Neat paper ephemera at thriftypyg. I can see the Asian bus tickets as a garland~

I'm enchanted by the photography at Lola's Room. The artist is Cassia Beck. So dreamy.

Looks like she's offering one free 5x5 print with every order right now.

photos above,
The Simple Things
Sunday

Some finds from the new Value Village in Sunset Hill.

Whimsical and bizarre and touching all at once.

Images from "Playing With Pictures: The Art of Victorian Photocollage," organized by Elizabeth Siegel for the Art Institute of Chicago and now on view at the Met.

You can see the full slide show, with accompanying history (very interesting!), here.

I was so charmed by these flowers!

You can see the Seattle version of snow fall are cherry blossom leaves!

Tonight!

"Seattle animators are bucking the computer animation trend, using lo-fi techniques to create lovely little films. See for yourself at the (free!) Local Animation Showcase, featuring work by the artists profiled in the March issue of Seattle magazine."

One of my best buddies, Tess Martin, is profiled in the story and will have her work on display.

8 p.m. Free. Zeitgeist Coffee - 171 South Jackson Street, Pioneer Square. 206.583.0497

It's terrific to see the work and setting of the Portland artist-couple behind APAK Studio. I've really loved their work after finding their cards at the Seattle Art Museum gift shop and then later at the Urban Craft Uprising this last December. The little universe they create is so bright and other-worldly but still familiar and cozy. I've already got my APAK Studio holiday cards ready for next year (thanks Brad!)

Pictorial tour of APAK Studio (and pictures above) posted by ShareSomeCandy. Check out their Workspaces series of to peek in on the studios of other artists and designers. Lots of creative eye candy!

I took these pictures of the white lights in our neighbor's cherry tree last night.

I'm working on a few sewing projects and birthday presents today. There's a white sky in Seattle this morning. Clear and white.

Security envelope wrapping paper. I have so many envelopes collected that I'm coming up with new uses~

I drove to the Tri-Cities a couple weeks ago to see where Michael grew up. He gave me a tour. These pictures were taken by me while I also tried to steer. I don't won't make a habit of this method!

A patch of lovely in Silicon Valley. (From my one night trip last week).

A clear Saturday in Seattle. Brad and I walked through Discovery Park to the beach. We're soaking up the sun while it lasts!

Sunday at my parents' house: Annika, Brad and I trading hard labor in the garden for my mom's food.

Some snapshots of the house I lived in two years ago on 70th St NW. I just found these pictures and I like remembering that time.

It's Wednesday, why not a little architectural flair? These pictures are from my Thanksgiving trip with Brad.

Moment of Zen

photo taken by me at my old house on 70th St.

Carrot cake from Mom's birthday party in Bellingham.

I'm in Yakima for the weekend; work and then visiting Michael~

studies on security envelope patterns

my sister's desk...

from a recent trip to Bellingham. cool crisp days.

the sneak preview of spring continues in seattle

I've made so many Valentines. If you would like one, please send me an email with your mailing address and I'll drop one in the mail!

my email address is brittmadsen@gmail.com

it's been a warm winter in Seattle

Feeling inspired by blues

8 Days a Week in Blue by tsktsk (top)

Paper Collage by madebyanna