I was thinking today about how I got here.  I get asked about it all of the time and am always happy to share information, especially if it helps someone follow their dream.  I still sometimes can’t believe I’m actually here, so I thought about it, and here goes: The short version is, I always...Read More

Jill is a Santa Cruz local, I met her in the shop, she buys a lot of my cool stuff and we got to talking one day about these stones she crochets. Crocheted stones!!! I told her she must bring them in immediately. I am so in love with the stones and the rest of...Read More

I’m afraid my spring fever has turned into the summertime blues…I love it here in my shop but.. I also want to be here… and here… and especially here… this looks nice… I’ve only been back two months but I am already anticipating a fun trip here…but here will have to do for now, and...Read More

Did you know that the wordstones are back? Rae put them on hold for a while to build up a longing for them and they are back bigger and better. live, laugh, love, hope, adore, calm, dream, wish, peace $6.00 eachRead More

I’m back from New York, the gift fair was pretty great. 3 whole days of 9 hours of shopping and I did not even finish looking. I blame it on the handmade section and all of the super creative and talented artists there. I spent way too much time studying every little detail that the...Read More

a bright idea… A customer and I (ok, mostly her) came up with a great idea after I found out she had amassed enough vintage linen tablecloths and napkins to use at her wedding for 200 guests. A trunk show! And because I’d like it to be a little more diverse I am inviting anyone...Read More

goes something like this: 2 bottles of bubbly 2 liter of ginger ale 64 oz mango passion fruit juice or your favorite juice, fresh citrus if you like citron vodka to taste (at least 1/2 of a fifth) pour over ice if you have a liquid dispenser just throw it in and let guests help...Read More

Ok I rarely do this, but Claudia at the Paris Apartment took some amazing pictures of the windows in NYC. To see more, click here, and here. Happy Holidays!Read More

This actually is much prettier on the long rod type pretzels, but I wanted smaller treats for the shop candy dish. pretzel rods good chocolate chips (I used Ghiradelli 60% cocoa) candy canes waxed paper Crush the candy canes in a towel in their wrappers, or use a food processor. You want small bits rather...Read More

Back with more gift ideas. My scarf supplier came in today with some fab things. These are all made with wool, or wool and silk, in India. They are hand washable or dry cleanable and super super soft and warm, not itchy I swear. This one above is so much fun, it’s two scarves quilted...Read More