Archive for January, 2010

January 18, 2010

vegas.

Sorry for the silence the last couple of days. I took a quick, last minute trip to Vegas. My mom and two aunties flew from Hawaii to stay with two of my other aunties that live there. My sister came from Florida and I hopped a plane from San Francisco so we could all meet up. Seeing everyone was great. We even saw Bette Midler’s show. She is absolutely amazing! Other than that we mostly hung out and, of course, ate. I’m lacking photos, but here are a couple from the Bellagio that I snapped with my phone {for Chinese New Year: Year of the Tiger}:

Bellagio2

BellagioTiger

BellagioPandas

BellagioPanda

January 11, 2010

heidi burton.

Here’s to me trying to summon up a positive attitude this morning. Well, that and I really do like and believe in doing these things…

PeopleWhoSmile
I Like People Who Smile When It’s Raining
: $26.00

TellPeopleTell People: $9.00

ps – thank you for always being so positive and leaving me nice comments and sending nice emails. I want to tell you that I really appreciate you. You keep me inspired to continue Mixed Plate each day. I like you lots!

January 8, 2010

woodoo.

This looks so very cozy…

LeMuseRed Woodoo Muse by LeMuse: $99.00

January 8, 2010

it feels good.

FeelsGoodPrintFeels Good to Get Some Stuff Done by Mary Kate McDevitt: $10.00

…right?

January 7, 2010

m.k. lawrie.

Loving this yarn by M. K. Lawrie. It’s made from recycled 100% cotton t-shirts that have been cut into a single continuous strip.

mklawrie

mklawrie2

mklawrie3

mklawrie4

mklawrie5

prices vary depending on length and weight {ex: bulky, super bulky, worsted} of yarn. currently listed yarns in the shop range from $5.00 – $33.00.

January 6, 2010

colette patterns.

One of the {many} goals of mine that I have yet to achieve is learning to sew. Sarai Mitnick’s shop, Colette Patterns, is yet another reason why I need to learn…

SenchaSencha: $16.00

CeylonCeylon: $18.00

LadyGreyLady Grey: $20.00

BeignetBeignet: $12.00

EclairEclair: $16.00

ps – reminder that the prices are for patterns. I’m so jealous of you if you can sew well.

January 6, 2010

dwell deep.

I think there just may be a spot for these prints by Sam of Dwell Deep on my wall…

CarriedAwayCarried Away Print: $15.00

SailorVignetteSailor Vignette Print: $14.00

And I could wear this…

LostAtSeaLost at Sea Tee: $20.00

Check out these cards…

MapleGirlCardMaple Girl Card: $3.00

NarwhalCardNarwhal Card: $3.00

January 5, 2010

smartfish.

These handmade flats by Alisha Budkie of SMARTFISH are so cute! The footwear is created without the use of adhesives and are also 100% vegan. Alisha uses sustainable, local and even vintage materials in her designs. I can’t decide which one I like the best…

smartfish

Smartfish2

Smartfish3

smartfish4

smartfish5

smartfish6

shoes range from $85.00 – $165.00

January 5, 2010

just so you know.

I saw this via the lovely Victoria. So true. So true…

DannyJonesDesign

Too funny. And yes, I, too, am guilty of doing this. In case you can’t get enough of me {please say you can’t} you can follow my tweets here. Alright, now I’m gonna tweet this.

via Danny Jones Design.

January 5, 2010

mountains.

Guess what I woke up early to do this morning…

RetroLaundromat

Yup. Mountains of laundry that I had been avoiding on the holiday. Too bad the place I go to doesn’t look as cute as this one.

Retro LaundromatFine Art Photograph by Integrity Studio: $35.00

January 4, 2010

back to work.

For many of you today will be your first day back to work in a week or two. The first day back after a long weekend. The first day of work for 2010. It’s always difficult to get back in the swing of things when you’ve had some time off. I figured I’d leave you with a fun, bright, happy image to get you through the day. You know, you can pretend you’re there rather than at work if you like…

FunSlide

Fun Slide Original Signed Fine Art Photograph by Elle Moss Photography: $30.00

ps – Happy New Year!