tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304147272024-03-07T18:58:16.935-08:00sfgirlbybaysfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.comBlogger1629125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-16573400820915520692009-06-16T22:00:00.000-07:002009-06-16T22:10:58.667-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3620446656_9df65ee3aa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 154px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3620446656_9df65ee3aa.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/">Sfgirlbybay</a> has up and moved to a <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/">brand new home</a>.<br /><br />Please find me at my new location<br />and bookmark the new page here at<br /><a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/">http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><script>window.location="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com"</script>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-76698088380715732682009-06-14T10:00:00.000-07:002009-06-14T12:44:14.229-07:00Sfgirlbybay Has a New Home!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3620446656_9df65ee3aa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 154px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3620446656_9df65ee3aa.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/">Sfgirlbybay</a> has up and moved to a <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/">brand new home</a>.<br /><br />Please find me at my new location<br />and bookmark the new page here at<br /><a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/">http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/</a>.<br />NOTE: Please do not subscribe until next week<br />when work out some final edits. Thanks!<br /><br /><br /></div>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-59671950414497885242009-06-12T14:00:00.000-07:002009-06-12T14:00:01.094-07:00Oh, and happy, happy Friday.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3617787957_c351d8983c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3617787957_c351d8983c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> Okay kids...it's finally launch time! If you haven't heard, <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/" target="_blank">sfgirlbybay</a> is getting a brand new look and feel! I do hope you like it! We've worked long and hard on it, and it should make browsing <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/" target="_blank">the blog</a> a whole lot easier, and well, much more intuitive and user-friendly.<br /><br />On the new <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/" target="_blank">sfgirlbybay</a> you'll be able to search by keywords, and there's a whole page dedicated to different categories, so say you're looking for a post about Etsy products or DIY, or Artwork - it'll be there under the Categories page - just click on the appropriate category and it'll take you to every post I've ever written on that subject. Also, that endless stream of resources on the left side of the blog...it has it's own page now, too - just click on Resource Links. And the blogroll? You'll find that under the Friends page. I'll explain more as we get there, but suffice it to say <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/" target="_blank">sfgirlbybay</a> has a brand new home and it's simply <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/" target="_blank">www.sfgirlbybay.com</a>. Bye-bye blogspot, you've been good to us, but it's time to move on! Hope to see you <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/" target="_blank">there</a> on Monday, everyone!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3620446656_9df65ee3aa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 154px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3620446656_9df65ee3aa.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-19836925456335321322009-06-12T10:30:00.000-07:002009-06-12T10:30:00.226-07:00Friday Flickr Faves.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3618584818_55c48ba0a4_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 490px; height: 411px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3618584818_55c48ba0a4_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>I've decided I really like posting my set of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/" target="_blank">Flickr Favorites</a> on Fridays, so I'm going to post them each week. A little bit of inspiration going into the weekend, with my camera aimed and ready to shoot! This set reminds me of summer...to see the original photograph, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/" target="_blank">click here</a>, and then click on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/">individual images</a> for a better view, and to see more of these talented photographer's work. Many thanks, as aways to the inspiring group of photographers on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> for the amazing photographs you take and for sharing them with us all.sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-60362739088583681192009-06-12T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-12T09:00:00.851-07:00For the Love of Letterpress.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3611428673_0f073cf1b3_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 691px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3611428673_0f073cf1b3_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Fellow blogger Jordan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ferney</span> of <a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oh Happy Day</a>, alerted me to some new summer letterpress classes she's teaching here in San Francisco. This sounds like great fun! Students send in a design themselves or choose one of the <a href="http://ferneyartstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">designs from here</a> a week before the class and she makes you a plate. Then, the day of the class you can print 250 of your very own letterpress cards! The class costs $125 and is held in <a href="http://ferneyartstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jordan's art studio on Valencia Street</a> in San Francisco. Attached are a couple of cards other students have printed. The classes are: Saturday, June 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>, Saturday, July 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>, and Saturday, August 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>. More information can be <a href="http://ferneyartstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">found right here</a>.sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-8690028911734565072009-06-12T06:00:00.000-07:002009-06-12T06:00:03.093-07:00Friday Food Files With Molly Watson: Cole Slaw.I recently went strawberry picking and came home with an ungodly number of the bright red fruits. I saw my neighbor - who has done a lot to make our little San Francisco street a better place to live - in her backyard and went out to hand a pint of my bounty over the fence. She was grateful and wanted to give me something in return. She wondered if I might like a <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/fall/tp/aboutcabbage.htm" target="_blank">cabbage</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3618413240_5eff5b828a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3618413240_5eff5b828a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I'm sure is says a lot about me that I was super-duper psyched to get that cabbage, but look at it - it was gorgeous. The cool weather of San Francisco may be the bane of backyard tomato-growers, but it does wonders for the density and quality of <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/fall/tp/aboutcabbage.htm" target="_blank">cabbage</a>.<br /><br />I took it up the stairs to my kitchen, took this picture, and promptly trimmed and sliced it into shreds. Then I mixed some cream and malt vinegar in a large bowl, seasoned it with salt, pepper, and celery seed to make a dressing, tossed in the cabbage, added a grated carrot, and we had the best <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/salads/r/creamyslaw.htm" target="_blank">Classic Creamy Cole Slaw</a> you can imagine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3618413248_4a6677fa75.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3618413248_4a6677fa75.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Did you think <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/salads/r/creamyslaw.htm" target="_blank">creamy cole slaw</a> has mayonnaise in it? That's okay. It’s what I thought until I was 29 and visiting my friend in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We made cole slaw and I learned that the good stuff - that creamy, luscious kind that reminds me of the little container that would come with my Kentucky Fried dinner as a kid - is actually creamy. As in, it has cream in it.