A sailors forecast.

My father loved to predict the weather. One rule of thumb was if you saw a pasture where the cows were all laying down, that means it will rain soon. Another was to remember this saying:
"Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Red sky in morning, sailors take warning."
These persimmon colored scarves remind me of those ominous red skies seen at sunrise.
Madder, Cutch and Quebracho Red were used here.

Flags of freedom.

Tibetan Flags photo by Domo Geshe Rinpoche.

Some helper.

Inspiration from a friend.

I am always looking to be inspired for my next project. Most mornings I will check in on my laptop- mail, then facebook. Each morning my friend, fashion photographer Patrice Casanova,  posts a picture for the day. Usually it's a flower. This one gave me fodder for my dye pots for 2 days straight! Merci, Patrice! Lac and Logwood were used.

Golf balls are good for something!

Yes, golf balls do have a purpose in my life, after all. My husband, Tim Geaney, can't seem to live without them, for obvious reasons. For years I have been dodging them as they whiz by my ears, or while I was horseback riding in the ring adjacent to his "driving range".
Now, I have discovered a use for them of my own. Shibori dyeing with these white wonders have created a cool effect that I will repeat again and again. You can see how they have been wrapped in the fabric, and then dipped in the Indigo. The Indigo comes out of the vat a bright coppery green, and then within minutes of hitting the air oxidizes and becomes that iconic indigo blue. The other scarf was dyed using pop beads from an old necklace, resulting in a smaller diamond pattern. These pieces are a cotton and cashmere blend, suitable for both men and women. The "golf" scarf was double dipped, first in Quebracho Yellow, then the Indigo bath. Safe to say that Tim will likely be the only golfer on the course wearing his golf ball shibori neck scarf, although he has started trends before!

"Find yourself a trade wind". (The Rum Diaries by Hunter S. Thompson)

These scarves in the wind remind me of the tall ships and their billowing sails.

Just adjusted.

Three sheets to the wind.

My witty and pretty friend Sue Beneke is always there for me. When times are trying, and my humor is lost, she will call or drop an email and make me laugh. She made some comment about me being "three sheets to the wind", and I realized that she needs to get three sheets to the wind with me. With orders now in the triple digits, I need some help in the dye and dry process. Some indigo, lac, logwood, osage orange and a vat of margaritas and we will be good to go! See you Saturday morning bright and early, Sue!

Another gray day in March.

Shades of gray. From Black to white and in between.From driftwood to charcoal, and Raven to dove. Gray is soft.

I love this dress from Shirin Moore.

The girls gotta have it!

The gorgeous model, Gabriella, who was sweet enough to pose for my husband Tim Geaney, got this scarf. It makes me happy when someone just has to have one. She sure does wear it well!