Friday, May 30, 2008
{ no fuss flowers, part deux }
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Labels: garden inspired
Thursday, May 29, 2008
{ Tag...I'm it! }
What time did you get up today? Oops...I hit the "off" button instead of the "snooze" button, slept until 7:30.
Diamonds or pearls? My antique diamond wedding ring–a cherished family heirloom.
Latest movie in a movie theater? Juno-loved it!
Favorite TV series? Lost, The Office, and The Hills–(my guilty pleasure-*blush*)
What did you have for breakfast? A bowl of Special K red berries cereal (I'm addicted to it).
What's your middle name? Marie
Favorite food? I'm not a big foodie, but I do love tacos, butternut squash ravioli and Japanese food.
Which food don't you like? Anything with odd, squishy textures.
What's your favourite CD at the moment? I"m currently loving a mix of old and new music via Pandora and itunes.
What car do you drive? A Jetta. I love VWs...except for my first car, I have always owned one.
Favorite sandwich? PBJ
Which human traits can't you stand? Dishonesty, pettiness.
What are your favorite clothes? Spring and Summer clothes...casual dresses and skirts.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Back to Positano, Italy or Paris, France. I'd also love to experience Australia.
Where would you like to retire? Ideally: Split my time between an apt. in San Francisco and a cottage on the beach.
Where were you born? In the San Francisco Bay Area.
Which is your favorite sport to watch? My daughter's soccer games and swim meets.
Coke or Pepsi? Ice-cold Coke.
Soccer or hockey? Soccer to play, hockey to watch.
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Definitely a night owl.
Pedicure or manicure? Pedi.
Any exciting news to share? Today my husband and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. (I was a child bride of course) :). Wow...it seems just yesterday that we had our dream wedding at historical Mission San Jose (pictured above).
What did you want to become as a child? A nurse, until I developed a phobia of needles.
Best childhood memory? Bringing home my new baby brother from the hospital, visits to my grandparents' home in San Francisco, family road trips to Disneyland (and my favorite ride: It's a Small World).
Ever been to Africa? Not yet.
Ever rolled anybody in toilet paper? Hmmm, No. Although I did tag a few houses in my high school days.
Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes, but thankfully, it was very minor.
Favorite day of the week? Saturday morning.
Favorite flower? Tulips and Peonies. I also love the climbing roses in my garden.
Favorite - Hot dog or Chinese food? Chinese food.
Do you own a bike? Yes...my husband and daughter surprised me with a pink cruiser for my birthday. I love it!
Who was you latest e-mail from? A mom of one of my daughter's classmates...we're working together on a big end of school year project.
Where would you like to shop more if you could afford to? The Paris flea market.
Bed time? Usually not before midnight.
Latest person to share dinner with? Japanese food tonight with little one and hubby.
Favorite color? Cheery yellow.
How many tattoos? 0
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{ thursday things worth a look: paintings by Cori Dantini }
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Labels: etsy finds, indie artists
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
{ inspired interiors: stylist eva lindh }
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Labels: inspiration
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
{ reclaim | repurpose | refresh: etsy shop kinchimama }
Create your own summer of love with these flashback finds from etsy shop Kinchimama, designed using vibrant, vintage fabrics from the 70s. Mirjam, a fashion designer based in the Netherlands, just recently opened Kinchimama– her fashion collection for women–after customers of her wildly popular kids line of clothing and accessories, Kinchi, repeatedly requested items that they, too, could wear.
May I have one of each, please?
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Labels: etsy finds, reclaim
Friday, May 23, 2008
{ weekend getaway guide }
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{ garden inspired: no fuss flowers }
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Labels: garden inspired
Thursday, May 22, 2008
{ thursday things worth a look: your photos...vintage style }
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Labels: etsy finds, inspiration
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
{ wednesday wish list: anything from SusyJack* }
Over the last couple of months I have followed the progress of Susan Connor's contemporary line of paper goods, SusyJack*, through her awe inspiring blog, heysusy*. It is so thrilling to see it all come together with the debut of her new Spring collection at the National Stationery Show, which is wrapping up today in New York. I just love the clean, fresh look of her well edited designs.
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Labels: indie artists, inspiration
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
{ coffee break }
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Monday, May 19, 2008
{ monday morning blues: paintings by cathy nichols }
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Labels: etsy finds, indie artists
Friday, May 16, 2008
{ shoptalk: mcmaster & storm }
Their website, which just recently launched, is loaded with new and vintage finds– from the practical {petite toast tongs} to the fanciful creations of D. Sharp {a personal favorite of mine}. Have a look-see at some highlights below and then pop over there for some site seeing of your own.
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
{ thursday things worth a look: Elum stationery }
My love affair with letterpress is no secret. Truth be told, I have to restrain myself from showing you every letterpress card I stumble upon, because frankly, I love them all. But, it would be irresponsible of me not to share this truly exquisite letterpress stationery from Elum with you all. *wink*
Elum's collection also includes stunning custom designs. To view the entire line, visit their oh-so-inspiring site.
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Labels: fabulous finds, paper goods