C'EST LA VIV™

HONEY & FITZ SPOTLIGHT on C'EST LA VIV™

2012-03-02T19:36:00.001-08:00

http://honeyandfitz.blogspot.com/2011/09/spoonflower-spotlight-cest-la-vive.html#axzz1o1GwyAJM

Okay, how did I miss this? Dina chronicles everything from flea market finds to her love of organizing her pantry on the NATE show. Last fall ( September 16, 2011) Dina put her spotlight on my fabric designs. Check it out here HONEY & FITZ SPOTLIGHT then cruise around HONEY & FITZ to see what Dina is up to lately.

HELLO YELLOW

2012-02-25T07:16:00.003-08:00

YELLOW AND WHITE fabric pattern by Vivian Ducas / C'EST LA VIV™© 2012

YELLOW AND WHITE ~ buy the yard here

MARCH 2012 ~ HELLO YELLOW

C'EST LA VIV™ HOME is now AMERICAN MOJO!

2012-02-23T21:00:00.003-08:00

see more colors and patterns here:

http://www.zazzle.com/watercolor_chevron_blue_zig_zag_american_mojo_napkin-185361942831301172?rf=238405729310469906

Free Shipping On Orders Over $50 Limited Time!

Enter code: FREESHIPFORU
at checkout in the "Zazzle Coupons/Gift Certificates" box

Single Moms sew home decor fashions in US and find [their] MOJO.

Read more on American Mojo label and mission

http://www.getamericanmojo.com/pages/our-mission.html

EXPECTING JUST IN TIME FOR SHOWERS !

2012-02-16T14:42:00.000-08:00

New SPRING COLLECTION features zigz and zagz in perfect delicate tints for baby showers!

2012-02-16T12:21:00.000-08:00

VIVIAN DUCAS for HYPHENATE

C'EST LA VIV COLOR CHARTS

2012-02-15T12:22:00.000-08:00

SHOP MORE ZIG ZAGZ

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

2012-02-11T07:25:00.000-08:00

Have a fab day! ~ c'est la viv

WEEKEND PROJECT #5 Table Runners

2012-02-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Colorful table runners to dress up bridal showers and wedding parties ♥ Request colors to match your party theme ~ Simple cut and sew instructions below:

NEW Kona® Cotton: Premium Quilting Weight: $18/yard

42" wide fabric / 2 yards will make two 21"wide x 71"long table runners:

Cotton Voile: $24/yard

54" wide fabric / 2 yards will make three 17"wide x 71"long table runners:

step 1. order canadian designed/ american mill fabric MORE C'EST LA VIV™ FABRICS HERE

step 2. press fabric, cut fabric on center fold length for tow long runners

step 3. turn 1/4"edge hem, press again and simple machine stitch (straight stitch or zig zag stitch for fun)

C'EST LA VIV™ for RICKSHAW BAGWORKS

2012-01-31T17:31:00.000-08:00

GETTING ZIGGY WITH IT

2012-01-26T12:55:00.001-08:00

"Canadian artist/designer Vivian Ducas, aka C’est La Viv, has met with some wonderful successes in the past year — one of her designs was included dailycandy.com’s trends for 2012 and featured on the Today Show! She has added several beautiful collections and individual prints to Spoonflower since I last checked in — Zig Zag combines her signature watercolor look with the ultra popular chevron motif. They look so gorgeous all on the page together." - Kim, www.TRUEUP.com

First Posted by Kim on 01/26/2012 in Digital Fabric of the Week | Tagged: c'est la viv, canada, painterly, vivian ducas, watercolor |

See ZIGZAG by C'EST LA VIV™ on TRUE UP

C'EST LA VIV Mr. Cool Waistcoat

2012-01-20T11:58:00.000-08:00

check out C'EST LA VIV™ Mr. Cool fabric here

So much fun to see people creating their own special project with C'EST LA VIV™ fabrics!

Sharon of York Waistcoats made this vest for the dapper fellow and member of the Handlebar Club of Great Britain. http://www.yorkwaistcoat.co.uk

Thank you for sending your photos!

2012-01-17T06:58:00.000-08:00

January 17, 2012 on www.spoonflower.com

A GARDEN OF FABRICS

At Spoonflower, we have the fabric equivalent of all the gardening
catalogs I've been receiving in the mail lately.

From top left corner: Jonquilles by The Lazy Giraffe,
Daffodils in Yellow by April Marie Mai, My Three Daffodils by KDL,

Running Daffodils by C'est la Viv, Polka Daffodils by Nonnie,

Butterflies and Flowers by BeeBumble, Daffydowndilly by Wiccked,
Blue Daffodil by Slkanitz, and Daffodillies by Anahata.

It's definitely still winter here in NC, but I can't stop thinking about sewing pretty dresses for warmer weather. Must be all those gardening catalogs!
Posted by Kim at 10:56 AM in Fabric Design | Permalink
Technorati Tags: fabric, quilting, sewing

SPRING CLEANING AROUND THE WORLD WIDE WEB

2012-01-15T06:19:00.000-08:00

I found this interesting translation. That's gotta go.

That's not the real C'EST LA VIV™

That's not C'EST LA VIV™

Neither are these...
but they are just a few that came long after the original.

viviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviviv

2012-01-10T11:07:00.000-08:00

C'EST LA VIV is now seen on http://twitter.com/cest_la_viv

4th ANNUAL FEBRUARY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP ~ SIGN UP NOW

2012-01-07T16:25:00.000-08:00

SAY HELLO ~ SIGN UP HERE

C'EST LA VIV FABRIC as seen on TODAY SHOW!

2012-01-06T10:24:00.000-08:00

Today was very exciting. I knew that DAILY CANDY had purchased 8 yards of C'EST LA VIV ARGYLE'N"DIAMONDS and heard rumour that it might be somehow appear on the TODAY SHOW on January 6th. Imagine my delight to see my design (the colorful diamonds in the center of the screen)! SuChin Pak, from dailycandy.com was on to announce the HOT TRENDS for 2012. It's very exciting to know DAILY CANDY includes C'ESTLA VIV FABRICS as the hottest 2012 trends: BOLD STRIPES LOUD PRINTS! and the BESPOKE trend on national television!

Watch the TODAY SHOW/DAILY CANDY 2012 HOT TRENDS segment by clicking on

C'EST LA VIV™ ARGYLE'N'DIAMONDS HOT 2012 TRENDS!
http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/276702

I'll write something about the bespoke (custom tailoring) in a couple of days. In the meantime, a big thank you to Suchin Pak and the style editors at dailycandy.com, Savannah Guthrie at TODAY SHOW and the wonderful folks at SPOONFLOWER.

VOTE FOR C'EST LA VIV BOLD STRIPES and LOUD PRINT in

this week's SPOONFLOWER CONTEST

http://www.spoonflower.com/contests/116C'EST LA VIV™ ARGYLE'N'DIAMONDS HOT 2012 TRENDS!
C'EST LA VIV™ ARGYLE'N'DIAMONDS HOT 2012 TRENDS!

2012-01-03T14:32:00.001-08:00

Canadian artist designs bike that sprays water-calligraphy graffiti

By Nadine Bells | Good News – 5 hours ago

Beijing-based Canadian artist Nicholas Hanna has developed a "water calligraphy device," a bike hack that lets the rider paint temporary Chinese poetry on the street while in motion.