<br /><br />I’ll let you take a moment to recover - this comes as big news to many people who never make <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/salads/r/creamyslaw.htm" target="_blank">cole slaw</a>. Of course, I’m sure there are plenty of mayonnaise-laden versions out there, but the good stuff? Cream. Heavy cream.<br /><br />You see, the acid in the vinegar thickens the cream into a dressing-like, some may say mayonnaise-like, consistency. You can also add some sugar to the whole thing if you’re one of those people who like sweet cole slaw. <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/salads/r/creamyslaw.htm" target="_blank">This cole slaw</a> only gets better if it sits in the fridge for a bit and it could serve you very well this summer if you get invited to many potlucks or barbecues or, if you live in the 1960s, “patio parties.”<br /><br />See how I served it over at <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/?p=1160" target="_blank">The Dinner Files</a>, or just check out the recipe at <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/salads/r/creamyslaw.htm">Local Foods</a>.<br /><br />P.S. Looking for fabulous summer reading? Even remotely interested in food? Check out <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/?p=1132" target="_blank">a few book recommendations from yours truly</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div>Each week, the <a href="http://sfgirlbybay.blogspot.com/search?q=Friday+Food+Files" target="_blank">Friday Food Files</a> are deliciously brought to you by <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/" target="_blank">Molly Watson</a>. For more on Molly and her delicious recipes, you can visit her in one of many wonderful places:<br />Writer: <a href="http://mollywatsonwrites.com/" target="_blank">mollywatsonwrites.com</a><br />Blogger: <a href="http://thedinnerfiles.com/" target="_blank">thedinnerfiles.com</a><br />Recipe Wizard: <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/" target="_blank">localfoods.about.com</a><br />Radio Girl: <a href="http://eatthatradio.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">eatthatradio.wordpress.com</a><br />tweeter: <a href="http://twitter.com/mollywatson" target="_blank">twitter.com/mollywatson</a><br />teacher: <a href="http://mediabistro.com/courses/cache/instr404.asp" target="_blank">mediabistro.com/courses/cache/<wbr>instr404.asp</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />*Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/" target="_blank">Molly Watson</a>.<br /></span>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-73779948185848893852009-06-11T09:50:00.000-07:002009-07-16T09:36:40.906-07:00blissful inspiration<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">welcome to my blissful inspiration post for today. my name is </span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lulucurry/3569597549/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">mrs. french</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. lately most of my thursday posts have had a definite theme. this morning I chose them simply because I find them just so pretty...oh and the melony, pink color is nice too...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">~as always, please tap the stars...you will be happy you did...</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvIyACUlFDb9dU0apISc-ZvAKQ40v25iFq0nDEJmLHKPIZIlgZRjCxGWMKbZHUal_cmh1fFHXk2YVddPK5AC63tJxT3Zz8knt5s6-BymV7FGUHFDNykfN7G-enBBvKwLvbWvG/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div>Mrs.Frenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15538695099376546483noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-67703631866297470152009-06-11T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-11T09:00:00.503-07:00Bespoken For.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3614847988_a312f42d4f_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 550px; height: 411px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3614847988_a312f42d4f_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>That wonderful <a href="http://sfgirlbybay.blogspot.com/2009/04/blissful-inspiration_09.html" target="_blank">Mrs. French has gotten me all bicycle crazy</a>, and now Jessica Hall Burns of Minneapolis-based design group <a href="http://redblackbrown.com/blog/article/570/the-handsome-cycle-posters-are-officially-for-sale" target="_blank">Red Black Brown</a> goes and taunts me with some more bike-love. It's a poster commission she did for <a href="http://handsomecycles.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Handsome Cycles</a> (whose <a href="http://handsomecycles.bigcartel.com/product/commuter-road-touring-1-x-8-drivetrain" target="_blank">bikes</a> I also think you would love, very cycle chic). It's a two-color limited edition screen print Jessica printed featuring the <a href="http://redblackbrown.com/blog/article/570/the-handsome-cycle-posters-are-officially-for-sale" target="_blank">Twin Cities' skyline</a>, dotted with flower-like gears. It's sort of an homage to the cities where we live and ride with a vintage modern feel. You can find <a href="http://handsomecycles.bigcartel.com/product/ride-msp" target="_blank">this poster</a>, and <a href="http://handsomecycles.bigcartel.com/product/bespoke" target="_blank">this other one</a> I really love (below) also from Bill Burns of <a href="http://redblackbrown.com/blog/article/570/the-handsome-cycle-posters-are-officially-for-sale" target="_blank">Red Black Brown</a>, available at <a href="http://handsomecycles.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Handsome Cycles</a>. Be warned, you make come away with a really cool bicycle, too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3614847982_28c747b499_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 550px; height: 689px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3614847982_28c747b499_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-69556085286777310342009-06-11T06:00:00.000-07:002009-06-11T06:00:02.357-07:00Dialogue: It's All About Community.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3614672592_148d7fbce0_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 463px; height: 321px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3614672592_148d7fbce0_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>I love Erin Loechner of <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/" target="_blank">Design for Mankind's</a> <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/2009/06/community/">Dialogue series</a>, perhaps because as a blogger it touches on many day to day issues I confront working from home. And guess what? Today’s episode of <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/2009/06/community/" target="_blank">Dialogue</a> is sponsored by <a href="http://sfgirlbybay.com/" target="_blank">sfgirlbybay</a> (<span style="font-style: italic;">hint, hint...and there's a sneak peek at my new site banner - look for the launch very, very soon!</span>). This episode is all about community - virtual and real life communities and then that part that crosses over - which for me has been great. I love when the wonderful people I've met online become part of my real world, and I've met some really wonderful friends via this blog. So today's episode of <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/2009/06/community/" target="_blank">Dialogue</a> really resonated with me, and may with you too if you spend a lot of time online.