softies..cuties..

Sleepy King

2011-10-31T18:01:00.000-07:00

Sleepy King at Etsy

Retro Mama

2011-10-31T17:53:00.000-07:00

Very cute softies that I must post.

Check it out Retro Mama

Rooftop Honey

2011-10-30T07:57:00.000-07:00

Rooftop Honey Jar label

Waitrose Honey

2011-09-24T21:25:00.000-07:00

Coolest Interactive Whiteboard Gadget

2011-08-12T17:47:00.000-07:00

Louis Vuitton “La Belle Jardinière" Honey

2011-08-06T17:44:00.000-07:00

Check it out here-

Pickup lines

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For detail click here - NYT

Bee Outfit

2011-07-23T13:44:00.000-07:00

Bumble Bee Costume

Honey bees bottle

2011-07-13T22:17:00.000-07:00

Love love the design..ahandoh.com

Chicago beekeepers

2011-07-12T20:08:00.000-07:00

Check here to read the article.

HK designer - urban beekeepers

2011-07-12T20:02:00.000-07:00

Check out the article and HD video at this gastronomista.com

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Urban Beekeeping On East London Rooftops - from Life.com

My balcony garden

2011-06-25T20:22:00.000-07:00

My strawberry plant grew wild and very sweet this summer. To fix the rustic container. I decided to look for a wooden box. After many search on the internet for ideas..click here for more and here.

I went to a local wine merchant (953 Harrison Street) and ask for a wooden wine crate. Bought it home and drilled holes in the crate and voila!

Creative Celebrations Blog

2011-05-10T17:52:00.000-07:00

Check it out HERE.

Beautiful home in San Francisco

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Click here for more photos

Design range hood

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I love it!

See detail HERE

leaves garland

2011-01-03T20:30:00.000-08:00

For next autumn project. click here for leave templates by Martha Stewart.

Floor cushions

2011-01-02T22:53:00.001-08:00

In planning a house party with small space. I'm looking for floor cushions.

Found this Hawaiian Style Felt Floor Pillows

Phoster

2010-12-30T21:33:00.000-08:00

New apps for iphone.

Keep Calm and Ski On

2010-12-27T13:33:00.001-08:00

"Keep Calm and Ski On" Got this cross stitch patterns as a gift for a very special person, who ski with me quiet often.

all gifts are wrapped

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and ready to deliver to families....ho ho ho ho

Charlie Brown Christmas

2010-12-21T18:26:00.000-08:00

It's peace and quiet here in the city and at work. So, I decided to turn on Charlie Brown Christmas movie. What is great Christmas classic.

Full episode is on hulu.com.

Personalized gifts

2010-12-20T18:49:00.000-08:00

Received this in the mail today. What an awesome idea. Simple, yet elegant and very personalized.

What More Can One Ask..

Yummy chocolate

2010-12-19T18:14:00.000-08:00

Received a small box of Recchiuti chocolate. Rich and perfectly for a sweet tooth.

World smallest creature in my eye

2010-12-17T11:49:00.000-08:00

my pick for today...

Someone forward this to me. I wish I know more about this adorable little creature. He looks like he can use a warm fireplace.

If you happen to know where this little creature coming from..please do share under "comments".

handmade softie doll

2010-12-15T18:46:00.000-08:00

My pick for the day..

Laranja is wonderful, the pure essence of summer!

More creative way for gift wrap

2010-12-15T18:34:00.000-08:00

A BRIT GREEK

Gift wrap idea

2010-12-13T18:52:00.001-08:00

Add a piece of leave to your gift wrapping, voila! It turn out beautifully. Of course, I did not came up with that idea.

nonchalant mom

Softies giveaway by Reg Pets

2010-12-13T18:40:00.000-08:00

This cute little cat-snowman is about to make someone really happy.

Reg Pets - Giveaway

Tea Cozy

2010-12-13T18:26:00.000-08:00

As I'm still in the Crown and Crumpet mode, my pick for today is something to keep the teapot from getting cold- tea cozy.

Felt Tea Pot Warmer by Saikhan

Teapot Cozy - Mari - Orange

Crown and Crumpet

2010-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

Crown and Crumpet a brilliant, charm place for brunch! The crumpet and scones are my favorite. I would recommend to make reservation before hand for sitting inside. We had to sat outside on calm Sunday afternoon. Although, the breeze did pick later in the hours.

Hope you did something new today.

