest actors, I think, out there. Case in point: She and Him`s super cute music video, below. BF didn't like the ending, of the film, as much as I loved it. It had some sentimental value, as this was the very first movie I watched, in a theater, all by myself. I treated myself for my birthday, last year. Needless to say, I've been on a few more "alone" movie dates, after that. It's kinda fun.

happy fall

   How's it goin? My fall is going good. I've missed the colder weather and am embracing the rain. My workspace is back, from recent home renovations. I'm all better, from a light cold.  The Giants won the World Series! And it's almost time for one of my most favorite holidays (Thanksgiving). I love to cook and bake, and that holiday is a lovely start towards cozy December and New Year's. Gosh, I can't believe it's just around the corner. I've been having a hard time thinking up Christmas card ideas. Just snapping shots for inspiration. Hopefully, "it" comes to me soon.

Hope you enjoy these little bits of my fall. Any plans coming up for your Winter?

happy birthday, sis

   My kid sister (who isn't really a kid, but I call her that anyways) turned 21 over the weekend. Although, I'm treating her to breakfast, shopping and a sewing class, here, in a couple weeks.. doesn't mean I can get away without making a few little TreeCookies, too. I played with this paper doll kit, and made a "mini Theresa", and then had the BEST idea! Who is one of her favorites?

Totoro! All I did, was trace an image from the web, transfer it to colored card stock and cut, cut, cut and glue away. I had so much fun making him, parading him around my desk for little bit, until it was time to go in the envelope. Along with a Marvy LePen (which are just lovely and oh so colorful.)

I couldn't forget the leaf. Paper Totoro says, "Have a great week!" Maybe, you can try to make your own paper creatures, too? The end result can be quite satisfying.


p.s. striking print-> Big Sister, Little Sister by PeachPatrol. It's perfect.

Bunny and the Bull

A lovely, lovely film trailer. I think its just how imaginative and home-made it looks, that reminds me a little of one of my ultimate favorites, by the amazing Michel Gondry. Not to mention the fact that Bunny and the Bull is directed by Paul King, writer and director of The Mighty Boosh. The film (which stars two of the Boosh stars) is a road trip of sorts, that kinda just takes place in a London flat? Yeah, awesome, I know. Enjoy the trailer.. and the start of fall. I've missed you cold weather. It's been too long.





I've got a new work space, that still needs some organizing, and decorating. I promise to get back to blogging more. And, hopefully I'll have more shop news, by the end of the month.


Hearts and hearts, Jo

thank you

... to everyone out there. Friends and family, near and far. Stay positive <3

I made some thank you cards, for some great people who helped celebrate my birthday with me. The Golden Gate Bridge and home stamp is a set from Yellow Owl Workshop (whom I just adore. See here and here.) I picked it up as my souvenir at DeYoung. I also used one of my carved heart blocks and a stamp kit I got at the local office store. Love the orange. Go Giants!

Poketo-4-Target

   "Poketo takes art off the gallery walls and makes them a part of your everyday life". A design studio and online shop, opening in 2003, by the super awesome (and way cool) couple, Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung. The shop features fun cameras, clothing, home goods and than some. And, I just love all their collaborations with tons of artists from all over the world! They started the company, selling limited edition wallets with designs from the different artists, which you can find here, including photos of out of print wallets.

   Not only does Poketo offer great merchandise, they have a wonderful blog, chock full of shop updates, great art and music, travel, current events and yummy yummy food. Needless to say, I love and appreciate what Poketo offers and am so happy with their new line for Target. They're bringing their beloved work nationwide, yo.
   Below are two of my favorites... I can't wait to stop by Target this week and pick up a little treat for myself. And if you plan on doing the same, I would hurry. I hear the stuff is going fast.

Above: sweet wallet by Camilla Engman. Below: one sik print, by Mike Perry.

P.S. The name Poketo comes from Angie's grandma. Who pronounced pocket, poketo. Too cute, huh!?