Category Archives: Art

Grant Woods at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and a Woman for Los Angeles

Traveling to Iowa, is not like going to New York or Los Angeles.  I guess that is an obvious statement, but it is not a put down.  In the last 4 years I have made mare than a dozen trips … Continue reading

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Inspiration from the Heartland of America for Studio Daedre

There I was, in the Heartland of America, Iowa.  I love long drives down country roads; it is such a contrast to life in suburban Los Angeles.  The smaller the road, the better I like it and if it turns … Continue reading

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Rockefeller Center, An Architectural Moment for a Woman from Los Angeles

Every time I come to New York City, I long to do something new. I want to see the unique sights The City has to offer with my own eyes and marvel at one of the most amazing cities in … Continue reading

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The Bowers Museum: well worth a visit if you’re in LA, on vacation, or on-route to The California Gift Show!

The Bowers Museum. I have always wanted to visit it. As a designer, many years ago, when my art was all about Native America, I did some work for them…but this was my first visit. Continue reading

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Summer, Studio Daedre and the Farmers Market

I love to eat and I love to draw. I am inspired by the Farmers Market to capture the beauty of food as seen by my eye and use this art for some of Studio Daedre’s best new products. Continue reading

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It all depends on where you are standing…or it’s not Just Stationery!

I have a dear friend who is lucky enough to be in Paris right now…she sent me some pictures and was telling me about the Eiffel Tower.  To me La Tour Eiffel is and amazing feat of  architecture and engineering…it … Continue reading

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Fashion and Stationery Trends

There has been lots of buzz about Fashion and Stationery over the last few weeks surrounding the National Stationery Show…not suprising…I think we are all influenced by what we see, especially if you a visual person like me. I have … Continue reading

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Quick View of the City: Keep your eyes open…you won’t believe what you see.

New York is amazing…so much to see.  Fun art… Amazing Architecture  Interesting People Picturesque sites If you were here for The National Stationery show…you could have seen this too!

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Art, Sculpture and Architectural Details at The University of Iowa

Iowa City…what a great place. When I first set foot on the campus of the University of Iowa about 2 1/2 years ago…I had no idea how much I would like it. Arriving in Iowa from Los Angeles, I really did not know what to expect, but the reality of what I found here was delilghtful. As I walked around campus, I could not help being struck with the number of sculptures on display. Some free-standing, some part of the architectural heritage of the school…but all good and all fun to look at! Continue reading

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Iowa, my home away for home…it is snowing and I am staying warm knitting with Home EC Workshop!

Anyone who knows me, knows I love to travel and I love to be creative.  Yesterday the two things united to one.  A short trip to Iowa City, to see my daughter…did I mention she is going to be published…and … Continue reading

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