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3613949657_ca1bdcfb54_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 330px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3613949657_ca1bdcfb54_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>In addition to Erin's regular <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/2009/06/community/" target="_blank">Dialogue</a> contributors, <a href="http://blanketmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Blanket Magazine’s editor Bec Brown</a> is joining photographer <a href="http://www.jengotch.com/" target="_blank"> Jen Gotch</a> and artist <a href="http://www.kellylynnjones.com/new/" target="_blank">Kelly Lynn Jones</a> to weigh in on the topic of community. You can watch the video series <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/2009/06/community/" target="_blank">here on Design for Mankind</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3614672604_9432f62b70_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 477px; height: 329px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3614672604_9432f62b70_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-51067263620339318792009-06-10T10:00:00.000-07:002009-06-10T10:00:00.802-07:00Vintage Finds for a Modern World: Shopping Etsy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3611237017_ff84852d3b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 400px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3611237017_ff84852d3b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I seem to be on a vintage tangent these days...well, maybe most days. But, I feel like I need to refresh things around here. Out with the old, and in with some brand new "old". I'd like to replace some of my older accessories with some new vintage pieces, just to keep things interesting. But it's a few weeks away until <a href="http://www.antiquesbybay.com/" target="_blank">the next big flea market</a> here in San Francisco (I just missed the <a href="http://www.antiquesbybay.com/" target="_blank">Alameda</a> flea because I was out of town), so I went to my back-up source for vintage finds - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span></a>. There's a whole lot of great vintage sellers on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span></a> and sometimes a whole lot simpler and sometimes more affordable than shopping and bidding on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ebay</span></a>. I just had to have this beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=16770312" target="_blank"> camera</a> (above). Here's a look at what else I found shopping around <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span></a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3611237013_5cefc698fe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 463px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3611237013_5cefc698fe.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Shiny Chrome Kitchen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Cannister</span> Set from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26155261" target="_blank"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Rarae</span> Aves</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3611236967_878a0a6436_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 573px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3611236967_878a0a6436_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Vintage Wire Storage Basket from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25850118" target="_blank"> Extra Virgin Home</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3611237019_c6dd9739b7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3611237019_c6dd9739b7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Antique Folk Art Wooden Bust from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26218659" target="_blank"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">DomestiKate</span></a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3611236991_756186cb6d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 455px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3611236991_756186cb6d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Wireware</span> Wall Clock from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25127404" target="_blank"> The Vintage Supply Co</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3612075822_4bfeb533a1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 430px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3612075822_4bfeb533a1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Vintage Letters from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25810228" target="_blank"> Vintage Embellishment</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3611236985_cf1dba74d9_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 572px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3611236985_cf1dba74d9_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Turquoise Smith Corona Typewriter from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25850655" target="_blank"> Junk Culture</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3611240331_d6f32b2c84_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 573px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3611240331_d6f32b2c84_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">French Bottle Carrier from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26088192" target="_blank"> Extra Virgin Home</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3612075828_b09a73ce1d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 492px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3612075828_b09a73ce1d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Franciscan Earthenware Serving Platter from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22647692" target="_blank"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Sparker</span></a>.</span><br /></div>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-6990074469186456902009-06-10T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-10T09:00:01.063-07:00Wonderful White Twig.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3611803856_54c0621d96.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3611803856_54c0621d96.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I stumbled upon these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6418141" target="_blank">great looking pillows</a> whilst perusing Etsy today, and yum! I love the really stylish designs, utilizing simple linen and mattress ticking fabrics. Trés chic, no? Karen at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6418141" target="_blank">White Twig</a> learned her sewing skills by watching her mother sew, as she would patiently explain to her what she was doing and why. Karen started <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6418141" target="_blank">White Twig</a> as a way to express what has always inspired her, despite the trends, always inspired by nature and natural materials, modern and fresh design and simple country living. If you love these lovely pillows as much as I do, you can find more designs at the<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6418141" target="_blank"> White Twig Etsy shop</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3611803870_8405f41296_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 480px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3611803870_8405f41296_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3611803858_8c77a578a4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3611803858_8c77a578a4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3611018727_3a023509c3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 497px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3611018727_3a023509c3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3611803860_0c738994a3_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 480px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3611803860_0c738994a3_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3611803868_8d6588df67_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 468px; height: 468px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3611803868_8d6588df67_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3611803874_74537eacc5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 498px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3611803874_74537eacc5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-89258214009580743072009-06-10T06:00:00.000-07:002009-06-10T06:00:01.494-07:00Time Out With Erin: Sew What.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3611108075_2b63140b14_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 332px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3611108075_2b63140b14_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I have no idea how to sew. I remember practicing as a child with the shoelaces and cardboard tools [you know the kind, right?], but nonetheless, I still couldn't wrap my head [or nimble fingers] around the concept.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3611108071_b5150cf338_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 585px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3611108071_b5150cf338_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>BUT. Something tells me I need to face the music, bite the bullet and learn to sew. After all, wouldn't it be fantastic to <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/05/sew-in-love/" target="_blank">sew a love letter to my husband a la Twig & Thistle</a>? Or <a href="http://www.spinsterzine.com/?p=109" target="_blank">memorize scientific theories on a hankie</a>? And stitch all <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubykhan/97266178/in/set-72057594064982220/" target="_blank">cast members of The Breakfast Club</a>?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3611108081_0382d7df0e_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 421px; height: 450px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3611108081_0382d7df0e_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Come on! The possibilities are endless. Off to dust off that <a href="http://www.vintagesingersewing.com/" target="_blank">Singer</a> my grandmother gifted me years ago...