complementary gift wrapping

greeting cards, 6x8 in prints...


all items will be wrapped separately.


8x10 in (and larger) art prints...

the holidays are here!! and i thought it'd be lovely to offer complementary gift wrapping for all purchased items from now through the end of the year. i have reconfigured gorgeous catalogue images from some well known retailers to create 1-of-a-kind wrappers. that's right, no two packages will look exactly the same. just for you. safely secured with natural hemp string & a letterpress tag.

happy holidays!

tworavens

FREE SHIPPING!

So Happy Together... hand drawn, hand carved linocut reduction print. limited edition.


Hello, Darling... individual cards or set of 6. hand-set type, printed on fancy italian stationary.


Raven... hand drawn, hand carved linocut reduction print. limited edition.


and more!

hello friends & lovers of letterpress, linocuts & vintage. we're celebrating the beginning of the holiday season with FREE SHIPPING on all of the goodies offered in our shop. so come on over and take a peek.

xo

little hawk

perched in our neighbors tree. at first, it was hard to tell which direction he was facing.

..::snowy owl, limited edition linocut reduction print::..

'Snowy Owl' is a limited edition linocut reduction of my interpretation of a snowy owl feather. the light beigey base was printed from the block that also printed this. (those gorgeous feather prints are available for purchase, here.) the dark brown spots were created by carving away the original feather, leaving merely flecks of linoleum which simulate lines on a true feather (you can click on the last photo for a close up, if you'd like). since the original feather has been carved away, the block is no longer printable, which means, these prints are the only reminders of what once was. my dears, once they're gone, they're gone for good!!

a limited edition of 14 (not 15 as i originally thought).
available in my shop now.

pssst, pssst! you're the first to know...

here is a glimpse at my new reduction print. 'snowy owl' is my first feather linocut reduction. because the original block has been reduced, these will never be produced again. super limited edition of 15.

more info & pictures to come. it will be available for purchase in my shop tonight.

perfect sweater

the weather lately has me craving over sized sweaters that can be dressed up or down. here is one by delta that i love. available at need supply co.

hillside mushrooms

discovered these on our morning walk.

hi, hello

well, well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes! it's been a busy few months here around the bird's nest. and before i profess my return to blogging on a regular basis (that really didn't go over to well last time), i just want to say what a great place this has been for sharing & rambling. and, if you don't mind, i'd like to continue doing so... xo

purdy

wouldn't this make a sensational paper weight, book end or door stop??

image via but does it float

any ideas...

...on how i can make my hair look like this ((i'll keep it brown & curly though)). i'm sure it'll involve thinning & layering. hhmmmm. while we're at it, how 'bout her flawless skin & super cute profile??

unknown photo origins

have a cool weekend

my friends, what are you up to this weekend? we're going to the Hammer Museum in los angeles to see the etching exhibit, and then to Pizzaria Mozza for what is reportedly some pretty damn good antipasti & pizza. also, i'd love to make some watermelon-prosecco popsicles! i'd love to hear about how you plan to beat the heat this weekend...

xo

treehouses

who hasn't, at some point, dreamed about living in a treehouse? in my neck of the woods in los angeles, there are 2 -- functional & currently being played in -- treehouses. so it wasn't a complete surprise when i literally stumbled upon these two on our recent trip to northern california.

((if you look closely, you can see a string of xmas lights around each window))

..::limited edition feather print::.. available tonight

bring a little nature into your life with this feather print.

this is a hand sketched & hand carved 2 in x 7 in feather ((the detail in this feather is really something, if i do say so myself!)). paper size is standard 8 x 10. each of these prints was individually hand pulled via a vandercook 4 proofing press. hand mixed taupe (pinky-beigy) ink. this is a very small run of 15. each print is signed & numbered.

for more details & photos, visit tworavens at etsy.

available tonight!!

northern california

the homes near big lagoon.


our campsite was located just through those trees.


moonstone beach. one of the many spots where the redwoods meet the sand & ocean.


norm's first trip. he loved playing with all the dogs (big & small) he met at the various beaches we visited.


norm & nick.


from our tent.

highlights from our adventures:
.trusting the universe & going with the flow
.humboldt fog -- atmospheric & the cheese
.college friends, some now with children
.highs of 58 degrees
.celestinos x 2
.tree houses
.redwoods

vacation & new feather print sneak peek

sooo, remember when i announced "i'm back" ?? well, we're off and running again, but, for only a short while. we're taking our last trip of the summer & we're headed to the land of the giant redwoods!! we are very excited & ready for our return. we will be camping, visiting friends, favorite food establishments, beaches, forests, etc. i'll do my best to post throughout our trip so you can see all that's happening. in the meantime, take a look at a the new feather lino carving/print that i will be unveiling upon our return... happy summer!!

xoxo

normandie "the dude" chompsky

we weren't actively looking to adopt, but when we were approached by a family in need, we felt we had to consider. clearly, it wasn't a difficult decision to make, and now, normandie, norman, norm, "boo boo," "boobs (!!)" is here to stay! he is a 2-year old, 14-lb, terrier-chihuahua-mix. he's super curious, spunky, happy, and a total joy. we are in love...
RIP geeg
HELLO norm

i'm back

well, hello there!!
i'm back (i think) after a looong break. it was so nice, but it feels right to be back. thanks for being patient!! a lot has happened in the last 3 weeks: our 1st wedding anniversary & the adoption of normandie, a 14 lb. 2-year old red head dog. i hope you are excited to see. and i am eager to know what have you been up to lately?

{photos of fuzzy fireworks}

summer is here, happy 4th!

it feels like summer has officially arrived (although, i loved having weeks and weeks of that wonderful june gloom). this weekend we'll be watching movies in the backyard on the outdoor movie screen nick made 2 years ago, visiting friends at the beach & bbqing. we really want to savor this time because it's going to be a busy summer (both fun & not so fun).

nice to see you again

i've been so busy lately that i haven't had much time to breathe. i'll be making some changes/decisions in the coming weeks that look very, very promising. and working on my most challenging printing project yet. i'll keep you posted... xo

behind

sometimes i just prefer to look at things from behind. and it's kinda cool to think that this huge dahlia gets to see the rest of the backyard all day, everyday...

grams farmer's market

at the grand age of 81, my grams still has the greatest green thumb i've ever known. we spent wednesday afternoon scouring her expansive backyard for table ready produce. this is what we picked: 1 fig, 1 apricot, many green beans in 2 varieties, a few heirloom tomatoes, 3 green bell peppers, and 15 blackberries.

thinking, thinking...

......

two harbors

the view from our campsite. originally, we were at a site up the hill with no ocean view. we decided to move and couldn't have been happier with our decision. we were nestled between 2 awesome couples: gabe-becca & noelle-harold. coffee, cream, breakfast burritos, campfires, toasted marshmallows...


the beautiful couple who brought all of us together. i have known the gorgeous bride, margaux, since 1998 -- good 'ol college days. i have had the pleasure of getting to know vince over the past year. and i couldn't be more thrilled for them as they embark on their collective journey into married life!!

xo

the babes of upper ojai

cherokee penny-ali


bandit penny-ali

ojai

"just live till you die..."


the valley from our saturday morning hike.


the nearby swimming hole.

two types of mulberry trees lined the property. it's hard to describe how they taste: sweet, rich, honey, warmth.


fixings for jessica's frittata magic. fanny made one that was equally delicious the following morning.


these rainbows exposed themselves on the floor in the main living room.