Kitty and Bear

2010-12-10T19:54:00.000-08:00

Click Inside a Black Apple for details.

Time, what can you tell me about it?

2010-12-10T18:20:00.001-08:00

Something we want more of it that's for sure. Some are good at managing it and some are not. Could you imagine what life is like without able to know "what is time it?" The train will arrive late. Santa Claus will not deliver your presents on time. Nowadays, we have laptop, clock on the walk, our iphone to tell us time.

Here is a true story, a woman selling time for living. Between 1836 and 1940, Ruth Belville, also known as the Greenwich Time Lady, was a businesswoman from London. She, her mother Maria Elizabeth, and her father John Henry, sold people the time. This was done by setting a watch to Greenwich Mean Time, as shown by the Greenwich clock, and then selling people the time by letting them look at their watch - reference wikipedia.

So, next time someone ask you "what is it?". It'll cost you.

See here: Ruth Belville - the Greenwich Time Lady written by David Rooney

My pick for today, a modern cuckoo clock by Albero.

Welcome to Friday!

2010-12-10T01:00:00.000-08:00

Photo by Ivy style33

Brown bag wrapping

2010-12-09T21:58:00.000-08:00

See the style files

Keep calm and cycle on

2010-12-09T20:03:00.000-08:00

I did not know that "Keep Calm and Carry On" was a poster produced by the British government in 1939 during the beginning of World War II, intended to raise the morale of the British public under the threat of impending invasion - wikipedia. Quite interesting.

You can get more cross stitches like "Keep Calm and Cycle on" and "No Panic or Freak Out" from AllStitches.

Felt Ornament Craft

2010-12-08T22:37:00.000-08:00

by Posie rosy little things

cool stockings

2010-12-07T18:27:00.001-08:00

Wish that was my office decoration..more pictures in this link

Sock monkey for Christmas

2010-12-06T21:20:00.000-08:00

CreativeZen11

Christmas Elf Hat

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check out at RagamuffinDesign

Fantastic orange fox and the gang

2010-12-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

handmade softies by PinkNounou

Decoration at home

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Snowflakes lights and softies toys purchased at ikea.

Warm Sugar

2010-12-04T21:54:00.001-08:00

Posh softies..

Handmade by Warm Sugar check out at Etsy.com

Owl softies

2010-12-04T21:42:00.000-08:00

I must confess there this thing about owl softies that I cannot seem to get away with it. The just absolutely adorable.

check out these one handmade by Haley by Hand

Orange cat - one of kind handmade

2010-12-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

Over thanksgiving I found out my 4 years old niece loved her orange cat that I bought for her when she turned one year back in September. She has been slept with it every night and won't leave her bedside at all. I asked her to show it to me and immediately, she returned the orange cat back to her bed.

Here is Tabitha - one of kind handmade. The workmanship is very detail and very soft.

Check out tiddlywinks for more handmade selection.

Lunch in Paris..

2010-09-29T09:57:00.000-07:00

I'm not a cooker..but I love to great food.

Lunch in Paris by Liz Bard

High Line Park - NYC

2010-09-28T21:13:00.000-07:00

My recent visited to New York City was fantastic! Highlight of my trip was visiting High Link Park. An old railroad turn into a garden/park. I love how the city able to keep the historic railway mixed with the modern architecture. Talk a walk in High Link Park next time you in the city.

Read more….click HERE.

Bon Voyage!

2010-09-28T19:51:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since my last blog post. Sure feel good to be back!!

Here is one for the day. Are you longing for a posh adventure? Take a look at these posh luggage tags by R. Nichols.

Two roads diverged in a wood, and
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
--Robert Frost

MRS LILIEN'S

2010-02-12T21:50:00.001-08:00

feature at ohjoy....

click here for her blog-

Custom Mugs

2010-02-09T17:47:00.000-08:00

silhouettes mugs with your own figure..are they cool?..

Swiss Miss

Buy at etsy

Airside London

2010-01-31T21:09:00.000-08:00

Get more on airside click here
London in Magic Cakes

Giraffe full of love softies

2010-01-07T21:44:00.000-08:00

Folks looking for inspiration to make your next softies..here is one from Idollatry’s CraftBlog

Jen Hewett Studio

2010-01-07T21:24:00.000-08:00

My friend Jenn has this thing with shoes..she made beautiful shoes wall calendar, ailkscreened linen zipper bag - fishnets and shoes, Pink shoes, notes notebook and many more.

