My perpetual shopping list: dual-purpose (storage + decorative), owls, linens, equestrian ribbons, charm bracelets, monogrammed anything, and BAGS! What I am drawn to: bright colors, clever repurposing, white wicker, holiday, letterpress and signage, things that are specific/special to the region That equals my collected cottage style! Southern + Pacific
Shop the Alameda Flea With Me — Oct 2013 part two
a rusty beauty– perhaps a Southern Pacific Lines car? a letterman stocking meant for me always drawn to equestrian memorabilia a new canvas– art on pallets or fruit drying racks what could I organize in these enticing film canisters?
Shop the Alameda Flea with Me — October 2013 part one
This Campbell’s can was my prize purchase at October’s Alameda Vintage Flea Market. Often I snap photos of things I admire in a stealth style, nervous that the vendors don’t want pictures taken, they want you to BUY the stuff. But in this instance, I had already counter-offered the vendor’s first price, declined it as … Continue reading
All Dogs Go to Heaven
I drafted this post three months ago, when I was home in Nashville, preparing to do a terrible thing. Only now has the grief subsided enough to post it. I’ve felt all of the stages of grief over and over again since July. Now, perhaps, I’m reaching stage five, acceptance. But mostly I have lingered … Continue reading
Home Depot discoveries
I went to Home Depot last weekend to purchase succulent soil (I think I killed my previous succulents with regular old potting soil!) and found some fun things. I resisted buying them by just taking a picture: It was a successful trip, and I’ll be sure to think of the HD as a source … Continue reading
Bonne marriage!
My best friend’s little sister got engaged, and I love to plan parties! So I talked Caitlin into hosting a shower for Ellen, over the Christmas Break when we would both be visiting our families in Nashville. Ellen chose a French theme for her shower; she’s a foreign language teacher, and lived in Europe to … Continue reading
Treasure Island Flea’s Food Trucks
It was a beautiful weekend for the Treasure Island Flea Market, and the food trucks seemed to have doubled in the summer. I was struck by their catchy names and graphic logos. Check these out: The organizers of the Treasure Island Flea frequently offer a pre-paid ticket that includes … Continue reading
I Heart Drive In Movie Theaters
I love drive in movie theaters, what about you? They’re a dying breed. I recently read that there are approximately 500 left around the country. http://www.driveintheater.com/drivlist.htm My first and favorite: I contribute annually to a community-run drive-in theater outside my college town of Lexington, Virginia. Hull’s Angels is the non-profit membership organization that operates Hull’s Drive-In … Continue reading
Tinkering at San Francisco’s Exploratorium, new at Piers 15/17
Whew, just finished a major work project for the year, hosting our annual conference with this year all about Sustainability since our grant funding ends in just a few months. To cap off several intense days of presentations and brainstorming action plans, I arranged for all of us to attend the Exploratorium’s After Hours party … Continue reading
Alameda Vintage Flea 1-6-13 report
Last Sunday was the first Alameda Vintage Flea Market of 2013. I had very little budget ($20 max) so I waited to enter until 2 p.m. (when it’s free admission) and vowed to take more pictures than make purchases. Here are some of the many pretty things that caught my eye:
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