Aloha! How is your week going? I really miss you and wanted to say that my day job has been keeping me busy so that’s why there’s been silence here. But I wanted to tell you…
Promise, I do. I’ll be back tomorrow or Monday at the latest. Have a happy {rainy, if you’re in SF} Thursday!
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I love this ring that Andrea made for her shop, Plum & Sage…
This Mr. Fox ring {$60.00} was created using a custom mold out of a vintage button. Andrea kiln fired the recycled metal, delivering this oxidized over shiny silver piece.
Congratulations to the lovely ladies over at Wings Hawaii who are celebrating the third anniversary of their store. I can’t believe it’s been 3 years! I was just back home and am going to miss it {definitely would have flown over to Maui for this}, but if you have the chance…
Join Wings Hawaii for a runway fashion show featuring the live music of Paula Fuga and Mike Love {oh, if I could hop a plane!}. Following the performance will be the music of Mishka. You’ll be able to view their latest collection of jewelry, hand sewn clothing line, and the new Honi Honi swimwear line. Gift bags will be given to the first 100 guests to arrive! Proceeds from each ticket sold will be donated to the American Heart Association.
Here’s some of what you might see…
Mermaid Tail Skirt: $95.00
Cone Shell Cocktail Rings: $75.00; Opihi Earrings: $200.00
Grey Throwover Top: $66.00
Wings Hawaii 3rd Anniversary
Saturday, May 22, 7:30 to 12 pm {doors open at 7:30 for a complimentary entertainment & pupu hour}
Voyage East, 375 W. Kuiaha Road, Suite 45 in Haiku, Maui
21 and over. Tickets are $30 to $50 and can be purchased at the Wings Hawai’i store {71 Baldwin Avenue, Paia; 808.579.3110}
Here is my little update from Tuesday. I watched Stage 3 of the Tour of California that started here at Ocean Beach and ended in Santa Cruz. I got there late and witnessed the start but didn’t get to do the up-close stuff like checking out the teams and riders prior. I did see Jens Voigt heading to the start…
Rather than going to watch the hills and climb area of Bonny Doon {thank goodness because it was packed!}, it was straight down to Santa Cruz to check out the vendors, watch the race via large screens and get in position to watch the finish…
Purdy bikes…
This is where the winners go to make sure they’re not, you know, “enhanced”…
Waiting with the guys in uniform…
The first cars before the lead group…
The top riders headed toward the finish…
The peleton…
Team Cars…
After the race…
Bjarne Riis and Bobby Julich…
Some of the Team Garmin-Transitions guys and their bikes…
Tom Danielson and Jonathan Vaughters…
Steven Cozza {you know you love the ‘stache}…
Some of these guys were so kind and took photos with fans and signed autographs. I just snapped photos whenever possible.
Chris Horner of Team RadioShack…
Andy Schleck of Team Saxo Bank…
And guess who won the stage? One of my favorites, Dave Zabriskie. After the race, at the “Anti-Doping” Bus…
I had a half naked photo, but refrained from posting it here. What? It was an accident!
His winning bike…
Trying to head to the team bus through a crazy crowd…
Oh, and check out these pups. They were ready for the sunny day with their doggles…
Did anyone else watch part of the tour yet? Last year was really great because I went to the time trial in Sacramento. Time trials are so great to watch since you get to see more action and the teams are around more. I really got to check out all of my favorites at the 2009 tour. Oh, and one more thing that I {and others that noticed} thought was funny. Check out the Garmin bus…
Something weird is under the sticker on the right side…
I guess the bus originally belonged to Team Discovery.
When I was a kid, my favorite color was purple. At least for a while. My cousin’s favorite color was {and I think still is} purple, too. I was thinking of her and miss her a lot so I thought I’d do a grape-hued post just for her {I promise to come visit you in L.A. one day}. Enjoy!
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Check out what Formal Friday is with the fabulous and fun girls of Ban.do {I so want to work with them}…
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Remember when I posted about attending The ART Weekend last year? Nicole Hill Gerulat, one of my favorite photographers, is the brains behind such gatherings of different art and techie geniuses. Together, they hold classes that range from Photoshop to Letterpress to Photography and Illustrator (just to name a few, of course!) in various cities. Earlier this year Nicole and the gang also launched their online courses so that you can learn even if they don’t tour to your hood. Obviously, I am slightly envious of those who will be traveling with her to France this July for a photo retreat {who wants to take me along?}. Here in San Francisco this weekend? Sign up for really exciting lessons at The Seller’s Retreat.
If you are available on Friday and Saturday {May 21 – 22}, take advantage of this opportunity to attend a 2-day event that will take you through the entire process of selling and marketing your product online. Whether you are ready to dive in to the world of selling your wares or want to learn how to boost your present business with better marketing, this is perfect for you! Nicole, along with Alma and Mike Loveland, will show you how to take professional product shots, teach you how to professionally retouch your photos, take you through creating your own brand graphics and packaging, and will even guide you in setting up your shop and marketing yourself with social media. Space is limited to ensure face time with your instructors and no experience is necessary. Trust me, it will be so worth it. Seriously, check out what classes they’ll be offering. I am trying to see if I can head on over there.
Above are beautiful still + life work by Nicole.
And some of Alma and Mike‘s work.
oh, the things you can learn from this team!
The Seller’s Retreat
May 21 – 22, 2010 {this Friday and Saturday}
The Ferney Art Studio at Paxton Gate
766 Valencia Street
San Francisco
ps – The studio is really easy to get to. I took public transportation there when I was taking various classes. let me know if you’ll be there!
Today I am off from the day job and am headed out to watch Stage 3 of the Tour of California. The riders will go from San Francisco to San Cruz for a total of about 120 miles. I’ll let you know how it goes. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Summer Bicycle by alice b. gardens: $12.00
ps – no, they won’t be riding bikes like this today. :)
It’s Monday. You’re totally psyched for the day, right? Well, here’s a little something cute to kick off your week…
All art prints are $25.00 and are taken by one of my favorites, Sharon Montrose.
isn’t your Monday better already?!
There are so many sites that I have bookmarked that I sometimes forget to go back to them. When I revisited Noun, I remembered why it held a spot on my favorites list. Located in Portalnd, Oregon, Stephanie Sheldon and her husband Thomas opened this gorgeous shop on Belmont Street in 2006. Much of their inventory is new and/or local, yet I am intrigued by the vintage pieces currently listed on their site…
1. Vintage Metal Lunchbox: $22.00
2. Vintage Folding Camera & Leather Case: $65.00
3. Vintage Office Ledger: $11.00
4. Royal Standard Typewriter with Rare Mathematic Keyboard: $625.00
5. Wooden Weis Card File: $48.00
6. Heavy Duty Tape Dispenser: $38.00
Who wants to take a trip up to Portland with me?
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