You seriously have to click over to Amy Atlas' blog to see a close up of this cake. Unreal. Who throws these perfect little parties in real life and exactly why am I never invited?
Friday, November 12, 2010
out of my reach...
...but it's certainly fun to dream.
Loving the new Design Within Reach catalog this month.
Although I do find $3,637 (plus tax & shipping) a tad absurd for a child size womb chair. And I'm rarely surprised by a price tag.
happy friday!
You'd think a week at home with a sick kid would have given me loads of time to blog, and design new jewelry, and clean the house. You'd think. As it turns out... not so much. I have an empty blog, a clean desk, and a messy house. Humph.
None the less, I wanted to share a few of my favorite encounters this week with you. For one reason or another they are special. I hope you find something that makes you smile too. Happy Friday!
I think I'm a little late to the cocodot party but I'm thinking anyone else who has been hiding under an invitation rock might appreciate my sharing the link anyway.
You *might* just see this urban outfitters spinning birdcage jewelry stand
if you attend the zuzu girl handmade open house in a few weeks. But act surprised.
Striped hand painted flower pot by chalknotes on Etsy.
Now if only I didn't kill plants faster than I can buy containers.
This create a person notepad by Melissa & Doug often saves my busy tail. I just reordered the create a person, create a face, and make a face sticker pads. They make for great creative, independent play for your own wee one... or throw in a few markers and give it as a gift. Promise. Both Mom and child will love you.
Monday, November 8, 2010
thankful leaves
The Halloween crafts came down last night. I suppose now it's time to think about Thanksgiving...and Hanukkah... and, gasp, Christmas! Where has the year gone?
I just stumbled upon this unbelievably simple yet absolutely original place setting project on Make and Takes blog. Dried leaves and a silver pen. Who would have thunk?
Simple is good. Especially when it looks like this!
Anita Card...now!
Just another fabulous freebie from Jessica at How About Orange. Personalize your own calling card with her adorable design and simply print at home. And, of course, they are orange. Which makes them all that much more fabulous.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
lil' luxe
Introducing Lil' Luxe. Based locally in the heart of San Francisco, "Lil' Luxe is a members-only site for chic, premium, yet affordable products for babies, kids and those around them." And the folks putting it all together for you are pretty darn talented. And nice too!
They haven't launched quite yet but get ready. You can sign up for a free membership on their website and keep up with their latest acquisitions and office antics by following them on facebook.
How's this for office culture? Sure beats a gray cubby!
the sartorialist
So today's question is... which would you put first on your list. The shoes, the bracelet, the dress or the pants? Oh my. Decisions, decisions. Both looks are just plain fabulous. Images courtesy of the always inspiring Sartorialist.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
design sponge DIY vintage tin candles
Do you swoon over decorative vintage tins? Like candles and pretty little scents? Enjoy a small DIY project with big rewards? Yup, me too.
I found this DIY vintage tin candle project on Design Sponge this morning and I just had to share it (and some of their photographs) with you. Simply click on over to their lovely little blog for complete instructions.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
get to the point!
I'm nuts for needlepoint. Seriously. What is up with this? I just turned forty (that part is read softly as if whispering) and all of the sudden I'm acting like a Grandma. I simply can't seem to get enough of needlepoint. Fortunately, there is only so much needlepoint one person can have in their home and only so few dollars in my wallet or we'd all be in trouble. (And I haven't the time nor energy to learn a new craft. Well, at least not THIS week.)
This is just a small assortment of the pillows, eye glass cases, cell phone cases, paperweights & footstools that we stumbled upon at the Jonathan Adler store in San Francisco today. And a to-die-for orange apartment sofa thrown in for good measure. I want them all. I bought one. Because I really, truly "NEEDED" a new eyeglass case. Really. You'll have to trust me on that one.
Monday, November 1, 2010
got mail?
How totally fun is this antique farm house post office mail sorter? I think it would be so perfect in combination with our mostly mid-century decor. But what would I put in it? Or more importantly... what would you??
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
young at heart
close to my heart
I have to admit, I'm a sucker for lockets. Have been for some time. My mother gave me my first real locket as a college graduation gift. There is just something so personal and so intimate about them. What better way to keep a memory of someone close to you? Even if you don't fill it (which I often admittedly don't)... the space is there... and somehow you know how you would allocate it. And that is nearly as just meaningful.
I was curious as to the origin of lockets and wanted to see if there was something outside the obvious, and there wasn't really, but I thought I'd share some of what I found here. And then I wanted to assure you that our zuzu girl handmade lockets are most definitely poison free!
..."In times past a locket was used to carry around small things that had some value to the wearer. Medicine could be kept inside them as well as poison. Ancient times could be very dangerous to live in and the act of poisoning someone who was a threat to you was often a means of disposing of them. It was a lot more common than you might think. Lockets were also used by those who held certain beliefs in herbs and like charms to ward off evil and sickness. The hair or ashes of loved ones was often kept inside a locket as one of many items kept as a keepsake.
