Anna Joyce the Blog

365- A Photo a Day Project

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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Making Valentine's

2012-02-11T15:36:00.000-08:00

A very lazy Saturday today making Valentine's with the girls. Angelina is always the happiest when she is making something, and Peanut is a very good studio assistant.

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365- A Photo a Day Project

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Artist Profile

2012-02-09T09:49:00.000-08:00

I have been working with Rena Tom as my business consultant for the past six months and simply adore her. Her advice has been solid, thoughtful, realistic and I have seen results from our work together. I am so excited that today I was featured on her blog! You can see it right here.

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Love notes

2012-02-07T10:48:00.000-08:00

I have been missing my friends back East a lot lately so having these beautiful Valentine photos that Dane took land in my inbox made me very happy- a little love note to me and our friend Elaine. How cute are these?

So much talent.

365- A Photo a Day Project

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We were out of town this weekend and it was lovely to spent so much time with the girls- the weather has been amazing in Portland this week. I kept being so wrapped up in the moment that I forgot my camera several times...but I am learning to remember it.

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Someday...

2012-02-02T09:10:00.000-08:00

I want a studio with a store front just like this...this photo is so sweet and inspiring. I love the idea of all of my friends helping me open my shop and then having a big party. Just a few more years!

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Anna Joyce: A new webiste!

2012-01-30T12:19:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to announce that I have a free standing Anna Joyce website! One of my dearest (and very talented) friends Elaine put all of my ideas into reality this weekend by helping me build a site

that I am so, so happy with. With Elaine's design, Dane's and my photos and a little web magic

www.annajoycedesign.com

is now a reality. I just crossed off a major goal for 2012 and it is not even February. Ahhhh...

It takes a village.

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Color story: Red, Aqua and Flax

2012-01-25T13:02:00.000-08:00

1.Jill Rosenwald mugs, 2. Anna Joyce Textile Collection Pillows, 3. Unknown, 4. Joy Folie baby shoes

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New in the shop!

2012-01-24T13:14:00.000-08:00

Another hoodie- this time it is a limited edition style on bright aqua, a new color for me! How amazing is that chocolate and white fabric? It is a vintage Scandinavian textile...Love. Get it here.

Pinterest favorites on a rainy day

2012-01-24T09:50:00.000-08:00

1. Figgy's Patterns, 2.DIY Envelopes from Fellow Fellow, 3. Painting by Helen Frankenthaler, 4. Paper bunting from Paper T!iger

New in the shop!

2012-01-23T20:57:00.000-08:00

A new hoodie... I really like this one and it uses my favorite Liberty of London print for some of the leaves. I love a new hoodie.

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Anna Joyce on "Portlandia"!

2012-01-22T09:03:00.000-08:00

Last year I submitted my work to be used on Season Two of the IFC show "Portlandia" and they used two of my sweatshirts in a skit! It was such a thrill to see my work on screen and to be representing my city in such a high profile and fun way. Love it.

It is Season 2, Episode 3 if you want to watch it! The entire episode was really funny. I'm hooked.

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New in the shop!

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Available right here...perfect for a Valentine no?

A Photograph a Day- 2012

2012-01-17T15:53:00.000-08:00

I am going to take and post a photograph everyday in 2012. To help me be a better photographer, to force me to stop ignoring my blog, and to serve as a visual reminder of my year.
If I am out of town, or unable to post the photograph I will date them and post them together, several days at a time- but the important thing is that I take the picture.
I am starting today.


Angelina 1.17.12

New Years...

