last chance summer dance.

It's been gushing warm rain for the past three days, and while I'm excited to be sewing fall clothing (coats!), I'm not quite re...

The Before Picture

I'm making a dress that employs a technique I haven't used for a long time. Once upon a time, I used to take vintage wedding gowns, ...

Hot Halter

A hot little silk halter dress I whipped up for a 30th birthday party in Colorado. Straight up sexy but totally practical (and packable!). I...

Spring Fashion Show Photos

photos by Paul Rich Studio.

Three is a Magic Number

I showed my spring collection, Three is a Magic Number, last night and I feel happy, exhausted, and relieved. Lots of lovely friends, collea...

Spring Fashion Show May 9th!

Getting Ready...

Things are coming together for the spring show...a little lineup of samples....

These are a few of my favorite things.

Ikat. An ancient pattern, but it seems so fresh and modern--especially in two shades of neon green! The most fantastic fabric I'm workin...

Spring Awakening

Yes, it's spring, even though it's snowing (!) at the moment. The daffodils and hyacinths in my garden are huddled together as if to...

Second, Like Snowdrops

My next spring piece...the chivalry top in three metallic cottons. I'm feeling very "mixed media" this season...

First, like forsythia

The crocus and hyacinth are making their first moves, and I'm feeling their urge to burst out into the sun. I finally had a moment to ma...

Museum Piece

I was asked to design a piece for the Action/RE-Action Runway show. "Touching Warms the Art" is an exhibition of jewelry made fr...

Mini Marvel

I confess--I wish more brides would wear short dresses for their weddings. We all love a long gown, but a girl with the guts (and the gams) ...