New website, Same Blog

Howdy folks!  LIVE OAKS will be back pretty soon.  The new site is www.liveoaksinteriors.com/blog.  This site will stay so feel free to reference all the lists and past posts if needed.  Hope everyone is well!

Hiatus

Going on hiatus.  Hopefully I'll see ya'll in the new year!

We couldn't have asked for better weather on Sunday at the Candlestick Antique Fair. Although not as large as the Alameda Antique Fair, or as varied as the new Treasure Island Antique Fair, the selections were fun!  My favorites: 60s groovy outfits, antique mirrors, cool pins and brooches as well as military hats.   

Georgeann Kenoyer Antiques had a really nice selection!  Space H6 at Alameda Point

Lampshade Change

I found a blog tutorial on refreshing a lampshade.  Thought I'd give it a try.  

Find the tutorial here:  http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-cover-lampshades-with-fabric.html

Oakland Flower Mart

I need flowers for an event so instead of going to Whole Foods as usual, I decided to check out the Oakland Flower Mart - the source for many local florists.  It is open to the public but those with reseller permits get the wholesale discount.  

What to do with all this bark?  Hmm, I bet there could be a great craft project in the future with this bark!

Hubby took these pics with some app that made them a little blurred.  The rooms with the flowers were cold!  Brr!

http://www.oaklandflowermart.com/

Urban Home Consignment

I was in the area and finally explored Urban Home Consignment.  It is located on the Eastshore Highway in Berkeley.  Good mix of styles.  Hubby was eyeing the bubble chair.  There weren't as many accessories as I'd hoped but lots of good quality furniture and lighting.

More from their blog:  http://urbanhomeconsignment.blogspot.com/

Lino Block Resurrection

When cleaning out old keepsakes, I found this print from a linoleum block I made as a kid. 

 On the last trip to visit the fam in Houston, I found the old lino block.

I already had a brayer and lots of cardstock...  I picked up couple of bottles of ink and stamped away!

Pot Filler {Gardening}

Found this product in my latest Sunset magazine.  I bet there are lots of DIY ways of doing this...  But I tried...  I put in a foam block in my tall, skinny pot and now it is mushy.  This product looks better!  http://www.packingpearls.com/

Sari Borders

I needed some trim and took a little trip to the Sari Boutique on University in Berkeley.  Look at these intricate and colorful borders!  They had so many designs to choose from including some easy iron-ons.  

Look out! Attempting Crafts {Baby}

Made some stuff!

used some batik I had in my stash

broke down and bought baby themed fabric

the last of my Oscar de la Renta linen

It is that time again! {SF Decorator Showcase}

2011 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, 

Open April 30 – May 30, 2011, Located at: 2950 Vallejo Street (between Lyon and Baker)

"We are excited to announce that the 34th annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase, San Francisco’s premiere spring design event, will be held at 2950 Vallejo Street (between Lyon and Baker Streets) in Pacific Heights. The home is a stunning Italian Villa Estate, featuring incredible panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin Headlands, Alcatraz and the City. This year’s Showcase, open from April 30 to May 30, 2011, will offer a fascinating look inside one of San Francisco’s architecturally-significant homes."  More info here.

Look out! Attempting Crafts {Pants, Bloomers, Bonnet}

I sewed a couple more items from Simple Sewing for Baby and one from Posie Gets Cozy.  Fun!

Look out! Attempting Crafts {Tag Blankie}

Just finished this little tag blankie.  Apparently babies like to play with tags and this blankie is filled with them!  I used a pattern from Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing for Baby and Liberty of London fabric.  

Visit to SF Antique & Design Mall

We were on the hunt for a dresser and took a trip to the SF Antique & Design Mall to see what they had in that department (and to just see what it was all about).  Apparently it is a collective; it has many booths with various periods and subjects -- from MCM to garden to comics to jewelry. I really liked this place and see it as a great resource for unique pieces and special accessories.

love this birdcage!

we almost got this mirror

love this vanity but it was tiny!

spectacular desk!

Hubby walked away with a hand-crank coffee grinder and I bought an enamel brooch.  The dresser we were eyeing was a tad too small but the quality and price was excellent!  I loved the light fixtures, mirrors, hats and funky furniture pieces.  


More info:  http://www.sfantique.com/