16 Friday Mar 2012
We were walking along my favorite industrial area in our neighborhood yesterday and passed this tree in bloom. It gave me a little surge of excitement about spring approaching. I have been missing the lush greens and flowers from our San Fransisco visit. Upon closer inspection I realized that silk blossoms had been tied on to the naked branch by a neighbor with a sense of humor. Quite possibly the best use for fake flowers.
Happy Weekend!
08 Thursday Mar 2012
Tags
Berkeley, blog, glass flowers, Jordan Ferney, metal bird pins, Oh Happy Day!, San Francisco, Tail of the Yak, treasures, West Coast
I first read about Tail of the Yak on the Oh Happy Day! blog. Jordan described it as her favorite store, (which is saying a lot because her blog is so lovely). I was so excited to visit on a trip out West last week. The tiny store has been in the same spot for 40 years, and it was even better than I had imagined. It is magical and beautiful and ethereal. ..Here are some treasures:
Tiny Glass Flowers and Birds, $8 per bunch. I have been making child-sized crowns and these will be perfect for them. 
Little Metal Bird Pins, $.75 each. Cheap and adorable!
Leaf and Star Straight Pins, $4 each. This packaging is almost too amazing to use them, but I can’t wait to start a sewing project! I also think they would be perfect on a bulletin board.
I am missing the West Coast already!
