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2011-12-10T16:16:00.000-08:00

Gold Rush Marketplace @ BellJar

2011-12-10T13:16:00.000-08:00

My Canyon Land pillows & nugget beeswax candles at Gold Rush Marketplace!

For holiday 2011 San Francisco boutique, BellJar will transform its gallery space into a special market focused on one of a kind and small batch, artist produced merchandise. The store, named “Gold Rush Marketplace”, will be a gold rush mining town theme with a modern, updated feel. Gold Rush will feature the work of Bell Jar’s favorite artists and designers from the Bay Area and beyond!

Artists have been hand selected for the shop and include San Francisco’s own Lisa Congdon, Hannah Stouffer, Sarah Applebaum, Alissa Anderson and many more! Chosen artists will be exhibiting an eclectic variety of products from prints to yarn ropes and jewelry. Artists have been encouraged to play with the Gold Rush theme and, perhaps, explore outside of their comfort zone to produce something truly unique. BellJar has also invited Oakland’s favorite online artist shop, Little Paper Planes to curate a selection of their artists to produce objects based on a theme of their choosing.

"PRECIPICE" Group Show

2011-08-18T17:58:00.000-07:00

"Precipice" is a group show with artists, Aaron Rodriguez, Sarah Applebaum, Juliette Oken and Kylea Borges at Bell Jar in San Francisco.  This show is inspired by the saturation and special effects of  psychedelic movies from the early 1960’s and late 70’s. Drug induced  dream sequences disconnect hyper-color worlds and space from their  context. Before the use of computer animation technology, artists worked  to create hand painted lunar landscapes and with tinted gels for  effects. This grouping of artists and their work seek to reclaim that  lost art in a new way with a fresh perspective.

Yurt Life

2011-08-18T17:10:00.000-07:00

Just returned home from 5 days in the California wilderness with friends. Here are some highlights.

Violet can't wait to get out!

Home.

Walking through the meadow.

Make a wish or a hundred.

4-H pigs at the county fair.

Starship 2000.

Chillin at the yurt.

Rohan at the river.

Aunt Laurie giving a guided tour of the botanical preserve.

Wild cobra lilies.

Peace tree.

Getting creative retrieving the keys locked in the car.

Tired Pig. Time to go home.

GOOEY

2011-03-05T10:54:00.000-08:00

Tall Painting by Holton Rower.

 Ooey Gooey Shirt and paper sculpture by Jen Stark.

Installation by Monica Canilao at RVCA San Francisco (picture via The Flop Box).

Pics From Mina Dresden

2010-12-04T11:28:00.000-08:00

++Musical Chairs++

2010-12-04T10:55:00.000-08:00

MINA DRESDEN OPENING

2010-09-09T21:32:00.000-07:00

After months of work, Over the Wayside and Under a Dark Moon opens at Mina Dresden Gallery September 16th! Kristine Reano, Roxy Parra and I have been busy as elves putting together a show for this expansive space. Come visit on Thursday between 6-8pm for the opening or stop by before the 27th.

It's an Auction

2010-08-11T20:13:00.000-07:00

This Saturday at Kitsch! There you will find the first set of pyramids actually for sale.

RVCA Midzzzzz

2010-08-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

At the Haight/Ashbury RVCA from now till January-ish!

++PYRAMIDZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ++

2010-07-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

I'm makin' 'em... (with help from the best assistant ever, of course)

SUMMER 2010!

2010-07-23T10:54:00.000-07:00

It's gonna be awesome...now we just need some sun.

Alison Scarpulla

Chrissie Abbott

Juliette Oken

Selvedge Yard

YESYESYES

2010-06-20T15:50:00.000-07:00

Magazine release party this Saturday, June 26th! I think I'm in this one...

Getting Back in the Swing...

2010-06-04T11:51:00.000-07:00

...after Belize.

BURST

2010-04-12T22:33:00.001-07:00

ALL FOR THE MOUNTAIN

2010-04-04T19:14:00.000-07:00

I ran across a new shop that opened on Divisadero called Prairie Collective and they happened to be housing some jewelry by All For The Mountain. I had been seeing a lot of their work online, but had yet to see it in person...it's amazing and it took all my strength not to spend my savings on it...Luckily I ran out of time and had to leave sans a $300 necklace.

Cemetary Walls

2010-03-29T20:33:00.000-07:00

Carly Waito

2010-03-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

Beautiful oil paintings by Carly Waito via My Love For You is a Stampede of Horses. I love the photo realism in all its dreamy haze.

Cupcakes and Creatures

2010-03-10T20:58:00.000-08:00

Getting excited about a group show I'm in opening this Friday! Everyone's work looks amazing and there are some really talented artists involved. Also celebrate Bell Jar's 2 year anniversary.

