Japanese Style Lights

Ohmygoodness! Why don't they have a store like this in the Bay Area? I love these types of lights! I have a string of these at home, but haven't found the right place to put them. Maybe I'll try hanging them in the bedroom like so...

Ticking Fabric Pillow

Finally got around to sewing this pillowcase using the scrap ticking fabric I purchased at the Alameda Antique Fair. Now the fox doesn't feel so lonely on the couch.

Eri Sugimoto Pottery

Wanted to share some pottery that Albert purchased from the SF Renegade Craft Fair. These two pottery pieces (not the owl, mind you) were made by Eri Sugimoto. Aren't they lovely?

Watashi Wa...Couch Desu

Yes, you certainly are! Everyone, my new couch. Couch, everyone. Now y'all can come on over and sit down! And look how awesome that fox looks on the couch! (Btw, that fox was purchased from the SF Renegade Craft Fair.)

My New Apartment

I've been pretty busy since moving at the beginning of the month. Most of my time has been spent furniture hunting, cleaning and organizing, swimming at the Municipal Natatorium (which is within walking distance!), running at the nearby park, going to the local wine bar, getting papusas, spending time with new neighbors...you get the idea. If you haven't figured it out by now, I am definitely loving my new place and neighborhood!

My apartment is not completely done yet. I still need some big ticket furniture items such as a couch, coffee table, rug, lounge chairs, lighting, etc. Based on how the furniture hunting is going so far it may be awhile before it's all "finished." But here's a sneak peek at my new place so far!


I got this blue metal shelf from the Junktique Sale put on by the local church. I can't remember, but I think it cost $25 dollars. Cleaned it up and am now using it as a "liquor cabinet." On top, I put my various syrups (elderflower, orgeat, and vanilla), the two bottles of noccino liquor made by Joey (they won't be ready for a few months), some paper flowers, and a Local Natives poster. The small shelf holding what little board games Albert and I have reminds me of The Albatross.


A view of my kitchen. The cupboards are so Ikea.


Awesome, awesome mid-century modern dining set made out of teak wood and green, tweed upholstery. Leaves down...


Leaves up! Sexy.


More kitchen area. You gotta have the Meltyblend and Pocky, man.


Kitchen sink with (get this) basil scented Meyer soap! That frog dude right there is named El Frogito.


Rice cooker corner. Yup, it's got flowers on it.


Drink section of my fridge. Did you know that Ikea sells juice boxes of elderflower and lingonberry drink? Of course, I had to get some.


Bookshelf with books organized by color.


Bathroom sink area. I love the orange wall color! So glad I didn't have to paint it myself.

That's it for now. I can't wait until the furniture hunting is done so that I can go back to normal and just enjoy my place.

Housewarming Cushions

I made these cushions for a coworker as a housewarming present. The cushions were purchased premade and I picked out some fabric to sew into cushion covers. I picked three different prints from the Echino line: an old school radio print, a view master slide print, and a car print. I didn't take any pictures, but the raw edges were overlocked using my Janome for a finished look. Easy project! My only hope is that the prints aren't too juvenile for a bachelor pad!

Pillows and fabric were purchased from Stone Mountain and Daughter fabric store.

Winter Holiday Garland

Inspired by this, I decided to make my own garland for the office holiday potluck using holiday themed scrapbook paper, cut into triangles, and a sewing machine. What fun!

Some other fun garlands:
Napkin flowers, felt balls, and poms
More poms and felt balls
Watercolor paper chain
Felt twists
Scandanavian Inspired Stars

TableArt

TableArt :: Dinnerware :: Arzberg :: Tric

Surf Blue

Benjamin Moore Surf Blue 2056-30 spotted on pradaanswer

Cupcake Stand

via apartment therapy.