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Under pressure

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from Society6.com

Whew! Sunday Best was great- thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported me and the other designers at the show- we had a blast.
Next comes Crafty Wonderland this weekend...and I am beyond busy. I am totally sold out of size medium hoodies (good problem and not to worry, more are on the way and you can still buy them on Etsy), I need to make more pillows, stockings are flying away and I am teaching a stocking class at Modern Domestic Thursday night- all while recovering from this stupid pneumonia and trying to be a good mama. Yikes.
As a topper to my schedule it was the eight year anniversary of my father's death this past Saturday. I was so busy at the show that it was easy to keep my mind off of things, but yesterday was really hard. This week is about counting my blessings, working as hard as I can while still being sane and healthy and taking a moment to enjoy success...I haven't done a lot of that. I take a lot of time to beat myself up about what I am not doing, but this week I am going to try and pat myself on the back for what I am doing and have done.
Oh, and 2012 is going to KICK ASS.
So there.

Wish me luck and see you this weekend!
xo Anna

Sunday Best Holiday SALE

2011-11-30T18:58:00.000-08:00

If you are in town you need to come to this! I will be selling my goods along with many other talented local designers. And the first night of the show is Friday, with free hot cider and the option to spike it with a little whiskey...um, YES PLEASE, consider mine spiked. See you there.

ON SALE...Pillows!

2011-11-27T15:41:00.000-08:00

I have some cute new pillows in the shop- all 20% off until November 28th at midnight.
These make a great gift! Regularly priced at $36- sale price $28.80. That is a little bit insane.
Who agreed to this?

I want!

2011-11-27T15:32:00.000-08:00

I am obsessed with these Cathrine Holm Norway bowls and kitchen items...swoon!
You can find a bounty of them on Etsy.

My day

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SALE

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www.annajoyce.etsy.com

New in the shop!

2011-11-19T17:56:00.000-08:00

My Anna Joyce Textile Collection tea towels and napkin sets have arrived and are ready to give (or keep!). I am really excited about the way that these turned out- I am way into the yellow and gray.
I am also proud to say that they are hand made and hand printed from start to finish here in Portland, OR. You can pick some up for yourself right here.

Also- pneumonia update! I am recovering, and after round two of antibiotics my lungs are clear, whew.

Anna Joyce Textile Collection!

2011-11-10T08:19:00.000-08:00

Oh, this has been so many months in the making I can hardly believe that it is true- my fabric is printed and I have textiles with my design on them! So great. Each piece has been hand printed here in Portland on beautiful linen with water based inks- so pretty.
Right now I have pillows and table runners, but by the end of next week I should have my napkins sets and tea towels ready to sell in the shop as well. All of these products are made in a very limited edition, so if you like something, snap it up now!

That is Sergio working on one of my napkins- warm gray trimmed in a beautiful hot yellow- swoon!

I also have a new friend in the studio- my new Bernina 800 serger- his name is "Sergio" and according to Angelina he has a major crush on my sewing machine Bernice- cute. He is of course from Modern Domestic- the land of all things Bernina. Love me some MD.

Sick, oh and tired.

2011-11-07T07:29:00.000-08:00

I have had pneumonia all weekend (and probably for about a week before that, but just went to the doctor last Friday) and spent the entire weekend in bed. I have not been flattened by an illness like this in years. But this morning I am finally ready to attack all of the work that has piled up. My first holiday show (Sunday Best at the Ace Hotel Dec 2nd and 3rd- such a good show!) is less than 4 weeks away, Crafty Wonderland is the following weekend (Dec 10th & 11th) and I teach every weekend leading up to both events. And lets not forget the children... If I think about all of it I will just go back to bed. So instead I am going to work as hard as I can (without making myself sick again). I need to just be grateful that I am able to make art and spend time in my studio and be a part of the amazing art and craft community here in Portland...Yes. That is what I am telling myself (as I feverishly try and do 3000 things at once, be a good mom, not ignore my wonderful husband, make food... the list goes on.) Send some good cyber vibes my way will you please?

image from ignitelight.tumblr.com

staying inspired

2011-11-04T16:58:00.001-07:00

Holiday!

2011-11-03T14:03:00.001-07:00

Christmas stockings are finally here- if you see anything you like don't wait, they are very limited edition this year. Check them out right here.

