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Last night I went out with two of my fellow Maker-Girlfriends. We went to a band called Beats Antique . I had never heard of them but was game to go out with two good friends. Being a...
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Well I am a technology geek. I love new technology. I love being connected. I like pretty much everything in this cool video, although I have one question, and that is where are the microphones...
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I discovered this fabulous sterling silver hairstick the other day at Solo . I had to bring it home as inspiration. Being a gal with long hair I often stick things in my hair to put it up. I wa...
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Awhile back I was at a local yard sale and I picked up a book called Hawai'i A Floral Paradise by Leland Miyano. You can buy it here When I started flipping through the book I knew instantly...
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Yesterday I took a quick trip to Solana Beach to the Cedros Gardens to scope out some plants. Well I cannot go within walking distance of my favorite store Solo , across the street with out popp...
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Happy Valentine's Day. We have been busy baking over here. Ginger and I cooked up some fabulous funfetti heart shaped cupcakes for her class. Her favorite parts are licking the beater and spri...
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The new Sundance catalog arrived and I feel in love with a few items.
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Well I put all the names in hat shuffled them about and drew one name and the winner is Fiona Cartolina - "The Dragon in the woods" winner of the Chinese New Year Necklace giveaway. It also ju...
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If you know me, you know I live and breath signage. I even design it in my sleep. It is something that I am truly drawn to and enjoy. Being of a lover of signage, I also can't get enough of g...
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I just ordered one of these super cute shirts from this Etsy Shop . I love cicada wings. I am pretty sure I will be wearing my cicada ring while wearing this Cicada shirt.
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I came across these plates and dishes and couldn't help stopping to enjoy. I just love the big flower plates and bowls. The little bird dishes are fun too. Many of girlfriends are into peac...
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In Celebration of Chinese New Year and the upcoming year of the rabbit, I am giving away this wonderful necklace to one of you lovely blog readers. I have fond memories of growing up in Hawaii...
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Found this beautiful new store in Los Angeles, in a Interior Design html newsletter. The fabulous room colors caught my eye. Awhile back I blogged these cool filigree light fixtures . A lo...
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I remember years ago when I was in High School and my parents came back from a trip to Sweden and Denmark. They said to me "Make a conscious effort to stop buying plastic. We watched a documen...
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So this year I started off my month of January with a few new reads that I feel will be inspirational and motivating. The book that arrived first is Tribes by Seth Godin. I have a read a few a...
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Here are my top 13 books about jewelry making and fabrication methods. Practical Casting by Tim McCreight The Naughty Secretary Club by Jennifer Perkins The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative...
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I found these super fun felted creations on Flickr today by Filzlaus She sells some of felt creations in her Etsy shop, Filzlauz. I love the whimsy and colors.
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While perusing my local Henry's market I came across, Pacifica Perfume Roll-ons. I tried a few and couldn't resist Tuscan Blood Orange. I don't know what it is about rollerball perfume, but I l...
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Happy New Year. I am so excited about 2011. I am really looking forward to all sorts of wonderful new things. Including trying new things. Here is the fun half of my 2011 reading list. I want to...
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Praline Pumpkin Cake 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup (from 15-oz can) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) ...
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I don't know why but I just seem to adore Australian bedding. It just seems way cuter than what is available here in the US. This owl bedding is super cute. I have ordered from this company ...
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I am a collector and seller of vintage. Here is something fun and useful for over the holidays. I love the colors in this set. I had so much fun photographing it. Items like these are available...
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I was feeling the Christmas Spirit around the house the other day and clicked off some photos of some of my holiday decor.
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Came across these felt acorns on Etsy today made by Portland seller Green Baboon Designs . I think I want to buy some and make them into earrings. So wonderful.
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