Check out her shop at etsy and her blog.

Hand Felted - Papaver Vert

2010-01-07T21:01:00.001-08:00

Love these deep colorful hand felted. You can get them at Etsy.

More photos at sfgate article.

Lost and Found

2009-11-02T20:06:00.000-08:00

My new favorite sweet charming animation "Lost and Found" based on a book by Oliver Jeffers

Animation produce by Studio AKA

Classic bike at Club Monaco

2009-06-23T21:43:00.001-07:00

click here

Limoon Red Apple

2009-06-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

Click here for limited edition

Messages from Mike Monteiro

2009-03-11T22:16:00.000-07:00

Available at www.20x200.com

my future living room..

2009-03-11T22:11:00.001-07:00

Here is a preliminary look of my upcoming living room.

Forest Creatures

2009-03-11T22:03:00.000-07:00

Love these skinny long leg creatures..

See more here.

shu shop

2009-02-23T21:39:00.000-08:00

shushop.etsy.com

Mini gateway weekend...

2009-02-23T20:53:00.000-08:00

I had the most relaxing weekend. It was nice to take my mind away from work and be out in the country side...although a expensive one but worth it.

Place visited - Point Reyes. Remind me very much of my Nova Scotia trip last may. For sure a place to visit after Golden Gate Bridge.

Stay over night at Hotel Headlsburg a member of the Design Hotel. Here some photos from their home link.

keep calm and ride on!

2009-02-23T20:50:00.000-08:00

In a economy like this..sometime or in my case almost every day it is hard to keep up a good spirit.

This is a good reminder.

order a print copy here.

diy - photos wall calendar

2009-01-15T07:49:00.000-08:00

fun project..click here

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

2009-01-13T19:42:00.001-08:00

new addition to my sofa..

new addition to my home

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little trees fit just right..for my little corner..

Rabbit hair brush and comb set

2009-01-07T09:28:00.000-08:00

I must said..this adorable hair brush and comb set. Found this at SFMOMA. Immediately purchased for my little niece x'mas gift.

How could you not love to comb your hair now?.

creative gift wraps

2009-01-06T10:20:00.000-08:00

holidays may or may not be over for some of us.. we can still use this for all year around.

visit creaturecomforts.typepad.com for full details..

girly softies

2009-01-06T09:06:00.000-08:00

top: Super cute softies girl doll made by revoluzzza.

bottom: Big Sister Kyla Sprinkles Blonde Hair Rag Doll

cupcakes..

2009-01-05T20:41:00.000-08:00

Have a sweet tooth like me?..Adorable homemade cupcakes via Elsit.Typepad.com

If you're in San Francisco visiting, definitely try Kara Cupcakes - click here for menu

Welcome to 2009!!

2009-01-05T20:33:00.001-08:00

Last year for "00" digits.

Found this at "how about orange"

Happy New Year!!!

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Happy New Year everyone!! Thanks to all my reader. May the year 2009 allow me more free time to do more blogging.

A colorful baby turtle.

cute little plant

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These cuties are currently at my kitchen countertop. Love their hair do.

St Regis Penthouse $70m

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http://www.socketsite.com

"cup half full" attitude of the sea otter

2008-10-02T22:30:00.000-07:00

The Press Remembers Nyac

read more at cuteotters.com

how could you possible pass this?

2008-09-29T03:19:00.001-07:00

want to see more..visit cannelle et vanille

Seaweed

2008-09-29T03:07:00.001-07:00

cute little feller visit golden russet for more..

possible home decoration

2008-09-29T02:46:00.000-07:00

This could be my living room idea set sofa, low table, plus severals low stools.

Looks comfortable to me.

visit Suzy Hoodless for design inspiration.

El Bulli - world greatest restaurant

2008-09-21T11:37:00.000-07:00

I saw this, El Bulli on the travel channel and bookmark for future day. Amazing and sparkle cleaning restaurant kitchen I ever seen. Reservation require year in advance, average cost $150 (w/o wine, tip or tax). And of course a plane ticket to Roses, Spain. You get to taste 35-course taster's menu is a grand experience of tastes, textures, and wonder.

Read more at gourmet food
El Bulli

Plates with Purpose

2008-09-15T21:59:00.001-07:00

Modern simple plates and serve many purpose..