New for baby...

2011-10-31T21:37:00.000-07:00

You can get them right here!

New work

2011-10-31T20:57:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen!
I will be posting these pillows to my shop soon...

Luck?

2011-10-31T12:03:00.000-07:00

Hard work. True story.

Coming for the holidays

2011-10-27T10:16:00.001-07:00

My fabric is being printed right now! These are picture of some linen table runners that are in progress. My girls Zanna is printing the pattern I designed- so excited!

I want!

2011-10-27T09:28:00.000-07:00

I saw this necklace on Design*Sponge this morning and I want it. Badly. Such a great idea, and the designer sends you several options for the calligraphy of your name... This one looks perfect!
From Brevity Design.

Afternoon

2011-10-21T21:16:00.000-07:00

I wish I could make art that was as inspired as my daughter's. She is so great.

Peanut!

2011-10-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

The newest member of our family and a very good studio assistant- meet Peanut. Only good things can happen when children name animals.

New in the shop...KID HOODIES!

2011-10-13T11:36:00.000-07:00

You asked for them- I made them:) I wanted to photograph them on my sweet babies but even the promise of candy before 10 am could not get them to pose for me...you can find them here.

I make...

2011-10-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

I am back from Canada with a huge well of inspiration inside of me and I am ready to work, work, work. I will be doing a post in the coming days about my trip with photos aplenty, but for this morning just something pretty I found on Etsy that might have to be mine...from Yellow Heart Art.

A new look!

2011-10-11T11:26:00.000-07:00

Julie at Studio Olivine printed up my new business cards and I cannot wait to get my hands on them. I splurged on two color cards, but the design and the new logo that my amazing friend Elaine dreamed up were just begging to be hot orange and gray. I can't wait to feel them and see them in person!

An Artist...

2011-10-04T12:03:00.001-07:00

Yup.

From A to Z

2011-10-03T16:32:00.000-07:00

Oh, I am so excited to announce that I am collaborating with the crazy talented, super cute and totally lovely Susanna Scott of Zanna Printed Textiles. We are calling our collaboration "From A to Z" (cute right?) and the first project we are working on is a collection of animal pillows- Zanna is doing the screen printing and I will using my applique to add "personality" to each plush friend...this is our sneak peak at the project- meet Wilson the giraffe! Each animal (we have a giraffe, hippo, alligator and ostrich) will come with a name and story, and we think they will make both children and adults smile. I will keep you posted as soon as they are up for sale. We also have other ideas in the works...can you say growth charts? I think you know where this is going.

Free shipping on Pillows!

2011-09-29T13:20:00.000-07:00

I love making pillows- it makes me happy. There is free shipping on all pillows in my shop until Monday October 3rd...just enter the coupon code HAPPY when you check out. Enjoy!

Changes...

2011-09-29T13:17:00.000-07:00

Hello!
I have been neglecting my blog lately- there have been a lot of changes happening around here. First, both girls have started school, which is wonderful and they love it, but it is a new routine of waking early, making lunches, picking up and dropping off, and it is all new to me. Second, last weekend we lost our dearly loved cat Beso to cancer, and it has been emotional for the whole family- he is missed.

So while all these changes in our personal life have been happening, there have also been a lot of professional changes as well- I hired a helper! Her name is Emma and she is just wonderful. So hopefully you will be seeing more designs, more products and faster turn around from this formally one woman show- it is very exciting. I am working on my Christmas collection, trying out new designs and working with some really fun new fabric that I found...I will keep you posted on that. Also I hope to soon be offering- wait for it- KID HOODIES! Yes! As soon as I have those they will be in the shop too.
That is all for now- remember I always love hearing from you- if there is something you would like to see me make, let me know about it!
xo Anna

Blog Love

2011-09-22T17:15:00.000-07:00

I am loving this blog that I found through my Pinterest page....les composantes. It must be French for super cute style.