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3611108065_30a366faea.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3611108065_30a366faea.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />*And, in case you're unfamiliar, <a href="http://sfgirlbybay.blogspot.com/2009/02/time-out-sf.html" target="_blank">Time Out</a> is another installment of a Wednesday column brought to you by <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/" target="_blank">Erin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Loechner</span></a>, Editor of <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/" target="_blank">Design for Mankind</a>...dedicated to tearing you away from behind the computer monitor and on to enjoying the simple things in life. Enjoy! As always, thanks so much <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/" target="_blank">Erin</a>!sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-42045770584094367772009-06-09T10:00:00.000-07:002009-06-09T12:20:54.681-07:00Kitchen Cabinet Makeover: Lori Andrews.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3607962181_e0c16bcc33.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3607962181_e0c16bcc33.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://the10centdesigner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lori Andrews</a> is a Calgary-based interior designer, and a favorite photographer of mine. Also known on Flicker as <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theproletariatdesigner/" target="_blank">The 10 Cent Designer</a>, <a href="http://the10centdesigner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lori's</a> beautiful, and often humorous, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theproletariatdesigner/3607954328/" target="_blank">photography</a> is admired by literally millions of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">flickerettes</span> everywhere, including the infamous '<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1040132@N20/pool/" target="_blank">Stand on a Bench'</a> Monday pool. Today, <a href="http://the10centdesigner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lori</a> is going to share her amazing kitchen cabinet makeover. Simply stunning!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3607953815_b336e9a4d3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3607953815_b336e9a4d3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here a couple of "before" pics:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3607953817_b28d653a6a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3607953817_b28d653a6a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I like things done a certain way. When I bought my house it was completely trimmed in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MDF</span> (medium-density fiberboard) and even the kitchen cupboards were made of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">MDF</span>. We liked the warmth but were continually frustrated by the poor finish that the previous owner had applied. My husband and I looked into purchasing all new custom cabinets but we had a very difficult time justifying it since the existing items were new and only had decorative flaws. We discussed painting them in a super glossy white and decided that would be our direction. someday...Well someday finally came!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3611621434_f0aab5ecb9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3611621434_f0aab5ecb9.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3607953843_2bc7c258fb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3607953843_2bc7c258fb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I hired my favorite painter to paint out all of the wood trim in the house. That included the baseboards, the window casings, the base of the kitchen cabinets, some closets etc. It took him 4 coats and 8 full days to do this! Next, my husband and I researched what paint to use in order to get the super smooth, super hard , super glossy finish we wanted on the cabinet doors. After much debate we chose to go with a product that would do the job the best, and last the longest. Because I wanted an extremely durable surface that would not require repainting within the next decade, we chose a lacquer from <a href="http://www.becker-acroma.com/templates/levelTwoPage.aspx?id=8592" target="_blank">Becker</a>, who then matched the lacquer to our paint color for us - <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/" target="_blank">Benjamin Moore's, Oxford White</a>. I looked at some water based products but they simply could not give the same quality of surface that we wanted.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3607953861_6aef9a481c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3607953861_6aef9a481c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The cabinets required a great deal of surface prep and my husband had to build special drying racks to stack them all (the cabinet fronts) out in our garage. He also had to rebuild several parts of the cabinetry that were not made of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">MDF</span>. The microwave stand is one of the items he rebuilt. It is much smaller than the original, so we also had to buy a new microwave! He used a very powerful compression sprayer to apply the three coat paint system. We estimate it took nearly 40 hours to complete the cabinet fronts.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3611833730_edcb6faf77.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3611833730_edcb6faf77.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3607962193_a982efe35a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3607962193_a982efe35a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We loved our home before but now it is even better! My kitchen is easy to clean and my new white on white scheme just glows.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3607953831_4b4189b208.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3607953831_4b4189b208.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>'<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1040132@N20/pool/" target="_blank">Stand on a Bench'</a> Monday in my home.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*Editor's note: Have you got a great makeover story? Send it my way!</span>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-75681013454875726682009-06-09T08:00:00.000-07:002009-06-09T10:31:41.993-07:00To Serve & Display.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3452001500_b4db953daf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3452001500_b4db953daf.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The home I stayed at in Glen Ellen this weekend had a lovely collection of pale aqua pottery and white ceramic dinnerware and serving pieces, and it got me to thinking I needed a few more to add to my own collection (above). So I went exploring to see what I might find, both on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>, and on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5244654" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, both newly handcrafted and vintage. Here's a look at some great inspiration for displaying your decorative vases and pottery, and those festive serving pieces too pretty to store away, as well as some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shops</a> that are great for finding new pieces to add to your own collections.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3608525263_86aac9991e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 374px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3608525263_86aac9991e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59975121@N00/479880349/" target="_blank">doublewinky</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3609427140_0ac9c96939.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3609427140_0ac9c96939.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Vintage coffee cups from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14016924" target="_blank"> Fluffy Flowers</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3608525269_c36e552d7c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3608525269_c36e552d7c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/freshvintage/2313783591/" target="_blank">freshvintagestyle</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3609427144_34a07190e2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3609427144_34a07190e2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Oval bee dish from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25497594" target="_blank"> Rae Dunn</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3608539543_480d8564dc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 413px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3608539543_480d8564dc.