Archive for December, 2010
December 30, 2010
so this is the second time {here’s the first} that i am going to talk about the rachel zoe project on mixed plate. have you watched it before? i became hooked after trying to figure out who she was and why people always talked about her having these crazy phrases that she would use. if you’ve seen her show, you’ll know why i think these are just great…
these signs are “to die for“, aren’t they? you got that, right? these signs are cut from recycled plywood that were gathered from local construction sites by william dohman of st. paul, minnesota.
shut the front door: $175.00; bananas: $80.00
ps – is it time for season 4 yet?
December 27, 2010
as we near the end of another year, i’m sure many of us start thinking of how we can be better organized in the upcoming one. 2011 is just around the corner and you know what that means…new calendars and planners! hooray! so fun, right? here are a few of my favorites that i’ve been keeping a list of so far…
illustrated owl calendar by gingiber: $21.00
bunny calendar: $25.00; letterpress and steel desktop calendar: $30.00; the paper thieves
adventures calendar by sadly harmless: $12.00
desk calendar by cabin + cub: $20.00
wall calendar poster – honeysuckle edition; desktop calendar: $20.00/ea; by michelle brusegaard
wall calendar by leah giberson: $30.00 {back ordered}
mid-century modern wall calendar: $35.00; fabulous calendar: $25.00 by pistachio press
December 27, 2010
as a kid i remember going to stores and seeing grab bags. sometimes it was at a snack shop {or crack seed store, in hawai’i}. of course, i recall going to windward mall by my house and always wanting to visit a store called special dreams. it was basically a place filled with sanrio goodies…and, i just wanted to buy lots of pens, pencils, erasers and candy from there. but they had grab bags. what would be in those bags? it was a mystery. but that’s part of the appeal, isn’t it? so when sandy mentioned that she and matthew were working on some gocco grab bags, i was pretty excited and began to reminisce of those childhood days…
these home-sewn drawstring bags by treatzone have a vintage bike screenprinted on the front. inside each bag will contain other gocco treats like a print, notecard set, and a pocket notebook. and at just $16.00 it’s a total steal {remember, you get a nifty new bag, too!}.
December 25, 2010
happy, merry everything to you! as i sit here typing away this little note to you all, i realize how lucky i truly am. this year on this holiday i desperately wish i were back home with my family. but as i spent all yesterday at work with such fun and amazing bosses {who are my san francisco family}, chatting with customers {some who just popped by to say hello and wish me well}, friends who made sure i had something to eat {because the day job really has been that busy}, and thinking about what lovely readers and online friends you are to me, i got all happy and merry. these are all the sorts of things in life i need and all i could have ever asked for. thank you for being so good to me. i love you all so very much. may your holiday be a safe, happy and merry one!
aloha and mele kalikimaka,
liana
via weheartit by oliver schwarzwald
via raehein
via weheartit
via lucia and mapp
via besimo
and here’s why my apartment still smells like a bakery…
first image via f. prestes
December 24, 2010
how could it possibly be christmas eve already? with packages mailed out, baked goods delivered {by the way, it smells like a bakery in here!}, and this apartment looking like a tornado hit it, i am ready for the day. here are just a few of my favorite holiday cards that were found this season…
winter wonderland: $5.00; happy santa: $4.50 by spring olive
i believe by ash and anchor: $16.00/set of 8
holiday cards – happy christmas: $16.00/set of 8; i’d like you for christmas: $4.00 by in haus press
letterpress holiday card set by 1canoe2: $16.00/set of 6
’twas the night postcards: $10.00/set of 10; noel card; 12 days of christmas card: $4.00/ea or 16.00/set of 8 by rifle paper co.
the peace love joy wreath; the snow man: $21.00/ set of 12 by vandalia street press
wreathed bicycle yule tidings: $4.50; holiday reindeer: $4.20 by darling press
December 22, 2010
you got the stockings. but what to stuff them with? here are a few last-minute ideas from the gift guide‘s stocking stuffers section…
check out all of these lovely shops. oh, and remember to check the guide for the exclusive discount codes!