Emerson Made

2011-09-17T10:49:00.000-07:00

I just discovered the brand Emerson Made and I am in love. Everything in the collection is feminine, slightly 70's and a little sharp, so in a word- perfect. I have always, always had the fantasy of wearing a really sexy and impossibly chic tuxedo to an event (this fantasy also usually involves me singing and having an epic rock star moment in front of all of my ex boyfriends, but I digress). I have found my perfect tuxedo... Love. Now I just need the event.

My dream room

2011-09-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

Windows take me away....from Design*Sponge

my Pinterest problem

2011-09-08T08:54:00.000-07:00

I am super duper addicted to Pinterest... I love it. I love having a little pin session with my coffee in the morning. I think I am most excited about my "dream studio" and "someday I will have a store" boards...they are really keeping me inspired and focused. Of course the board with the most pins is my clothing and style collection, but that is fun too! Here are a few of my fave pins from the last few days...a selection from each of my boards.

feeling thankful

2011-09-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

The latest sale I had in my Etsy shop was such a smash I am left humbled. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me to make my dreams a reality. I am so cheesy, but seriously- thank you. I love what I do and I couldn't do it without you.

card by Hello Lucky!

My day

2011-09-05T16:36:00.000-07:00

Etsy love.

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I love this Etsy shop and all the pattern- cute stuff.

Alexa needs to stop.

2011-09-04T16:12:00.000-07:00

Alexa Chung is giving me haircut fever.

it's beginning to look a lot like...Christmas?

2011-09-03T13:48:00.000-07:00

I am adding Christmas stockings to my sale today! Get them while they last...these are one of kind.

birthday dinner pattern walk

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Cassie's vintage dress and the polka dot bag interior

So ugly...it was inspiring.

Camera shy cat- I love the colors in this photo.

I went out to dinner with my fantastic friend Cassie to our favorite spot ( Screen Door, just a few block from our house- a must if you visit Portland!). We had a great evening and our walk was filled with inspiring patterns...and a cat.

New in the shop!

2011-09-02T15:10:00.000-07:00

PILLOWS! And they are all on sale...

A baby blanket...

2011-09-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

New in the shop! And on sale too...

A day with my girls

2011-09-02T08:57:00.000-07:00

I spent my two year anniversary of working "full time" on my art by doing what else?...playing with my girls! We went downtown to drop off an order at the Crafty Wonderland store and ended up eating a delightful lunch together in the sun, running into one of my best friends Jessica and her adorable family and playing in the water at Director Park. Then we spent almost an hour in our favorite toy stores (and Portland landmark) Finnegans. The girls were so fun- we looked at every toy in the store, played and left empty handed with no tears- just fun...perfect. A great way to celebrate!
And then of course I worked after bedtime... there will be new pillows in the shop this afternoon.

Have a great weekend!

Two years!

2011-08-31T19:00:00.000-07:00

Today marks the two year anniversary of my being a designer full time. It has been a wonderful, empowering, stressful, joyful and exhausting two years and I would not trade them for anything.
I could not have done any of this without the never ending support from my wonderful (and really cute) husband Victor, my mom, our nanny Megan (I really could not get anything done without her loving care of my girls) and my friends...Sarah, Jess, Dane and Elaine I am looking at you. I also want to thank Modern Domestic for hiring me as a teacher- I just love teaching and all of the stores here in Portland that carry my work.
Thank you all!

So here is what I am working on for the next year and beyond-

*To design and produce a line of printed textiles! This is the big one and I am excited.

*To get a little bit of help. One woman is simply not enough...Anyone in Portland interested in interning for me? Get in touch!

*To have a wholesale line to offer to fabulous stores around the country.

*To work on my book proposal- a machine applique/lifestyle book with patterns, instructions, tips and of course amazing photos that inspire.

*To be a little bit less hard on myself. I can only do as much as I can do- comparing myself to others only slows me down and bums me out.