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/merbabies/2363223023/" target="_blank">On Bradstreet</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3609427136_c5488f49e2_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 487px; height: 480px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3609427136_c5488f49e2_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Sprig cups from <a href="http://www/" target="_blank"> Diana Fayt</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3609427152_7c00908c1d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 443px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3609427152_7c00908c1d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Lovebirds vase from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26121284" target="_blank"> Red Hot Pottery</a>.</span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3608525271_d998a1ed1f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3608525271_d998a1ed1f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24069019@N00/3256786521/" target="_blank">sunshinesyrie</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3609427134_ab3f5fc61f_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3609427134_ab3f5fc61f_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Cupcake stand from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25994386" target="_blank"> Whitney Smith</a>.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3609427154_2e7ab4330a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3609427154_2e7ab4330a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Lacy teal bowl from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26173845" target="_blank"> Prince Design UK</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3608625917_51c4dde3aa_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 422px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3608625917_51c4dde3aa_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Tiny bottles from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5215348" target="_blank"> Sara Paloma</a>.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3609363284_da84388770.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 382px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3609363284_da84388770.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Glen Ellen Home.<br /></span></div>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-20223524679589817242009-06-09T06:00:00.000-07:002009-06-09T06:00:03.255-07:00Friends & Neighbors: My Downtown.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3595881445_f85dfecb37_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3595881445_f85dfecb37_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I received an email from a new blogger, Erin Boyle of <a href="http://readingmytealeaves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Reading My Tea Leaves</a> about an idea she had for a series called <a href="http://readingmytealeaves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Downtown</a>. The idea being that beauty can be found in little details, even in a gritty downtown neighborhood! In a broader sense, Erin started the project as a kind of counter point to the idea that cities are undesirable or ugly or dangerous. I love her post of <a href="http://readingmytealeaves.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-downtown_27.html" target="_blank">painted wall advertisements</a>! Even downtown can be beautiful. For more from Erin, check out <a href="http://readingmytealeaves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Reading My Tea Leaves</a>. She's invited me to share downtown San Francisco, so I'll see you <a href="http://readingmytealeaves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">there</a> soon!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3595881447_26e8d89755_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3595881447_26e8d89755_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3595881443_2d62ced2ce_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3595881443_2d62ced2ce_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-27889939153571828042009-06-08T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-08T09:00:02.146-07:00Inspiration in Many Forms.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3605204571_0cac94456f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 323px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3605204571_0cac94456f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/veronicajenn/3488947808/in/pool-67125496@N00" target="_blank">vee*</a>.<br /></span></div><br />I've been feeling the need to for some new inspiration lately, and one of the ways I re-juice is to revamp my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/inspirationboards/" target="_blank">inspiration board</a> and freshen it up a bit with a whole new look. So I checked out one of my favorite sources for creativity, the Flickr group, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/inspirationboards/" target="_blank">Inspiration Boards</a>. Sometimes just the way you present an idea can give it new life and that alone can set off a creative spark within you. Whether it's fashion, graphic designs, photography, or new plans for around the home, here's a look at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/inspirationboards/" target="_blank">some great ideas</a> and new ways to display your own bits of inspiration.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3605264461_dbd7c08c1c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 340px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3605264461_dbd7c08c1c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/displaylady/3331458085/in/pool-inspirationboards" target="_blank">display lady</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3605204599_bf37a87656_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 496px; height: 380px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3605204599_bf37a87656_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/olgersdeman/184625764/in/set-72157600317753475/" target="_blank">BisyBackson</a>.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3605204583_631671ab5f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 332px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3605204583_631671ab5f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18843761@N03/3582530884/in/pool-67125496@N00" target="_blank">doni's delis</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3606086978_20e69e8107.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 353px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3606086978_20e69e8107.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22609510@N03/3389575107/in/pool-67125496@N00" target="_blank">smoothpebble</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3606045984_974976b47b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3606045984_974976b47b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/treefalldesign/3358451380/in/pool-inspirationboards" target="_blank">treefall design</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/veronicajenn/3488947808/in/pool-67125496@N00" target="_blank"> </a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3605204565_a80c1efff9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3605204565_a80c1efff9.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimeeweakley/3468900070/in/pool-inspirationboards" target="_blank">*meestameesta*</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3605264473_1bcbe4f79b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3605264473_1bcbe4f79b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18843761@N03/3390731104/in/pool-inspirationboards" target="_blank">doni's delis</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3605264447_112dcd2f26.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3605264447_112dcd2f26.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mireiaperez/3324842283/in/pool-inspirationboards" target="_blank">Mireia Pérez</a>.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3605264465_1ac9ce19b8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3605264465_1ac9ce19b8.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/condrey/3333593623/in/pool-67125496@N00" target="_blank">**bc**</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3606139078_fc0b8f364e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3606139078_fc0b8f364e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/letteria/3335301226/in/pool-67125496@N00" target="_blank">letteria }{ allerliebst</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3606139076_0a3952b361.