Happy Holidays

Before I log off for the Holidays I would like to share the images of my tree with you. The ornaments I have are a mix and match of store bought and home made creations. (If you look closely, you will even see my new business card used as an ornament. This was a big year for me and Poppyseed and I thought that it deserved special representation during the Holidays). Look closer and you may even spot a picture of a celebrity in my tree. If anyone can tell me who that person is, I will tell you the story as to why they deserve special treatment.
I especially love my tree topper angel. My best friend and I bought matching Peruvian dolls from a street vendor in New York a few years ago and we both use them as tree decor.
As a sign off to this year, I wish you all oodles of happiness, health and love today and for the years to come. I will see you in 2010 my friends.

Emma's dresser - before and after

The orange before dresser belonged to my friend Philippe and as a kid he used it to store all his treasures. It was very important to him to keep the dresser in the family and preserve all its hardware, so his wife commissioned me to give it a facelift and make it more suitable for their little girl. Today's proud owner of this piece is their 2 year old daughter Emma. Happy memories Em!

Bella - 100% preloved

On one of my regular weekend "hunting" trips I came across this little treasure. She was tucked away in the corner and completely ignored. I dug her out, spruced her up a bit and named her Bella, cause that's what she is.

Christmas ornament to my taste

I got this one from my friend Karen as a gift last week and had to share it with you. I guess K knows me so well that I could not have picked a better one myself. Thank you K

Little yellow dresser

This little cutie may have been featured in this blog already, but never in the surrounding as it was in this AM. I visited the studio of Brian Reiser and here is the glam shot of this little piece that I am super fond of. Hope you like it too.

Croched necklace

I was browsing the net early this morning and came across this beauty. Now I need to learn to crochet or find someone who can to make me one. This necklace is so feminine and you could wear it with a pair of jeans or a casual dress for a touch of girliness.

Handmade Wilderness Projects by Ruby's Lounge

I was browsing on Etsy the other day and came across these wonderful wilderness projects by a fellow Etsian at Ruby's Lounge and wanted to share them with you. Wouldn't they look great as a non traditional display above the mantel for the Holidays? Hoping that some day I can own one of them as well.

This is Twyla

I came across this ugly duckling on one of my recent "hunts". She was hidden in a pile of furniture, completely forgotten and unwanted. Take a look at the before picture and you will know why. In my studio I stripped the old faux marble finish and gave her some teal shoes to wear, and look at her now. Ladies and gentlemen, here is Twyla, your not so everyday coffee table.

Perfect dining room

Who says you need tons of $$ to create a stylish dining room? I absolutely adore this look and admire the genius who thought of this. Everything in this room looks so casual and nature inspired.
Bon Apetit.

My new favourite dress

I was browsing the Marimekko concept store pages this morning and came across this beauty. Violet base with yellow polka dots, mmmmmm. Hope I can get it in time for holiday parties.