Isa's Journal and Studio Blog
Common Currency
“Our life is a faint tracing on the surface of mystery, like the idle curved tunnels of leaf miners on...
Wraparound Style
Seventies style celebrated the elegance of the wrap. Diane von Furstenburg launched her classic wrap dress, bohemian lasses wore long,...
Seriously, Why Watercolor?
Watercolor is underrated. It's a medium linked to hobbyists, children, Prince Charles, and retirees. And me. I used to paint...
Rubbernecking
A line can be straight, or the street, but the human heart, oh no, it's curved like a road through...
From the Ground Up
In the right season, I sink to my knees. Something is always churning at ground level and I might catch...
Showing Up
A spotlight on a Colorado non-profit that shows up: Valley Settlement Kids on El Busesito is one of many amazing...
English In Action
The women of English In Action. From left to right standing: Angela, Lara, Shinta, Paulina, Manuela and sitting: Rachel, Heather,...
Peony in Blue: Design Story
Luna amongst my peony hedge. Peonies are easy to fall for. These legendary perennials look high-maintenance but are quite the...
Funny Valentine
My husband and Rose It was easy to fall for my husband. First off, he’s kind ---a real eye smiler....
Making the List
Our studio director Jennifer Roberts on the story behind our bestselling List-It notebooks Our monkey king list it notebook. 1....