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3606139076_0a3952b361.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/julochka/3094751915/in/pool-inspirationboards" target="_blank">julochka</a>.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3606139062_79339176f3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3606139062_79339176f3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/morran/3057399760/in/pool-67125496@N00" target="_blank">Camilla Engman</a>.<br /><br /></span></div>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-55944409416336572432009-06-08T06:00:00.001-07:002009-06-08T06:00:03.475-07:00Sunday...Outside the City.I left the big city this weekend and headed an hour and a half north of San Francisco to the beautiful town of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Ellen,_California" target="_blank">Glen Ellen</a>, in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sonoma</span> County. Beautiful wine country. It's one of the the things I most love about living in San Francisco, that you can escape the city quite quickly should the desire to be near nature call, and be in one of many beautiful places, including <a href="http://www.winecountryinns.com/" target="_blank">wine country</a>, in a very short time. I stayed in an incredible home, complete with its own small vineyard, and basically floated on my back in a pool all weekend long. Here's a look at a road trip to <a href="http://www.northerncalifornia.net/" target="_blank">Northern California</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3605891390_7bc99bcc7a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 322px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3605891390_7bc99bcc7a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>On the Road.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3605891342_38fd3095cf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3605891342_38fd3095cf.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Roadside Stand.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3605891358_cd93a4dd82.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3605891358_cd93a4dd82.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Oh Deer.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3598600505_d0239375a0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 335px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3598600505_d0239375a0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Middle of a Country Road.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3605962622_46b224d4b8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3605962622_46b224d4b8.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Pool House.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3598766623_306f6ff0f0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3598766623_306f6ff0f0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Been There, Done That.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3605039489_8af3ae2487.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3605039489_8af3ae2487.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bzzzz</span>.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3605891292_c238c1ff17.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3605891292_c238c1ff17.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Always a Stop.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3598766613_af2f591a4c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3598766613_af2f591a4c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Oasis, Indeed.<br /><br /></div>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-7498090513328320522009-06-05T13:00:00.000-07:002009-06-05T15:08:53.587-07:00Oh, and happy, happy Friday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3595432659_90a5b714ba.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 366px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3595432659_90a5b714ba.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It's cherry season! Yippee!<br />Have a cherry-filled, happy weekend!<br /></div>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-50526788701758081622009-06-05T10:00:00.000-07:002009-06-05T10:00:00.273-07:00Flickr Faves.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3597036080_f58fef0e37_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 414px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3597036080_f58fef0e37_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>I love my set of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/" target="_blank">Flickr Favorites</a> this week! Can you tell I had a bit of sub-theme going on? To see the original photograph, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/" target="_blank">click here</a>, and then click on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/">individual images</a> for a better view, and to see more of these talented photographer's work. I started a <a href="http://raykophoto.com/" target="_blank">photography class</a> this week, and I am so excited! Thank goodness, sans the camera, that digital photography is free, because I have a feeling I'm going to be shooting more than ever! Thanks, as aways to the talented pool of photographers on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfgirlbybay/favorites/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> for your constant inspiration and guidance.sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-38987772609201660722009-06-05T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-05T09:13:40.233-07:00Another Look at Liberty.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3595432575_671f634e54.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 345px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3595432575_671f634e54.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I shared with you a few weeks ago my visit to <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/" target="_blank">Liberty</a>, the beautiful department store in London. Liberty is known for their <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/departmenthome/dept/fabrics" target="_blank">incredible fabrics</a>, but I wanted to also share these photographs I took of <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/" target="_blank">Liberty's</a> amazing and immense wallpaper sample room. I loved how they displayed their beautiful wallpapers in large patchwork panels. Here's another peek at London's <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/departmenthome/dept/home?resetFilters=true" target="_blank">lovely Liberty</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3595432637_79f6a6a838.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3595432637_79f6a6a838.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3595432585_3a5f08a48c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3595432585_3a5f08a48c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3595432617_8461ca4a4a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3595432617_8461ca4a4a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3595432601_192779f708.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3595432601_192779f708.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-34330650854981696342009-06-05T06:00:00.000-07:002009-06-05T06:00:01.618-07:00Friday Food Files With Molly Watson: Morel Mushrooms.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3596854686_be28e16878_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 385px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3596854686_be28e16878_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I love love love morel mushrooms. They are one of the many mushroom varieties that had, so far, resisted cultivation. They must be foraged in the wild. There haven't been a lot of them about this spring, but I saw some beauties at Far West Fungi last weekend and couldn't resist (even at $28 per pound - but that's cheaper than a drive to the Sierras and a day in the woods looking for my own!).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3596843642_812bac220f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3596843642_812bac220f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The gray weather made <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/?p=1098" target="_blank">me crave something comforting</a>, so I cooked up a <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/risottos/r/morelrisotto.htm" target="_blank">Morel Mushroom Risotto</a>. It was lovely. If you find yourself in possession of a great many morels, however, I recommend simply rinsing them thoroughly in cool water (rinse out that inside cavity - it can play house to a great variety of unsavory bits!), heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, melt some butter in it, and sauté the morels. When they release their liquid and become as tender as can be, transfer them to a plate and sprinkle with salt.