Designer Highlight: Vanessa Adáo

I've had the pleasure of getting to know Vanessa through her blog, A Casa de Va, so when I heard she was stating her Textile Design Adventure I was excited to share her work. Vanessa will be launching an online sore with wallpapers, cushions and fabric by the yard on September 1st!

Vanessa decided to be fully devoted to her textile carrer about a year ago and since then spent months in her home country of Brazil to design and create new work. Currently, she is back in the States with a collection that is being exhibited at PrintSource booth.

Checkout more of her environmental, graphics, and textile design here: Portfolio|Blog

DIY: Make Your Day Designs

This is the perfect girl to feature for both artistry and DIY inspiration! I have been wanting to try tackling my sewing machine lately, so when Colbey showed me her beautiful website, my jaw dropped. SUCH beautiful design patterns. Handbags, clutches, crib bumpers....you can DIY! After reading her testimonials, I am convinced it will be achievable:) 

In her own words: "I never thought of myself as crafty, but as someone who loved smart clean design.  After years of pursuing a corporate career I found myself going in a completely different direction, I will be officially launching my debut collection May 21-23 at International Quilt Market...I design clean, sophisticated sewing patterns that give individuals access to high-end design that they can create themselves."

MAKE YOUR DAY DESIGNS | Facebook Page

Thank you Colbey for sharing your talent with us!