He unveiled his design at Beijing Design Week 2011.

This "tricycle calligraphy" was inspired by the Chinese tradition of using water brushes to "paint" wet poetry in public spaces and by the commonly seen form of transportation on Beijing's streets.

"It's more than just communicating information, but also that you can judge the moral character of someone from their handwriting," Hanna says.

Designboom describes how it works:

"Hanna's 'water calligraphy device' uses a computer, mounted on the handlebars, to transmit passages of Chinese literature to an electrical system and array of solenoid valves. Each character is converted into a dot matrix, to which the valves synchronize the release of droplets of water as the tricycle moves forward. Thus as the device moves forward, passages of text appear behind it, only to gradually evaporate just as in traditional water brush painting."

18" x18" and 8" x8" SQUARES AVAILABLE

2011-12-30T12:23:00.000-08:00

www.spoonflower.com/fabric/878511

ORGANIC COTTON

2011-12-30T12:21:00.000-08:00

www.spoonflower.com/fabric/839960

ORGANIC COTTON WHITE / QUILT WEIGHT WHITE

www.spoonflower.com/fabric/849510

www.spoonflower.com/fabric/189083

WEEKEND PROJECT #4

2011-12-30T12:00:00.000-08:00

Two sided infinity scarf featuring C'EST LA VIV ™ RAIN www.spoonflower.com/fabric/198922

and C'EST LA VIV ™ ZOE www.spoonflower.com/fabric/839125

Easy to make infinity scarf in organic cotton knit featuring C'EST LA VIV ™ PAISLEY CRAZY COLLECTION www.spoonflower.com/fabric/849510http://www.etsy.com/listing/90094485/infinity-scarves

TANGERINE TANGO ALL OVER C'EST LA VIV™ TEXTILE ART + DESIGN

2011-12-22T07:25:00.000-08:00

PANTONE® announces 2012 COLOR OF THE YEAR: TANGERINE TANGO

C'EST LA VIV™is proud to showcase original examples of textile art + design that feature the juicy fluid orange hues with deep passionate tones and delicious burnt edges. Comes in a variety of patterns and fabric weights idea for home and garden accessories or apparel fashion. Shop for more TANGO

C'EST LA VIV ZIG ZAG (CHEVRON) COLLECTION

2011-12-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

SHOP C'EST LA VIV FABRIC

C'EST LA VIV GARDEN VARIETY

2011-12-21T13:28:00.000-08:00

TEST SWATCH

2011-12-21T13:20:00.000-08:00

Always a good idea to test colors and fabric weights. Organic Cotton knit "white" is a "winter white" but can look more like a dirty beige beside the fabric choices with whiter whites.

C'EST LA VIV EYES COLLECTION

2011-12-21T13:03:00.000-08:00

C'EST LA VIV ZOE
organic cotton knit $27/yd 56" x 36"

ENVY and GREEN EYELINER and MARI and BLUE EYELINER

on quilting weight $18/yd 42" x 36"

SHOP C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC ON LINE

THIS WEEK ONLY! 2 for 1 FAT QUARTERS

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

Best time of the year to order fabric for pillow making!

Today until Friday, you can 2 fat quarters for price of one.

Choice of Organic Cotten Sateen, Linen, Quilting and more.

Linen is perfect for making tea-towels.

2 for 1 FAT QUARTERS. THIS WEEK ONLY!

SPOONFLOWER FREE SHIPPING DAY COMING ON NOV. 17TH

2011-11-09T09:03:00.000-08:00

SHOP C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC FREE SHIPPING ONE DAY SPECIAL!

Get a jump on your holiday shopping! Once again this year Spoonflower plans to offer free standard shipping on all domestic AND international orders (of any size) for 24 hours.

The promotion will last from:

Thursday, Nov.17th, 2011 at 8am EST

to Friday, Nov.18th, 2011 at 8am EST

Time zone references for Free Shipping Day:

Los Angeles: Thu, Nov 17 5:00 AM - Fri 5:00 AM
Chicago: Thu, Nov 17 7:00 AM - Fri 7:00 AM
New York: Thu, Nov 17 8:00 AM - Fri 8:00 AM
London: Thu, Nov 17 1:00 PM - Fri 1:00 PM
Paris: Thu, Nov 17 2:00 PM - Fri 2:00 PM
Tokyo: Thu, Nov 17 10:00 PM- Fri 10:00 PM
Sydney: Thu, Nov 17 12:00 Midn - Fri 12:00 Midn
Auckland: Fri, Nov 18 2:00 AM - Sat 2:00 AM

The offer does not include rush shipping, but anything ordered using standard shipping will arrive well before December 25th. Our current turnaround for shipping fabric is about 7 days. The free shipping discount will be applied automatically in your Spoonflower shopping cart.

***Please NOTE: If you have items in your cart before 8am on Thursday, Nov. 17th, in order to get free shipping you may need to refresh the cart total page before going on to the payment page. The shipping total should show $0.00 before you pay.***

SHOP C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC FREE SHIPPING ONE DAY SPECIAL!

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2012

2011-11-08T08:43:00.000-08:00

THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT / THEME SANDWICH / ARTIST C'EST LA VIV

The Sketchbook Project 2012 World Tour

Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the world.

After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.

Tour dates will be posted soon. Read more here.

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject2012

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2011 C'EST LA VIV

C'EST LA VIV™ MR.COOL FABRIC ~ FUND RAISING for MOVEMBER 2011

2011-11-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

www.cestlaviv.ca

All my profit from sales of MR.COOL Fabric will be donated to MOVEMBER 2011

SHOP MR.COOL HERE

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT No. 4

2011-10-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

Contemporary geometric pattern refreshes vintage telephone bench with

C'EST LA VIV FABRIC / CIRCLE AND SQUARE COLLECTION.

Cover one small bench with 21"x18" fatquarter ($11.) Available on http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/188929

Custom color options by request.

SHOP C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT No. 3

2011-10-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

Simple fabric ornaments made with C'EST LA VIV FABRIC

/ THE HOLIDAYS COLLECTION.

Make one ornament per 8"x8" swatch ($5.) Available on http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/386005

SHOP C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC

STEPHANIE'S WILD FLOWERS

2011-10-11T19:49:00.000-07:00

hey hey ...look what Stephanie made with C'EST LA VIV WILD FLOWERS fabric.

Meet Spoonflower: Introducing Stephanie, history and engineering geek!

Stephanie sporting a blouse made using C'est la viv™ garden lark collection_wildflowers

source: www.spoonflower.com Oct 11, 2011

Week 6 of the "Meet Spoonflower" series brings us to Stephanie Anton, who came to us almost two years ago to work in our fledgling shipping department. While there, Stephanie whipped our shipping operations into shape, transforming our system from the stamp-licking phase it was in then to the efficient machine that it is today. Since then, Stephanie has moved into the engineering department to learn coding and work on the website itself. Read on for more about Stephanie's transition here at Spoonflower!

Can you talk a little bit about your previous job experiences and educational background?

