SOME BIRDIE Chirps

Posted on April 25, 2012 by sujean

Hi guys!

Hope you are all having a Happy Spring so far!
There are a couple Saturday Birdie Events I’d love to share with you in hopes to also get to see some of your gorgeous, friendly faces!

April 28, 2PM
Chappaqua Library:Local Author/Illustrator Festival
Chat with the amazing and accomplished, Ed Young, Matt Van Fleet, Mara Van Fleet, Jacqueline Weitzman…and just because I’m a local, I’ll be on the panel too (in awe of the other 4:)
Register here : http://www.chappaqualibrary.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&view=calendar&Itemid=50

 May 5, 11-1 

SoHo Room & Board: Birdie Plays Dress-Up – Children’s Book Party   

Reading and other fun including snacks,a drawing contest…while you shop for some cool summer lounge furniture.

May 12, 11a

Tribeca Barnes & Noble: Nook Read & Play

Curious about the NOOK? Come by for a read along and demo
xo,
Sujean
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Hi stranger, it’s been awhile.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by sujean

Sheesh Time flies. Poor excuse for letting so much time go by in silence-hope all is happy and getting excited for a gorgeous spring.

Sooo-I have so much catching up to do. But let me first start with my wackadoo news. Recently, I was on the MARTHA STEWART show… yes, the… M A R T H A and me?!   Let me start by saying that I have had a girl crush on this woman forever. Since I first discovered her and the Living magazines back in high school. I was a gigantic, humungous fan. My dearest friend and amazing mom and crafter, Clara Tozzi has shared this love with me from the beginning. When we got tickets to sit in her audience the first time a few years ago, we both were so excited – we almost cried. Embarrassing, but true.

I know people who have the complete opposite feelings I have towards her, and to them I say, “Whatchu talkin’ bout Willis?!” Martha has taught me to appreciate things, to put love and respect in what you do. Whether it’s with the ingredients you use or how you take care of things that are often over-looked, she put it out there. While I could never reach her level of perfection or would even want to, she has inspired me to want to do things a little better and think a little differently. She has inspired countless ideas and has taught me lots of  good things . For that, I am so grateful.

And that said, to be on her actual show was surreal. I was showing her a little art project that was inspired by Birdie and my live muse, Charlie…take a peek – hope you enjoy!    CLICK HERE:)

and if you’re interested in giving the project a try, please click here and lemme know how it goes…. xo
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TTD lists

Posted on December 17, 2011 by sujean

I’ve been meaning to do a couple things with this here blog…

Interviews with people I know that move me…whether it’s because of something they make…or say…or do… whether they are moms or dads (of 2 or 4-legged creatures) or just kooky beings or have kooky families and a story to share.  Coming in 2012:)

The other thing I’m gonna do are top-10 lists. I really wanted to start with my favorite Children’s Books. Before and regardless of doing one of my own-I just LOVE them. The illustrations…a good story that sticks…it’s just about 40 pages of special special. And now with a little peanut of my own-it just takes it to another level. My heart can explode just thinking about Charlie finding his place amongst a pile of pillows with anticipation of being read to. Doing a children’s book list is so much harder than I thought–I just love so many more than 10. There’s gonna have to be a few lists- i’ll just have to figure out how to break it down—an all-time-classic list? a current year list?? funniest list? Hmmm….

I can safely say, Ezra Jack Keats’ THE SNOWY DAY is probably my all time favorite. It is so beautiful and so perfect. 

For more recent favorites-I’d include I WANT MY HAT BACK by Jon Klassen. Hilarious & so freaking smart.

And probably on ‘The Snowy Day list’, I’d add Lane Smith’s GRANDPA GREEN. Sheer brilliance and completely wonderful .7 more …at the very least…to come!

