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06/11/10--14:02: I Finished A Project... (chan 1558229)

I've finally finished one out of hundreds of projects I have going. I usually complete one phase of a project -- in this case that meant buying and cutting the plywood -- then it sits while I move on to...


06/15/10--16:42: Green Basketball... (chan 1558229)

A shout out to the Boston Celtics today! Bear with me if you're not a fan. Bonne chance and luck o' the Irish in game six of the NBA Championship tonight guys. Boston leads the L.A. Lakers 3-2 in this...


06/17/10--23:08: In the Realm of Blessings (chan 1558229)

We recently visited a local buddhist retreat on a special day -- they were giving dog blessings. It was so sweet to see them lined up and passing between two foo dog sentries to enter the meditation hall where they...


06/26/10--20:35: A Vase of Ones Own (chan 1558229)

Now that it's summer and flowers abound I'm happy to get reacquainted with old faces. I mean old vases. Pulling them off of the high shelves and back corners of my cupboards. Liberating them to help show off the bounty...


07/01/10--11:09: Inspired Grocery Shopping (chan 1558229)

Grocery shopping is a drag. For me the experience of shopping at a store feels unnatural. I'm in my element at a farmers market and shop with great ease, but put me indoors with florescent lights and lots of packaging...


07/02/10--12:30: Side Board: Before & After (chan 1558229)

I sold this one way cheap. I like its simple lines. BEFORE: AFTER:


07/19/10--14:36: Etsy Bound (chan 1558229)

Please forgive my absence these days. I've been trying to get my Etsy shop together. It's a tedious process -- photographing, measuring, uploading, describing, etc. In a few days I will be sharing the link. Merci beaucoup for hanging around...


07/23/10--10:04: Geography of Coffee (chan 1558229)

Here's a great DIY project. This map decoupage coffee table is at the Firefly Café in Santa Cruz, California: It looks great even when it gets worn around the edges: Now that I think about it, I'm going to do...


08/05/10--09:54: Angel Voice...Barbara Jones (chan 1558229)




08/11/10--12:48: My Etsy Grand Opening! (chan 1558229)

It's occupied my days of late -- getting inventory uploaded is a tedious process. But I think I have enough pieces to feel like I can launch So Sylvie Etsy. Please pay a visit and let me know what you...


09/04/10--12:56: Pulp Comes to Life (chan 1558229)

Thomas Allen, from SW Michigan, creates moody photographs of his book sculptures, fashioned from vintage pulp paperbacks.The results are bold and stunning. I spent hours reading his fascinating blog. The deteriorating spine of this book has the appearance of a...


09/16/10--12:54: Book Sculpture - Rough Draft (chan 1558229)

Here's my first attempt at a book sculpture. Okay, my exacto knife was dull and I don't have the supernatural shadows going on, but it's a start... "Hey! Look out behind you space boys!" Music for outerspace:


09/20/10--22:37: Slow Mail (chan 1558229)

I felt like writing a special letter. Something completely in contrast with the modern mode. So I decided to stitch a letter. At first I tried it out on paper (click on photos to enlarge): I love the embossed paper...


10/13/10--16:22: Flavor of the Month (chan 1558229)

Well, it's that time of year again. Did you know that October is a month that's brimming with "awareness"? Take a look at the month of October on the Wikipedia page for the list of commemorative months and you'll find...


10/17/10--15:31: Meditations on Marcel (chan 1558229)

San Francisco Chinatown His favorite chair, in front of our shop Contemplative after haircut zen garden summer morning bikin' it with Aussie gal, Lola wildcat rocket boy in his garden tomato land hothouse flowers prayer wheel a la playa con...


10/27/10--15:20: Article 4 (chan 1558229)

In Loving Memory of Lisa's Mom Thinking of you sweet Lisa, xo.


10/31/10--12:53: For My '61 Mate (chan 1558229)

When I'm feelin' down I think it's best to listen to sad music. I love Marvin's production of this song. The sentiment is down, he's in a deep funk and the words cry out for the weather to suit the...


11/01/10--09:28: Ghouls Rush In (chan 1558229)

"You've done your mama proud"...


11/06/10--19:10: Train of Thought (chan 1558229)

Choo-choo! We had a beautiful autumn day up in the Santa Cruz mountains today. Wish you were here... photo by Marcel; link to location in the comments


12/12/10--09:47: Christmas gifts on ETSY... (chan 1558229)

A big merci to Sandra from ReBopShop for featuring my Etsy shop on the Etsy Vintage Team blog today! I have loads more treasures to list so visit the shop periodically, or email me with your wish list if there's...