Indigo Olives

Specific motifs always bubble up in my sketches. This ovoid olive shape is a sketchbook constant, so we decided to give it a broader audience and make it into a pattern. The olive branch is the international symbol for peace, so that’s a bonus!

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May 9

<img src="https://isacatto.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="When my mother called to check in she would often quip: “If it’s not one thing it’s your mother.” We gabbed all the time, though I could tell she was often playing solitaire whenever I prattled about something inane. There are things I don’t remember well, so much I never asked and details that will never leave. Like her wicked, wicked laugh, her Elton John scale sunglasses, her passion for the natural world, and the way she drank her tea. Here she is in sixties Aspen when the town was still funky, when the snow was still regular and deep, and when everyone hung out together regardless of their net worth or profession. Happy Mother’s Day to all, and to you, my beloved Madre.💫 💫💫 I am reviving a blog post about my mother, Jessica, and her unconventional approach to child-rearing, one that put me on a creative path. Go to the link in bio to read the story.">

When my mother called to check in she would often quip: “If it’s not one thing it’s your mother.” We gabbed all the time, though I could tell she was often playing solitaire whenever I prattled about something inane. There are things I don’t remember well, so much I never asked and details that will never leave. Like her wicked, wicked laugh, her Elton John scale sunglasses, her passion for the natural world, and the way she drank her tea. Here she is in sixties Aspen when the town was still funky, when the snow was still regular and deep, and when everyone hung out together regardless of their net worth or profession. Happy Mother’s Day to all, and to you, my beloved Madre.💫 💫💫
I am reviving a blog post about my mother, Jessica, and her unconventional approach to child-rearing, one that put me on a creative path. Go to the link in bio to read the story.

May 6

<img src="https://isacatto.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Hummingbirds are associated with light and joy — qualities we could all use in abundance. And while we are all anxious to move forward, here's a fun fact, hummingbirds are the only bird species that can fly backward. 🌷 Our studio offers art-driven design — original, colorful, limited-edition scarves. Link in bio to view our new line of garden-inspired scarves.">

Hummingbirds are associated with light and joy — qualities we could all use in abundance. And while we are all anxious to move forward, here's a fun fact, hummingbirds are the only bird species that can fly backward. 🌷 Our studio offers art-driven design — original, colorful, limited-edition scarves. Link in bio to view our new line of garden-inspired scarves.

Apr 30

<img src="https://isacatto.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Throughout my adult life I have always been told about one inevitability of aging— women become “invisible” as they move past fifty. If someone dispatches me because of my age, then let them keep walking—it’s self-selection at its best. But it does amaze me that so many women fret about color, about drawing attention to themselves. About standing out or making the “wrong’ statement. Why not push back against this “inevitability”? The amazing @iris.apfel certainly has. She uses color, experience, confidence, flair and a refusal to be pinioned to brands or trends, to her advantage—who wouldn’t cross the room to greet her? Our new line of scarves celebrates famous gardens with vibrant colors and patterns. Stay visible at any age. Swipe to see the actual scarf. Photo via @iris.apfel.">

Throughout my adult life I have always been told about one inevitability of aging— women become “invisible” as they move past fifty. If someone dispatches me because of my age, then let them keep walking—it’s self-selection at its best. But it does amaze me that so many women fret about color, about drawing attention to themselves. About standing out or making the “wrong’ statement. Why not push back against this “inevitability”? The amazing @iris.apfel certainly has. She uses color, experience, confidence, flair and a refusal to be pinioned to brands or trends, to her advantage—who wouldn’t cross the room to greet her? Our new line of scarves celebrates famous gardens with vibrant colors and patterns. Stay visible at any age. Swipe to see the actual scarf. Photo via @iris.apfel.

Apr 26

<img src="https://isacatto.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Our new limited-edition batch of scarves are here in time for Mother’s Day, but just. The last secure shipping date is this Thursday, April 29th. We designed a reversible scarf that adjusts to your mood. Geometric or botanical? You choose. Swipe for more options!">

Our new limited-edition batch of scarves are here in time for Mother’s Day, but just. The last secure shipping date is this Thursday, April 29th. We designed a reversible scarf that adjusts to your mood. Geometric or botanical? You choose. Swipe for more options!