beads in the belfry; oktak; reuseit.com; contrast magazine; paper pastries; wings hawaii; invitation consultants
December 21, 2010
the 25th is getting closer. eek! i am doing a late post because i’ve been running around doing post office runs, grocery shopping, adding last minute touches to gifts, and…oh, yeah…baking for the last several hours. i thought i would take a break to show off the lovely i heart paper section of the gift guide. because, you know, i really do heart paper…
check out all of these lovely shops. oh, and remember to check the guide for the exclusive discount codes!
sweet harvey; oh joy!; samantha hahn; contrast magazine; orange beautiful
December 20, 2010
you know what would be super fun during all this cold, gloomy, rainy weather we’re having? tossing around colorful pomfetti umbrellas…
these tissue paper umbrella cutouts would definitely brighten up the day! what’s great is you can pick as many colors as you’d like. i sense a party coming on…
pomfetti umbrellas by pom love: $3.00
December 20, 2010
happy monday to you! hope you all had a lovely weekend. the rain here in san francisco hindered me from accomplishing some of my goals {holidays + rain + traffic + public transportation = bleh}. but it’s alright. it’s the start of a new week. let’s begin with a peek at the holiday gift guide‘s for your space section {such good stuff!}…
check out all of these lovely shops. oh, and remember to check the guide for the exclusive discount codes!
feisty elle; irene suchocki; orange beautiful; sprout studio; reiter8; shana logic; sfgirlbybay
December 17, 2010
what does your space look like right now? is there a christmas tree in your living room? are there all sorts of decor elements reflective of the season? growing up {and still to this day} my mom really got a thrill out of sprucing up our home to look festive. the day after thanksgiving we would pull out the boxes that were filled with ornaments, lights, figurines, and more. it was on. being that i live alone now and am oh-so-homesick, i yearn for a little something familiar. since my apartment doesn’t have much space {considering i’m currently sprawled across the bed, living space, and kitchen working on craft projects and gifts}, i decided on this. may i present to you my “holiday corner”…
don’t you like my mini-tree? i have no idea what it is, but it sure smells good.
my little deer was in need of a place to live. i think he likes his new home. and the flower i gave him today.
oh, and my silver elephant candle adds a nice glow to the space…
December 17, 2010
it’s friday! what are your plans for the weekend? here are a couple of ideas if you are here in san francisco {you might spot me there, so let me know if you’ll be around}…
to complete my shopping {i’m behind, i know} i’ll be picking one of the best kinds of gifts i could think of. you know, the kind that you can eat. i’ll be grabbing some wonderful stocking stuffers and gifts at the candy store. not only do they have seasonal items, but they have something for everyone’s taste and budget. from old school candies to fine artisan handmade chocolates and caramels, you really cannot go wrong. they know their stuff at the shop and can guide you in finding the perfect present. even better? they are a small mom-and-pop operation carrying lots of local confectioners and primarily unique items that you will not find in any other store here in san francisco {many even in california or the west coast}.
the candy store
1507 vallejo street {at polk}
san francisco
415.921.8000
hours: every day 11 – 7
if you really want to see some excitement, head on over to k-one fitness tonight. it’s the final fight nite of the year and it is going to be amazing. seriously. i’m talking about a line up of exhibition style fights in muay thai, mma, and submission wrestling {brazilian jiu-jitsu} including pro mma fighters as they prep for their upcoming 2011 fights. it’s just a $10 donation and there will be alcohol {for 21+, of course}, music and lots of fun. check out the gym {it’s where i train at and i absolutely love it}.
k-one fitness
2001 van ness avenue
san francisco
415.474.3322
finally, it’s here once again and i have been looking forward to it…
this weekend, head over to the second annual renegade craft fair {it’s the holiday version, of course!} at the concourse exhibition center. with over 250 artists in attendance selling their handmade wares, well…it’s probably where i’ll be spending most of my saturday. i love getting to meet and visit with some of my favorite artists {most of who you’ve seen featured here on mixed plate}. there will also be workshops and food.
renegade craft fair
concourse exhibition center – east hall
620 7th street
san francisco
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aloha! i’m Liana. this is my site. i am not a professional writer. i pretty much just write the way i talk. it’s fun meeting new online friends and introducing these amazing artists. i’ll do my best to keep you entertained.