 

 

 

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Magic

Posted on December 11, 2011 by sujean

Call me cornball, but i love the holidays. Despite it’s craziness… the rushing, the forcing, the struggling, the compromising, the stress…the over-indulging , the running out of tape when there is just one last gift to wrap…the sense of melancholy at times…

I love that it makes you remember the past and hope for the future. I love that it brings the people you love home for awhile. I love having an extra reason to put marshmallows in my hot cocoa … to bake … to giggle …to be alittle kinder and alittle more patient…

enjoy the times.xx

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same ol’ spots

Posted on December 6, 2011 by sujean

I pretty much dress the same as I always have-probably because I pretty much like the same things I always have…jeans of many shapes and sizes, t-shirts (ditto) , happy sweaters, sweet dresses and colorful shoes.

While I’m no fashion snob and agree with my man, Bill Cunningham that Everything is “IN”- There are a few things that I find really, really hard to look at:

  • 1. jeans with tiny or (worse) NO Back pockets
  • 2. camel toe
  • 3. showcasing feet that shouldn’t be showcased(…i’m not talking un-pedicured and un-painted…i’m talking un-cared for and neglected.)
  • 4. anything that seems really uncomfortable

I tend to stay very loyal to colors and patterns so much so that my husband will rarely ever notice when I’m wearing something new. I used to get upset-but how could I? I’m a creature of habit…I know it’s boring-but give me some stripes, florals and animal prints…and I’m a happy girl.

When I got preggers-I searched hi and lo for a diaper bag that I can call my own. It took awhile, but I did find it:

Now that my son is 2 1/2 and my needs have changed, I had to find a new bag…here it istee hee. can’t help it:)

 

 

 

 

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I heart Bill C!!!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by sujean

 

Just rented the documentary “Bill Cunningham New York”. I laughed , cried and am left feeling so inspired.

What a beautiful person and artist. 

 

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Boooooo for Halloween

Posted on November 5, 2011 by sujean

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. As a kid, I would love to dress up and cash in with loads of candy. As an adult, I would love to dress up and party it up. As a mom, I have been looking forward show little Charlie some Halloween magic .  So far, we’ve gotten gipped .

His first Halloween doesn’t really count-he was 3months old, and I was delirious…       Last year, he was a pretty awesome gnome and we did manage to participate in our town’s ragamuffin parade-but as we were heading to another Halloween celebration, Charlie tripped, landed on his mouth-ripped his frenulum, and we spent the rest of the day in the emergency room.

This year was going to be better. He was going to be an even more awesome Clark Kent. We had the suit, the superman t-shirt that would peek out of his dress shirt, the black framed glasses…and I was armed with hair pomade and ace comb to slick his hair just right.   A friend was having a Halloween block party-we were thrilled.

But then it snowed. And SNOWED. We had about 10″ and no power, limited cable/internet/phone for 5 days.  No Party, No trick or treating, No Clark Kent…instead, this was his costume:

Well,  I suppose there’s always next year. At least he’s got an awesome suit.

I did get a treat for Halloween that made up for some of disappointment. The pretty & sweet , Allison Moore over at my publisher Little, Brown- decided to dress up as Birdie!!!  

Thanks Allison!  XOXOXOOO

 

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Birdie Event

Posted on November 5, 2011 by sujean

 

Hi Guys!

I’m doing a reading of my new book, “Birdie’s Big Girl Dress” 
at 4pm on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Powerhouse Arena** in Dumbo.

I also hope to entertain you with my first ever 2-minute-doodle-demo…
and will even bring in some delicious sweet treats for everyone!

There’ll be another author/illustrator presentation - so it’ll be a fun-filled time. 
Please join us if you can - I’d love to see you all! 
xo! Sujean

**37 Main St. Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Breast Cancer Awareness at LOFT

Posted on September 30, 2011 by sujean

I have the pleasure of working with the fantastic design team at Ann Taylor LOFT from time to time and am so proud to be part of their wonderful Loft Cares campaign for Breast Cancer awareness.

Please check out their cause…there is also a beautiful collection of jewelry designed by Rachel Leigh, Jessica Quirk and Roxanne Assouline.

xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Breast Cancer awareness at Butterfly Studio

Posted on September 28, 2011 by sujean

This is for my gorgeous friends at Butterfly Studio Salon in NYC. Butterfly is dedicating the month of October to Breast Cancer Awareness and is planning an event on 10/23/2011….details here. If you are in NY, it would great to see you!  Thanks so much.

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