I have a BA in Humanistic Studies and French. Humanistic Studies is a liberal arts mesh of religion, sociology, literature and history. The idea was to figure out who we are in the Western world based on who we were in the past. I love history and books so it was the perfect combination of my interests! French was a passion of mine and now I get to help with the occasional translation of French customer service requests.

Spoonflower is my first “real” job out of college unless you count student positions in IT helping people with their computers, or my interim job at Barnes & Noble between finishing up school and finding Spoonflower.

What made you want to work at Spoonflower back then? What were you hired to do, and what was your job like when you first started?

I was working at Barnes & Noble at the time and was a little burnt out working retail. I went online trying to find something that I could do that would be fun and would speak to my craft-y and creative soul. Amazingly, the one job position I found in the Triangle was at Spoonflower for a cut, pack and ship position. I never thought that I would find such an awesome company like Spoonflower smack dab in the middle of North Carolina! I always expect such companies to be in New York or California. I immediately wanted to work at Spoonflower because, even though I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life, working at such a creative, start-up company was my unknown dream come true.

I was the first cut, pack and ship person hired, and my days were spent processing all the orders for that day (with help from Chad and Darci). I was also trying to figure out how our shipping operations should work. When I started, Chad drove all of our addressed packages to the post office to buy postage. We were at the point where we were shipping too much for that to work for much longer. We were in Mebane at that time too, so depending on whether it was summer or winter, I was either eating Popsicles non-stop to keep cool or huddling by our heater, Grendel, with my fingerless gloves. (I knit them specifically so I could continue to cut fabric in the cold.)

You’ve recently moved from shipping into engineering. How have things changed for you and what sorts of things are you working on now?

Five months ago, I was cutting, packing and shipping fabric all day, plus screening resumes and training new employees. A lot has changed since I've moved into engineering. Gart has been a great teacher and I’ve had the opportunity to go to a couple classes. I've gone from never having done any coding in my life to helping roll out new features, fixing bugs and taking on projects of my own. It’s all been very exciting and I think I may have found another nerdy calling outside of history and books.

A typical day for me now includes helping customer service with their more tech-y questions and working on whatever project is on my plate. Right now, I am more focused on design and writing code for everything you can see. I split my time between working with our graphic designer, Caroline, on the look of the site, and living in the same code base as Chad getting stuff to function.

How do you think Spoonflower has changed since you’ve been here?

Spoonflower has changed a lot since I started. Environmental changes are huge and I am really thankful we now have temperature control. Another change is our process and how many people it takes to keep the gears turning. Solo, I used to cut, pack and ship all the orders in a day and now we have five people doing that every day.

What sorts of creative things do you enjoy in your spare time?

Before starting at Spoonflower, my craft of choice was knitting. Now with all the fabric surrounding me, my creative goal has been to create a completely Spoonflower wardrobe. I’ve made about 30 pieces of clothing for myself. I’m pretty sure I’m going to end up like a crazy pattern lady: Spoonflower shirt, skirt, leggings, and sweater all at once. I’m not that crazy yet, but I see it in my future!

Do you have a favorite design or designer on the site right now?

Don’t make me pick a favorite! I am constantly following new people and going through the shop to find new favorites. I’m kind of a favorite hoarder. The minute I find a new design, it’s my favorite for that moment only to change when I find another. Since I mainly am making clothes, I'm always looking for small prints--I was so excited about the ditsy contest!--and things that are abstract enough looking to not look strange on an adult.

If I had to pick some constant faves, Anda’s line drawings are amazing, and I'm also a fan of Lauram’s work. I'm especially in love with Anda’s black/white arrow design and need to make something out of it soon!

How about a favorite base fabric?

If you had asked me a couple months ago, I would have fallen all over the organic cotton sateen, but the cotton/silk has won my heart. It’s just gorgeous and I love that I can just throw it in the washing machine with everything else I have.

I know you worked on design tagging and searching recently. Did any tags jump out at you as particularly surprising or otherwise noteworthy?

You’ve only seen the beginning of tagging! We have in the works some fantastic ideas about how to improve tagging, and I’m really excited about them. There are several projects ahead of that, though.

I did briefly look through a long list of tags used on Spoonflower, but I wasn’t overly surprised by any. We have such different designs and talented designers, I’m pretty sure that the Spoonflower community could make any obscure fabric idea into something awesome!

Is there any particular dream feature you’d like to add to Spoonflower at some point down the road (even if it’s not actually feasible from an engineering standpoint)?

All of the dream features I can think of are things we have talked about doing, but we just haven’t had the time. With only the three of us--and there have only been that many of us for that past several months!--it can get frustrating that we have so many ideas and know what needs improving, but have only so much time in the day. So, maybe my dream feature would be some magical ability to code twice as fast or just make the process of adding new features speed up, like fast forwarding through a movie. Sometime it’s tedious work, but I’m always so excited when we get to release something new. Of course, then we start working on the next new thing and the process starts all over again!

Complete this sentence: If I could only _________ at Spoonflower, _________ would be much _______.

If only I could hand deliver every package at Spoonflower, seeing the world would be much easier.

Is there anything else that you want Spoonflower readers to know about you?

I love working at Spoonflower and am thankful of the opportunities this company has given me. I never thought I’d find such an amazing place to work. In turn, this company wouldn’t be what it is today without the awesome community of Spoonflower designers. I am constantly amazed at what an amazing community we have, and I hope as an engineer I’ll get to work more and more making Spoonflower into what our community hopes and dreams. http://blog.spoonflower.com/

At last ~ cestlaviv.ca

2011-09-28T04:56:00.000-07:00

Today launches my official website www.cestlaviv.ca

It's designed to conveniently link you to my on-line shops and to this blog. The home page will feature my latest design for my signature silk scarves or by the yard fabric or maybe something more nicnac or should I say object d'art.

C'EST LA VIV™ Custom Wool Scarves too!

2011-09-18T09:27:00.000-07:00

check back soon for our new wool scarves custom designed by C'EST LA VIV!

EXCLUSIVE GIFT on ETSY from C'EST LA VIV™

2011-09-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

Save 20% on www.cestlaviv.etsy.com on current stock and new custom orders. For lovely Etsians only. No retailers this time. Use code specialgift25viv2011 at checkout.

C'EST LA VIV™ is a creative boutique, a brand and a beautiful mess!. We produce limited editions that are numbered and signed by the artist/designer. We build our collections every day will new art work, patterns and designs. We offer 100% SILK luxury scarves. Talk to us about custom details. Contact cestlaviv.info@gmail for more information and orders.

SPOONFLOWER FANS BUY FAB DO GOOD

2011-08-23T20:39:00.000-07:00

August 20, 2011

Free Swatch Day Wrap-Up: 2 heifers,

4 water buffalo, 2 llamas

and 5 flocks of ducks

August 18th Is Free Swatch Day!

2011-08-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

Spoonflower's Third Annual Free Swatch Day

Starts Thursday, Aug. 18th, 2011

Get a single free, custom fabric swatch for 24 hours between
noon EST on Thursday, August 18, and noon EST on Friday, August 19

Start: 12:00 PM Eastern Time, August 18, 2011
End: 11:59 AM Eastern Time, August 19, 2011

HOW DOES IT WORK? This offer is limited to one swatch per customer. To activate the discount, add a swatch-sized piece of fabric to your shopping cart between noon EST on Thursday, August 18 and noon EST on Friday, August 19, then proceed to checkout. The discount will be subtracted from your cart total automatically. Note that in order to receive your swatches, you need to follow the transaction through to the order confirmation page. [And yes, shipping is free, too.] This offer works for your own designs or for any of the designs available for sale in the Spoonflower marketplace.

