Yummy!
Or how about this 1962 GE Time Capsule Kitchen for sale! Untouched!
The rest of the story @ Retro Renovations
Pic1 - Livingetc, Pic 2 - Coastal Living, Pic 3 - Sunset, Pic 4 - Retro Renovations
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tunage Thursday - The Morning Benders
The Morning Benders. Fun band from Berkeley. They do a fantastic cover of Crying by Roy Orbison, which is one of my favorite songs of all time
A deal for you!
Get any image printed on an 8x10 canvas for free! You just have to pay shipping ($14.95). The lovely people at Canvas People are offering it. I'm trying to decide between these two Ephemera posters of a 1968 Paris Student Protest
I found both images at the amazing site Vintage Printables. You can find anything your heart desires there. Have fun and let me know what you decide!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Vintage Label Uber Post
You know you want them...
Vintage Printables (anything you can think of)
Flickr Vintage Labels (I used these at my French Party)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
If you like turquoise...
Then you must follow House of Turquoise. I have always been drawn to the color ever since my mother painted my bedroom walls the color as a child. It was also the color of choice that sat in the glass Heinz ketchup bottle in our kitchen. My parents used it as an inexpensive play form of art. Back then I just thought it was weird. Thank you so much Erin for putting into the spotlight a color that just makes life that much more colorful!
Go beyond those doors...
...come and make yourself something yummy to eat...
...and then rest your head.
all pictures via House of Turquoise
Monday, February 22, 2010
Punky Craft Brunch
I had some girlfriends over yesterday for brunch. Everyone was required to bring a dish and a project to work on. It was a lot of fun! We have already talked about making it a regular thing, and even focusing on a particular project. Henna, Sewing, Candle Making, etc. The weather was beautiful and I opened up some windows. We had a lot of food and a lot of drinks to keep us content. It was nice to have a girl chat and then be totally quiet as we focused on our work. A few friends painted, we had some decoupage going on, and an exasperated origami project.
My friend Molly seen in the pic above was doing a test run of another project we are going to undertake. When we had my b-day party a few months back, one of the materials we used was about 50 yards of muslin cotton. Now that is a lot of fabric, and I've been trying to come up with some ideas of what to do with it (drawer sachets, dolls, curtains). A few of us thought of stretching it and using it as a canvas. So that is what Molly did. Took her a bit of time but she put a few layers of gesso on it and it looks as though it is going to hold up well. Here's Molly about to start painting it...
It is a work in progress so there is after picture to show. I started work on a great project, but its not complete yet so I will save it for another post. I just have to put some finishing touches on it. That's what happens when you are the host, you are the last to start :)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tunage Thursday er Friday : Joanna Newsom
Well I suppose the problem with trying to do something new like a weekly feature is that I have to be consistent! Yeah, totally forgot yesterday.
I've been listening to Joanna Newsom a lot this week. She is very quirky as she rocks that harp out! Enjoy!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
French Market Party : Inspiration to Reality
This is a couple months late, but at the end of November I threw myself a birthday party. I was trying to think of a theme, something fun and concise, and it was pretty clear that I had to do something French. I tailored it a little bit more and decided to make it a French market. I envisioned the colors of Provence and tables filled with amazing food. Man, did we run with this! I came up with this story board when I was starting to plan it.
We had to have the right food. Our menu consisted of fresh baguettes from the local french bakery, 5 different kinds of cheeses, a crazy amount of sliced meats, homemade tapenade, small quiches, lots of fresh fruits, tarts, and cookies. Oh and 3 different bottles of wine!
The decor was insane. We decided to have the party in the front of my house. It is on a busy road so we (my husband) constructed a wall out of pvc pipes. We bought a bunch of muslin cotton and used it to hang as a makeshift wall. Once that baby was up, I couldn't tell you how many cars would slow down as they passed our house. What was going on behind the curtains?? I did a bunch of crafts; painted chalkboards, made vases with vintage French labels, made shabby chic bird houses, and made my own wine tags with French vocabulary.
It was definitely a memorable night. At that time it was really one of our first cold nights so we had two fires going on. I asked everyone to dress up in their best French attire so everyones scarves and berets helped keep them warm. It was perfect.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Liberty of London for Target
Liberty of London, the British luxury brand known for its beautiful and unique floral prints, will be launching a line for Target on March 14th.
I can't post the pictures of some of their sneak peak items (piggy banks, bicycles, etc) but I want every item there. Here is the link to it on Target
Thanks for the reminder via ohjoy
Painting appliances?
Now that picture isn't an exact picture because we don't have stainless steel appliances (some white, some beige), we don't have wood cabinets with beautiful details (white cheap ones), our countertops are not marble (gray formica), and the window isn't huge with gorgeous molding (old black window that cannot be open) BUT IT'S THE SAME SHAPE YA'LL!
Anyways, one of the main items that bugs me in the kitchen is that the fridge and exhaust are a beige color, but the dishwasher and stove are white. I've been doing some research and it looks as though there are paints out there that you can use to update these appliances. I obviously would choose to have the appliances be white instead of beige.
The spray one seems to be the most popular and cheapest solution (about $6/can). I am going to keep researching...I've seen other sites out there saying you can roll on paint. This would be easier for me so I could keep the project inside. I do not feel like moving the fridge outside for this project. Its too cold anyways and this is only a rental house :)
Anybody have any experience or words of wisdom?
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Oh my little Anglophiles....
Post card boxed set of 100 vintage book covers from Penguin Books. Pre-order now on Amazon for only $16.50. It isn't being released until the end of October. I want this. Like bad.
