Isa's Journal and Studio Blog

Picture of the artist Isa Catto and two studio employees posing while on a snowshoe hike

Team Players

The studio team is officially on vacation and I’m the last one standing. Isa Catto Studio definitely earned a break...
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Small Business Saturday

Some thoughts on our country of small businesses for today, November 28th, Small Business Saturday. It wasn’t until I was...
kraft box and wrapping paper laid out in preparation for wrapping - scissors, tape, pencil and ruler are ready

How to gift wrap a telescoping box

What is a telescoping box? A telescoping box is simply a two-piece box-- there is a compartment to place your...
Design Inspiration: Endangered American Birds, California Condor

Design Inspiration: Endangered American Birds, California Condor

“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” Jane Goodall } --> California Condor After reading about the drastic decline...
pink and red yarrow in lush garden

Design Inspiration: The Story Behind our Scarves

Fiona in our Scarlet Dahlia Flowerkisser Silk Scarf "When I wear a silk scarf I never feel so definitely like...
potted sapling mangroves

Mangroves

Mangrove Flowers. Since I draw so much inspiration for my work from the natural world, I’ve come to realize I...
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Something to Write "from" Home About

A drawing in my sketchbook. These days constant upheaval is our new normal. The daily data is grim and this...
Fiona Jigsawing

Secretary of the Interior

In house model Fiona with one of her favorite pastimes. In house model Fiona with one of her favorite pastimes....
bunches of pink fluffy wildflowers

Ashes of Rose

Rose in our garden. Ashes of rose is a color name that has faded from view but was once celebrated...
pink flower blossom with raindrops

Double Twenty

Father Christmas among the Peonies Each year I pen a New Year's letter to our kids. Here's what I wrote...
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