READ MORE ABOUT FREE SWATCH DAY

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT #2

2011-08-04T18:46:00.000-07:00

Embroidery hoops frame 8"x8" cotton squares

SHOP C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC

Coroflot Genius Gallery - Winning, Literally

2011-07-22T06:58:00.000-07:00

This weekly edition of the Coroflot Genius Gallery sees our second book winner, Andrew Walsh from Mayo, Ireland. Of course, his fellow members represent a full range of (mostly) two-dimensional work. Some of them, such as Vivian Ducas and Andrey Bondarenko work across digital and analog mediums, while others, such as Barry Graham, simply strive to be the best at what they do.

Andrew Walsh (Mayo, Ireland) - Andrew’s inspired, quasi-architectural graphic design engages the eye and mind alike. His work expresses a superior understanding of form and typography, and we feel that the result is worthy of the second of the six book awards.

Vivian Ducas (Toronto, Ontario) - Vivian demonstrates her creativity through everything from hand-lettering to painting to graphic design.

Yulia Drobova (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) - Yulia’s distinctive vector illustrations are bold and playful in equal measure.

Andrey Bondarenko (Nikolaev, Ukraine) - Precise draftsmanship is the basis of Andrey’s elegant interior design concepts.
Barry Graham (Birmingham, AL) - Masterful naturalism in watercolor.

Gautam Dutta (Savannah, GA) - Gautam puts a modern illustrative twist on traditional Hindu mythology, a testament to the timelessness of age-old tales.
Luke Pikora (New Britain, CT) - Luke expertly combines his fine command of realism with more fantastical or borderline abstract sensibility.

Julie Jennings (Johns Creek, GA) - Julie creates undeniably vibrant patterns and paintings for textiles and apparel.

We’re excited for these latest entrants to the gallery, and are impressed with the swelling numbers of great portfolios being submitted every day. Stay tuned to learn about books created by Andrew Walsh and our first winner Jasmin Darnell, and enter your own Coroflot portfolio today. You could be our next winner of a $200 custom printed book from Blurb.

Itching to make your own book today? Check out Blurb’s latest plug-in for Adobe Lightroom and see how easy you can start flowing images from Lightroom into Blurb Bookify™ to start laying out your own book in minutes.
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2011 SKETCHBOOKPROJECT Exhibition in Seattle, WA by Evan Moss

2011-07-22T05:59:00.001-07:00

See it: http://vimeo.com/25011967

Please join us for our final two stops on the 2011 tour: Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL from 7/29-7/31 and our closing party on August 20th at the Brooklyn Art Library in Brooklyn, NY!

Click here to participate in the 2012 Sketchbook Project World Tour!

C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC FEATURED in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING JULY 2011 !

2011-06-30T20:24:00.000-07:00

A year ago today www.TRUEUP.com featured my line of digital

fabrics as winner of DIGITAL FABRIC of THE WEEK.

I just picked up GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE featuring my C'EST LA VIV™ RAIN in their JULY 2011 issue on page 33. Good fun!

Magazine Shopping Details: July 2011

Idea File Page 33: Teal chevron by Thebline in quilting cotton, $18 per yard, C’est la viv_rain in silk crepe de chine by C’est_la_viv, $38 per yard, and red drum original by Elizabethhamptonsouth in organic cotton sateen, $27 per yard, all available at Spoonflower; spoonflower.com.

That's why we love GOOD HOUSEKEEPING!

C'EST LA VIV™ NEW COLLECTION ~ SNIPS and SNAILS

2011-06-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

C'EST LA VIV™

C'EST LA VIV™ NEW COLLECTION ~ IMPERIAL

2011-06-29T10:37:00.000-07:00

C'EST LA VIV™ Imperial

motifs are aprox. 7mm (2") max high in golden hues.

C'EST LA VIV™ Imperial no5, no4, no3, no2, no1

C'EST LA VIV™ Imperial no5

C'EST LA VIV™ NEW ~ QR HOUNDSTOOTH

2011-06-28T11:03:00.000-07:00

C'EST LA VIV™

Smart design for smart phones.

FREE SHIPPING is back !!!

2011-06-20T07:19:00.000-07:00

Hurry ~ it's just for today
http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/198922

MONOGRAMS, AVATARS

2011-06-18T09:11:00.000-07:00

BOOK COVER ART

2011-06-06T19:31:00.000-07:00

Take a close look at the damask pattern!

It's fabric design by moi ~ C'est la Viv!

Check out author Karen Wheeler's blog about living in rural France from the unique perceptive of a British fashion
editor on http://www.toutsweet.net

Let her take you away with her funny memoir TOUT SWEET: Hanging Up My Heels for a New Life in France. It was first launched in the UK and because it's a fabulous read, it's now scheduled to re-launch in US this August 2011 with this fabulous new cover.

Enjoy life's simple pleasures ~ like summer reading and chilled chardonnay!

THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT:

2011-06-04T16:46:00.000-07:00

OFFICIAL POSTER for THE SKETCHBOOK TOUR 2011

2011-05-25T19:31:00.001-07:00

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT No.1

2011-05-23T12:05:00.000-07:00

Today launches our new weekend home project featuring original fabrics, simple steps and beautiful results to enjoy.

Weekend Project No.1 features C'EST LA VIV PEONY
fabric custom designed for a peony garden inspired home

C'EST LA VIV ™ PEONY SQUARES

now available on www.spoonflower.com/profiles/c'est_la_viv
Upholstery Weight Cotton Twill: $32/yard

Sturdy 100% cotton twill with an optic white finish
58" printable width (145 cm)
7.2 oz per square yard, 108x56 thread count
Appropriate for upholstery, home decorating, pants, tote bags, banners, coats and jackets, window draperies, tablecloths, place mats, etc.
Estimated shrinkage 4%
Machine wash warm or cool using phosphate-free detergent

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT No.1

Step 1: prep your fabric / press (steam iron) to pre-shrink before cutting

Step 2: cut squares as indicated on fabric

Step 3: unique C'EST LA VIV pattern design allows for choice and variety
so play with the design to select the position as you like

Step 4: Starting in the center staple in the middle of one side...
then pull taut directly the opposite side and secure with a staple in the middle.

Step 5: ...turn and repeat...then staple all around

Step 6: tuck corners
{our expert gives us her tip: pad with a scrap when the cushion has slipped}

Step 7: trim carefully

Step 8: re-screw back into original holes

Voila! free-flowing peony garden for a fresh twist on French Provincial ~ c'est la viv!

