Introducing: Oh, The Places I'd Go! 2010

]Our very first calendar, Oh, The Place I'd Go! takes you on a journey throughout the United States in 2010. Each page is letterpress printed with a locale represented topographically that I'd like to visit during that time of the year. The maps are accurate yet abstract, line folding into each other, creating depth. There are seven pages total, two months to each page, and features moon phases, a list of significant dates, space to make notes, and my own top three reasons to visit that destination.

Printed on Mohawk Superfine in charcoal. Measures 6"x9.5", includes bulldog clip for hanging.

Introducing: Isa.

Isa is a very special collection of limited edition stationary designed in collaboration with my 7-year-old niece, Isabelle.

It all started after my sister and her kids visited me in San Francisco for a weekend, and Isabelle (then, 6) left some drawings at my apartment. There was something so unique and curious about her scribbles, and after looking at them for months, I decided to use them in my work. I can't tell you enough how much I've been inspired by this little gal. Our collaboration will continue and evolve as the years go on, so stay tuned!

Isa = Isabelle + Sara

Scribbles and lines composed of solid shapes and pattern create dynamic and abstract compositions. Each Isa print is distinct and special. Available in 2-color (gray & pale yellow) or 1-color gray, mulberry or tangerine (not pictured). Blank inside, perfect for any occasion! A2 size.

Introducing: Hubble.

Just before the new year, I thought I'd share the recent work I created in time for the SFCB Holiday Fair. This here is the first series in our It's Science collection, a line derived from the beauty of science and are as varied as snowflakes.

The Hubble series is composed of imagery taken by Hubble Space Telescope and inspired by man's differing theories of the universe. Available in charcoal & green or charcoal & purple. Envelope choices: map or vintage computer paper. Blank inside, perfect for any occasion! A2 size.

Nibby Wishes You & Yours a Very...

Nope!

It's All Happening!

I've been working for months, and Nibby Co. has finally finished its first event—we're launched! So many emotions! So many incidents! But we did it. I almost completely sold out of the greeting cards I brought (had just four left), and almost made my calendar sales goal. All in all, I had a great response from my customers, and even made a table buddy, the lovely Matt from The Frantic Meerket.

I can't thank my Mom and sister enough for driving a horribly-long drive in the rain and then putting on smiles to push greeting cards and nail calendars on the wall. Only blood will do such ridiculously-awesome things to support you.

I also need to thank Kirstin, for without you, there would have been no envelopes. Seriously.

Paul, thank you for listening and encouraging.

Jensh & Crissy, your feedback and support meant so much. Jensh, you be tracin'!

The next stop for Nibby Co. is an online store, which I hope to get up in the next two weeks. There will be an Etsy store, of course, but I also plan to run a store through this blog. Maybe I'll even have a real website up and running in the next few months! Hooray!







SIS & SIS


MOM & DAUGHTER


CUSTOMERS!

Proud Mama.

I get it now.

I can now relate to the concept of conceiving something and not being able to stop doting and taking photos of it. (Embarrassing Editor's Note: I searched for the word "doting" to double check the spelling and typed in "dodding," which apparently means: "the process by which you slap someone in the face with your penis." Not quite what I had in mind, but thank you internet.)

I've been working like crazy to get Nibby Co. inventory ready for our premiere at the San Francisco Center for the Book Holiday Fair (Friday, December 11! 5:30-8:30pm!), and I actually had a moment during printing last week where a proud tear came to my eye. It reminded me of when my sister had her first child and just sat in my parents' living room and cried out of happiness... and hormones. I'm beginning to relate.

Anyhoo, that's all I'll share for now. Nibby Co. will be offering some fabulous calendars, fun-size holiday cards, greeting cards and perhaps some labels at the fair. Please stop by if you have a moment on Friday night, it will definitely help make my season bright.

San Francisco Center for the Book
300 De Haro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103.
The entrance is on the 16th St. side of the building, enter at the red awning.

Sometimes It's Hard to Blog.

Especially when you leave your laptop in Oroville. Sorry for the delay, please stand by.

In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of the last remaining Munchkin, Jerry Barren: