Isa's Journal and Studio Blog
Magical Thinking in 2022
“Character — the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life — is the source from which self-respect springs.” Joan...
The Soul in Winter Solstice
Reflections on the Solstice
Come Together Right Now
Isa with a Giraffe. Giraffe Magic I lay the kibble in the palm of my hand and waited for the...
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Isa at her work table. My parents gave me a great deal — love, stewardship, security — all of which...
Market Report
Love seeing old friends Cindy and Luis Urrea! This summer, the studio joined a new community. We cannot afford a...
Ode to Joy: Design Story
Our Ode to Joy prints. Years ago, my daughter's interest in mathematics inspired me to translate numbers into a color...
woMangrove Story
If you wonder why I do this, it’s for the women on Chira and the many others like them we...
Life on Earth
“The whole of life is coming to terms with yourself and the natural world. Why are you here? How do...
Free Bird - Design Story: Appreciating the Overhead
The birds still remember what we have forgotten, that the world is meant to be celebrated.” --Terry Tempest Williams https://isacatto.com/product-tag/plover/...
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Embracing Valentine's Day. Finally. "Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world."-Mary Oliver When I was young and...