<br /><br />Note: Any of you have kids? I wrote a bit about my son and how he eats and why I think that may be (luck and genetics seem to be the prime factors, from what I can tell) over at <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/?p=1086" target="_blank">The Dinner Files</a>. I'd love to hear what you think.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***<br /></div>Each week, the <a href="http://sfgirlbybay.blogspot.com/search?q=Friday+Food+Files" target="_blank">Friday Food Files</a> are deliciously brought to you by <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/" target="_blank">Molly Watson</a>. For more on Molly and her delicious recipes, you can visit her in one of many wonderful places:<br />Writer: <a href="http://mollywatsonwrites.com/" target="_blank">mollywatsonwrites.com</a><br />Blogger: <a href="http://thedinnerfiles.com/" target="_blank">thedinnerfiles.com</a><br />Recipe Wizard: <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/" target="_blank">localfoods.about.com</a><br />Radio Girl: <a href="http://eatthatradio.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">eatthatradio.wordpress.com</a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />*Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.thedinnerfiles.com/" target="_blank">Molly Watson</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/89985824@N00/96846571/" target="_blank"> nature55</a>.<br /></span>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-15891768526892624542009-06-04T08:56:00.000-07:002009-06-04T09:37:55.504-07:00blissful inspiration<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">good morning! it's me, </span></span><a href="http://blissfulb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mrs.</span> french</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">....it is hot and humid in Portland. Honestly days like these the only thing I want to wear is cool cotton dresses. Yesterday I stopped by my favorite </span></span><a href="http://www.tumbleweedboutique.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Portland dress shop</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> and tried on that very thing...which is where the blissful inspiration for today came from....</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">psst...tap the stars...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrPDQrX-y6oz02VtmIK3MlulAyhwYGZvsHOby9sUmjxrtn9LMEC-ezv1_YbxJm_aBXWC2UMRs2rn_8hsBF8Jy37btdS2RM1NPDGoi8y5PMELlJaGsskgo2Ibmw-8BNBhwWZxi/s1600-h/2603552065_713369e909.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhI5CUHOxZogW_9m4DGViNBiPQIfIF_3-J2nLksEg_bTSyj2em8uNWBadezFM1TLbBlPKfdp8Nysg50G4_kcrhNfxxh_3P7Op46zXKq4yITS1SNaukylCTOswmlK4PwkdLT4YF/s400/2370613777_45cd1c47e6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343502312132024114" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhI5CUHOxZogW_9m4DGViNBiPQIfIF_3-J2nLksEg_bTSyj2em8uNWBadezFM1TLbBlPKfdp8Nysg50G4_kcrhNfxxh_3P7Op46zXKq4yITS1SNaukylCTOswmlK4PwkdLT4YF/s1600-h/2370613777_45cd1c47e6.jpg"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/danske/2370613777/in/photostream/" target="_blank">****</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QP36gJW_zd1IA4_pJJsRF2vBza1JiPdfx-pdrhfxOYtRxFdxYon9J2CGNwmfz1oHGLke1PAhax10xRVtPgP-gzWnsnafS2e9oMGwMY7P4XsNR2gC_G0jWes6JgoVbWvu9Nti/s1600-h/Picture+10.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QP36gJW_zd1IA4_pJJsRF2vBza1JiPdfx-pdrhfxOYtRxFdxYon9J2CGNwmfz1oHGLke1PAhax10xRVtPgP-gzWnsnafS2e9oMGwMY7P4XsNR2gC_G0jWes6JgoVbWvu9Nti/s400/Picture+10.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343502234653902962" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cloughridge/460636638/" target="_blank">****</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">typically what happens when I put this post together a crazy surge of inspiration comes over me, which is exactly what happened here...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHF11ZfZgPtZPix-J4Aspp4uPbkce4WHkbKaZw0Hg69OhuLdiyYFSFx2yvlQoCWEXCyQLneymVrmhYjrSmGlJbmP2LjZ5uc_nzobwndcFaCAFJHrkBp4Y1TwPQtt65leaUA5S9/s1600-h/3594724698_8558671b07.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHF11ZfZgPtZPix-J4Aspp4uPbkce4WHkbKaZw0Hg69OhuLdiyYFSFx2yvlQoCWEXCyQLneymVrmhYjrSmGlJbmP2LjZ5uc_nzobwndcFaCAFJHrkBp4Y1TwPQtt65leaUA5S9/s400/3594724698_8558671b07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343502123567200290" /></a><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blissfulimages/3594724698/in/photostream/" target="_blank">****</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I have a funny feeling there will be many cotton dress shots in my future...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I hope you enjoyed our time together today...I am looking forward to next week...I would love to see you at </span></span><a href="http://blissfulb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">bliss</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> too....</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">happy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thursday</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mrs</span>. french</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div>Mrs.Frenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15538695099376546483noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-29208518817315936752009-06-04T08:00:00.000-07:002009-06-04T08:00:01.526-07:00Stylish Sthlm.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3593247348_96be2022b2_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 285px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3593247348_96be2022b2_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I really love these new thermal mugs from <a href="http://www.fromsthlm.com/" target="_blank">Sthlm</a>, the home of independent Swedish design. These mugs are from designer <a href="http://www.fromsthlm.com/" target="_blank">Lovisa Wattman</a> and are modeled on the shape of a wine glass and are made to be held close, cupped in your hand. They work just as well for cool drinks in the summer as they do for hot coco in the autumn (<a href="http://www.fromsthlm.com/" target="_blank">the mugs</a> have hollow double walls to keep drinks warm without burning your fingers). I really like the simple, yet sophisticated city skylines, and the windmills are wonderful! For more beautiful home accessories from independent Swedish designers, <a href="http://www.fromsthlm.com/" target="_blank">check out Sthlm</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3593247342_21c654f9ea_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 285px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3593247342_21c654f9ea_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3593247504_7e270a299b_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 285px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3593247504_7e270a299b_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3593247496_be26ba9cc3_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 285px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3593247496_be26ba9cc3_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-3365849751021887632009-06-04T06:00:00.001-07:002009-06-04T08:39:42.469-07:00Happenings.It would appear that there's a whole lot going on in the arts & crafts center of the world this weekend, and not just here in San Francisco! And I don't know about the rest of you, but here in San Francisco, the weekend really kicks off on Thursday evening! Here's a look at some things going on around the country that might just be in your neck of the woods:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3594034212_8829e9a23f_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 385px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3594034212_8829e9a23f_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Rare Device Presents "Everything You Need Can Grow" • San Francisco: June 4 </span><br />Lisa Congdon & Rena Tom of <a href="http://www.raredevice.net/" target="_blank">Rare Device</a> present "<a href="http://www.cdryan.com/" target="_blank">Everything You Need Can Grow</a>", new work by <a href="http://www.cdryan.com/" target="_blank">Christopher David Ryan</a>. A fun little cocktail party hosted by two of the cities finest gals. Check out <a href="http://www.cdryan.com/" target="_blank">Christopher's new art and book</a> at <a href="http://www.raredevice.net/" target="_blank"><span class="il">Rare</span> Device</a>, Thursday, June 4 at 7 - 9pm.