2011-05-18T20:08:00.001-07:00

THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT: HILLYER ART SPACE Washington D.C. April 15/16 2011

2011-04-14T16:31:00.000-07:00

http://www.artsandartists.org/hillyer/sketch.html

Next stop: FORM/SPACE ATELER Seattle Washington June 10-12
http://www.formspaceatelier.com/current.php

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA

2011-04-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

PEONY 2009

Vivian Ducas

artist signed /limited edition giclee

archival watercolor paper

11" x 17" / 12'' x 18" trim

8 of 10 available

$100. unframed

contact

cestlaviv.info@gmail.com

PAYPAL/COD

MAY 2011 WORKSHOPS COMING SOON

2011-04-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

I've had inquiries to repeat my spring/summer workshops again this season. Good idea! Let's do it!

I can do just 2 one day workshops between May ~ June 2011. I hope you will join us.

Space will be limited to 6 so each participant will enjoy individual attention as well as group experience. We will need four participants to hold a workshop. ~viv

Experience painting or sketching "on-location" on an early summer weekday in one of Toronto's lovely gardens with me and new friends.

Contact cestlaviv.info@gmail.com if you have an idea or would like to hold your spot!

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SPRING WORKSHOP ~ spring/early summer midweek "en plein air" workshop

May 2010 {day yet to be finalized}

10am - 4 pm
Toronto Park location: Edward's Garden
space limited to 8 people for each workshop

day: thursday {to be confirmed}

Rain Day: the workshop will be rescheduled within the a 7 day period weather permitting

This "en plein air" workshop is an opportunity to experience the "on-location" or "in-situation" experience. Learn intuitive sketching techniques as you experience nature and the season around you. Ideal for anyone that has already attending my watercolour workshops. New sketching techniques will be introduced. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to painting "on-location", this workshop is designed to inspire you with fun techniques to build your creative confidence.

No drawing ability required. Welcome beginners and positive attitudes.

workshop fee: friends $50. / new participants $ 60.

material costs:

drawing or watercolour materials extra {use what you have/no new materials required}

artist materials "kit" available on request (budget aprox. $50.-$75. final cost tbd)

picnic lunch: bring your own lunch and creature comforts

please no acrylics or oils paints

Convenient location: TTC / Parking / snack bar/ washrooms {details to come once date/location is confirmed}

SUMMER WORKSHOP ~ early summer midweek sketchbook workshop
June 2010 {day yet to be finalized}
10am - 3 pm

Toronto location: The Distillery Section
space limited to 6 people for each workshop
Day: tuesday or thursday {to be confirmed}
Weather: the workshop will be held rain or shine
This "sketchbook" workshop is to learn observation and sketchbook/journal techniques as you experience the sights, aromas and sounds around you. Be prepared to walk the cobblestone lanes while visiting the galleries and shops of popular arts community at The Distillery.
New sketching techniques will be introduced. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to keeping a journal or sketchbook, this workshop is designed to inspire you with fun techniques to build a sketchbook or journal. Ideal for travelers.
No drawing or writing ability required. Welcome beginners and positive attitudes.
workshop fee/costs: friends $50. / new participants $ 60.
materials: extra {no need to buy anything new - use what you have}
sketchbook kit available on request: $30.
morning: we meet at our first spot in The Distillery {coffee shop/ details to come} after an introduction of individual exercises, a few fun group exercises and encouraging words...we will be introduced we then go on a discovery walk around the shops and galleries...lunch plan: our
lunch-break will be our time to chat about our morning, rest and make entries in our sketchbook/journal while enjoying our lunch at designated second spot {outdoor tables/north entrance area}. Bring your own lunch or buy a sandwich from on-site bakery (budget $15-20.00).
after lunch: sketching/journaling time {your time to venture to a new spot or re-visit an area within the grounds}
2:30ish: we meet at our last spot {a different area with indoor tables/more details to come} for a group review of our sketchbooks/journals and a few encouraging words. Our day together ends around 3:00. Take your journal home with you to remember our day together and to continue drawing/sketching/writing/glueing on your own with creative confidence!
Convenient location: TTC / Paid Parking / coffee shop and bakery on site/ shops and galleries on site/washrooms {details to come once date/location is confirmed}

(snapshots featured are from our 2009 workshops)
RR sketching in a cafe {above}
and another sketchbook workshop 2009 artist collection of doors {above}
and my sketchbook of houses sketched along the way to Firennze during my 2008 paining trip to Tuscany {below}

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ART HOUSE PHOTOS from THE SKETCHBOOK TOUR in MAINE

2011-04-01T17:00:00.000-07:00

The Sketchbook Tour is in Main until tomorrow night

Here's a few snapshops [photos unofficially courtesy of The Art House blog photographers] http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

If you are not in Maine this weekend, you can have your on-line sneak peek at my 09.20.10 A DAY IN THE LIFE sketchbook at
http://www.arthousecoop.com/submissions/26756-a-day-in-the-life-091010

C'EST LA VIV SKETCHBOOK (#26756) ON TOUR ~ NOW AT SPACE GALLERY PORTLAND MAINE

2011-03-31T18:05:00.000-07:00

First Friday Artwalk: The Sketchbook Project

SPACE GALLERY IS A NONPROFIT CONTEMPORARY ART SPACE IN PORTLAND, MAINE
featuring visual arts, live music and performance, film, artists features and more.

Friday 04.01.2011, Starts at 5:00 PM, Ends at 8:00 PM, free, All Ages

SPACE Gallery

538 Congress St.

Portland, ME 04101
(207)828-5600 (phone)
(207)828-5607

(FAX)
info@space538.org

The Sketchbook Project
unites more than 10,000 artists from over 60 countries with a simple call to action: fill a sketchbook and share it with the world. Now in its third year, the Project reflects the DIY ethos of Art House Co-op, a Brooklyn-based gallery dedicated to creating massive international art projects for everyone.

Beginning in March 2011, the Project will tour the country as an innovative mobile library, visiting museums and galleries in Portland, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Seattle and San Francisco before returning home to the Brooklyn Art Library. The Library's unique cataloging system, developed specifically for the Project, allows artists to trace their sketchbook's journey through many hands, connecting a physical and virtual community that spans the globe.

http://www.space538.org/event_details.php?id=838

Thank you to SPACE GALLERY event staff for hosting THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT! ~ c'est la viv

The Sketchbook Project Wednesday 03.30.2011 through Saturday 04.02.2011

2011-03-30T19:16:00.000-07:00

The Sketchbook Project unites more than 10,000 artists from over 60 countries with a simple call to action: fill a sketchbook and share it with the world.

Now in its third year, the Project reflects the DIY ethos of Art House Co-op, a Brooklyn-based gallery dedicated to creating massive international art projects for everyone.

Beginning in March 2011, the Project will tour the country as an innovative mobile library, visiting museums and galleries in Portland, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Seattle and San Francisco before returning home to the Brooklyn Art Library. The Library's unique cataloging system, developed specifically for the Project, allows artists to trace their sketchbook's journey through many hands, connecting a physical and virtual community that spans the globe.

In just three short years artists Shane Zucker and Steven Peterman have grown Art House Co-op from a bean of a pay-to-play gallery in Decatur, GA into a Brooklyn-based international collective. The pair are passionate about creating exhibitions with a long shelf-life, and to that end have founded what they call The Brooklyn Art Library - a space wherein the yields of their crowd-sourced projects are catalogued and made accessible to anyone curious enough to look. The coolest part? The content of the Library is mobile, and is currently touring America. Their lofty goal: to bring art to the masses. Their canny method: by getting the masses to make it themselves. By creating and coordinating massive, international art projects that focus thousands of artists on common themes, Art House invites people to generate artifacts that are guaranteed a life outside cramped apartment closets and dusty rural storage units.

