Starburst Mirrors

These mirrors are so great, and SO cheap! They are on sale for $20-$30. I can't decide which one I want but I have decided it will be painted yellow.

Wedding Dresses at J.Crew

I continue to be impressed with the silhouettes and details of the wedding dresses at J.Crew.

Places we ate in NYC

Momofuku Noodle Bar My brother sent us here. The BBQ pork buns are AMAZING.

{photo from NY Mag}

The City Bakery I always stop here since it is so close to ABC. I love the hot chocolate and the marshmallows, oh the marshmallows!

{photo from roboppy}

Tartine Joanna sent us here for dinner. It was so great. We ate outside at a cafe table--the West Village is so charming.

{photo from Nik.Taylor}

Max Brenner I had heard a lot of hype about this place and it lived up to it. My milkshake was the best I've ever had.


Magnolia Bakery {I had been here before, it was super yummy but the line this time was pretty ridiculous.}

{photo from simply photo}

We were going to look for the Treats Truck but it was really rainy on Friday so we just went to the museum. Also, I'm happy to report that even after eating all this when I got home I had lost five pounds. Hooray for breastfeeding.

Storage Space?

My heart is broken. I found this amazing work table {the top is granite} the price is right but there is no room in our studio. I know someday I'll have a studio where I can put this but I don't have a place to store it. boo.

Andy Spade + J.Crew

J.Crew has teamed up with Andy Spade & Anthony Sperduti and made a pretty little film. Go here to watch.

Heath Ceramics

This weekend I went up to Heath Ceramics Factory Store in Sausalito. Heath Ceramics are A-MAZING and their factory store is like Mecca. There are piles and piles of gorgeous dishes at 15-30% off the original price. I picked up a round serving platter and it now lives on my table.



{photo by dlgallian}

Roomie Scroomie

This weekend some of my college roommates came out for a little reunion. These are some of the coolest, most talented, beautiful and stylish girls I know. Here we are at Miette in Hayes Valley. I had so much fun...I can't wait for next year.

MUJI

One of my favorite stops the whole trip was the Muji store in Soho. If I could've bought one of everything I would have. The design is so simple and clean and so affordable. I made off with some lovely things but next time I'll bring a whole empty suitcase reserved for the Muji store.

Open up that Golden Gate

We're back! I'm spending the morning unpacking and doing laundry. It feels good to get back from a long trip and get back into the swing of things. Boston was so so great. Paul's brother and his family were so generous to host us and take us everywhere.

Here is a picture of me and Mo at the Museum of Fine Art. We were waiting for Paul to take pictures of those gigantic baby heads.

Souvenirs

We bought two souvenirs for Moses to remember this trip. MUJI's NYC in a bag and Make Way for Ducklings the book about ducks who live in Boston Public Garden.

Cannoli

I took the train from New York to Boston on Monday {which is a very pleasant way to travel BTW.} Boston is really lovely and has exceeded any expectations I had. Now I'm sitting in my hotel room. Paul is at the HOW Design Conference for the day and Moses is still sleeping soundly so I'm just sitting here in my fluffy hotel robe enjoying my nice big breakfast that room service just brought up. We had a fantastic time in New York--I wish I had a few more days there. The Stationery Show was wonderful, I have loads of posts to write but I probably won't get around to it until I get back.

Here is a picture of me on the T holding a box of cannoli from Mike's Pastry. Thank you to the wonderful wonderful Katie for babysitting last night.

 

Pomme

We were in Dumbo on Saturday {so much to do there!} and we walked by a children's store Kendra wrote about. It was all I could do to not give the shopgirl at Pomme all the money I own in exchange for those beautiful beautiful things. Plus I think they win the contest for cutest logo ever.

Sprüngli

My friend Michelle just got back from Europe, her last stop was in Zurich. Right as I was leaving to New York she dropped off this box of mini macaroons. They were so colorful and small and yummy. I love the packaging. They were a little smooshed from weathering the long flight but trust me, they were tasty. Thanks Michelle!

Jonathan Adler

We were walking by the Jonathan Adler store in Soho on Thursday so I popped in to take a quick look. I was SO impressed with their store in person, everything was so happy. I especially fell in love with the big lemon pillow.

Kirtsy

The site formerly known as sk*rt has relaunched this week as kirtsy and is better than ever. I looooove kirtsy. Change your links and buttons!



If you want to read the scandal why they changed their name see this article here or else the behind the scenes {and hilarious version} here.

All my bags are packed I'm ready to go

We're off to New York and Boston for 8 days. We fit all of our stuff in these two suitcases + two carry ons + baby gear. {I was really proud of that.}

I'm planning on blogging a bit during the trip.

