One day my friend Janet and I were on the phone doing our usual,
"Have you seen this? Did you see that?" I wanted to show her a beautiful blog I had been following,
Such Pretty Things. Janet was way ahead of me, and had been following this blog for some time now.
Jessica of
Such Pretty Things is a designer, wife and mom, who loves an array of pretty vintage things. She loves to collect vintage textiles and wallpapers from the 1930's and 1940's. Reading her blog is the best eye-candy you can imagine,
so come follow along...
Jessica is constantly cooking or baking up a storm...making such lovely things for her daughters' birthdays, such as these decorated sugar cubes...
Custom "Juicy" invites for the party girls
How about this insanely fabulous Juicy Couture themed slumber party?
The party included a stay at a hotel and a trip to the Juicy Couture shop. Each girl was presented with a Juicy shopping bag filled with goodies that Jessica had amassed for months.
Jessica and her daughter made tiny edible fondant crowns and hearts embellished with edible pink pearls and placed them on pink cupcakes.
Can I be one of your daughters Jessica?
Everything she does inspires me, such as her "Target Tuesdays." Jessica goes to Target and buys something ordinary and turns it into extraordinary, such as this floral corsage tank top.
Starting with a simple t-shirt for $7.99 and some other supplies, she adds, embellishes, cuts and sews, until
walla! A creation is made. I love how Jessica walks you through visuals of the whole creating process, as well as a step-by-step guide to make it.
Move over Martha Stewart!
Being the candy lover that I am, here is the part that I (and Janet)
Flip Out! It's called
"The Cabinet." It's a strictly off limits to all family members and holds Jessica's beloved collection of sprinkles, sugars, and candies from all over the world. They are reserved for only for her most special baking projects.
No touching...no snacking allowed!
From craft tutorials & baking, to party ideas & interior design,
Simply Pretty Things is awe-inspiring! And, I must add that Jessica takes the most
amazing photos.
Please do yourself a favor and go visit her blog
here and her photos gallery on Flickr
here. You will be in for a treat!
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Designer. Artist. Creator. Mom. Friend. If you don't know Lisa, let me introduce her to you.
Lisa's early work (above) from the eBay days...
Like these whimsical lady prints...
Or vintage ashtrays that Lisa adds her own design... (My spoiled little Vito uses a large one as a water bowl)
Lisa created this amazing cinema sign from scratch. Can you imagine? It was even featured in a room on Extreme Home Makeover.
She also sells at the Alameda Antiques Faire. Look at this photo she altered, alerting you of her booth number. Creative, huh?
Lisa creates lovely vintage-inspired jewelry...I actually received this necklace as a gift from a dear friend!
Lisa has a blog that is enchanting, and online shop that has many of her one-of-a-kind creations, including some vintage finds...
How about these vintage style portraits that Lisa painted? How does she do that?
The Elegant Nanny
Andrew
Her muse is her famous female Labrador 'Boudi'.
Boudi is "pretty in pink"
Pierrot
photo: rewire
photo: From the Right Bank
or just a single, simple hanging bulb...
These 1890 antique replica bulbs can be found at, where else? Anthropologie.
Mindy Weiss's "The Ultimate Wedding Planner" & Kai Perfume Oil
IOMOI's stationary gift set
Jessica of Such Pretty Things is a designer, wife and mom, who loves an array of pretty vintage things. She loves to collect vintage textiles and wallpapers from the 1930's and 1940's. Reading her blog is the best eye-candy you can imagine, so come follow along...
Or a Princess Party for her daughter, with the best favors you've ever seen!
Custom "Juicy" invites for the party girls
The party included a stay at a hotel and a trip to the Juicy Couture shop. Each girl was presented with a Juicy shopping bag filled with goodies that Jessica had amassed for months.
Jessica and her daughter made tiny edible fondant crowns and hearts embellished with edible pink pearls and placed them on pink cupcakes. Can I be one of your daughters Jessica?
Everything she does inspires me, such as her "Target Tuesdays." Jessica goes to Target and buys something ordinary and turns it into extraordinary, such as this floral corsage tank top.
Starting with a simple t-shirt for $7.99 and some other supplies, she adds, embellishes, cuts and sews, until walla! A creation is made. I love how Jessica walks you through visuals of the whole creating process, as well as a step-by-step guide to make it. Move over Martha Stewart!
No touching...no snacking allowed!
So, what inspires me?
Market Street, San Francisco, 1940's
The Flood Building
photo: Ed Brodzinsky
Ferry Building Clock Tower
Gazing at passersby dressed in their fine clothing...I'm going to have to buy some new clothes to fit in!
What's a day without shopping? A "must stop," the upscale City of Paris department store (Beaux-Arts style building) which reflected French culture in the store’s décor and merchandise...
I may be tempted to purchase one of the dresses in the window...
Okay, enough shopping. Time to grab a cable car...
Headed down to Bernstein's Fish Grotto on Powell Street where I'll have some delicious seafood...Can't believe the crab cocktail is only 75 cents!
I'm on my way to visit fine hotels like the Fairmont and Mark Hopkins atop Nob Hill, and gaze at their interiors...luscious carpets designed by Dorothy Draper, marble pillars, massive chandeliers...
It's getting late...I'm stopping off Bimbo's 365 Club to hear some Big Band music...fabulous Art Deco supper club...
Perhaps I'll sip on a cocktail like a Pink Lady or Sidecar...
But wait! I haven't even said hello to my relatives!! Okay, I'll grab the nearest streetcar and pay visits to all. My great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins galore! Can't wait to meet some of these people!
photo: cinderella