This article was picked up from http://www.space538.org/exhibit_details.php?id=93

MY SKETCHBOOK IS COMING TO AUSTIN

2011-03-14T16:25:00.000-07:00

Come browse the 26,000 sketchbooks from 100 countries in the touring library. It’s like a concert tour, but with a collection of submitted sketchbooks.

Get inspired to keep your pencils sharp!

Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on an 8-stop tour across the country.

After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.

Learn more about The Sketchbook Project!

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

C'EST LA VIV~ GREEN EYED LADY ~

2011-03-03T14:03:00.000-08:00

March 14 update: Thank you all for 342 votes!

Spring 2011 Fashion: C'EST LA VIV SIGNATURE SCARVES

2011-03-02T19:18:00.000-08:00

Hey hey, my C'EST LA VIV SCARVES in SPRING 2011 FORECAST!

Spring 2011 is approaching faster than you think. Designers have already begun fashion shows for their spring 2011 collections. Among the various designers, there are a variety of gorgeous trends for scarves. Here is some inspiration for your new spring scarf collection, including fashion, color, texture, and style trends

"Who's better than Donna Karan when it comes to accessorizing with scarves and bow belts? The DKNY fashion show broadcasting the 2011 Spring/Summer collection showed fantastic scarf rends. The scarves were mostly bold prints within an array of colors. It's amazing how much a scarfcan bring out an outfit, mostly because of gorgeous bold prints. Most models wore their scarves with the ends flowing behind them. Some scarves were worn draped in the front with a shirt like effect, which brought color and definitely made a statement for the outfit."

Janet wearing C'EST LA VIV™ PAISLEY CRAZY in red/purple 1/10 limed edition.

"…Another, yet innovative trend is watercolor prints on 100% silk material, such as those by C'est La Viv. The scarves give off a delicate, spring time affect. The light silk chiffon material feels light while the printing is mixed with pastel and bold colors, which is beautifully done with a paintbrush touch and also gives the scarves an array of color. These scarves scream fashion and can easily bring beauty to a simple outfit. There are only ten of every unique water color printed scarves, which makes these signature scarves.

To view images of the water color print trend, visit http://cestlaviv.blogspot.com/2010/10/cest-la-viv-scarves-spring-2011.html .

Like the C'est La Viv scarves, ultra light scarves also tend to continue to stay a trend for spring 2011. The lightness in weight makes these scarves easy to wear with knit tops and tees. They also can bring texture, color,and fashion to an ordinary outfit. Many of spring 2011 ultra light scarves have floral and animal print designs. Some are accented with tassels or crinkled material, which creates texture in an outfit. There are a wide variety of ultra light scarves so it's probably not hard to find one that you love. …Spring 2011 scarf trends seem to showcase a light spirit with nature as their inspiration. Others make bold statements with their fictional, yet realistic patterns and colors. Texture also plays a role in the latest trends. These trend ideas are sure to make you fashionable with the latest colors, textures, and inspirational themes."

Holly Valdez, Yahoo! Contributor Network Nov 24, 2010

Shop www.cestlaviv.etsy.com

OSCAR® WINNER COLIN FIRTH AUTOGRAPHS MY SKETCHBOOK

2011-02-27T20:14:00.000-08:00

A funny thing happened on my way to The SKETCHBOOK PROJECT tour...

Colin Firth signed my sketchbook at the Toronto Film Festival red carpet screening of THE KING'S SPEECH... and now my sketchbook is on tour!

I'll post pages from my DAY IN THE LIFE themed sketchbook soon on www.arthousecoop.com.

OPENING NIGHT

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Art Library

February 19-27, 2011

Reception: Saturday, February 19th
12:00-10:00pm
(refreshments starting at 7:00pm)

Portland, ME

SPACE Gallery

March 30-April 2, 2011

Washington, DC

Tranformer Gallery

April 11-30, 2011 (tentative date)

Tour Dates:

http://arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject/exhibitions

PAINTING on LOCATION WORKSHOP ~ DAY 4

2011-02-26T19:53:00.000-08:00

Pink Flowers and Jade by Amado

Workshop Day 4 ~ Amado at work

White Flowers and Fauna Study by Iris

Workshop Day 4 ~ Miss Iris at work

Workshop Day 4 ~ Miss Gloria at work

Leda & the Swan by Gloria

Jade Watercolor by Carmen

Workshop 2011 ~ Thank you all!

by C'EST LA VIV

FEBRUARY WORKSHOP: DAY 3

2011-02-18T16:55:00.000-08:00

Day 3 ~ That's it ! You got it !

Watercolor painted this morning on location by Iris.

Watercolor painting on location...

seeing the big shapes...

and a good job capturing color value!

Thanks for another great day painting on location ~ c'est la viv ~

FEBRUARY WORKSHOP: DAY 2

2011-02-18T16:53:00.000-08:00

THE RODA SALVADOR

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FEBRUARY WORKSHOP: DAY 1

2011-02-09T18:48:00.000-08:00

~Good morning Roda~

~Iris at work in the fragrant garden~

~Amado on location~

~Artists on a bench~

~Iris, Amado, Roda & Carmen~

~Creative down to her toes~

A DAY IN THE LIFE SKETCHBOOK TOUR 2011

2011-01-07T08:46:00.000-08:00

I'll post a link to my sketchbook and tour dates next week. Check back soon ~ c'est la viv

HONORING DORIS McCARTHY by COLLECTOR January 13 to February 12

2011-01-04T08:28:00.000-08:00

SAZ I O dell'arte

400 Eastern Avenue, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario M4M 1B9

For more info www.spaziodellarte.com

MORE FABRICS + STUFF

2010-12-28T12:07:00.000-08:00

MIX/N MATCH SUNBRELLA STRIPES WITH ARGYLE ~ C'EST LA VIV FABRICS AVAILBLE BY THE FATQUARTER AND BY TH E YARD

INAGADDADAVIDA IN GRAPE PURPLES AND OTHER KALEIDOSCOPE COLORS

VINTAGE ORNAMENTS IN STRIPES

MOUSTACHE ~ C'EST LA VIV FABRIC

WEAR A MOUSTACHE ~ C'EST LA VIV

2010-12-21T14:26:00.000-08:00

IPAD +IPHONE SKINS ~ C'EST LA VIV STYLE

2010-12-06T05:20:00.000-08:00

POPPIES

DOTTY

NEW! yes! Custom skins ~ c'est la viv!

Now your tech stuff can have personality!

POPPIES (above/top) has become my signature piece. It's on 100% silk scarves and on fabrics by-the-yard or by-the-fatquarter for your sewing projects.

DOTTY (above) is also a favorite fun pattern that's popped up on my Ked's shoes and quilting fabrics.

Other patterns and artwork available.

Contact us and we will custom design with the C'EST LA VIV artwork and patterns complimentary for you. We will give you the link to shop on-line. Buy direct. Under $50. Ships in a week. Delivery destination is your choice.