* To work less when I am with the girls and to be as present of a mother as I can be. They are growing up so fast- I don't want to miss it.

And the most importantly a huge thanks to all of YOU! To everyone who has ever purchased something from my shop, followed my blog and supported my work. Thank you.

Cheers!

You can also learn a little bit more about my journey here.

New in the shop!

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Striped boat neck tops! With a cute button detail at the sleeve...

BHLDN, Stop it!

2011-08-31T15:13:00.000-07:00

BHLDN needs to stop it with the shoes! They are killing me.

New classes at Modern Domestic are up!

2011-08-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

I have new class dates up at Modern Domestic, including a new class on making applique baby blankets- so cute and perfect for shower gifts and the holidays. I would love to see you there!

My Dad, My Style Idol.

2011-08-25T16:23:00.000-07:00

Everything I believe to be true about clothing I learned from my father- pockets are essential, leather looks best when it is old and worn, denim is the king of fabrics, you can never go wrong with a scarf, a great jacket can last you for years, and the best finds are always second hand.

When I was going through the most recent J Crew the other night I noticed that the styling was taking a page right out of the David Joyce handbook. So I went and found a few photos of my dad when he was living (in a cave) in Greece, and some more recent picture from my childhood.

Neck scarf? Plaid? Dessert boots? Yup. He had them all...45 years ago.
Go Dad! I miss you.

Angelina

2011-08-25T15:23:00.000-07:00

Just a few weeks away from kindergarten. Where does the time go?

Death by Closet Visit

2011-08-24T22:35:00.000-07:00

I know I have talked about the blog Closet Visit (such a genius idea!) but the actress Allison Miller is just killing it. Her lipstick! The Swedish Hasbeen sandals of my dreams ( I would buy them in a second if there was anyway I could convince any part of myself that they worked for my lifestyle...at all.)

I want it all. This is how I would like to dress everyday- especially if I were an actress in my 20's.
I am getting out my old Coach bags as soon as the weather cools down and buying this lipstick as soon as I can find my purse.

Yes Please.

2011-08-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

I want this. I might buy this...

Fourty One Years

2011-08-22T17:40:00.000-07:00

Today is my parent's 41st wedding anniversary. I love these pictures from their reception at the Salishan golf course on the Oregon Coast...My favorite is my mom playing frisbee in her wedding dress in the grass.

We lost my dad to cancer in 2003 and I am thinking about and missing him a lot today. So beautiful, no?

Anna Joyce Fabric!

2011-08-22T17:06:00.000-07:00

I am working on designing and printing a line of fabrics to use for making pillows, scarves, applique, maybe even to sell by the yard...A very exciting new project!
Our family spent five delightful days at the beach this week (no computers!) and I did some painting inspired by some of my favorite vintage fabrics- this is the totally un-doctored raw scan of the painting. Tonight after the girls go to sleep I am going to play around with scale, color and tiling it together so that the pattern repeats. I will keep you all posted on my progress... So far I am just excited to be working on a new project.

New work

2011-08-22T16:59:00.000-07:00

I took four new pillows into Noun: A Person's Place for Things, last week and two sold that day! I love that. Here is one that I really like- a new design and love working on the wool felt again now that fall is coming.

Someday...

2011-08-16T18:42:00.000-07:00

When I have a storefront/studio/show room, I want it to look and feel like this...except all of my work. Got it? Good.

Yes Please.

2011-08-16T08:52:00.000-07:00

I am just in love (along with the rest of the world) with Rifle Paper Co. On of the 2012 calenders is on my wish list- I would also love one of those custom painted portraits, so sweet and inspiring!

I'm moving in.

2011-08-15T08:50:00.000-07:00

My friend Cassie turned me on to this post from a German interiors blog...I could just die. This is one of my favorite kitchen nooks ever...and if I am not mistaken that is the same wall paper that threw me into a tail spin in Domino Magazine a few years ago...LOVE.

