Wednesday, August 12, 2009
San Francisco Shopping Highlights: Bell'occhio and Britex
Indeed, my working trip to the Bay Area resulted in some marvelous finds and delicious meals. Yes, I did work, but I also took advantage of the city.
Best stores: Bell'occhio, which is featured in Martha Stewart this September. This is a kookie little gem that is hidden a bit south of Market at VanNess. We arrived in what appeared to be an arty old school San Francisco neighborhood and found the little gem literally warmly awaiting us with a locked door. We had to knock. Soon a woman appeared and let us into the extremely warm little shop. I don't really even know how to describe it. Odd little do-dads, ribbons, stationery, and curiosities. I bought these thread winders ($3) for some ribbon or a craft project; not sure yet.
Rosie and I also bought the Marie Antoinette tie with a guillotine on the back! We got a few more things for the wedding (not pictured, for the surprise). I have been wanting to go to this store since I saw an article about it in Victoria Magazine when I was maybe 16. It was quirky and it's staff even quirkier, but definitely did not disappoint.
The other place that I visited (again) was Britex Fabrics. Let me tell you something, this place is Fan-frickin-tastic. First and foremost the selection is unparalleled. Second and not really that far behind, the staff is INCREDIBLE! They are sweet, knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and made the experience there fantastic. I purchased plum and red satins for my wedding dress and black scalloped lace trim. We also got the ribbon for our bouquets. I love this place. Honestly, I really love San Francisco, but I loathe the tourists. I know I am one too, but I don't block sidewalks, ever.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Rehearsal Dinner Ideas
Instead of just using tea tins (I do have those ready and waiting) I wanted to use a variety of my grandmothers old stuff and put little bouquets of flowers in each.
We are going to have this at our house the night before we get married. I am anticipating many guests, as there are so many people who are going to be visiting from out of town. I figure they will mostly show up for food/drink and catching up.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Projects I don't have the time for
Bitchin dinner party table set up that I can't afford to throw (nor have the time)New projects from Design Sponge for extra paper laying about.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Design Ideas from Design Sponge for Our New Pad!
I am thinking about color coordinating our books.
This idea has been on my radar for a while (courteous first of Anthropologie): a wall of clipboards with my art, inspiration, poems, favorite things. I LOVE this idea. I would like to do this in the sunroom/office that right now is being envisioned in apple green. Perhaps one apple green wall as an accent? No, the whole thing, the room is too small for an accent!
A formal dining room awaits us!
The dining room has a built-in very similar to this one. I love this room. There's some wallpaper that I would like to remove, and paint a neutral palette.
This is the color I would like to integrate into the kitchen which is currently all white. The picture below also shows how lovely this powdery blue looks with white. Clean, but also nostalgic.
Premature, I know, but perfect.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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