Lockets were often used to put a miniature hand painted picture inside. These tiny images of the person inside were very tedious work, but done by an expert artist the result was a beautiful work of art. In the past hundred years or so is when the most popular use for lockets developed so to speak. Placing photographed pictures inside them became their most common use and photos could be had by almost anyone...."
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Our Deepest Fear
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
~Marianne Williamson
Just in case you, too, need a little inspiration this morning. Now read it again. And then go shine!
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OPEN for business!
The new, grown-up zuzu girl handmade reopened last night. Consider yourself informed! I only had time to get eight listings up last night (I forgot how tedious the process is!) but I've got at least two dozen more beauties ready to list... and so many more to make for you. Please keep checking back and we'll do our best to keep you informed here about the pretty little goodness at zuzu girl and all around us.
We're so happy to be back.
Happy Hump Day!
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
ooooh, orange!
How cool is this orange epoxy concrete floor? Not sure I'd be daring enough to do it myself so I'm just gonna keep staring at this fabulously cool flat highlighted by Dwell a little more...
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
casting off?
Loving this article from ohdeedoh about the "cast-off" furniture trend. I'll admit it. I had a cinder block & 2x4 book shelf in my college bedroom. And it was tres chic at the time. But now I'm head over heels in love with this pallet bed and spool coffee table. Want them. If anyone would like to cast them off to me I'll take 'em both...
zuzu girl grows up
It's official. After just one short month of announcing that we were closing our shop... we are reopening... with a whole new look!
Now, you should know that I am not schizophrenic. Pretty little pinky swear. We just... Well, we just have a hard time doing nothing. (As if I'm ever actually doing nothing even when I am "doing nothing".)
We are still waiting for most of our supplies to arrive but we've whipped up a few favorites for your viewing pleasure. The look is inspired by, well, me. It's California bohemian meets urban chic. It's looking hip while riding your Mundo to school pickup or feeling sexy while sipping cocktails with your best gals at a swanky restaurant. Sometimes in the same outfit. It's making a statement without making a fuss. Effortless beauty. Unique style. It's the new, grown up, zuzu girl handmade.
And we hope you simply adore it.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
a week in review
I know. A week in review should probably happen on a Friday, right? Well, just consider me creative, all right? Or late. Whichever. I was just scrolling through some of the fabulously inspirational items I posted on our Facebook page over the last week and couldn't help but to share them here too. Just in case you missed them the first time. Or wanted to see them again. Here's hoping last week was lovely. And this week is even better. Cheers!
1.vintage ice cream scale 2.brooch bouquet 3.acrylic ring 4.howlite necklace 5.wobbly stoneware 6.embroidered dress 7.chiffon shoe clips 8.vintage mirror 9.mini carpet bag
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
zuzu girl {hearts} her customers
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
it's been beautiful here
As you may have noticed, I haven't posted here in what is now approaching a month. And, if you follow me on facebook you may or may not have seen the quick note that I dropped a few weeks back alerting fans that I will be closing my zuzu girl handmade shop. But then I just kept on posting all of my favorite pretty little things there like usual.
So what gives you may ask?
Well, life gives.
And time. And money. And two glorious children.
I've been trying to figure out what direction to take this shop for the past six months. I've made great strides and had so much fun morphing from frilly princess props to classy accessories.
I love to create. And I honestly don't know how I'm going to NOT create. But I just can't afford to continue running the business as I have been. I have, quite simply, found myself short on the time, money and energy to give to the shop what it rightfully deserves.
And so, another chapter must end.
But, I haven't written the end of the story just yet. Not even in outline form... so it's going to be a surprise to us all!
I finished my last wholesale order on Monday and my last custom order this morning. As of tonight I will no longer be adding any new merchandise to the line. The shop will stay open for just a bit as I inventory and organize. Much of the product will be picked up by a local retailer so I won't be marking any of it down in the shop. Any remaining merchandise will, over time, be gifted to my favorite friends, customers & charities.
The question now is how to stay connected to the brilliant, supportive Etsy community that I have so embraced over the last two years. Because, while I think I can manage to walk away from the Merchant role, I simply can't just walk away all together.
And so I ponder. How will you be best served by my passion? And how will I best fill my innate desire to design, decorate, shop and share? Should I resurrect my previous blog "it's beautiful here" and continue to bring you all the latest products, parties & people I'm lusting over? Or should I just change the format here and just keep on keeping on? Or, is there another retail adventure up my sleeve?
Only time will tell.
Would you like me to get to the point now?
Yup, figured so.
So first, if there is something you want in the shop get it now. Before it is gone. If you want multiple items and want to ask me for a bulk discount, go ahead, can't hurt!
And last... (nope, nothing in between) please don't bail on me yet. I'll be here to entertain you one way or another. And I'll be sure to let you know how and where... as soon as I do.
It's been simply beautiful.
Thank you for everything.
Cheers,
Kristi
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