Wee House Goodness
I've gone a tiny bit house-crazy lately...in real-life and drawing-life. One of my favorite past-times these days is looking at houses on Craigslist in the cities we're considering moving to. Likewise, in my sketching life, (like those creeping bunnies) these mod, fairy-tale cottages won't leave me alone. They are just hypnotic in their charm and simplicity. They make me think of an idealized fairy village, kinda simultaneously French and Scandinavian.
Hence the newest print to find its way into the shop!
The One Tree Digital print 8"x10"
The image is made of many, many wee house drawings that were sifted through to make this sweet little village just right. Huzzah!
And thank you very much for all the bunny-love from yesterday's post! I've got some dolls waiting in cut-out piles right now, so I have to go hop to it.
See you soon!
heehee
www.weehouse.com
my brother works for "weehouse"s, they're kinda fun- like legos!
Posted by: kellY | April 19, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I just got some Japanese fabric that you would LOVE!
http://flickr.com/photos/hillarylang/2423452256/
Posted by: Hillary | April 18, 2008 at 03:22 PM
I know where you need to move... Next door, You would make a lovely neighbor. I make great cookies...
Posted by: Poppy | April 18, 2008 at 01:33 PM
*heart* them. I remember drawing whole villages of houses similar when I was little and this brings back a huge wave of nostalgia. So adorable.
Posted by: Ani | April 18, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I love your little houses with their ric-rac roofs!!!
More creeping bunnies please.xxx
Posted by: Kristy | April 18, 2008 at 09:38 AM
SO cute! I prefer just the one tree in your drawing-to show off the adorable little houses.But if it was to be an ideal little village there would have to be more trees-don't you think?
Posted by: Carrie | April 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Lovely houses! Sooooo cute! :)) Thay also look like faces... interesting.
Posted by: yuko42 | April 17, 2008 at 10:40 PM
most of the houses look like they have faces!
Posted by: Guillermina | April 17, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Suzy | April 17, 2008 at 02:49 PM
I loooooooooooooooove them!!!! xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | April 17, 2008 at 01:51 PM
These houses are so sweet! They remind me of the little cape cod houses from the 40's.
Happy Thursday!
♥Lisa
Posted by: Lisa M | April 17, 2008 at 11:37 AM
oh! i love these! so sweet and perfect - the ideal neighborhood. let me know when these are ready to move in to!
Posted by: kelly | April 17, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Very "The Secret" of you in an unintentional way. Keep drawing your dream house and you'll find it for sure!
Posted by: Lotta | April 17, 2008 at 10:14 AM
i had a dream that paula abdul was wearing one of your shirts with a painting on it on american idol.
just saying.
Posted by: elizabeth | April 17, 2008 at 09:46 AM
I love the super-pointy roofs!
Posted by: Rachel | April 17, 2008 at 09:38 AM
The first thing i thought when i saw your house drawings, was how wonderful they would look printed onto fabric! They are beautiful!
Posted by: Roze | April 17, 2008 at 08:04 AM
I'm loving the new prints!
Good luck with your hunt for a new house!
Posted by: Tizzalicious | April 17, 2008 at 03:29 AM
...what a perfect little village.
I think I would live in the wee-house with the black roof and red door.
I am a big fan of "red doors", guess what color my front door is.... ;)
Looking forward to your next "update"!
<3~michelle
Posted by: miss.michelle | April 17, 2008 at 02:34 AM
Excellent usage of the word Huzzah! :-)
The houses are great too.
Posted by: ilikebecky | April 17, 2008 at 02:19 AM
Oh... i just missed those! So so lovely... can I visit that village?!!
Posted by: Rubyellen | April 17, 2008 at 01:35 AM
These are so cute, and would make a darling fabric!
Posted by: Annie | April 16, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Daydreaming on Craigslist is the best. I do it all the time. I've finally moved out to the east coast and New Milford, CT has caught my eye. It's artsy and perfect in an ever so slightly creepy movie set sort of way. I hope you find the house (and location) that is perfect for you. Goodnight! :)
Posted by: Danielle | April 16, 2008 at 11:30 PM
love this. i have a thing for wee houses!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 16, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Very cute. I totally am into houses also. There is a house pendant I really love on Etsy. There is somthing so simple and lovely about a sweet little cottage. :)
Posted by: Shannon | April 16, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I can see you living in an adorable Victorian here in San Francisco! Come and be my neighbor
>^..^<
Posted by: Tiffany | April 16, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Way to cute! You are so talented.
