three potato four.

Congratulations to Stu and Janet on the opening of their brick and mortar space last weekend!

They put a huge amount of work to transform an old wool mill space…

in to this…

Gorgeous, right? Those were some of the photos from their opening day. Located in Manayunk, a neighborhood in the northwestern section of Philadelphia, the store hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 12 – 7 pm. If you can’t make it, you can still check them out online.

So, who wants to take a trip to Philly with me?

three potato four
376 shurs lane, building a
philadelphia, pa  19128

bonjour.

How are you? I’ve missed you so much. I know that I owe you. Big time. So, I promise that I’ll have more posts soon and a couple of giveaways coming up. The first is next week and it’s a good one {trust me}.

bonjour world bubble print by two string jane: $16.00

the candy store’s confectioner showcase.

Anyone who is in San Francisco tonight should stop on by The Candy Store. They are having another party and local confectioner Nina Wanat of Bon Bon Bar will be there sampling out her delicious handmade goodies…

Nina makes some of The Candy Store’s most sought-after items. Each week she creates {and often hand delivers} small batches of passion fruit and vanilla bean marshmallows, caramel nut bars, and cult favorite {and The Candy Store exclusive} caramallows for the shop. And each week they sell out. Trust me when I say that everything she makes is ridiculously tasty. Take it from a girl who never thought she even cared about marshmallows…you will be a fan. At the event tonight, not only will she have all of the above mentioned treats, but also some other fabulous candy bars available for you to try and even purchase {yes, it’ll be that good}. I’ll be in attendance so I hope to see you there. Stop in and say hello!

What: The Candy Store’s Bon Bon Bar Event
When: Thursday, August 26 from 5 – 7 pm
Where: The Candy Store, 1507 Vallejo Street {at Polk}
Why: Did you see the photos above?, Champagne, Once more…Did you see the photos above?!

oh joy! wallpaper.

There were a couple of posts on Mixed Plate that I’ve done regarding wallpaper {how do you feel about it?}. With so many artists lending their eye for design to wallpaper companies, you really can’t go wrong. I’m finding more and more that I would enjoy seeing every morning when I wake up and every evening when I walk through the door. I am really excited about the launch of the Oh Joy! collection for Hygge & West…

Lovely Leaves – Gray, Blue & White; A Stone’s Throw Away – White & Gray; Petal Pusher – White & Gold ; A Stone’s Throw Away – Gold & Cream; Petal Pusher – Cream & Blue

turner classic movies.

Have you seen the Turner Classic Movies Poster Project? Illustrator Michael Schwab recently launched it via the TCM “Summer Under the Stars” site along with creative director Rob Reed of 1 Trick Pony. Iconic films and their silhouetted stars grace the posters…

via The Daily Heller on Print Mag

warming up.

Today it is supposed to be around 80 degrees here in the Bay Area and even warmer tomorrow. While there are people who hate the heat, I have a smile on my face. I am a Hawaii girl, you know, and I dream of days when the sun is shining and my fingers and toes aren’t frozen. My guess is that people will call in sick and head to the beach {and others will be lounging shirtless at the parks – you know what I’m talking about}. Oh, to be at a beach back home…

Surfer Girl Print: $5.00

Lifeguard Tower Print: $10.00

Freedom Print: $10.00

Boards of Summer Print: $10.00

prints by Elgarbo

contrast. creative stimuli.

I am happy to announce that Contrast Magazine’s newest issue, Creative Stimuli {04}, is out for your enjoyment. Here’s a sneak peek of the journal containing articles featuring Mike Giant, Willy Branlund, Joe Pa’ahana, Matisyahu, Kool Herc, Lucky Olelo, Chris Lundy, Clones of the Queen, Painted Highways, The Deadbeats, 12th Planet, Shaun Castro and more…

Pick it up for FREE at these locations:

Aloha Army
226 Lewers St
Honolulu, HI 96815

A’ala Park Boardshop (APB)
185 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Crooks & Castles (opening soon)
641 Keeaumoku Street Suite One
Honolulu, HI 96814

FITTED
1438 Kona St
Honolulu, HI 96814

In4mation – Ward Warehouse
1050 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

In4mation – Pearlridge
98-1005 Moanalua Rd Space 823
Aiea, HI 96701

Stussy – Honolulu
1288 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Volcom – Waikiki
2134 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Volcom – Haleiwa
62-620 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712

US West Coast, NYC & Japan distribution coming in the next couple weeks.

ps – back issues available at their shop along with comfy logo tees.

mixed plate turn{ed} 4.

Yes. It has happened again. Each year I am embarrassed that I let this little blog’s birthday come and go. I took a look back and realized why it had slipped my mind. My mom was visiting me around that time. And I was gearing up for Renegade. And on the night that Mixed Plate turned 4, I went to see The Dead Weather {again}. So, all excuses aside…Happy Birthday, Mixed Plate!

Thank you to all of you, my friends, for coming to visit each day. I appreciate your support and encouragement more than you know. I love that you come to hang out with me, share your thoughts, and that we can enjoy these handmade finds together. You are the reason I continue to blog late at night and sometimes during the wee hours of the morning.

with lots and lots of aloha.
mahalo,
liana

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creative, inc.

I am headed over now to purchase my copy of Creative, Inc. It’s the new book that is “The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business” by Meg Mateo Ilasco and Joy Deangdeelert Cho {two of my favorites!}. I’m so excited that they are also embarking on a little book tour with stops in San Francisco {hooray!}, Los Angeles, and New York. Check out this adorable stop-motion film that Meg and Joy created with Thayer Allyson Gowdy…

This book is a definite must. Purchase your copy via Chronicle Books.

ps – the music for the film was provided by the ultra-talented susie ghahremani.

shanna murray.

I am pretty sure that I’ve shared the fact that this apartment finally has a few art pieces put up. Also up are my vintage framed chalkboard and an inspiration board. But the walls are sad and white. Yes, I am one of those people who follow the lease rules and am a big scaredy cat and never paint. It’s the second apartment I’ve lived in since moving to San Francisco and the first…well, NOTHING went on the walls there! Since I’ve been such a huge fan of all things Shanna Murray, these illustrated wall and window decals have been on my radar for some time now. Biggest problem? Narrowing down the choices…

you are my sunshine {small}: $10.00

all the stars text {small}: $10.00

dotted garland {medium}: $15.00

magnolia garland & you are loved tiding in cursive {small}: $10.00

dotted garland & so good together tiding {large}: $35.00

there are different color options available and she also welcomes custom orders. which would you choose?

subliminal messages.

Sometimes people just don’t get it. Like, babies, for example. So, you have to send them messages. Subliminal messages…

They’re great, right? I just saw the Subliminal Baby Series letterpress posters over at Eva’s shop, Sycamore Street Press. I think they would be funny gifts for new moms and dads.

crying is for babies, you’re getting very sleepy, eating off the floor never ends well: $35.00/ea.

color: rainbow.

So, perhaps the title should really be “colors” today. I am really feeling homesick and miss the sun so much. It’s been fairly dreary here in San Francisco. I think the last really sunny weekend was when my mom was visiting. If you’ve never been to the city in July and August…well, let’s just say that you wouldn’t really know it’s summer. The fog has been giving us some misty/drizzle-type stuff and so I thought lots of color for today’s feature would be a nice little pick-me-up. Happy Thursday!

via shelba

via weheartit

via The RedBus

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via jallas

via eklektick

via shimertje

via chotda

via jallas

via taylor thomas

via dailypoetics

via alibubba

ps – you didn’t really think I was going to leave out a rainbow cake photo, did you?

pps – remember this? a little more rainbow for you.