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a floral burst... 2 Sep 2010

...so light and lovely...by Charmaine Olivia...

{via Melissa}

{closet & casa} with theresa canning zast... 1 Sep 2010

who: Theresa Canning Zast, senior director of creative services at Kate Spade New York

in her closet: A vintage skirt that I bought at New York Vintage, a shop across the street from the Kate Spade offices. It was the item that I wore on my first day back to the office after returning from maternity leave. I LOVE the combination of florals and stripes.

in her casa: A detail of a wall in my guest bedroom. The yellow rose wallpaper is vintage, and I have hung black frames with various photos {each with their own story} on top of it.

{photos by Theresa}

{sponsor} the sketchbook project... 1 Sep 2010

a new column + a new contributor! 1 Sep 2010

We're kicking off the 5 year mark with a new column and new contributor. Our newest Oh Joy contributor, Bri Emery, is a graphic designer who spends her days specializing in print & branding and serves as the Creative Director of the FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's bi-annual alumni magazine. She enjoys getting lost in the vortex of fashion, interiors, food & graphic design blogs, even posting her own inspirations on her DESIGNLOVEFEST blog {read more about Bri right here}.

Bri will be heading up our newest column...Closet & Casa! This new weekly column is a spin-off of our "this & that" series but instead with real collections from real people. It will be a visual interview of sorts, with a pairing of images that includes the interviewee's favorite clothing item and home decor item. It may or may not match like the "this & that's" do but will offer a glimpse into pieces that our stylish featured guests hold near and dear. Stay tuned shortly for Bri's first Closet & Casa...

5 years ago i started a blog... 1 Sep 2010

I can't believe how quickly time flies! This month, we're celebrating our 5-year blog anniversary. It all started with this post and was initially a site for friends & family only. So we've definitely changed and grown a lot since then, and I never would have expected to still be blogging 5 years later. Whether you've been reading since the beginning or just arrived here today, a HUGE, ginormous, monster thanks to all of you for reading and supporting this blog and my work. I can honestly say that this blog has been one of the best things things I've ever done {And let's not forget Beth who encouraged me to start it}. The chance to share my point of view with you, the people I've met and interacted with {physically & virtually}, the amazing opportunities and experiences that I've encountered, and most importantly the friends I've made along the way, has meant the world to me in so many ways that I cannot express other than my deepest thanks. So, in celebration of 5 years, there will be lots of fun things in store this month. And today, we're kicking it all off with a new contributor and a new column coming up soon!

{photo by urbancitylife}

{san francisco event} creative, inc. book party... 1 Sep 2010

We are now taking RSVP's for our Creative, Inc. launch book party in San Francisco next week. If you're in the Bay area, we'd love to celebrate our new book with you! Simply RSVP to: rsvp(at)candystorecollective.com by next Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing you!

{P.S. The LA and NY parties are next and I'll post RSVP information a week before each event!}

this week's farmer's market flowers... 31 Aug 2010

Oh, flowers...I've missed you. With our recent move, it's been a few weeks since I've had the chance to go to the market and work on some new florals. So, I picked up a bunch of pink sweet peas and a stack of marigold mums at the Hollywood Farmer's Market {my current favorite local market for sure!} this past weekend. Since I'm on a wood kick lately, I decided to mix and mingle the two and house them in some wooden tea cups I got at Rare Device couple years ago. So, here they are...peeking out from the drawers of our coffee table.

{photo by Oh Joy}

this & that... 31 Aug 2010

...wear this linea pelle for madewell bracelet, decorate with that clayton gray pillow...

{sponsored giveaway} with williams-sonoma... 31 Aug 2010

I've recently been stocking up and upgrading my new kitchen with more grown-up cooking tools and have been loving Williams-Sonoma's mix of classic and modern goods for the kitchen lately. While you can always find a Le Crueset pot or a KitchenAid Mixer, I'm all about the new Jamie Oliver pantry collection they're now carrying as well as some of the great items for kids. Their registry isn't limited to brides and grooms-to-be and would certainly be handy for showers, birthdays, and housewarmings.