Happy Mardi Gras!
I went to Mardi Gras once in my early 20s. It was a whirlwind trip that seemed to be over before it started. The Bed and Breakfast we stayed at was haunted. The food was outrageous. The coffee was strong. The drinks were stronger. You can't help but fall in love with the city. Although I will probably never go back for those festivities (really, that is fine with me!) - I would love to get away for a weekend and explore the city, visit some beautiful shops, and bring some treasures home.
New Orleans has a style as distinct as the city itself. Powdered with traditional southern details, the French influence is strong and decadent. Cast iron railings and lush outdoor courtyards are my idea of a perfect life. Antique French furniture? Check! Ornamental Iron? Absolutment!
Photo Credits: Exterior Pictures - wallyg via flickr
Monday, February 15, 2010
Learn Something New Everyday: Knock Out Roses
I've always loved roses, but always considered them out of my reach as the occasional gardener. I have a large collection of orchids, but their care is pretty easy in my eyes. I can handle a few potted plants, but I don't have the time to really cultivate something. I was glad to learn about this variety of roses from one of my gardener buddies. I will be looking out for them next time I visit a nursery. I may even wait until the annual Leu Gardens Plant Sale since it is happening in only a few weeks. We usually get our new plants there.
- disease resistant
- generous bloom cycle (5-6 weeks)
- self-cleaning
- thrive in almost every area of the country
- easy to care for
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tunage Thursdays - Bowerbirds
Today's Tunage Thursday is a folk band from North Carolina called the Bowerbirds. I'm a little partial to them right now, because I am going to see them perform tonight at a small venue (always the best!). With only three members, they are able to perform with many instruments, including one of my favorites, the violin. Seriously who doesn't love music with some violin?
This video is filmed by one of my favorite places on the web, la blogotheque. This french music site is filled with Take-Away Shows (Concerts à Emporter) with many notable indie musicians. These music performances are filmed in impromptu spaces (walking the streets, on a bus, in a store).
Enjoy some violin strings in a cab ride to take you away this Thursday morning
xox
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sink Beneath the Surface
From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.
-Jacques Cousteau
1. Octopus Sea Wall in Spain 2. Colorful Necklace $25.00 3. Cigarette/Credit Card Case $48.00 4. T-shirt $10.00 5. If you were an octopus...$3.00 6.Victorian Steel Engraving $10.89 7. Address Labels $5.50 8. Large Anchor $18.00 9.Octopussy Necklace $18.95 10. Red Octopus Pillow Case $19.99 11. Kraken 12. Buttons $5.00 13. Sea Monster $15.00
Monday, February 8, 2010
Fleur-de-Lis
The Fleur-de-Lis has long been the most recognizable image of French monarchy. Translation meaning Lily Flower, it is a simple way to add the French look to any room in your house. It also is the symbol for our family team so you can imagine I have some happy people living there today.
2. Plaque $9.95
Friday, February 5, 2010
Apothecary
. . since you shouldn't tarry,
And in this town there's no apothecary,
I will myself go find some herbs for you
That will be good for health and pecker too
And in this town there's no apothecary,
I will myself go find some herbs for you
That will be good for health and pecker too
-Chaucer, Canterbury Tales
6. Harry Potter
11. Howarth
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Paper/Papier Mache
I have been thinking about this a lot lately and want to give it ago. I am certain I have come a long way since the days of elementary school, but maybe I have not. Started doing some research and found out that there are different recipies you can try. The only recipe I knew consisted of glue so this is opening up something very new for me. Anybody have any experience?
I am pretty positive I cannot do this! Peacock $200 Stray Dog Designs
Tunage Thursdays : Surfer Blood
New Weekly Post..what I'm listening to...Pretty much non-stop lately is Surfer Blood. Young band from my home state of Florida! They are going on a full on tour - check and see if they are playing by you!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Anthropologie Knock-off Ideas
If you are like me, you find that Anthropologie is a great source of inspiration. If you are also like me, you can't afford anything in there! Oh wait, you can afford a knob, but certainly not a switchplate.
Songbird Chandelier $First Born
So I've gathered some links from some other craft souls who have taken it upon themselves to make some pretty beautiful stuff. All inspired by Anthropologie, and all a fraction of the cost. Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
diy - Je t'aime heart
I made a little heart the other day for our front door with some items I already had.
* Pink scrapbook paper
* Cardboard pizza circle
* Free vintage labels from idiy.com
* Mod Podge
* Remnant piece of lace ribbon
* Pink scrapbook paper
* Cardboard pizza circle
* Free vintage labels from idiy.com
* Mod Podge
* Remnant piece of lace ribbon
Monday, February 1, 2010
Robins For Your Morning
A gigantic flock of Robin's greeted me this morning. This is the 3rd time in the past month that I have seen these guys out and about making a lot of noise!
1. Tweet necklace with birds nest $15 2.Rockin' Robin Ornament $5 3. Robin cross stitched $25 4. Vintage Bird Cage $59 5. 1900s Vintage Postcard $15 6. Little Folk Bird $5.99 7. Silver Robin Ring $75 8. Watercolor $160 9. French Country Ribbon $4.25 10. Robin Purse $34 11. Robin Finger Puppet $5 12. Robin's Eggs Soap $3.49 13. French Robin Greeting Set $24
Beautiful Fabric Flowers
Found via One Pretty Thing.
Visit Wedding Bee to learn how to make these! I'm going to make some to put on hairclips, I think they're great!
Thank you Satakieli
My partner-in-crime did a spectacular job on updating our blog design. The colors make me so happy!
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