Apr 22

<img src="https://isacatto.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Here’s the latest blog from Isa Catto Studio: “When I was seven, I released a candy wrapper out of an open car window to see it take flight. My father caught me in the act and pulled over, and then patiently waited for traffic to pass. He then turned the car around to look for the trash I had so gleefully deposited in space. It was easy to spot the crumpled neon orange plastic on the highway shoulder, and he asked me to pick it up. When we got back in the car my father simply said: “Never live your life assuming that others will pick up after you; littering is not only illegal but it also signals disdain for your planet. ” And he left it at that. I didn’t understand what disdain meant but I knew it was bad. I was mortified and in tears, but his simple declaration never left me. “Small’ actions can have serious consequences, and when I forget about this simple construct, and our connectivity, I falter. Few have delivered this message better than Sir David Attenborough. My daughter and I share a crush on the legendary naturalist with the mellifluous voice, and he continues to inspire millions of people with his legendary films. It’s no coincidence that our daughter now wants to study environmental science. Over the holidays we watched his sobering film My Life on Earth. It’s part memoir, part crusade, and one hundred percent “witness statement.” Above all it’s a love sonnet to our planet. If you haven’t seen the film, or any of his films, take the time to do so. Most of us know what a witness statement is, but Sir David’s sleight of phrase transformed a hackneyed detective show term into motivation for the rest of us. Sir David’s films show a planet in peril, but he offers a shred of hope by threading in solutions along with his own ample supply of wonder and play. Implementing vast institutional change is the key to salvaging our planet, but the smaller gestures of nurturing our globe also matter — not in terms of quantifiable results, but in giving more of us a sense of agency by shifting our ethos from apathy to action.” TO READ THE REST OF THE BLOG, GO TO LINK IN BIO🌎">

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Here’s the latest blog from Isa Catto Studio: “When I was seven, I released a candy wrapper out of an open car window to see it take flight. My father caught me in the act and pulled over, and then patiently waited for traffic to pass. He then turned the car around to look for the trash I had so gleefully deposited in space. It was easy to spot the crumpled neon orange plastic on the highway shoulder, and he asked me to pick it up. When we got back in the car my father simply said: “Never live your life assuming that others will pick up after you; littering is not only illegal but it also signals disdain for your planet. ” And he left it at that. I didn’t understand what disdain meant but I knew it was bad. I was mortified and in tears, but his simple declaration never left me. “Small’ actions can have serious consequences, and when I forget about this simple construct, and our connectivity, I falter. Few have delivered this message better than Sir David Attenborough. My daughter and I share a crush on the legendary naturalist with the mellifluous voice, and he continues to inspire millions of people with his legendary films. It’s no coincidence that our daughter now wants to study environmental science. Over the holidays we watched his sobering film My Life on Earth. It’s part memoir, part crusade, and one hundred percent “witness statement.” Above all it’s a love sonnet to our planet. If you haven’t seen the film, or any of his films, take the time to do so. Most of us know what a witness statement is, but Sir David’s sleight of phrase transformed a hackneyed detective show term into motivation for the rest of us. Sir David’s films show a planet in peril, but he offers a shred of hope by threading in solutions along with his own ample supply of wonder and play. Implementing vast institutional change is the key to salvaging our planet, but the smaller gestures of nurturing our globe also matter — not in terms of quantifiable results, but in giving more of us a sense of agency by shifting our ethos from apathy to action.” TO READ THE REST OF THE BLOG, GO TO LINK IN BIO🌎

Apr 19

<img src="https://isacatto.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Thank you @michelecardamone for capturing beautiful photos of the studio and team (even the 4-legged ones). We were thrilled to be able to partner with another woman-owned small business for this shoot. New 'Meet the Team' page coming soon! We have a bunch of new products coming in today so come shop with us April 19 - May 14 and take home a jelly jar of spring flowers from the @themojogardens. Email caroline@isacatto.com to schedule your studio visit.">

Thank you @michelecardamone for capturing beautiful photos of the studio and team (even the 4-legged ones). We were thrilled to be able to partner with another woman-owned small business for this shoot. New 'Meet the Team' page coming soon!

We have a bunch of new products coming in today so come shop with us April 19 - May 14 and take home a jelly jar of spring flowers from the @themojogardens. Email caroline@isacatto.com to schedule your studio visit.