The Intersection of Design & Motherhood
I’ve been admiring how musician Drew Danburry and seamstress/artist Lady Danburry work together. Drew’s latest album, Hello Dannii, was just released with a limited edition book. And Lady Danburry did all the illustrations for the book.
I love it when I see good husband-wife collaborations. It’s great when you can find something you can work together on. Did your parents ever work on projects together? Do you and your spouse?
P.S. — You can listen to Drew’s latest album on his site.
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We love coming up with fun valentines to make and give. Here are some of our favorites (many are candy free!):
3-D Lollipop Valentines - Easy! And a big hit. Try it with crazy straws or pencils too.
Fortune Teller Valentines - with free printable!
You Blow Me Away, Valentine! - Everyone loves party blowers. : )
Wild Animal Valentines - Family Fun Magazine requested my idea for their latest issue.
Mad Lib Valentines - Family Fun requested this idea too!
Friendship Bracelet Valentines
And here are a few more ideas I've featured over the years that I bet you'll love:
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Here's something fun. Our family was featured in an episode of House Hunters International! Spoiler: we choose the gorgeous French Farmhouse. It's called La Cressonnière and we take pictures of it all the time. If you're curious, try these links:
The Kitchen
Summer at La Cressonnière
The Halfbath
The Stairwell
The Neighbors
Ralph's Bedroom
The Studio
Springtime at La Cressonnière
The Living Room
Maude's Bedroom
The Artists
Oscar & Betty's Bedroom
The Exterior
The Floors
Olive's Bedroom
The Treehouse
The House: La Cressonnière
I hope you enjoy the house tour! Oh. And if you'd like to see the episode, you can find it on Youtube here (it's in four parts).
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oh i loved listening to drew at a small rexburg apartment show over 6 years ago and so glad he’s still making good music.
i agree- something is so magical about a husband and wife collaboration. even when i see will arnett and amy poehler act together i get excited.
my husband and i have been working together designing wedding invites for nearly 3 years now, i love it. sometimes it’s challenging to work with your spouse but on the rare occasion we are apart from each other for more than 4 hours i miss him terribly and wonder what we’ll do if either of us a work an 8-5
My husband work together every week when we volunteer. We think it is the greatest project we could work on together. My parents did the same thing, and I am thankful for their example. We like to cook together, too – I am content to be sous chef to my husband’s superior cooking skills.
Thank you so much Gabrielle! You are WONDERFUL. I appreciate ya much!
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Ah Drew….what a great guy. I love that he found a kindred spirit in his Lady…
My husband and I just finished this kitchen for our daughter…it was supa’ fun.
http://wearetheraddest.blogspot.com/2010/04/kitchen.html
I am the wife/illustrator end of a husband and wife writer/illustrator team. We quit our schmanzy design firm jobs, moved into the loft of my mother’s pottery studio/barn, and have been making books ever since (year 4!). Though we spend practically every minute of the day within 10 feet of each other, I’m a bit envious of Barchbo and her husband’s cooking skills. We really need to work on THAT kind of collaboration.
http://www.idiotsbooks.com if you’re in the least bit interested.
oh, and ps – I frickin’ LOVE Lady Danburry’s illustrations. Thanks for the tip.