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ART WRAP ~ 100% SILK ~ C'EST LA VIV

2010-12-05T12:06:00.000-08:00

Janet Candido [Toronto Art Visions] knot's her PAISLEY LONG RED/PURPLE at Jeff Goodman's Studio Open House.

If you missed his annual event, stop by www.jeffgoodmanstudio.com to see his amazing glass sculptures.

Share the love of art at www.torontoartvisions.com

PAISLEY LONG GREEN/PURPLE ripples in the breeze.

Elena knot's her POPPIES SQUARE with her jazzy french flair ~ the perfect accessory driving while her little convertible.

C'EST LA VIV ™ SCARVES are NUMBERED LIMITED EDITIONS. They are available on www.cestlaviv.etsy.com or you may contact cestlaviv.info@gmail to order 1 or more or something from this site that has inspired you to wrap yourself with color and art.

New editions are added as inspiration and requests come our way.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE

2010-12-04T05:24:00.000-08:00

Order a GIFT CERTIFICATE and SAVE $5.00 on Package of 4

We'll send you or your gift recipient a gift card via mail and/or by email just for the asking.

contact: cestlaviv.info@gmail.com

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FEE
$ 25. per day / returning workshop artists/pay in advance
$ 30. per day / new artists/new students /pay as you go
Jan. 22 orientation /pay in advance meeting / location to be announced
No watercolor or sketching experience necessary. Supply your own art materials.

Toronto location will be announced soon. Easy to get to by TTC. Parking available.

certificate terms 1 gift certificate must be for someone else 2 paid in full advance of workshop 3 cheque/cash/PayPal accepted 4 workshop terms apply*

*workshop terms 1 this workshop is not offered by the City of Toronto 2 this workshop is offered privately by C'EST LA VIV™ in a public garden 3 this workshop is not for oils or acrylic paints 4 workshop participants are responsible for their own transportation, materials, articles and everything else 5 the facilitator/ the instructor or C'EST LA VIV can not be held responsible for loss, damage, safety, transportation or anything else 6 deposits and gift certificates are non-refundable 7 no guarantee 8 you may paint something colourful, meet new friends and avoid the winter blahs ~

COMING FEBRUARY 2011 WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

2010-12-03T09:37:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I've had inquires about more workshops.

I'm delighted to announce, yes, I will hold my third annual watercolour workshop!

Held in a public indoor garden for four friday mornings (10:00 am-1:00 pm) in the month of February.

It's limited to just 10 spots. Iris and Gloria have already reserved their spots. So let me know if you are interested. Dates/times will be confirmed as we get close to the date.

contact: cestlaviv.info@gmail.com

workshop terms 1 this workshop is not offered by the City of Toronto 2 this workshop is offered privately by C'EST LA VIV™ in a public garden 3 this workshop is not for oils or acrylic paints 4 workshop participants are responsible for their own transportation, materials, articles and everything else 5 the facilitator/ the instructor or C'EST LA VIV can not be held responsible for loss, damage, safety, transportation or anything else 6 deposits and gift certificates are non-refundable 7 no guarantee 8 you may paint something colourful, meet new friends and avoid the winter blahs ~

I'll post more information soon.

CUSTOM CAMEO PORTRAIT

2010-12-03T06:14:00.000-08:00

Free portrait work with order for print-on-demand fabric, bags, greeting cards, t-shirts, 100% silk scarves, skateboards or as wall art. Something to fit all budgets.

Contact cestlaviv.info@gmail.com

DECEMBER 2010 SCRENSAVER

2010-12-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

VINTAGE GLASS ORNAMENTS

GOODNIGHT EVERYBODY!

We hope 2010 has been good to you! All the best for a creative new year!

With this, we complete the December 2009-December 2010 calendar screensaver series!

To use your screensaver:

MAC
drag your choice jpeg (above) on to your desktop
place in your PICTURE folder
open desktop + screensaver in system preferences
click on your calendar

embrace your month

Joy to all!

AVAILABLE ON ETSY.

2010-11-26T09:15:00.000-08:00

Custom cameo on custom fabric. contact us for more info.

VINTAGE ORNAMENTS ON FABRIC

2010-11-26T08:40:00.000-08:00

Fabric by the yard for holiday sewing projects (tablecloths, dresses, curtains) or cut/sew/stuff individual ornament to create soft ornaments to hang on the tree! Two sizes, a few different ornaments available and a variety of fabric choice. We welcome custom orders and requests to feature an ornament of your choice. Just supply photo reference and we will create a pattern for you to order on line!

SUNBRELLA AVAILABLE ON SPOONFLOWER

2010-11-26T08:38:00.000-08:00

PAISLEY CRAISY MIX N'MATCH AVAILABLE ON SPOONFLOWER

2010-11-26T08:34:00.001-08:00

EASY-TO-SEW AVAILABLE ON SPOONFLOWER

2010-11-26T08:29:00.000-08:00

WHYCHWOOD GALLEY GROUP ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT

2010-11-26T07:45:00.000-08:00

FOOLS PARADISE

2010-11-25T21:30:00.000-08:00

Artist Doris McCarthy dies at 100

"When I retired from teaching, I thought that the next major event of my life would be dying," she said in an interview with the Huffington Post's Julia Moulden. "There was no imagining that the best years were still ahead of me."

Canadian Artist Doris McCarthy welcomed fools at her cliffside studio and idyllic home perched atop the Scarborough Bluffs (east of downtown Toronto).

I was lucky enough to be one of the many visiting her at Fools Paradise during a Toronto Art event in 1998 when she designated her residence and studio to the Ontario Heritage Foundation, just before The Doris McCarthy Gallery at The University of Toronto was announced.

Doris McCarthy is known for fearless commitment to search out Canada landscape in the cold to find her place in that space: graceful and dignified in unimaginable conditions. She was a tiny person in a tiny house. She painted big canvas in a big country. My favourite image of this artist is of her standing on a wood chair to reach the top of her canvas. My favourite thing I heard her say is once she stopped teaching she really had no interest in it. Doris McCarthy had more interesting work to do.

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2010/11/25/doris-mccarthy-obit.html#ixzz16Okr6hL5http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2010/11/25/doris-mccarthy-obit.html

TODAY ON ETSY!

2010-11-18T16:12:00.001-08:00

A note from Kitse...

Hello Viv,

I've featured your amazing work in my treasury:

A Garden Study
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce59af6f2598eef0d48e918/a-garden-study-a-gift-guide-for-art

Please take a look, leave a comment and share the link with others!

Best wishes,
Laura - for KitzieG

www.KitzieG.etsy.com
www.facebook.com/KitzieG
www.twitter.com/KitzieG

Listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/33450345/signed-giclee-limited-edition-peony

18 November 2010 4:57pm EDT

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE OPENING!

2010-11-18T15:43:00.000-08:00

THE DON VALLEY ART CLUB GROUP SHOW
ANNUAL LARGE + SMALL PICTURE SHOW 2010

The Todmorden Mills Museum and Arts Centre
Saturday November 27
Meet the Artists: Noon to 4pm

PEGGY'S COVE No. 1 by Vivian Ducas Oil 24" x 36"
PEGGY'S COVE No. 2 by Vivian Ducas Oil 18" x 24"

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE OPENING!

2010-11-18T15:39:00.000-08:00

You and your friends are invited to two Opening Events happening this coming week.

