New Blog: Distillate

I was so thrilled to be introduced to this new blog out of Australia. The layout is beautiful and the posts are so well curated. I would go on and on about how great it is but then I would feel a little silly when you saw the post about me. I'm starting to get a little self-conscious. Anyway enough about me....enjoy the good read.

Miniature Rhino

First of all I want that card catalogue and second of all I am so lucky to have such cool friends on etsy. Jessica bought these silk screened doilies from me. Here they are in her apartment.

Oh deary me. What to do to keep the doilies from curling?

Eye Candy on Ebay + Farmhouse Wares

I think it is the faint hint of an anchor with initials that sucked me in. 

My next decal design has been inspired by this graphic.

Here is a modern version available from Farmhouse Wares.

Yes Yes and I need this too!

Preview

Coming soon to an ETSY store near you...

I got your number

My favorite custom request thus far are these super cool number napkin rings. I want a set for myself! I'll be posting these on ETSY very soon. Thanks for the idea Gina!

Inspiration: Button Art

It is 8 am and I've been up since 7 making orders. I feel like that old Dunkin Doughnuts commercial "Time to make the doughnuts" sleepy eyed and showing up to work before the sun rises. I did find this cool craft tutorial in my weee morning web crawl. Enjoy!

A Green Thumbs-Up

I have loved these garden markers ever since Alison debuted them on ETSY. I finally ordered a set as a gift for a friend. Alison is not only super talented but also super kind and has THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE on ETSY. No lie. How kind of her to surprise me with a BROOKLNrehab marker. Now I have a gift for me as well :)

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BBQ BROOKLYN style

I'm a horrible blogger. I admit it!

I am very bad at posting these days and have a bunch of excuses for it.
1. I have a full time design job plus ETSY shop. Yeah, Yeah you heard it before.
2. I say YES to everything even if I'm up to 2 am everynight.
3. It is summer and sometimes it is nicer to eat an ice cream cone then run home to post.

Lucky for me I am very VERY good at making time to read all the amazing blogs out there where people have found ways to balance their lives and post interesting and inspiring things...like for example Urban Lifestyle Decor.

Here is a little random sampling of the lovely things you will find there.

SF Musings

I love souvenirs especially vintage ones but there is something about these new Alcatraz souvenirs from the SF Park Conservancy that has me taking a second look. They are so much fun!

Viva Manhattan

Pillow by ATELIER POMPADOUR

Waiting for the BROOKLYN edition :)

I've been Tagged

What is your current obsession?
Bringing the friendship pin back in style.

What is your weirdest obsession?
Pigeon feathers!

What are you wearing today?
Ikat printed skirt, grey tank, flat shoes (which i strange b/c i'm always in heels)

What's for dinner?
Taco truck on bedford (i'm totally serious)

What would you eat for your last meal?
Pasta of the day at D.O.C. Wine bar

What's the last thing you bought?
Little burlap sacks for my BROOKLYNrehab jewelry.

What are you listening to right now?
Animal Collective.

What is your favorite ice-cream flavour?
Dolce de leche.

What do you think of the person who tagged you?
The nicest, loveliest, most talented jewelry maker and blog keeper I know.
Thanks for tagging me Jennifer (Odette New York).

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
Brooklyn Baby. I love to travel but my heart is here.

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
Morocco.

Which language do you want to learn?
French.

Who do you want to meet right now?
Mr right.

What is your favorite colour?
Brown...the color of wood, old paper and chocolate.

What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe?
My shoes. ALL of them.

What's your favourite magazine?
Hmmmm - now that Domino is gone, I only read blogs.

If you had £100 now, what would you spend it on?
Save it for a rainy day or my future store.

Favorite designer?
Hella Jongerius

Do you admire any one's style?
Creature Comforts

Describe your personal style?
I am contradiction. Never take me too seriously.
I like clean lines with a raw edge.
I dress like a fashion designer but act like a gypsy.
I wear high heel shoes with slouchy ankle socks.

What are you going to do after this?
I'm at work...so WORK :)

What are your favourite movies?
Amelie'
Wes Anderson's first 3 films
Slumdog Millionaire

What's your favourite fruit?
Strawberries. Does that count?

What inspires you?
Culture clashes:
Nature and the urban environment.

What music do you like this week?
Always amazing "All Songs Considered" Show on NPR.

What is your dream job?
Running a store with a studio in the back. Traveling and offering treasure hunting and styling services.

What is stopping you?
Good question.

The rules :
1. Respond and rework; answer the question on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your invention, add one more question of your own.
2. Tag eight other people.

I'm tagging:
Kelly
Kathi
Lisa
Miss Crowland
sarah
bebojo
alison
ottoman


you're it.

Dreamy Pictures

Kerry and her camera have caught my eye.

Sneak Peak: Jason Dean

Jason Dean was kind enough to let me know he posted about BROOKLYNrehab. I'm so glad he did because I love his blog. It takes me back to my design school roots. He has a great collection of desingerly finds and posts them in such a designerly way.
Here are 2 pics from his blog below but you really must check it out in its entirety.