Economic Stimulus Check

Ours finally came in the mail. Like true patriots, we refuse to put this money in savings or pay down student loans. Nay, we will spend it on consumer goods.

Things I'd like to use our E.S.C. on:


1. Art
2. New Desktop {our imac is 3 years old and is starting to be quite loud.}
3. Things for Moses
4. Things for the house {Some nice pillows and maybe some new bedding.}
5. Equipment for my studio {I'd like a guillotine and a corner rounder, and a drying rack please.}

In reality it will probably get sucked into paying for part of our trip back east. :(

What will you do with your Economic Stimulus Check?

La La La

I love this print Elizabeth found, buy it here.

Life and Death

I went to go pick up Moses' birth certificate today. The people who handle birth certificates also handle death certificates. In the long line there was either a mother with a baby or someone looking alone and sad. It was strange.

Leaf Rug

I wish this rug came in another color. I really love the brown but I am looking for something brighter for my entryway. The price is right.

The Bell Jar

These cloches from Jamali are the cheapest I've seen.

Happy Mothers Day

On our walk today.

Making me Happy Right Now

1. The orchids Paul bought me for our anniversary.
2. My new business cards I printed yesterday on super thick cotton paper.
3. A quick trip to the flower mart today.

Also, this weekend is the Printer's Fair in San Francisco. I can't wait.

Printing

I'm heading out to finish printing Moses' birth announcements. I started the job several months ago but other projects took priority. They are so close to being done, I'll be glad when I can cross this off my list. {He is almost five months old!}



This announcement from Bella Figura.

New Haircut

I got a new haircut. I saw a shopgirl on Union Street with a similar cut on Monday and it has been in my head all week. I woke up yesterday and decided to chop it off. I told the hair stylist, "Katie Holmes."

Wood Block Prints

These prints are perfect for a little corner. A steal for only $12. Buy them here.

THREE

Three years ago today I married Paul Ferney. I love what we are together.



{photo by Aubrey Trinnaman}

Maker Faire

Saturday I went with some friends to The Maker Faire. I'd never been there before so I was excited I would finally be able to attend. I'm not even sure how to describe it, it was SO AWESOME. Watch this video to see more. Moses was oblivious but I can't wait until he is older, he'll love it. It is crazy but so so so cool. It is definitely worth planning a trip around.



Photo from Pretz

Sunny Belliston

When we were in Salt Lake City last month we went to see Sunny Belliston's studio during the gallery stroll. Sunny is a friend from high school and is super talented. She just updated her site and there are so many wonderful pieces. Paul fell in love with one of them and we're saving our pennies to get it.

Sweet Details

on these shirts from the Gap. Here and Here. Reminds me of Anthropologie. {Lately it seems like I'll see lots of cute things at the Gap but when I go online the pictures look awkward.} They are super cute in person.

Tote

Old Navy has great straw totes for only $10. Lots of different patterns.

Sample Sale ABC

Which of you New Yorkers is going to run down to the sample sale at ABC carpet and going to buy a Madeline Weinrib rug for me? Pretty please? I'll be there next week to pick it up. I'm tempted to change my ticket.

Baby Shower

Saturday morning Brooke and I threw a little baby shower for Emily. It was super simple and very fun. We had it on the back patio at Axis Cafe. For decorations we rented a tablecloth and made little arrangements in Weck jars {when it was over everyone took a little jar home.} For favors we filled up these cute green boxes with macaroons from Miette. I'm not too into shower games but Brooke came up with a clever one. She got these little babies and froze them in ice cubes. The first person to melt their baby out of the cube won. I like throwing parties at restaurants because all you have to worry about is the fun part: invitations, decor, and favors.

Studio?

In the next few months Paul and I are going to be looking for a new studio. We've outgrown our current one. Does anyone out there know of a good studio? We'd like it to be in the city and around 1,000+ sq ft.

Painted Ikea Bed

Oooh I'm inspired by this painted bed I spied on AT yesterday. Amy from Day Lab DIY took a boring silver IKEA bed and turned it into this wonderful yellow bed with nice lines.

Debi Treloar

I saw the lovely photos of Debi Treloar on Inside the Loop. That first photo is wonderful to me.

Spring Sale at J Crew

J Crew is having a tidy little spring sale. 20% off the sale price.

Jen Gotch goes to Vegas

Jen just went to Vegas for her three year anniversary to renew her vows. Just look at her beautiful flickr set. Our three year anniversary is next week, it puts our nice dinner and movie plans to shame.

Labour and Wait

If I ever opened a store I would want it to be exactly like Labour and Wait. Design Mom posted about these guys a few months ago. It is every beautiful household or garden item you can think of.

Pretty Beach Gear

Do the amount of warm beach days in SF warrant these purchases? I don't think so. Here, here, and here.