January 26, 2012
stampin’ around.
yellow owl workshop always has the cutest items. when i recently spotted these stamps sets i put them on my wish list.
which one would you go for? it’s hard to choose since both sets have an animal!
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January 2, 2012
red vs. black.
so it’s a brand new year. does that mean it’s time for a brand new bag? hmmm…one can never have too many, right? i’ve had my eye on this organic canvas screen printed tote by fluffyco. there’s a red heart on one side and black on the other so you’ve got options depending on your mood.
two-sided heart tote by fluffyco: $49.00
October 31, 2011
happy halloween.
halloween is pretty great, right? there’s the dressing up, the candy, and my favorite part…all the scary movies that are brought back in small theaters and on tv. what will you be doing? i’ll be at the candy store in san francisco where they’re having their 5th annual halloween event {they give away tons of candy…for free!}. have fun and be safe!
cute, right?
via weheartit
August 17, 2011
double dutch sweets at the candy store.
i am 100% totally in love with oakland’s double dutch sweets. confectioner shiyuan’s creation the ramona bar is ridiculously delicious. imagine a fancy, high-end version of a snickers bar that includes nougat with peanuts and a layer of salted caramel, all covered in dark chocolate with salt sprinkled across the top. yes, i am drooling right now as well. the one place here in the city of san francisco where you can pick up some of her bars is the candy store in russian hill.
even better news is that shiyuan will be at the candy store this thursday for a confectioner showcase where you can meet with her and sample her chocolate. while there you can enjoy some champagne and take advantage of a 10% discount on any purchase you make throughout the event.
what: the candy store’s confectioner showcase featuring double dutch sweets
where: the candy store, 1507 vallejo street {at polk}
when: thursday, august 18, 5:00 – 7:00pm
June 16, 2011
party at the candy store!
are you in san francisco tonight? i sure do hope so because…woot! woot! party at the candy store!!!
back in april the candy store turned four and you can help celebrate with them this thursday, june 16! the parties are always a blast with lots of food, champagne and, of course, candy! the owners will also have a candy contest/trivia again with great prizes for the lucky winners. oh, and there’s 10% off your purchase during the party. all are welcome.
the candy store‘s 4th anniversary party
thursday, june 16, 2011, 5-8pm
1507 vallejo street {at polk}
san francisco
415.921.8000
June 2, 2011
bouncy in san francisco.
so…this is new to me, but a few years ago there was a commercial that aired where thousands of colorful bouncy balls made their way down the streets {and crazy hills} of san francisco. danish photographer, peter funch was able to capture the action and the limited edition prints are available for sale at Lumas. check these photos…
amazing, right?! i can’t believe that really happened! here’s the video {i think it’s beautiful}…
via a cup of jo
May 3, 2011
on a friday. finally.
my loves, i am super duper excited to share this with you. if you’ve been a reader since way back when, you’ll know i used to have a jewelry line called on a friday. when i left home to venture out to san francisco i had temporarily shut down my site. or it was supposed to be temporary. well, three+ years later, i am proud to announce that i have finally, finally relaunched on a friday a little over one week ago. it has been a lot of fun, a lot of work, a lot of restyling of the look of the site {and business cards, packaging, etc. – read about it here}. thanks to lindsay, of course, i am once again able to have a shiny new shop that i am thrilled about. i hope that you’ll enjoy it! here’s a peek…
juliet: $65.00; billie: $35.00; sienna: $50.00; rizzo: $42.00
shondra {blue}: $50.00; mahana: $46.00; trudy: $150.00
thanks for all of your continued support with my business ventures. i’d love it if you want to keep up with on a friday! check out my blog, brand new twitter, facebook page {where i’ll host giveaways}, and sign up for the newsletter {where i’ll offer special discounts}.
April 19, 2011
sunhee moon.
have you ever visited sunhee moon here in san francisco? it is a little ridiculous that i haven’t featured the small boutique before. you know how i often mention not being the biggest clothing shopper? well, this shop is one that when i am in the mood or in need of something new i head to. what i adore about shopping at the two boutiques is that they have superior customer service. the girls are always friendly and genuinely helpful. they take their time to ensure you find what is right for you.
the san francisco company supports other local businesses by using primarily american-made fabrics and producing their clothes in small quantities not far from their headquarters in the mission district. sunhee graduated from university of california at berkeley and continued her studies by heading to italy to learn more about art history. she traveled throughout india and asia before starting her line.
sunhee moon‘s aesthetic is clean and classic, yet modern. she pulls inspiration from the 1950′s era {hello, classics!}. the styles are really flattering on various body types and the color palette always makes me happy. each item from the shop can easily blend its way in to your current wardrobe {which is important when you’re a picky-i-don’t-like-to-shop-shopper like me}. the items are so well-made and i never fail to receive compliments on the items i have when i wear them. oh, and i even like the way the store is arranged – blocks of color grouped together. perfect like a rainbow!
April 14, 2011
merci beaucoup.
while i was researching images for today’s color post, i came across reverie daydream boutique. the online shop specializes in products from artisans around the world including things for baby, women, men, travel, bath and body and stationery. that’s how i found this card set by austin press {a san francisco based company that creates letter pressed ephemera}…
merci beaucoup card set: $24.00/set of 8 w/envelopes
January 7, 2011
yellow owl workshop book.
what are you doing this evening? if you are here in san francisco, you should definitely head over to the curiosity shoppe. there’s a showcase and mini yellow owl workshop {love} pop-up shop in honor of christine schmidt’s new book, print workshop.
join in the celebration of the book launch from 6-9pm where you can pick up your very own signed copy, make your own printed book plates using rubber stamps, and have some beverages.
print workshop book launch
friday, january 7, 6 – 9pm
the curiosity shoppe
855 valencia street
san francisco, ca 94110
images via the curiosity shoppe blog
December 27, 2010
grab bags.
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 17, 2010
holiday corner.
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…
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.
