and I quote...

 

and it's love

 retro stilleto

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and tonight's all time favorite...

parada creations

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change is good!

Let's cut right to the chase. 

I'm closing my zuzu girl handmade Etsy shop. 

Again.

There are a million and one reasons why this is a good thing. And a few reasons why it is not. But I'm convinced. Change is good.

I've got a few things up my sleeve. Which one will shake out is still to be determined but I just know it will be great. And I plan on hanging out to tell you what it is. See, I'm a serial shopper, stylist, merchandiser & blogger so I'm going nowhere. I just won't have anything to sell you personally. But now I may have a little more time to tell you where to find other good stuff or how to make it yourself. And that, my friends, is a good thing too!

I don't have an exact date yet for when our doors will shut but I can promise there won't be a fire sale.  We love our merchandise far too much.  But from here on out, all my fabulous facebook and blogger friends may use the coupon code "CHANGEISGOOD" for 20% off anything in the shop.  Just in case you want to stock up for 2011 Christmas presents now. (Just imagine the sense of accomplishment you will feel!)

 

 If you like our style, we hope you'll hang on with us even after the shop is closed. Follow our facebook page. Read our blog. Be inspired. 

And anxiously await what we've got coming next...

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not so mellow yellow

lovely spaces

house beautiful

amber interiors

 design sponge

I have to say, I've never been a huge fan of yellow. Never found anything wrong with it either. It's just one of those colors I never thought all that much about. Until recently. I find it appearing everywhere. And wow. Is it fun! Not sure I'm going to run out and paint my bedroom yellow but it's certainly got me thinking sunshiny thoughts...

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diy pencil block

Well, technically you can do it yourself. I actually emailed my handy (and very generous) father and asked him to do it for me but...

There are several varieties of these sold on Etsy. For a boatload of money. I fell in love with the concept but was determined not to pay that sort of money for a block of wood. And basically, that's all you need.

You can simply buy a 4x4 and sand it down or you can plane a piece of wood to your desired size, which is what my dad did. My pencil block is spray lacquered but you could paint of stain it any color you desire. Do this FIRST. If you try to paint it after the holes are drilled the paint will just drip down into the holes.  Not pretty.

My dad put painters tape on one side of the wood and marked where the holes would go. He then drilled through tape. This helps eliminate any burrs or cracks around the holes. As far as drills go, a hand drill will work, but if you have a drill press that would (apparently) be a better option.  I'm not terribly well informed on drills but this is what the pro told me!

Be sure to measure the items you want to place in the holes before drilling.  You could use these blocks for pencils, markers, makeup brushes or even kitchen utensils.  But I personally found the rainbow of pencils the most visually appealing.  Now lets see how long they stay color blocked as photographed.

Happy crafting...

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friday. finally!

 

I've been busy working on a little side project this week so I've neglected my little old shop a bit.  But, nevertheless, I'm excited about the inspiration I've found in the loveliest of places.  All the links for the above products are archived on this pinterest inspiration board but thanks must go to the following folks for their divine images...

1. emma lamb crochet pillows

2. ohdeedoh books

3. paloma's nest hangers

4. design sponge online mobile

5. little home bird pillow

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decorate

If you've been reading any decor blogs at all lately you are aware that Holly Becker's book is finally available.  Holly is the designer behind the popular blog decor 8. One of my personal favorite haunts.

The book is currently out in limited release. I picked mine up at Anthropologie this weekend. I was a little hesitant to drop $35 on a design book until I opened it. And it didn't take but a moment before I was sold. All 271 pages are truly inspirational.  Beautiful from start to finish. 

Two very discriminating thumbs up.

images via decor 8

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signs, signs, everywhere the signs...

we heart it

vi.sualize.us

Etsy

bits of truth

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sliding into april...

March 28th. It's almost April. I love April. It's one of my two favorite months in Northern California. The sun comes out. The house heats up. And Spring is served. 

As I sit and celebrate the sunshine I'm also having so much fun looking at these indoor slide photos on ohdeedoh. Why? Nah, not because they look super fun. Which I'm sure they are. But because if we had one of these slides in my house I'm quite confident that I would use it more than either of the children. I'm just giddy over the efficiency! 

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love and surf

Most divine little beach wedding I've ever seen on film. I have to admit that I was a little sad to read that the whole thing had been staged as that stole just a smidgen of the sweet fantasy away. But it is certainly inspirational. As intended.  Shot and shared by the wedding photographers  at Tiny Water Photography as well as a host of other vendors. There are dozens of additional photos worth viewing on their website.

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diy rainbows

 pom pom garland tutorial by honestly... wtf

bird wing tutorial by Llevo el invierno

fabric covered wire clothes hanger tutorial by Between the lines 

(I definitely vote for tearing the fabric and letting it fray sligthtly. The technique I used for my charming blooms headbands.)

indoor yarn bombing photo via re-nest 

happy saturday!

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ring bell please!

Apparently the tooth fairy has her own door at This Blessed Nest. My children would be quite jealous to learn this and six teeth later I'm afraid it may be too late to introduce it. (My children ask far too many questions. Skeptics. Like their mother.) But just in case your children are still hanging on to all their teeth and you want to get some paint on your hands... I think this idea is totally rad.

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diy lampshade

Love this. The original post is about two years old and I have nowhere to hang one. But I still love it. Would love to see a photo of it illuminated.

Step by step instructions on how the folks at Pickles constructed their lovely lamp here. There are a few other tutorials around the web as well if you want to contrast and compare processes. Here's one from Spain as well.

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pint size.

As close to perfection as a doll house could get. In my humble opinion. Doll house belongs to Fia Igelstrom. Photographs are via Dos Family.

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hula hoop rug

Use the hula hoop frame to weave old t-shirt scraps into a colorful round rug. Then cut away the jersey, tie a few knots and hula hoop away on your new rug. Super cuteness via Family Fun Magazine.

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snap.

I am absolutely in love with the home of Dabito from Old Brand New featured today on sf girl by the bay. But love does not describe how I feel about the Polaroid chandelier. I honestly don't think I took a breath for several minutes when it first glided across my screen. Genius.

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back to basics

Nope. No antlers tonight. Just branches. Fabulous. Adorable. Floating branches used as a clothing rack in a new baby's room. 

Via The Happy Home.

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erich ginder

Small obsession with antlers since this post. Faux antlers of course. I'm an anti-hunting kinda gal. Loving these completely unaffordable but dripping with style resin antlers by Erich Ginder and available at Design Public.The ghost tree coat rack in black ain't too shabby either.

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