Feb 15th, 2010

ohmygosh I’m delerious.

I’ve been laying on my bed since 2pm making pictures pretty and listing new goodies in both shops- I think I’m getting bed sores!  I don’t even remember what my kitchen looks like.

I had to take a break from listing stuff- I always underestimate how long it takes to do that!  So I thought I’d take the opportunity to entice you with a few pictures!

I present to you the Pavillion Bouquet Trio- a selection of delectable delights in a gorgeous new print.  You can purchase a beloved Mini Wallet, new and handy Keychain Coin+ Card Pouch, and Checkbook Cover in this adorable print.  Also see the SETS section of the Etsy shop for complete collections!

Okay, I’m going to go post more goodies.  Hopefully I find my way to the kitchen at some point because I’m sure I smell freshly baked bread . . . unless I’m really out of my mind . . . hmm . . .

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Jan 29th, 2010

A Paper Pastries and Friends Trunk Show!!!

I know what I’m doing next Saturday!!

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Jan 28th, 2010

Letters and Ledgers and Papery, Oh My!

Oh how I love stylized and romantic adaptations of anythings.  One such anythings is official looking papery and stationary and such.  I’ve always had this deeply brewing obsession, but the other day that was completely set off by this (meep!) fantastic pale sagey/gray clipboard from O-Check Design.  So I thought I’d share a little of my obsession with all you devotees of every day beauty.

I love the French phrase typed up at the top.

You can purchase your own HERE.  Thanks to me, I think they’re sold out at Reform School , but maybe if you bug them enough they’ll order more!

I’m basically just in love with O-Check right now.  I found this beautiful library pocket journal over at The Curiosity Shoppe, with no brand name, but I later scrounged it out and yes, it turns out to be O-Check.

It’s full of pockets and tidbits!

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And then I found this elegant little number from 16 Sparrows who are beyond everything.

But what is the Letter Writers Alliance you ask.  It’s just the most awesome alliance this century.  It’s a very official thing you know.  And you can join HERE- besides the obvious honor of just being part of the L.W.A., admittance gets you very official goodies, like these:

What it comes down to is this- we need to all join the Letter Writing Alliance, send each other letters and badges and other yummy paper goods.  Okay?

Besides the incredible and romantic L.W.A. stationary and goods, the brilliant 16 Sparrows also makes the famous telegraph stationary and the very delectable paddingken stationary -YUM!

Other official paperies include this journal from Laurel Denise, which is just as official looking inside as outside!  I love how she uses the official-ness of the lab notebook look to incorporate soft and delicate illustrations.

And last but not least how about giving a hand to those people over at Chronicle Books, huh?  On top of publishing fantastic crafty books and gorgeous kits and gift sets, they’re bringing us a little of this-

The Old School Ledger.  It’s on pre-order HERE if you need it as badly as I do.  The fine folks at Paper + Cup Design also gave us the almost as perfect Old School Letter Set.  I only say it’s almost as perfect because it’s a bit easier to find great stationary than to find great notebooks.  And anything that says Ledger on it wins hands down any day.  In my book at least- woah!  Ha!  I’m a cornball at heart.

Well, I’ve rambled about hot paper for long enough.  Now I’m off to join the L.W.A. and start writing some letters!

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Jan 25th, 2010

Success!! Over a Thousand Delicious Dollars Raised!!

Not only did the fabulous event at Home Ec. raise well over a thousand bucks for Doctors Without Borders, but it was just so much fun!  Delicious goodies abounded and to top it off, our recipe came off wonderfully! If you lived a thousand miles away and couldn’t make it, no problem.  Grab yourself a delicious baked treat, then take a load off and browse the photos-oh and then donate a couple bucks to Doctors Without Borders!

Hugs N Sweets N Treats!

Hugs N Sweets N Treats!

Salted Brown Butter Krispy Treats!!

Salted Brown Butter Krispy Treats!!

Gorgeous assorted jams from backyard fruits!

Gorgeous assorted jams from backyard fruits!

Cookies and the famous Pear Raspberry Pies!

Cookies and the famous Pear Raspberry Pies!

For a more in depth look at the yummy treats, lovely Margaret at Paper Pastries has taken some very pretty pictures- including our Heart Pies! Thanks Margaret!

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Jan 22nd, 2010

Bake Sale!! Homemade for Haiti at Home Ec.!

Num Num Num- guess who’s gettin’ her bake on this weekend!  If you live near by and you like yummies stop by Home Ec. in Silverlake this Sunday!  I’m triply excited because 1.)  I get to bake something yummy, 2.) I will most definitely eat something yummy and 3.) 100% of the yummy proceeds go to Doctors without Borders!!!  Oh, and 4.) I will probably buy fabric!  Yay!

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Jan 16th, 2010

A Window Garden!

Ever since I saw the window garden how-to in my Martha Stewart Good Things for Organizing book several years ago I’ve wanted a window garden.  I have a fantasy of building a conservatory of my very own with a mossy  herringbone brick floor and half a dozen marble topped tables full of magical and exotic plants.  But until I can build it I’ll make do with my very own window garden!

I bought these beautiful wrought iron plant shelves at the Rosebowl Flea Market last Autumn and I’ve tried using them for extra craft storage, for sorting outgoing packages, just about everything except what they were meant for.  It wasn’t until Eric moved his office out of the studio and I finally got to sit down and make it mine that I found the perfect place for my plant stand.

I sent my ironing board a-packin’ to the back of the studio, near my sewing machine, and that freed up the huge sliding door for a sweet reading nook.  I put my faux-coco chair there, and my lovely white cutout coffee table next to it,  where the window garden has made a home.  So sweet!  I have not only satisfied my craving for a window garden/ conservatory but found a use for my collection of itty bitty containers.  I’m sure the collection will continue to grow *=*

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I even succeeded in using one of my tiny ceramic pots!

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More photos of the studio re-do as I cute it up!

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Jan 6th, 2010

My Score at the Library and Other Nonsense

I mentioned it earlier, but oh sweetness what a fabulous find at the library on Monday! Sewing Made Easy, published 1952. So sweet. I went to pick up a book on hold and there it was right in that delicious pile of free books by the entrance. I also found a gift waiting to happen- a young adult novel of the same era called “Hot Rod”, which I also brought home.

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But back to the sewing book. Aside from the obvious fantastic drawings and lettering, what really impresses me about this book is that there are several chapters dedicated to mending and cutting down clothing to make something new! I can’t wait to try some of the projects listed. Like making my own slippers out of an old house coat (I stopped wearing house coats as outer wear when I was in high school but I’m sure I have something that fits the bill)!

I also appreciate the very clear instructions on simple mending. After reading this section I realized I’ve been darning wrong my entire life. What sewing book now shows you that kind of stuff?! So neat.

Here’s the page which shows the correct way to darn- oh and the author also suggests placing a jar lid under the hole to help you work!

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I just can’t get over what a wonderful gem this is and how lucky I was to have found it in the free pile!

I’ll keep you updated on the sewing projects as I start them so that you can follow along!

Okay, now for the nonsense. I just wanted to share that today I started the process of digitally cataloging my fabric collection and it is SO exhausting! have to photograph, measure, and tag each piece of fabric I own before importing the pictures for my back-end organization. Ugh. I only made it through the bias-tape-appropriate florals today. There’s still bias tape gingham, bias tape polka dots, and bias tape “other” to get through before I move on to larger prints. The good news is that once all this labor is over with I can offer an incredibly scrumptious new set of bias tapes for your sewing enjoyment!

And so ends the nonsense. And I go mimis!

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