Saturday, January 8, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
An Artist's Statement
I was recently asked for an artist statement. Hmmm. Something you do everyday, to get through the day. So many questions of what to include.
Should I include: How growing up I was surrounded by art because my parents owned a custom frame shop? How the artists at the frame shop taught me to paint just as I was learning to write? How I began taking formal oil painting classes when I was six years old? How I won my first art contest in the first grade? How I won first prize in Dallas Independent School District's PTA art contest?
Nah, I didn't include any of that because my work doesn't include painting anymore. I now prefer the less messy art of sewing.
Here's what I did include:
Regina Frydman is a former preschool director and elementary school teacher who enjoys making classic toys with modern sensibilities. Her sustainable designs incorporate repurposed vintage fabrics, certified organic cotton, designer quilting fabrics, and eco-felt.
Regina makes each Regal Cottage product by hand in her studio/sewing room in her home in Dallas, Texas (USA). Regina shares her home with four wonderful kids, ages 2 to 10, and her husband, Aaron. Aaron is the bookkeeper and their children are the built-in focus group at Regal Cottage. Only the kids’ favorite items become Regal Cottage products, and they are thrilled to share them with you.
Should I include: How growing up I was surrounded by art because my parents owned a custom frame shop? How the artists at the frame shop taught me to paint just as I was learning to write? How I began taking formal oil painting classes when I was six years old? How I won my first art contest in the first grade? How I won first prize in Dallas Independent School District's PTA art contest?
Nah, I didn't include any of that because my work doesn't include painting anymore. I now prefer the less messy art of sewing.
Here's what I did include:
Regina Frydman is a former preschool director and elementary school teacher who enjoys making classic toys with modern sensibilities. Her sustainable designs incorporate repurposed vintage fabrics, certified organic cotton, designer quilting fabrics, and eco-felt.
Regina makes each Regal Cottage product by hand in her studio/sewing room in her home in Dallas, Texas (USA). Regina shares her home with four wonderful kids, ages 2 to 10, and her husband, Aaron. Aaron is the bookkeeper and their children are the built-in focus group at Regal Cottage. Only the kids’ favorite items become Regal Cottage products, and they are thrilled to share them with you.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ringing in the New Year!
We are
Ringing
in the New Year with Bells
And a SALE!
I'm so excited to announce that all Regal Baby Balls now come with jingle bells sewn securely inside to add even more fun!
Use coupon code REGALFRIEND at checkout to receive a 10% discount on your entire purchase in my Etsy shop.
Happy 2011! Let the new year ring!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Look What's Prowling my Neighborhood
I love it when nature comes knocking on my back door. This bobcat was standing in my driveway as I returned home from taking the kids to school this morning. I snapped this picture on my phone as he was headed back down to the creek. He is hard to see, but if you squint your eyes and look right in the middle behind the two trees, you can make out his pointy ears and front legs.
Wish he would of stayed around for awhile.
Friday, December 10, 2010
IndieGenius: The Bazaar This Weekend!
It's like the Urban Street Bazaar, but indoors, with music, hot chocolate, wine, and lots of handmade goodness!!! See you this weekend!
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