Crafting for Sanity

With so much going on behind the scenes lately, a little crafting has been very helpful.

And there is more to come.  (No worries, I have not forgotten the video that I promised.  That is also to come!)

Context Furniture

Easy, uncomplicated design + the warmth of wonderful layers of hardwood.  Beautiful, amazing work. $965 at Design Public.

Cake!

Ever since I had that slice of chocolate cake in Kew Gardens, I’ve had cake on the brain!  If you’re a baker, here are some ebay finds for you:

Antique milkglass cake stand: $5

Cranberry 3 tiered cake stand: $24.95

Tall glass cake stand with cover: 34.99 

Simple Pleasures

TOAST

Joseph Blake

miSpa

Peek Keep

One last thing: a new video for you coming soon.

 

Charmed Flora

Some one off samples for sale here:  www.auriis.etsy.com 

Textured brass on 14k goldfill chains.  Charming.

Angela Adams Rug

I am all about nature inspired design and find this rug delicious. If you’re not sold, just look at this:

 

Photos from velocity art and design.

New Glasses! And Rare Device San Francisco!!

First in business, the rings from the contest have been mailed off this morning so you ladies should be getting them very soon!

Today, I started looking into product liability insurance. On my way out of the post office, I saw that there was a State Farm office next door so I poked my head in to see if I could get a quote. The agent asked me a few questions, like where I was located, what sort of products do I sell, if people came to my home, and if I manufacture anything. All easy and simple questions to answer and she’ll be giving me a call tomorrow to give me my quote.

I know this isn’t really a personal blog but I also got my new glasses today and had some fun with the webcam:

Some of you may recognize the crazy little animal from a previous post..  WELL, a short while after that post, this guy showed up in my mailbox!  All because R. is the best.  Btw, she and artist Lisa Congdon have partnered up and are opening up a new shop this month, October 25th to be exact, in San Francisco so if you’re in the area, run don’t walk over there.  I’m majorly bumming out that I can’t make it to the opening but hopefully I can see all the goodness that is Rare Device SF.  Here’s the address:

Rare Device SF
1845 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94103

It’s going to be amazing– part gallery, part excellent gift, with a mural by Amy Ruppel.  Sweet!!

October Giveaway

Well, I waited and waited for those of you who emailed me and wanted to join the contest but hadn’t gotten a photo in, but time’s up! Only three lucky winners who followed the rules and sent me a photo will get a ring, but that’s okay. There’s always next time.

And here are the winners:

Lesha, of Fashion Fling

 

Robin, of Unique Baby Cakes

Jen, of Products of the Day

Thanks everyone who participated, and congrats to my winners.  I hope you enjoy your new rings!