What's on my wish list

I fancy myself a creative, do-it-myself person with a passion for structure and clean lines.
Here's what I have on my wish list to capture all the parts of me:


For the get-out-and-explore side:
White Moustache Food Tours (Seattle, Portland, Vancouver BC)
 Little Show of Horrors theatre show
A night out at the ballet to see Sleeping Beauty

For the hands on side:
Flour sack towels to practice my fabric stamp printing on
The Kreg Rip-cut tool for smooth, even lines when cutting
A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery Guide so I can finally conquer all the furniture!

For the "loves to shop small-business" side:
White planter pot with hanger $42
Anything black bears, like this print $12
Unique, cute printed cloth napkins $43
a bold, new necklace
Or a print of one of my favorite cities (I already have seattle and pittsburgh!)

For the practical, meal-planner side:
an everything mac + cheese cookbook
or an easy breakfast for dinner guide

Williams-Sonoma Goldtouch Nonstick 3-Piece Cookie Bakeware Set

For the needs-pampered side:
Gift cards for SpaFinder, Coffee Shop, or my favorite hair place!

Seattle Craft Fair - Recap

Twice a year, I trek down to Seattle Center and support my local artisans at the Urban Craft Uprising Fair. Each year, the show grows and gets more diverse and I am constantly impressed at what crafters, makers, creators, and builders are able to do. The show is well curated, and there's never an niche that's too overpopulated. There were homegoods, handbags, ice cream, jewelry, toys, clothes, posters, prints, and many many more.

Here is what I walked away with:

Laura Berger - bought two prints, will buy more!

SNASH Jewelry - double ring $70

Graphic Anthology - Bought this
and another simple print

Marshall's Haute Sauce Gift Pack - $25

LunaSol - necklace $45

Didn't buy, but definitely staying on my radar:

A Summer Afternoon - wooden toys

AMiRA Jewelry - necklace $68

Tako Fibers kit from Assemble Shop

Square City Maps - Archie's Press

found this. love this.

made by Virginie Millefiori, 

The mini hot air balloon necklace is $55

Birthday Wish List

Gah, I love having a summer birthday!

Mine's a month out from now, so it would be a good idea to start looking for a birthday gift! Here's a good place to start: 

Maybe something QUIRKY 

like a carnivorous terrarium from Peperjack Home? 

Maybe something STUNNING

like a pear shaped ring or a gold statement

Maybe something USEFUL

like a ceramic knife or camera strap

Maybe something to ADMIRE

like a new print or pillow

Maybe something FANTASTIC

like raindrops or gypsy apparel

Maybe something SEXY

like a new pair of heels

Most awesome t-shirts you will ever own

I remember seeing DPCTED on etsy a few years ago, then they probably got too awesome and moved to their own site. Last year I got my first dpcted shirts -- and now they have more awesome phrases and colors! And at $20 a shirt, don't you just want to collect them all?

Find all their shirts here. 

 

Attendant Gifts!

I love gift giving. I might be bias, but I think I'm really good at it. 
Picking out gifts for the guys and girls was really fun and I hope they enjoyed them!


Groomsmen gifts

Moustache Hand Towels
Beer Shampoo (with Elysian Brewery Beer, go Seattle!)
Bright Socks
Suspenders
Wrapped up in a fabric square!




Bridesmaids gifts

Flower hair pins (H&M)
"You look pretty" Hand Towel
Knot Bracelet
Dressing Robe






(first three photos: me, last photo: CardensPhotography)