Seattle!

2011-08-13T15:44:00.000-07:00

Pike Place Market

Breakfast at the market- coffee, fresh berries, baguette with brie and jam and a croissant. Perfect.

Our first view of the market and the water after a quick walk from our hotel.

Dinner at The Boat Street Cafe

Last night Victor and I got home from a quick trip alone up to Seattle- we had two full days and a night all to ourselves and it was bliss. We spent the night at the wonderful Hotel Max, ate and explored all over Pike Place Market, and had the most delicious and romantic dinner at the Boat Street Cafe and Kitchen...our waitress thought that we had just gotten engaged when we ordered a bottle of bubbly- it was really fun to tell her that, no, we had been married ten years. A trip like that must be done at least once a year- remembering why you fell in love and having time to just enjoy your spouse is so important and so fun, especially if you have children. We will always have Seattle...

10 years

2011-08-04T09:13:00.000-07:00

10 years ago today I married my wonderful, incredible, kind, talented and totally hot husband Victor. We had a wonderful time at our wedding...One of the best days of my life. I would be lying if I said it were easy the whole time, but I would not want to do this thing called life with anyone else.

Anna Joyce on Bloesem Kids!

2011-08-03T17:21:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to be featured on Bloesem Kids today! So fun, and I would have never known if Dane had not told me...whew! So happy to know. It is one of my favorite blogs.

A new logo, a new look...

2011-08-03T12:23:00.000-07:00

I am making some changes around here and it is exciting. I feel like I have a better handle on what I want from my business and my design and how to get there...one of the things that I have changed is my logo- I am dropping the "Design" and just going with Anna Joyce, letting it stand alone. These are first drafts, trying things out, playing, and finding the perfect fit! Let me know what you think!

Some new work

2011-07-27T18:02:00.000-07:00

available here...

Iris, 6/21/11

2011-07-21T16:07:00.000-07:00

Anna Joyce Design on Urban Weeds!

2011-07-19T16:48:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to be photographed by the lovely (and really fun to have coffee with) Lisa Warninger for her street style blog Urban Weeds. Everyone who knows me knows that I love clothes and street style has always been the most inspiring kind of fashion for me, so this is really a thrill. Thank you Lisa!
Check out the full post and the rest of Lisa's blog here.

Back to school

2011-07-19T09:18:00.000-07:00

Since the weather is 59 degrees and pouring rain here in Portland my mind is drifting to fall clothes...in JULY. I should be sipping sangria on a porch somewhere, not day dreaming about pairing these Frye boots with thick tights and mini skirts...or rolled up jeans and a nubby sweater. Oh well.

Cute right? Get them here.

Yes Please.

2011-07-19T08:24:00.000-07:00

I love this room and am especially wanting this lamp from West Elm

West Elm has a new hand printed bedding collection that I am in love with.

Toast UK can do no wrong...

This is the living room in the vacation home of my dreams...oh Toast.

Love this look...from Toast

And Madewell is just cute. Period. Hmm...Could I rock white jeans?

I have been directing all of my "wants" into things to spruce up our house lately...with a few pieces of clothing thrown in for good measure. I think my favorite style ever is clean and modern with global and handmade accents added to give warmth and texture. I will take one of each of these please.

A new hoodie...

2011-07-18T14:29:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday! Available here...

New Work, New Designs

2011-07-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

I have been working on a new series of designs inspired by vintage circus animal illustrations and I am really excited about the new direction these pieces are taking me. I have been hand drawing all of the details on the animals and then rendering them in thread, giving each animal a unique personality that has been unexpected and really fun to create. I also feel like this new work is giving voice to all of the decorative stitches that my sewing machine has to offer in ways that I had not thought of before, adding a lot of texture and richness to the finished product.
I am hoping that these designs will are playful enough to delight a child, but that my color pallette and details will be sophisticated enough to charm an adult as well.

We will see where this takes me next...
They are available right here.