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3593979246_e60b8d52fe_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 696px; height: 96px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3593979246_e60b8d52fe_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Renegade Craft Fair • Brooklyn: </span><b style="font-weight: bold;">June 6 & 7<br /></b>The <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/brooklyn?site=bk" target="_blank">Renegade Craft Fair hits Brooklyn</a>, NY, on June 6 + 7. The fifth annual event will take place from 11am - 7pm in McCarren Park. Over 300 artists are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods: from clothing and accessories, to stationery and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between. The <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/brooklyn?site=bk" target="_blank">outdoor fair</a> is free to the public!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3593979252_e3f97f7fa7_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 314px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3593979252_e3f97f7fa7_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Studio 3579 Presents New Work From Annie Galvin • San Francisco: June 6<br /></span><span><a href="http://wexfordgirl.typepad.com/wexford_girl/2009/05/new-show-coming-up.html" target="_blank">Annie Galvin</a> has done it again, and has painted an entire series of another <a href="http://3fishstudios.com/live/collection/news" target="_blank">California icon</a> - this time the flag of our great state of California. These paintings will make their debut at <a href="http://www.studio3579.com/" target="_blank">Studio 3579</a> on Saturday, June 6th, with an opening slated for 6 - 9pm. Light refreshments will be served.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3593979250_41a26430ac_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3593979250_41a26430ac_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bay Area Pottery Posse @ MudFire Gallery • North Decatur, GA: June 6</span><br /><a href="http://www.mudfire.com/bay-area-pottery-posse.htm" target="_blank">MudFire Gallery</a> will showcase the work of the Bay Area Pottery Posse, a group of of eight talented women potters of the San Francisco Bay area. This gallery show is curated by Diana Fayt, and presents new works from artists Christa Assad, Whitney Smith, Sara Paloma, Rae Dunn, Josie Jurczenia, Sara Kagan and Diana Fayt. <a href="http://www.mudfire.com/bay-area-pottery-posse.htm" target="_blank">The exhibit opens June 6</a>, 2009 with a reception from 5 - 9pm, and continues through July 3, 2009.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3593992736_e96fe5b362_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 491px; height: 184px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3593992736_e96fe5b362_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:Georgia,Times;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">POP NOIR, Southern Exposure's Annual Fundraiser + Art Auction • San Francisco: June 6</span><br /></span>The <a href="http://soex.org/auction2009.html" target="_blank">Southern Exposure Auction</a> is always a great evening of interesting art, people, food and open bar with amazing (and affordable!) art by the most talented folks around. This year <a href="http://soex.org/auction2009.html" target="_blank">Pop Noir</a> is being held at Electric Works, June 6 with the Preview Event from 6-7:30pm, and the Main Event from 7:30 - 10:30pm. For more information about the auction and directions, visit <a href="http://soex.org/auction2009.html" target="_blank">Southern Exposure</a>.sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30414727.post-47705251679546832782009-06-03T09:00:00.000-07:002009-06-03T09:00:00.832-07:00Summer Lovin'.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3589147525_065d3c3796_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 360px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3589147525_065d3c3796_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8230585@N06/3425951880/in/pool-18655067@N00" target="_blank"> xJavierx</a>.</span><br /></div><br />Okay, as much as I love living in San Francisco, I do not so much enjoy the June Gloom. It arrived early this year, and has been lingering in the city since Memorial Day weekend. The Northern California fog just creeps in under the Golden Gate, and covers the city in a soft gray mist. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty. Sometimes. But days and days of it get me a bit down, so today, here's some fresh, colorful spaces to inspire summer!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3589168857_1908e6805f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 417px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3589168857_1908e6805f.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/3544066258/in/pool-domino_magazine" target="_blank">O!Rachew!</a><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3589572721_da8ef74eb4_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3589572721_da8ef74eb4_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/55397648@N00/2900017412/in/pool-99433240@N00" target="_blank"> * d a a n *</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3589594887_4540c6bb49.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3589594887_4540c6bb49.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/misskittykat/2548532730/in/pool-freshnewspaces" target="_blank"> MissKittyKat</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/3589624059_8222cbe43b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 349px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/3589624059_8222cbe43b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/adrianaoliveira/3581503645/in/pool-86662290@N00" target="_blank"> Mundo Flo</a>.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3589471857_84146af024_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 329px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3589471857_84146af024_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29322304@N02/3407076708/in/pool-99433240@N00" target="_blank"> laurasmera</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3590242516_3d4ce2fc58_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 340px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3590242516_3d4ce2fc58_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ninainvorm/3435948206/in/pool-18655067@N00" target="_blank">ninainvorm</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3589572723_1e544c6e1b_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 331px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3589572723_1e544c6e1b_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suziebeezie/2613668050/in/pool-freshnewspaces" target="_blank"> suziebeezie</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3590242536_96f04975d7_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 496px; height: 372px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3590242536_96f04975d7_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/drew-o-rama/3546022573/in/pool-freshnewspaces" target="_blank">kitschcafe</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3589624079_3f59070041_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 493px; height: 495px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3589624079_3f59070041_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caterpillars/2535903873/" target="_blank"> caterpillars</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3589494643_f0329898d2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3589494643_f0329898d2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ooh_food/3270541238/in/pool-freshnewspaces" target="_blank">ooh_food</a>.</span><br /><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3589543435_6cbeb862df_o.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 373px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3589543435_6cbeb862df_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tris_/3236190698/in/pool-freshnewspaces" target="_blank">_tris_</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3590242526_fc52a44423.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 323px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3590242526_fc52a44423.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlitw/3417600075/in/pool-18655067@N00" target="_blank">ATLITW</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3589543449_ab9e335c4e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3589543449_ab9e335c4e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chezlarsson/2932994413/in/pool-99433240@N00" target="_blank">Chez Larsson</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3589594903_f09e562604.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 300px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3589594903_f09e562604.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/contentedsparrow/3582294119/in/pool-86662290@N00" target="_blank">contentedsparrow</a>.</span><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caterpillars/2535903873/" target="_blank"><br /></a>sfgirlbybayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603149930928495039noreply@blogger.com36