BED IN

2010-02-02T22:08:00.000-08:00

Nothing like spending the day wrapped up in our new geometric felt Euro blankets...

CAVERN COLLECTION

2010-01-29T12:30:00.000-08:00

Love love love for Cavern Collection.

The Fabulous Garlands

2010-01-24T12:13:00.000-08:00

Beautiful garlands by The Fabulous Garland's Sophie Cuvelier.

Needle Felted Bangles

2010-01-10T17:51:00.000-08:00

New needle felted bangles are available for purchase at Bell Jar in San Francisco!

MARIA MASTORI

2010-01-01T11:16:00.000-08:00

I love this work by Maria Mastori and Filep Motwary. The textures and fabrics they use really take fashion to the next level and explore mediums that are beautiful and innovative.

SOLOMON'S RING

2009-12-12T12:39:00.000-08:00

Here's a preview of a little show I've been putting together for new boutique and gallery, Curator, by the ladies of She-Bible Clothing. The space is tiny, but totally cute and they feature their own pieces as well as art and goodies by other local vendors.

{DIP DYE}

2009-11-18T19:44:00.000-08:00

New dip dyed bangles on their way to Urban Alchemist in Brooklyn!

KILL DEVIL HILL

2009-11-16T20:23:00.000-08:00

Just sent a package of Horse Hair Bracelets to Kill Devil Hill in Brooklyn and I couldn't be more excited. This adorable vintage boutique is definitely a place to keep your eye on cause they may be taking the world by storm!

Photo OP

2009-11-11T20:45:00.000-08:00

After much anticipation, I finally got the final editions of our photo project from many months ago and they are lookin amazing! I have always loved Yudi's work and it was so much fun to collaborate with her and some of our other friends (Audrey & Ellie)on these pieces. Check out the shirt that I made in the portrait series and my white thread "pods" hanging in the final sequence.

Urban Alchemist

2009-11-10T20:11:00.000-08:00

My work is now available at Urban Alchemist in Brooklyn! Check out the brick & mortar of this awesome design collective located in Park Slope.

Midwest Finds

2009-11-07T12:58:00.000-08:00

Vintage finds from the midwest now in my Etsy store.

Wisconsin

2009-11-05T08:03:00.000-08:00

Just returned from my first trip to the Midwest. Here are some of the great things we found.

Winter

2009-10-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

Trying to get excited for winter and the idea of snow. Checking out the ice hotels in Europe makes winter look that much more appealing.

Etsy Updates!

2009-10-12T21:45:00.000-07:00

New jewelry available at Opus Magnum.

My new Etsy vintage store, La Llorona, is now up and running...and off to a great start!

Lend Me a Hand

2009-10-12T21:35:00.000-07:00

For some reason every time I visit Castle in the Air I have to buy some wax hands. I don't even know what to do with them I just know I MUST HAVE THEM. They are actually made in Germany with molds that date back generations.

Wink to a Link

2009-10-06T20:11:00.000-07:00

Props to Daniel for turning me on to this visually stunning blog!

Cloak & Dapper

2009-10-05T22:48:00.000-07:00

Amazing cloaks that I keep seeing around by Lindsey Thornburg, an excellent choice of fabrics and prints...aaaannd I just happen to have the perfect fabric to make one of my own.

All Hallows Eve

2009-10-05T22:33:00.000-07:00

Getting inspired for Halloween displays.

Vintage! Coming Soon

2009-10-02T16:38:00.000-07:00

I'm prepping to open an Etsy shop featuring some of my favorite vintage pieces. Many of the items will be things that I've been holding onto for myself, but I'm finally ready to reduce the clutter and sell off the pick of the litter...at your benefit of course. Stay tuned for updates!

BILLYKIRK

2009-10-02T14:45:00.000-07:00

BillyKirk...the obsession continues.

Fall Collection

2009-09-16T08:58:00.001-07:00

New work coming soon...

NYC

2009-08-21T08:43:00.000-07:00

While in New York for the last week I came across a few boutiques and designers that really inspired me and reflected my general aesthetic. First up is Assembly New York. They make great unisex style clothing and feature other amazing designers such as Raquel Allegra. I also found some over-dyed vintage pieces and unique jewelry that struck my fancy.

Next is In God We Trust. Like Assembly, they put out a house line of mens and womens clothing in addition to a jewelry collection, but feature other designers. I think the aesthetics of the stores are the most interesting element. There are three stores and each have a very rustic cabin feel to them with old wooden display pieces and collected antiques.

Lastly is Maryam Nassir Zadeh, a boutique specializing in one-of-a-kind and small run designs. Their selection is like nothing I've seen so far with a very progressive take on fashion, jewelry and art. I love the pieces they carry by Electric Feathers. My favorite find thus far.

