I wanted to share one of my favorite Sonoma based artists with you.

Hella Merrill is a mixed media artist that specializes in etching large brass “canvases” with acids and other solutions. Her works have a wonderful earthen quality to them–soft patinas paired with an organic lustre.

I often visit one of her beautiful brass canvases at an art gallery down the street, stopping in whenever I need an extra infusion of beauty.

Here are a couple of her works to brighten your day.

SECOND WAVE

43 X 31

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Our 15 year old dog, Rita passed away last week and my heart is both full and empty at the same time…..

It is full with the love and the many lessons that Rita left me with and it is at a loss without the daily gazes and gestures of love that I received from her every morning, noon and night.





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It is a beautiful and sunny day in New York City, and Robbie and I are wrapping up our whirlwind trip…

Last week I ran around with our publicists showing our new jewelry and candle collections and talking about our new store, Atelier at Robindira Unsworth, to all the big fashion publications….it is always such a good feeling to share what is new, what we are proud of, and what we’ve been working so hard to bring to market.

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I am a total sucker for Spring….to me it signifies the official beginning of the year.

I always feel better when the trees start to plump with buds and soon after the first magnolias and fruit trees blossom. It reminds me of the promise of sunny days…and opportunities to be out and about without layers of sweaters, scarves and coats!

Don’t get me wrong–I do appreciate the seasons, but since I grew up in Northern California, I am definitely a warm weather girl.

Spring Inspiration Contest

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We are like little elves getting our Atelier ready for our Gentlemen’s evening tonight….

Come join us between 4pm and 9pm for yummy artisanal sausages and Belgian beer as well as a little assistance in the gift department! If you are still searching for just the right Valentine for your sweetie, we will have a gorgeous selection of our Spring jewelry collection, our recently launched signature candle line and an array of fabulous new Atelier arrivals including Calleen Cordero cuffs, pom pom scarves by Woo (you won’t want to take yours off), Goddis wrap sweaters as well as gorgeously vibrant tapestry bags and flip flops to get us in the mood for the warmer weather to come.

Hope to see you tonight!


Below: A splash of color at the Robindira Unsworth Atelier

The Robindira Unsworth Design Studio
7 Fourth Street, Suite 7
Petaluma, CA 94952
415.939.4998