katy gromball

cakes & folks

2012-01-25T10:19:00.000+01:00

my dear readers,
my sister and best friend Marianne has finally launched her blog! this is a great news!
she's working on opening her own coffee shop in a few years. i'am so proud of her.
she makes delicious pastries,collects beautiful antique crockery and now shares all this on her blog!
have a look, it's just wonderful!

inspiration

2012-01-17T14:59:00.000+01:00

the wonderful Agnes Obel performing "Brother Sparrow" on KCRW.

bonne année les amis !

2012-01-14T18:27:00.001+01:00

wishing you & yours love & peace.
also, a wonderful year, full of laughs, music & projects.

greetings!
katy

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-25T10:59:00.001+01:00

wishing you love & bliss.

les quatre saisons

2011-12-07T17:51:00.004+01:00


mon petit hiver


on dirait l'automne

un été si chaud

le printemps est là

would love to see the snow.. winter is my favorite season.
hope you're well, lovelies.
♥

a great time!

2011-12-01T15:13:00.001+01:00

the event took place in my apartment. here's my living room / workshop turned into a little gallery!

a few watercolored bird-shaped mobiles.

different kinds of bookmarks..

original collages..

homemade sweet fudge (delicious "caramels au beurre salé") cooked by my talented sister, Mariane .

oh, wonderful chocolate!

Mariane (on the right) and i, busy in the kitchen..

Mariane, so lovely in the kitchen!
she's working on opening her own coffee shop in the next few years.. can't wait!


everybody is having a great time!

ema.. exhausted

my sister & i would love to thank our friend Julie & my wonderful husband Judicael, for being so helpful and supportive at every moment.

we are also extremely grateful to every guests who came here. THANK YOU! we're looking forward to seeing you/them at the next "petite vente" !

finally, we'd love to thank every musicians who were by our side at every step of this adventure: Lisa Hannigan, Angus & Julia Stone, Doris Day, Dark Dark Dark, .. we love you!

a few days ago..

2011-12-01T13:11:00.001+01:00

my sister Mariane & i have been quite busy lately. we've been working on our second "petite vente privée de Noel et son goûter d'hiver". since september, we both worked as a team. collages & watercolors on one hand, delicious little pâtisseries on the other hand.
on this last saturday, we had our guests at home in a soft, cosy & friendly atmosphere. it was such a success: everybody was delighted!
i'll post some pictures -taken by my lovely husband- today, hope you'll like them.

hello friends!

2011-11-07T14:11:00.000+01:00

i know, it's been such a long time since the last post, and i'm really sorry about that!
i was - as usual - a very busy bee and was focused on new projects & new techniques.
i also spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect camera, and i have it now!!
so, i'd like to thank each one of you lovely people who answered my questions and helped me out here!
i have so much ideas right now. i promise i will post more often!

it was my birthday yesterday and to celebrate my 36th year, i'd like to offer you this week 20% off on your order in my entire shop!

hope you're all fine.
warmly.

i am yours

2011-04-08T14:32:00.001+02:00

don't give up Japan!

2011-04-01T12:45:00.001+02:00

Illustration Rally has launched an incredible action to help Japan: the Ganbare Nippon appeal .
please, go check their website, you'll get the chance to show your love and support.
here is my little participation (an original collage), now on their etsy shop:

Pray for Japan

2011-03-25T16:09:00.001+01:00

my little proposition for the charity event by Paumes.

the sales of the exhibition will go to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

please, visit this page for more informations about this event.

help Japan ♥

2011-03-21T16:11:00.006+01:00

we've all been deeply moved by the terrible events in Japan.

i think we have to do anything we can, even the smallest thing, to help.

click on these links to visit websites doing great things to raise money for Japan:

- Lynn Russell from satsuma press has created HEARTS + HANDS, a community effort counting more than 60 independent artists

- Illustration Rally launched the Ganbare Nippon appeal where we can help in many ways
- Papergirl Manchester is organizing the Help Japan Art Sale. It will be held at Common from 31st March - 3rd April
- Paumes is preparing the charity exhibition "Pray for Japan"

- we can also buy a print and help Japan via Print Okushon 's auction on ebay

- here is an exhaustive list made by Jan (and her readers through their comments) from Poppytalk

don't hesitate to comment if you have any other details on these events.

thanks.

♥

Lisa

2011-03-13T09:18:00.001+01:00

Radiohead - Lotus Flower

2011-02-18T11:11:00.004+01:00

interview

2011-02-15T10:26:00.002+01:00

Aprile Elcich, the lovely girl behind Notpaper, asked me some questions a few months ago.
if you want to read it, it's here !

have a lovely day.

par-ci, par-là..

2011-02-14T12:45:00.004+01:00

hello folks!
i'd like to apologize for not having posted recently, i am currently working on new projects.
i promise you to be back soon with nice pieces you'll love !
take care ♥

a magical and beautiful new year!

