noelle o designs

creativity + sewing + upcycling inspiration

art, books, collage art

vintage picture books

While procrastinating my duties, I stumbled into CEDOK bookstore, an online Japanese store, (I think- I don’t speak or read Japanese) and found all of these delightful illustrations in children’s picture books… Continue Reading

art, design, fabric, sewing

scribble or freestyle sewing

Since I’m most comfortable and quite happy behind a sewing machine, I’m always intrigued to find new and interesting sewing methods in play. Here are some inspiring, imperfect and delightfully… Continue Reading

art, friends

drawing horses

While we’re on the topic of cowboy boots and country livin’, I need to mention a couple of my favorite country folk. About 20 years ago my lovely spouse made… Continue Reading