Visit Plates with Purpose

sweater toys

2008-09-14T18:28:00.000-07:00

from sweatertoys.com

orange print

2008-09-10T22:13:00.000-07:00

Beautiful orange print - Laura Bachman

Order your print at etsy shop.

my upgrade windows..

2008-09-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

we finally upgrade the windows to just the way I like it. I can adjust the natural on my room and able to see outside during daylight. oh yeah!!!

Solar Shade from - Smithandnoble.com
Curtain from Ikea
Curtain rod from Zgallarie.com

peepwool - Amy Arnold

2008-09-06T09:02:00.000-07:00

cute and unique softies..by Amy Arnold

fun by design

2008-09-06T08:33:00.000-07:00

fun by design..

write whatever you feel on your bag..
plants on a dressing pants..how cute
and a remember to re-live the button bench. I remember those button candy as kid. Me and my sisters peel one by one off the sheet for the sweet taste.

via

Fun weekend project

2008-08-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!!

Here some fun stuff you can at home..
See how about orange for detail instruction.

LaWood's at Etsy

2008-08-22T03:16:00.000-07:00

Frog is the trend..here a very cute little frog that will travel with you.

LaWood at Etsy.

Gregory iPhone cozy

2008-08-21T10:08:00.000-07:00

iphone cozy come with a story how it started..

click here.

Fredflare.com

Unmentionables

2008-08-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Feel like telling your friend your honest feeling..but don't how in a nice way. These little monsters will express for you. Just flip the card.

Pick up at shineboxprint.

Beruta.net

2008-08-20T19:42:00.001-07:00

Simple handmade doll without detail facial features.

Here is the link: beruta.net

We did it!!

2008-08-20T19:37:00.000-07:00

Looking one of softiescuties travel photo has published in schmap.com

Pretty cool huh?? Check it out click here.

softies from vietnam

2008-08-10T14:08:00.000-07:00

My friend Mike was visiting Portland and kind enough to share with me some softies cuties pictures he took at Cargoinc.com. These colorful softies are handmade by Reaching Out Vietnam.

Nosey Nest

2008-07-30T22:19:00.000-07:00

Like this little yellow cute ducky? Well you can make one of your own given by Nosey Nest. Click here for free pattern. You can also purchase her softies like the blue monster below or pattern at esty, an online handmade site function like Ebay except for handmade.

RCF - Hilary At The Circus

2008-07-15T08:16:00.000-07:00

Hilary's softies dolls are made from scrap and found fabrics. So it is unique and they have long long leg. And if you see one you like must grab it immediately. Like me missed the chance to get this pink long leg doll. I'm happy for the lucky customer.

Hilary Williams - Fine Art
2049 San Jose Ave, SF Ca 94112
415-341-7885
visit Hilary's site to see more painting and drawing.

RCF - she got the look

2008-07-14T08:58:00.000-07:00

We don't know her. But she got the look!!. I'm glad she let us take a pic of her.

RCF - rock scissor paper

2008-07-14T07:21:00.000-07:00

rock scissor paper - owls collection was one my very first blog posting. Finally, I got the feel of touching these softies. There new rabbits has became one of my favorite. Very soft. Great for little kids to play with.

Below is pic of Susie.

RCF - Scabby Robot Design

2008-07-13T20:31:00.000-07:00

Love and love this design. Simple and unique. Ring in leather, wallet in leather and bag in leather. Visit Jill Harrell blog - go go scabby robot and her shop at etsy.

Jill - let me know if you have a 8' size ring in white.

RCF - NuNu dolls

2008-07-13T19:03:00.000-07:00

Bethany is the creator came over and told us this was a drawing when she was 4 years old. Even nowadays, her family member still call her NuNu.

Renegade craft fair July 12

2008-07-13T18:47:00.000-07:00

I was at RCF this past Saturday with my friend Mike L. - the man behind the camera. This is the first time they held in San Francisco - Fort Mason. Amazingly, it is one of my favorite craft fair. Over 150 crafters participated in this event. This week I will post of my favorite.

handmade monsters

2008-07-11T01:30:00.001-07:00

These handmade softies by Belua Designs. All these softies have their own name like Ruggles, Artoo & Deetoo, Jasper, Cisco and much much more. Remember new name is hard for me already just imagine creating a name to things.

Sarah Bourque is the owner and she is at Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market every Saturday from 9-3 (Alberta Canada).

Her online shop at etsy.com
Gallery at flickr