2011-01-03T12:42:00.002+01:00

take a pretty good care of you and the ones you love
♥

la course

2010-12-03T12:11:00.001+01:00

Angus & Julia Stone - Live Strasbourg, La Laiterie - November 21, 2010

2010-11-23T08:12:00.006+01:00

oh thank you, little angels.. it was just perfect.

pure

2010-11-11T20:14:00.010+01:00

my dear readers,

2010-11-02T17:49:00.011+01:00

i know, i know.
it's been quite a while since i haven't posted anything here.
i moved in to my new apartment 3 months ago, and was stuck in the middle of never-ending renovation works.

now, i'm back at work with a new series. here is a little foretaste..

hope that you're all doing fine..

the later parade

2010-03-02T17:08:00.002+01:00

submission for Nobrow

2010-02-17T16:06:00.002+01:00

people i've never met..

& conversations i've never had

precious

2010-02-14T19:10:00.005+01:00

can't stop listening to this incredible girl.. brilliant Tiny Ruins.

lovers

2010-02-08T19:49:00.002+01:00

i love winter

2010-01-15T08:28:00.005+01:00

actually it's my favorite season.
i love the girls who support me and my artwork too..
like Liss, from Daydream Lily, Tara from Scoutie Girl, and Tess from A Beautiful Calamity.
Thanks again ladies, you're adorable!

winterland

2010-01-11T14:49:00.001+01:00

a wonderful new year!

2010-01-03T14:54:00.010+01:00

wishing everyone much Love, Peace & Music in 2010!!

christmas songs

2009-12-11T08:54:00.006+01:00

go there or there and listen to these brilliant folks!
this is the PERFECT soundtrack for our winter!

my new friends

2009-11-30T19:24:00.004+01:00

le rendez-vous

2009-11-28T19:34:00.001+01:00

i 'll never forget..

2009-11-15T11:38:00.010+01:00

the support from these SO adorable girls:
Benedicte (Huset Ved Bekken), Heather (Gathering Spriggs) and Jenny (My Favorite And My Best).

thank you girls, it means a lot to me.

greeting cards!

2009-11-15T11:26:00.006+01:00

hello nice readers!
the new postcards are finally in the shop!
perfect, i hope, for Christmas time!

great gift..

2009-11-06T20:31:00.006+01:00

for my birthday today!
i am featured on the colorful Simply Hue.
thank you Vicki.. and you're right, it brightened my day!

sweetness

2009-10-23T16:23:00.004+02:00

this is always nice to start a (rainy) morning with an adorable message in our inbox.
thank you Ange, for the lovely post on Lushlee, it made my day!

feature at Design For Mankind‏

2009-10-20T19:45:00.004+02:00

thank you so much Erin, i am very lucky!
take a look at the post, lovely.

the deer

2009-10-16T12:51:00.011+02:00

this is a series of artworks i've made on the last winter.
it will be available soon as postcards and giftwrap form.
hope that Ez will enjoy it!

a very good day

2009-10-15T14:02:00.011+02:00

this is a new illustration for the earth section of the incredible Amelia's Magazine.
i'm very grateful. thank you, again, Adam!

also, some surprises would come tomorrow for the adorable Ez, from Creature Comforts.. hope you will have a good day too!

simple lovely..

2009-10-06T18:47:00.003+02:00

a special 'thanks' to Joslynt..
And a beautiful evening for you all!

a huge 'thanks' to Courtney!

2009-09-30T11:47:00.005+02:00

she wrote very nice things about my work on her lovely blog 'green and pretty'..
go there, it's refreshing!

hello folks!

2009-09-27T18:49:00.004+02:00

my shop is finally opened on ETSY!
i'm very happy so, don't hesitate, go there and enjoy!

le vent se lève..

2009-09-20T17:33:00.002+02:00

leaves start to fall.. let's welcome the autumn!

hurrah!

2009-09-08T19:17:00.010+02:00

this is a great news! the amazing Amelia's Magazine has chosen one of my illustrations, 'morning sounds', to come with their earth listings page yesterday: http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/tag/Earth-Listings/
thank you Adam, i'm more than happy!

here it is!

2009-09-05T16:54:00.016+02:00

the postcards are finally printed! the etsy page will open very soon...
if you can't wait, don't hesitate to email me!

2009-08-26T18:50:00.001+02:00

after a long day of work, nothing is better than a cosy evening with family..

...

2009-08-24T17:08:00.003+02:00

i've seen the printer this morning and the 1st printings look pretty great!

debut

2009-08-24T17:05:00.004+02:00

these are the artworks i've chosen to launch my 1st series of postcards..

hello everyboby!

2009-08-21T18:19:00.000+02:00

welcome in my place!
feel free to wander among the posts and to explore my world made of paper and music.
take a look at my work and let yourself be carry along the swirl of my inspirations..