I have one or two oil paintings hanging in the Don Valley Art Club Annual pre-holiday show and sale. They are contemporary landscapes inspired by my memory of my long ago visit to Peggy's Cove.

I also have one or two watercolors painted during my stay in San Donato 2008 in the PAINT-A-WORLD art exhibit.

Featuring works by the en-plein-air Tuscany and Provence painting groups.

Both venues are lovely. And the event promises to filled with friends.

I hope I see you there so we can kick-off the holiday season.

THE PAINT-A-WORLD ART EXHIBITION

Thursday November 25
7pm - 9pm

THE WYCHWOOD BARNS ARTSCAPE

TERRA COTTA DOG No. 1 by Vivian Ducas watercolour sketch 9" x 12"

SAN DONATO NAP by Vivian Ducas watercolour sketch 9" x 12"

GORGEOUS, DELICATE and AIRY

2010-11-01T20:21:00.000-07:00

2010-11-01T05:32:00.000-07:00

NOVEMBER 2010 DESKTOP CALENDAR

2010-10-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

Your NOVEMBER 2010 C'EST LA VIV screen saver gift:

To use your screensaver:

MAC
drag the jpeg (above) on to your desktop
place in your PICTURE folder
open desktop + screensaver in system preferences
click on your calendar

this month enjoy Thanksgiving or Columbus Day, pumpkin pie, sweaters, friends and family

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT TOUR COMING 2011

2010-10-16T07:53:00.000-07:00

On September 10th, I took my sketchbook downtown. After a day of streetcars, movie stars and film festival frenzy I returned to my garden and the sunset. My "day in the life" is now documented in my red sketchbook supplied by art house co-op.

My sketchbook will join hundreds of other artist sketchbooks on a 2011 cross-country tour. If you are not lucky enough to to be in the the city at the same time the show visit where you will be able to see, touch and hold the artist's personal stories you can still see pages posted on www.arthousecoop.com. Enjoy.

100% SILK C'EST LA VIV SIGNATURE SCARVES HAVE ARRIVED!

2010-10-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

C'EST LA VIV ™

CRAZY PAISLEY / SPRING 2011

54" x 18" 100% SILK CHIFFON

I'm very excited to announce the arrival of my first limited edition of signature scarves featuring my watercolor artwork and designs!

Long and luxurious. Beautifully printed on 100% silk chiffon. Only 10 of every design are made available. Each signature scarf is numbered and special. ~ c'est la viv

Available on www.cestlaviv.etsy.com

C'EST LA VIV™

HONEY & FITZ SPOTLIGHT on C'EST LA VIV™

HELLO YELLOW

C'EST LA VIV™ HOME is now AMERICAN MOJO!

EXPECTING JUST IN TIME FOR SHOWERS !

C'EST LA VIV COLOR CHARTS

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

WEEKEND PROJECT #5 Table Runners

*NEW* Kona® Cotton: Premium Quilting Weight: $18/yard

42" wide fabric / 2 yards will make two 21"wide x 71"long table runners:

Cotton Voile: $24/yard

C'EST LA VIV™ for RICKSHAW BAGWORKS

GETTING ZIGGY WITH IT

C'EST LA VIV Mr. Cool Waistcoat

January 17, 2012 on www.spoonflower.com

A GARDEN OF FABRICS

SPRING CLEANING AROUND THE WORLD WIDE WEB

4th ANNUAL FEBRUARY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP ~ SIGN UP NOW

C'EST LA VIV FABRIC as seen on TODAY SHOW!

Canadian artist designs bike that sprays water-calligraphy graffiti

18" x18" and 8" x8" SQUARES AVAILABLE

ORGANIC COTTON

WEEKEND PROJECT #4

TANGERINE TANGO ALL OVER C'EST LA VIV™ TEXTILE ART + DESIGN

C'EST LA VIV ZIG ZAG (CHEVRON) COLLECTION

C'EST LA VIV GARDEN VARIETY

TEST SWATCH

C'EST LA VIV EYES COLLECTION

THIS WEEK ONLY! 2 for 1 FAT QUARTERS

SPOONFLOWER FREE SHIPPING DAY COMING ON NOV. 17TH

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2012

C'EST LA VIV™ MR.COOL FABRIC ~ FUND RAISING for MOVEMBER 2011

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT No. 4

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT No. 3

STEPHANIE'S WILD FLOWERS

Meet Spoonflower: Introducing Stephanie, history and engineering geek!

At last ~ cestlaviv.ca

C'EST LA VIV™ Custom Wool Scarves too!

EXCLUSIVE GIFT on ETSY from C'EST LA VIV™

SPOONFLOWER FANS BUY FAB DO GOOD

August 20, 2011

Free Swatch Day Wrap-Up: 2 heifers,

4 water buffalo, 2 llamas

and 5 flocks of ducks

August 18th Is Free Swatch Day!

Spoonflower's Third Annual Free Swatch Day

Starts Thursday, Aug. 18th, 2011

Get a single free, custom fabric swatch for 24 hours betweennoon EST on Thursday, August 18, and noon EST on Friday, August 19

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT #2

Coroflot Genius Gallery - Winning, Literally

2011 SKETCHBOOKPROJECT Exhibition in Seattle, WA by Evan Moss

C'EST LA VIV™ FABRIC FEATURED in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING JULY 2011 !

C'EST LA VIV™ NEW COLLECTION ~ SNIPS and SNAILS

C'EST LA VIV™ NEW COLLECTION ~ IMPERIAL

C'EST LA VIV™ NEW ~ QR HOUNDSTOOTH

FREE SHIPPING is back !!!

MONOGRAMS, AVATARS

BOOK COVER ART

THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT:

C'EST LA VIV HOME: WEEKEND PROJECT No.1

THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT: HILLYER ART SPACE Washington D.C. April 15/16 2011

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA

MAY 2011 WORKSHOPS COMING SOON

ART HOUSE PHOTOS from THE SKETCHBOOK TOUR in MAINE

C'EST LA VIV SKETCHBOOK (#26756) ON TOUR ~ NOW AT SPACE GALLERY PORTLAND MAINE

First Friday Artwalk: The Sketchbook Project

SPACE Gallery

538 Congress St.

The Sketchbook Project Wednesday 03.30.2011 through Saturday 04.02.2011

The Sketchbook Project unites more than 10,000 artists from over 60 countries with a simple call to action: fill a sketchbook and share it with the world.

Now in its third year, the Project reflects the DIY ethos of Art House Co-op, a Brooklyn-based gallery dedicated to creating massive international art projects for everyone.

MY SKETCHBOOK IS COMING TO AUSTIN

C'EST LA VIV~ GREEN EYED LADY ~

Spring 2011 Fashion: C'EST LA VIV SIGNATURE SCARVES

OSCAR® WINNER COLIN FIRTH AUTOGRAPHS MY SKETCHBOOK

Brooklyn, NY

February 19-27, 2011

Portland, ME

March 30-April 2, 2011

Washington, DC

NEW Kona® Cotton: Premium Quilting Weight: $18/yard

Get a single free, custom fabric swatch for 24 hours between
noon EST on Thursday, August 18, and noon EST on Friday, August 19