I have decided for a number of reasons to start selling off some of my prized treasures on Etsy. First being that I really enjoy finding them and I think I have a good eye for it. So this will allow me to justify my purchases more. tee hee. So check in often to see if there is something you might be interested in.
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Sophie and I just picked a bunch of lemons and avocados and put them outside with a sign that reads "Help yourself to some lemons and avocados. Trades &/or tips appreciated". I wonder what I will get in trade...I hope no one leaves kumquats.
I was just snooping thru the blogosphere when I happened to spot this laundry room at Room Envy. I love the use of Banksy art in it!
I used to really like Röyksopp a few years ago so I was pleased to stumble on this video.
Happy Up Here from Röyksopp on Vimeo.
Created by Train Horn
I just came back from the thrift store where I scored 2 really neat books.
Tiny Treasures
Green Crafts for Children
Have you ever started a project that you thought you could whip out in just a few short hours but instead it turns into 2 days worth of misery? Well then- I would like to introduce you to our new little friend named "Youstupidmotherfucker" !
Notice the "band-aid" on his side? That is to cover the busted seam. And the scarf? to hide his hideous stitches.
Oh well- Sophie loves him, and feels bad for his boo boo....
Make this cool ass deer head. Full details and template here at Chronicle Book Blog. Awsome!
thanks Howaboutorange !
This seems like a great little craft that I can do with Sophie this afternoon. We need some new decorations around here, something Spring-like...
check out the tutorial here at dozi.
Inspired by Spanish favelas, Toykyo Studio has created their own cardboard model.
I love these living necklaces by Paula Hayes. I see the air plants at the farmers market all the time, just need to learn to crochet....
Norwegian designer Helen Johannesen has made an ecosmart alternative to writing on paper; a ceramic note pad that can be used over and over again.
I think this is such a clever idea and something that everyone could do by just using a $0.42 ceramic tile and an oil pencil. Add felt feet to the back so it does not scratch your desk.
update- i should have added, that whenever we have parties we have water coolers with various drinks in them and i always write on the outside with dry erase markers. my husband freaked out the first time i did it because the coolers cost a pretty penny and he thought i used a sharpee. in the end it wiped right off with a dry towel. so if you don't want to use an oil pencil try a dry erase marker.
Look at this sweet little guy I found at the flea market today for $8.00! He was designed by Freeman China for GG George. I don't know where to put him, so for now he is just watching me post things to Craigslist. (it's amazing the stuff you find when clearing out a 15,000ft warehouse...)
I spent a little time snooping around the web to see if I could find a value on my new friend so that I could justify buying him to Mr.Hubby. I was hoping to find some antique site selling him for, you know, maybe 5-6 thousand bucks. Give or take. The only place I found him was on Ebay so if anyone else wants one you have until Feb 21-09 17:55:29 to bid. Click here.
Meanwhile check out some of the cool stuff I'm selling on Craigslist.
The "No Names" by Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor make me so happy. I want to see them. I hope I can find the time to get to the David Salow Gallery before Feb 28th....
"Based in Sacramento, California, Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor works both two dimensionally and sculpturally. Her work was recently on exhibition at CUE Arts Foundation in New York City, summer 2006. Recent and significant group exhibitions include the MFA Biennale at the di Rosa Preserve in Napa, California, Momentum at Southern Exposure, San Francisco, Cream at Arts Benicia, Benicia, California and Close Calls at the Headlands Center for the Arts, Marin, California. She has twice been invited to work as an artist-in-residence at the Kohler Company's Arts/Industry Program in Kohler, Wisconsin. During her course of research at UC Davis where she completed an M.F.A. in Art Studio in 2005, she was the recipient of the Robert Arneson Fellowship, a Humanities Department Research Fellowship and UC Davis Art Department Graduate Fellowships. Elisabeth was recently awarded the Joan Mitchell Foundation’s Master of Fine Arts Fellowship."
I just thought I would share one of the easiest and yummiest chocolate desserts I could think of since VD day is this weekend. AND I will even write it like a real recipe!
-1 box Jello instant pudding (any flavor so long as its chocolate)
-1 cup whole milk
-1 cup whipping cream (you know- that old fashion stuff they sell next to the half and half)
Using an electric mixer, mix the pudding powder, milk and whipping cream until peaks are formed. About 2-4 minutes.
Serve in your pretties little glasses with tiny spoons and garnish of your choice.
I stumbled on a site last year called Big Cartel. A place to buy and sell thing that seemed to favor music labels and clothing but now seems to have opened up to crafters as well. I quickly forgot about until now. I just finished opening 2 shops because get this- it's free for up to 5 items! After that they offer 2 different upgrades at $9.99 and $19.99. With the upgrades you get to use your own url if you want to. I don't know about you but my wee little Etsy bill is about $10.00 a month. Lets see if they send me mean little emails about using the word fuck the way Etsy does....
check out my shop here
I really like this ring by featured Etsy artist Adorn Jewelry, but I have to say I'm a bit disappointed that it is only faux moss. I think it would be better to have a living ring actually be living. So today I am actually going to go to my local craft store to look for ring blanks and then my local garden center to look for moss. And then maybe hit up a few thrift stores. Bye!
Create these pillows using Creature Comforts FREE down loadable Valentine iron on transfer. (you provide the iron on paper
For those of you living in Southern California- I thought I would share some of my favorite second hand shops with you. For those of you not living in So Cal, click here.
Now keep in mind that my favorites are the ones where I know I will find a bargain. I do not like going into secondhand stores where it is obvious that the owner just scours thrift stores and then marks up the price to sell it again to you. I like big dirty places that have quick turnarounds on their merchandise because the best way to find cool stuff at thrift stores is to go often. We map out errands by which thrift store we will be popping in on. And while I do still go to Goodwill I tend to not buy much from them as they seem to have turned into a "Target outlet store" so I will not be including them in this post.
When I first moved to California we lived in Oceanside for awhile so I will start there with DAV. We then moved up the coast to San Clemente where you will find Laura's House of Treasures and The Salvation Army , my 2 favorites down there. A little further up the Road you will find a St Vincent dePaul (not the best one tho) and a couple of others not worth mentioning.
Up the 405 to Laguna Hills you will find another St Vincent dePaul. My favorite I think. Loaded with junk! We bought an awesome mid century modern bedroom set for $125.00. A really nice Bulova clock for $1.00 and millions of other things. Close to there is a Salvation Army and a Goodwill.
Rags to Riches was a consignment store in Newport Beach that just changed into a thrift store and they rock! We actually spent a few hours in there when they first opened up.
It just occurred to me that I neglected to mention that while all of these store do sell clothing, I do not thrift shop for clothing. I do look at leather jackets, hand bags, wallets, belts and shoes and have found some real gems hiding in there but when it comes to clothing the only direction I can give you is 4th St in Long Beach. You can make an afternoon of the 2 blocks of vintage clothing and furniture stores and 2 nice thrift stores. While you are there you have to get some noodles from number nine.
I didn't think we were allowed to use that word any longer....
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