So, we've partnered up with Williams-Sonoma for a very special giveaway. After signing up for the Williams-Sonoma registry, one lucky Oh Joy reader will be picked at random to receive a $150 gift card. Simply, 1) register with Williams-Sonoma and add your favorite items to your registry, then 2) Leave a comment letting us know you've registered and tell us your favorite item from the registry. {If you're already registered with Williams-Sonoma, simply add some additional items to your registry and let us know your fave.}

Comments close on Friday morning at 9am PST. Sorry, open to US residents only.

i guess we're a cool couple... 30 Aug 2010

Thanks to Melanie at You are My Fave and illustrator Gemma Correll for including us on their new Cool Couples series. I love Gemma's quirky illustrated version of us....and how it looks like I am about to attack that cupcake!

{illustration by Gemma Correll}

the tiniest paper cuts... 30 Aug 2010

...by furze chan...

a collection of beautiful things... 30 Aug 2010

...from a beautifully curated shop, magpie & rye...

{via something's hiding in here}

{work in progress} our dining room... 30 Aug 2010

Since we're in the process of decorating our new place over the next few months, I thought it would be fun to share my plans for each room as we progress. Here's a sketch and inspiration of the first room I'm working on...the dining room!

main pieces above: Oh Joy for Hygge & West petal pusher wallpaper in gold (using a temporary application for our rental), Ikea pendant that the former tenant left, CB2 darjeeling dining table, Eames dowel leg chairs, and Woolly pockets (affixed to a frame for a rental).

optional accessories: Ute placemats, Anthropologie silverware, Jonathan Adler whale pitcher, Seletti milk jug, Le Creuset braiser, and Stray Dog floor lamp.

happy friday + stumbling into patterns... 27 Aug 2010

Hello, dear friends. We just got back from our coastal road trip vacation...a few days away definitely did my brain some good! I'll post more about the trip next week, but for now, I leave you with this wild and wonderful diamond-patterned grassy ground at the Solage in Calistoga. I snapped this photo before we headed out to dinner and can't stop thinking about how amazing it would be if all sidewalks looked like this!

Thanks again for all your nice comments and support for my new wallpaper line! Stay tuned next week as we launch a new column {and a new contributor}! Have a great weekend all!

{photo by Oh Joy}

bling-aids... 27 Aug 2010

While I hate paper cuts, I'd gladly cover up my boo-boo with these fun bling band-aids by Cynthia Rowley. In addition to dressing up your wound, one dollar from the sale of each tin will go to Design Ignites Change, an organization that engages high school and college students in design and architecture projects that address social issues in their own communities. Love that!

siesta fiesta... 26 Aug 2010

 

...amazing upcycled headboard...turned from white to hot pink by johnny vintage...

this & that... 26 Aug 2010

...wear this sabrina dehoff necklace, decorate with that calypso pouf...

vintage simplicity... 26 Aug 2010

 

As I was doing research for a client project the other day, I stumbled across these vintage Simplicity patterns. While I will probably never attempt to sew a garment on my own, I love the illustrations and color on these...and, of course, the amazing hairdos!

lust list... 25 Aug 2010

...lush green bedding, a tabletop of greens, and a lavish green gown...

{top photo and bottom left by Mark Eden Schooley, bottom right from Great Expectations}

a {dwr} hang-it-all giveaway... 25 Aug 2010

I've always been a huge fan of the Eames and their sense of "serious fun" that have made Eames designs such classic and iconic pieces since the 40's and 50's. I've long-coveted their super fun hang-it-all and was thrilled to see a more handsome and neutral alternative debut last week. Design Within Reach recently launched a limited edition version of the hang-it-all in a walnut and black steel colorway, and we've joined together with them to give away this limited edition piece {a $249 value} to one lucky Oh Joy reader.

Simply visit the DWR Eames page and leave a comment below telling us which Eames piece you already have or would love to have in your home. Comments close on Friday morning at 9am PST. Sorry, open to US residents only.

UPDATE: Congrats to Carrie C. from Raleigh, North Carolina for being the lucky winner!