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Danielle Kroll’s blog series where she paints what she wore is not exactly a new find (she’s been doing it since 2010), but I always love seeing her newest outfits because I think her illustration style is so fun. It makes me want to paint a little something every day.
>WOW! I've never seen this before! How incredibly clever and talented she is!
>Isn't it incredible!!! Wish we could paint like this each day.
>It's definitely a skill I would love to do, but for now I will continue to adore her little paintings!
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In the spirit of our previous post about sharing and building more of a community here, we’re excited (and terrified at the same time) to announce that we’ve decided to get a booth at Surtex!!! It’s been a goal of ours for as long as we can remember to show our work there. For those not familiar, Surtex is a surface pattern design tradeshow where artists (and in some cases, agents) show collections of pattern designs (like ours above) in the hopes that they are selected for use on products like bedding, paper products, tabletop items (and so on). The show is in mid-May in NYC and runs at the same time, and in the same building as, the New York Stationery Show. We’ll just come right out and admit that we have a LONG way to go to get ready for the show and, to that end, we are
>I am SO excited for you guys to be a Surtex. You will ROCK that joint. I want to be sure to remember when it is so, I can come cheer you on in person! Awesome…
xo
Melis
>That's awesome that you'll be at Surtex! Have a great weekend!
>SO excited for you girls!! Can't wait to hear how it goes! Awesome!!!
>not sure if you know about jessica jones… i read her blog: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/
she does surface design and may be a good contact for you.
best wishes on your venture!
i love your guys work!
>yay!! you girls are going to do so great. you've got tons of fans cheering you on, me being one of the biggest!!
>CONGRATS!! You guys are going to do amazing! So so happy for you!
>I'm so excited for you two and happy to see you taking a leap to follow your dreams. Your designs and your determination are so inspiring.
Rock it, ladies!
>SO exciting! i will be following along closely, because i would like to go next year. you probably already know, but khristian howell has written ebooks books about tradeshows, and i've heard good things about them :: confessions of a first timer + showstopper
good luck – can't wait to see you guys rock it out.
>WOW!! That is SUPER exciting!! Congrats ladies!!
I wish you lots of luck throughout the next couple months as you prepare!
>WOW!!! Thank you, thank you everyone for your comments! You have all made our day. We're so thankful to have the support.
Melissa: We would be SO happy to see you in NYC! That would be such a bonus!
Sara: will you be at Surtex, too?
Annie: Thanks so much! :) We will keep you posted.
Jess: Thanks for the contact info for Jessica Jones. We have read how about orange in the past, but it's been a little while. I'm excited to check it out again. We appreciate your help and the encouragement!
Thanks, L-Jeez & Michelle, for cheering us on!
Carly: Awww. Thank you!!!
Tammie: We will definitely let you know all we learn from this year. So fun if we get to do it together next year. Thanks a ton for the khristian howell info. Those are on our list to check out. We've heard great things.
Just, thanks again, guys! The encouragement means the world to us!
xo, c&m
>Y'all are going to be so awesome! I can't wait to hear about it. Actually I've been meaning to ask if you have any plans to turn some of your patterns into fabric. I really want an Ampersand print pillow.
>That is so exciting that you girls are putting yourselves out there! It was so fabulous to meet you at ALT at lunch! You two are adorable! Good luck at Surtex!
>I just stumbled upon your blog and love the work! you guys will do great! I am also about to make the jump into surtex this year and like you both am freaking out (but excited) at the same time. Best of luck and hope to meet you on the floor in May!
>Thanks again, everyone!!
Katie–we actually DO have plans to make some fabric, so we'll keep you posted!
Savvy in San Francisco…thank you for the support!!! We loved meeting you, too!
Eunice, we definitely need to keep in touch! Best of luck to you in preparing!
>WOW! Good luck!
>yay for collab-o's!! and yay for laura parke! can't imagine all of the goodness we're going to see from that girl :)
>girls…thanks for all of the love!!! i'm honored to be featured and can't wait for all of the exciting things in the future. xoxo!!
>Loved meeting Laura at Alt. ( and you 2 of course) and think she is a talented sweetheart! LOVE that diy of the string wrapped bottles and the AMPERSAND! Where is that from? Laura made that?! love it!
xo
Melis
>Obsessed. Love her pieces!
>I just love Laura's ideas and especially her execution! She's full of fun, pretty, and clever things!!
>Very Nice!! Going to check her out! I LOVE that invitation package and the place mats with pockets for silverware!! genius!!
>First things first, Laura, Im so happy for you. You are super duper talented! You are now in my google reader. hi Ampersand girls, you guys rock as always!
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>Oh dear…those Jimmy Choo's are too fun!! They would certainly spice up an outfit his summer!
Mandy
The Klury Report & Kini Style
>Just found your blog from the Alt pinterest board … hadn't even thought about rainbow stripes yet. Love it!
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>I've loved that rug since the first time I saw it! So lovely. Have a great day girls!
Courtney Lane
>cute & cute! I really really need those shorts!
>i think we all should get the shorts AND the rug! deal?