beyond the reef: Shimmer

s h i m m e r

you can't say the word without thinking
about all of those great moments
in life

laying on the grass, looking up at the leaves dancing on the breeze
sitting on the old wooden pier, watching the sun on the water
or, toes in the sand, watching the sun set on the Pacific

Jennifer Sampou
and
Robert Kaufman Fabrics

created a really wonderful new fabric
s h i m m e r

Shimmer Fabric by Jennifer Sampou for Robert Kaufman

I wanted to know more about the person behind this unique fabric design

so I asked if Jennifer would answer a few questions:

1. Dog or cat, whale or dolphin, rose or orchid, and why?

Used to be dog. Now cat. Result of living with 3 boys :).

Whale- So incredibly impressive in size...And their plight is powerful.

Orchid -complex and rare.

2. Favorite cookie (that you remember from your childhood)?

Easy peasy- My mom's peanut butter cookies. It's my favorite kind to make with her.

Who can resist the rich peanut butter and iconic fork mark.

3. Travel by camel or by horse, and where were you? And if you haven't yet, which would you choose and where?

Done both. Camels though exotic especially at sunrise in Egypt, I prefer horses.

I love to gallop and they are such gorgeous, perfect creatures. Patagonia, Andes Mountains, Argentina and San Migule de Allende, GTO Mexico.

All with my family and close friends.

Pretty divine.

4. Shimmer....how did you choose the name for your new collection? (With the exception of the obvious....) I thought about Glimmer and also Shine...but Shimmer is best because you got to "pucker up" to say it.

5. You always keep it fresh. Do you a. Read b. Sketch and journal c. Photograph a multitude of things d. Meditate or otherwise 'rest' your mind between collections?

Thank you. It's easy for me... My constant is change. I am not a creature of habit.

I am curious. I love to experience new things. Bit of a wanderluster!

I do yoga and exercise regularly and meditate when I am feeling unbalanced.

As much as I enjoy people, I also love to be alone, especially in nature.

I don't know what it's like to be on autopilot....that phrase always hit me in a funny way.

6. What edible are you growing in your garden at the moment?

herbs- cilantro, parsley, basil, chives.

7. Who are you listening to at the moment?

My tastes vary extremely. Right now? Ozomatli.

Great dance music.

8. Who are you reading at the moment?

The Divided Mind by Dr. John Sarno.

9. Favorite veggie?

A perfect heirloom tomato right off the vine, slightly warm from the sun.

10. Favorite ravioli - or are you a candy junkie?

What can I say....Good ole California See's nuts and chews have been my favorite since 1988, the year I moved to San Francisco from Boston.

I also had the pleasure of working with these beautiful fabrics

I wanted to make something that would showcase Shimmer

so I worked on a

colorBlock tote and clutch

with plenty of room for everything you'd want to bring home

from your local farmer's market

(it's a bag in a bag!)

If you'd like to be included in the giveaway for the fabric bundle, please sign up for Jennifer's mailing list, and leave a comment on her blog before the end of the blog hop (see below). Let her know which projects you liked the best, and which project you'd like to make for yourself or for a loved one.

There's also a charm pack giveaway for people that leave a comment

here on this blog

what do you think of when you hear the word

s h i m m e r?

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on the blog hop