Sunday, May 31, 2009

etsy finds

Some things I'm loving this week...

Biker Daredevil by berkeleyillustration $15


Tea for Two by utilemud $47


Orchid Pot by mrhstudio $18


Lumberjacks/ 001 by dudandchick $4


Birdsong by blackoutwell $24


Set of Porcelain Cups by kristenkswanson $150


Rooster School Bus by matteart $60


Aeroplane Pop-Up Card by galinblack $4.50


Placemats by zelig $20

Thursday, May 28, 2009

explosion

Have you ever heard a peony explode? It's a particular whisper that I can't quite explain. Red Charms like these pictured fall apart almost all at once. It's spectacular, but hard to clean up. I walked into the kitchen last weekend to find this.



Saturday, May 23, 2009

look-a new chair

I bought this lovely little rocking chair today. It looks great in the living room despite the ugmo fabric. I'm researching options to reupholster. Any suggestions?



Thursday, May 21, 2009

best gift ever

I've been meaning to post this for the last week, but was hoping to get a better image. This'll have to do because it's just such a nice gift and I want to brag. My wife built me a custom ironing board with an extra wide top specifically for laying out quilt pieces. It took her 2 semesters in a wood working class. That's some serious love.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

celebrate

Hi all,
I know many of you aren't local, but for those of you who are, please come out June 11th. The Heated will be performing at El Rio, and I will be turning 30. Jill of Small Stump has designed this incredible poster for the show, and there might even be cupcakes.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

farmer's market

I haven't been for a few months, and oh, it has been missed. I decided to break from the Saturday morning pilates class and go back to my weekly visits to the market. Today was a spectacularly gorgeous trip, we're expecting it to get up to 80 degrees. I bought artichokes, crook neck squash, sugar snaps, challah and the fruit you see below. I also splurged on a bottle of Bariani Balsamic Vinegar. We've been slowly working through a bottle of nastiness that I can't convince myself to use on salads.

1000 markets

I'm mixing things up a bit today. Instead of my usual Etsy Finds, I'm going with some favorites from the new (to me) handmade goods site called 1000 Markets. It's arranged in an interesting way, grouping together items in categories. Some of my favorites so far are "Modern Simple", and "Luxe." When it's finalized, I'll be joining the market called "The Baby Shoppe" -especially since I designed the banner. Here are a few great shops that are selling on 1000 Markets.

papaver vert


bold simple

que jimenez


pink lily press

rohmer


katie blair designs

limited time by keith moore


neiko designs