“to be chic is to be a little square”, is the basis for a little square’s shop. Working out of London this online shop is full of unique & special items. Some of my favorites are gorgeous play costumes, baby-sitter kits, baking kits, and Dumpling Dynasty Gift sets. I worked with a little square on these great Alphabulous tees for kids last year. All available through her site. Check it out- she has some really great stuff!
London-based designer/illustrator, Anna Garforth is making some pretty amazing environmental graffiti. Her work is insiring and green! Check our her great work with these few pics and more on her site under the design section.
So this past Christmas season, b/c I’ve been home a lot (due to the lack of work!) I decided to get my bake on. This year I made Ina’s Chocolate Cake for my brother, Aron’s birthday, Cranberry-Pecan loaves (courtsey of Martha), and Cream Cheese Nut cookies. I know, it happened a few weeks back, but wanted to share a quick look at the goodies below…talk about a sugar high. Yum!
Also- check out my blogger spotlight at HeyWeLikeThis. Thanks S for all the kind and encouraging words!
There are so many wonderfully made wooden gadgets and toys on the web it was so hard to find just 10 to feature here on this Top 10 List. Each of these items takes the natural beauty of wood grain and creates a complimentary & functional design. Some are beautiful just as keepsakes others also have great uses! Here are just a few of my favorites.
Left to right: 1. Wooden Owl Sculpture/Figments Design 2. Wooden Gorilla/Reform School Rules 3. Wooden Wine Stopper/Trunkt 4. Mango Wooden Radio/APlusrStore 5. It’s OK Wooden Sign/Curiosity Shoppe 6. Recycled Wood Block Set/Reform School Rules 7. Wooden Wall Hanger/Velocity Art & Design 8. Roost Napa Candle Holder/Velocity Art & Design 9. Wooden Napkin Rings/APlusrStore 10. Wooden Tray/Uncommon Goods
Have you ever seen a sunfish? Last fall, my friends & I went to Monterey Bay Aquarium and met our first one. See pics of the silly creature here. This is my playful rendition on one of the funniest fishies I’ve ever seen! It was a gift for my dear friend this holiday.
This week – we decided to venture into Noe Valley to see the local shops and neighborhood. Enjoyed some delicious Peasant Pies (great cheap eats in SF!) on 24th – then walked over the most enchanted toy store ~ The Ark Toy Co. I very much enjoyed their really creative and whimsical window display with felted dolls-and hand crafted tree houses. Here are some pics from there! Felted dolls look like so much fun ~ found this great article here. I think this may be my next project!
Introducing…Mr. Kitty. This a gift to my dear friend Sharon for this past christmas. It’s a dedication to her beloved kitty, Oliver. May he keep you warm out in chilly Brooklyn this winter!
Thanks to my friend “S”- I recently learned of Rootote Bags! This Aussie based company relies on simplicity, beauty and functionality to make a stellar product. They currently offer an array of sizes: Tall, Medium, Roo-shopper, Crutto, A-quatre & baby roo. In addition to their nifty ‘Roo’ pocket – I personally love their patterns and designs. Just ordered two bags (thanks to the US exchange rate) and am eagerly awaiting them!
This year for New Year’s we had family over – our little house party if you will. On the menu – Tyler’s Pot Roast, Jacques’s Potatoes, & Rachael’s Olive Dip. The meat on the pot roast practically feel off the bones~ so yum. Topped it all off with some Pointesettas (champagne & cranberry juice!) and champagne with strawberries – it all made for a great meal. Cheers to 2009- YES WE CAN!
“If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.”
- Anatole France