Posted by: elmaelsiena | April 16, 2008 at 08:30 PM
i adore them...and am in need of a chartruese roof on my next home!
Posted by: ~lovelyn | April 16, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Your little village is so adorable!! I've been dreaming of houses too recently, must be something in the air... x
Posted by: Jenny | April 16, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Coming out of the woodwork because of this post! I, TOO, am completely (and unhealthily) obsessed with house hunting on Craigslist in various cities my beau and I are thinking of moving to. Austin, TX would love to have you! You are a great inspiration!
Posted by: Chiai | April 16, 2008 at 06:47 PM
I love how you can take the ideas that just bounce around in your head and turn them into something as lovely as this. I also love your strange little bunnies, you have such great ideas!
Posted by: Centa | April 16, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Can I live in the little house with the green and yellow scalloped roof? :)
Posted by: Jessica | April 16, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I know what you mean. I'm thinking about moving to Providence and its so easy to get sucked into the gorgeously huge apartment postings on craigslist... seriously addictive.
Posted by: gaia | April 16, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Very cuuuuuuuuuuuuute!
Posted by: puglyfeet | April 16, 2008 at 04:59 PM
I just love that whole neighborhood!
Posted by: tiffany | April 16, 2008 at 04:58 PM
I love it, the little homes really remind me of Brittany, France. I hope to go again soon if I can. I just love small towns and how simple and lovely their homes are.
Posted by: LadyYing | April 16, 2008 at 04:44 PM
If you look at the picture long enough, I swear that all the houses start swaying from side-to-side, and they sing a pretty song.
Posted by: Josiah | April 16, 2008 at 04:25 PM
The little tree is so charming!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 16, 2008 at 04:18 PM
I have to say, I'm quite a fan of the little houses as well :) It is kind of a perfect little town there. I can see the choclatier and the patisserie and the boulangerie, don't you smell the fresh bread over there, and the coffee over at the cafe? The gentle spring breeze outside makes it a very lovely scene, indeed :)
Posted by: Dave | April 16, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Ooooooh I want to live in the house with the red flag on the roof :D I can definitely see these houses on fabric/stationery.
The mice are great too, they sort of look like they're sleepwalking in their pyjamas.
Posted by: Catherine | April 16, 2008 at 04:15 PM
I need this printed of fabric ASAP!!!
Posted by: Danielleorama | April 16, 2008 at 04:13 PM
I need this printed of fabric ASAP!!!
Posted by: Danielleorama | April 16, 2008 at 04:13 PM
I need this printed of fabric ASAP!!!
Posted by: Danielleorama | April 16, 2008 at 04:12 PM
hallo emily,
i wanted to show you our local fairy village 'Warfield, British Columbia, Canada aka. Peace Meadows is a lovely little mountain village that was built after WWII with a whole lotta pre-fab - but it is gorgeous and fairy village-esque
http://www.pbase.com/timashman/warfield
enjoy!
Posted by: Dana | April 16, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Cute! Do you visit Jenn from noodleandlou.blogspot? She is obsessed with houses too. They remind me of you too.
Posted by: michelle | April 16, 2008 at 03:42 PM
I love your wee houses and a wee tree too! I agree it would make a great fabric and card design :) Happy Wednesday oxoxo
Posted by: Laura | April 16, 2008 at 03:38 PM
I love these little houses.
Posted by: Alicia | April 16, 2008 at 03:23 PM
These houses make me very happy!
Posted by: Kathi D | April 16, 2008 at 02:40 PM
I love house images and this print is wonderful! I have had a specific house print/image floating in my head for years but don't have the drawing skills to realize it--I've tried several times. So I'll just buy the print :)
Posted by: Melissa H | April 16, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Where are considering moving to? I would suggest Portland, OR!
Posted by: Leah | April 16, 2008 at 02:12 PM
I agree! This would make such adorable fabric! But its a great print regardless. Just beautiful! Oh! It would be fantastic as stationary too! ^.^
<3
Posted by: Lauren | April 16, 2008 at 02:07 PM