New Jewelry at Bell Jar

2009-07-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

Spankin new jewelry available at Bell Jar on 16th Street, San Francisco!

Black Bow Recording

2009-07-18T20:14:00.000-07:00

Sitting in on Black Bow recording session Saturday in Oakland. Can't wait to hear the final product! Also heading to see them Tuesday at Argus for Mission Creek Music Festival.

Renegade Craft Fair

2009-07-18T19:45:00.000-07:00

Clothing and bags by HOI BO designer Sarra Tang. This was the last booth that I ran across at the San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair and it was certainly my favorite. I managed to walk out with a printed T-shirt (which I don't usually go for) and a new bag. Her use of innovative techniques and fabrics is inspiring...a woman after my own heart and I will be emailing her to get the bags that I didn't manage to take with me today.

Ceramic bud vases that I have been coveting on Etsy for months! Sara Paloma's work is simple and elegant with a degree of craftsmanship that should be admired. The hardest part was deciding which one to take home since there were so many options and they were all great, I would suggest a collection.

Sequins!

2009-07-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

Having fun with these vintage sequins!

Arielle de Pinto

2009-07-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Jewelry from Arielle de Pinto that I have been coveting since last Christmas. Available at Stand up Comedy in Portland, OR.

2009-07-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

Installations by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota. I would definitely consider having this installed in my living room...

New Accessories

2009-06-30T19:38:00.001-07:00

The new accessories I've been working on are finally up and running! Check them out here or contact me for more details.

2009-06-28T19:57:00.000-07:00

Some friends I found while back home at my mom's house.

Hello Yudi.

2009-06-24T20:18:00.000-07:00

Some pictures from this morning's photo project. Can't wait to see finals from my lovely photographer friend Yudi Echevarria.

2009-06-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

Thank you Not Just a Label for saving me from the brink of boredom yet again. Some inspiring work from Louise Simmonds.

2009-06-21T20:43:00.000-07:00

Being productive...or trying at least.

Botanica

2009-06-20T23:18:00.000-07:00

I finally invested in a flower press since I keep destroying books...

Beautiful Carnivors

2009-06-20T21:34:00.000-07:00

Today I attended the Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society plant show and sale and made it home with some amazing new plant friends. Here are some pictures of those that captured the prizes.

Lacis

2009-06-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

More from Lacis, but featured in their Museum of Lace and Textiles on Adeline @ Ashby in Berkeley.

2009-06-19T18:42:00.000-07:00

Fun new tools from Lacis in Berkeley. This is a great source for fashion and textile needs plus their products are beautiful in themselves.

Restless Things

2009-06-19T10:26:00.000-07:00

Wonderful sketches by Olivia Jeffries. The best part is she makes them daily so there is always something new. I had to buy one for my new bedroom.

Menswear?

2009-06-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

Incredible fashions for men on Not Just a Label, designs by fashion students.

Bathing in the Crystal Light

2009-05-02T14:53:00.000-07:00

Good showing last night by Kristine Reano at Gallery Extraña.

Inventions

2009-05-02T14:31:00.000-07:00

Examples of some great turn-of-the-century inventions that never really hit it big...

Go here for more!

Tie Me a River

2009-05-02T14:26:00.000-07:00

Bow Tie by Sruli Recht

www.srulirecht.com

2009-04-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

Amazing work by Graham Tabor.

www.grahamtabor.com

Patrick Dougherty

2009-04-24T12:33:00.000-07:00

After a night of the "Throbbing Gristle experience," we stumbled upon the Patrick Dougherty installation at the Civic Center, San Francisco.

www.stickwork.net

Wool Love ♥

2009-04-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

Wool pouf by Flocks. If I had an extra thousand I would seriously consider the investment...

www.theflocks.com

2009-04-22T20:36:00.000-07:00

Still my favorite case design on the market. Industrial weight felt laptop case by Hard Graft.

www.hardgraft.com
Industrial riveted felt bag with leather strap by Carga.

www.cargabags.com

2009-04-22T20:19:00.000-07:00

Amazing felt dresser & hat boxes by Brandon Norsted.

www.brandonnorsted.com

Death is the Beginning of Life, and Life the Beginning of Death: Out of a Center Which is neither Dead nor Alive

2009-04-18T16:55:00.000-07:00

"What was seed becomes plant, what was plant becomes grain, what was grain bread, from it amniotic fluid, from it seed, from it embryo, from it man, from it corpse, from it earth, from it stone, and it can become all natural forms. Thus is matter, just as the substantial form of the things, the soul, is indestructible: aptitude of all aptitudes, reality of all realities, life of all lives, essence of all essences."