Unique L.A.

I had a blast when I went to this event in December so I'll be attending again this weekend. I have a bunch of birthdays as well as a baby shower and a wedding to shop for this year so I'm hoping to find some great one-of-a-kind gifts.

Paper

I really want to see this exhibit at Scion Space before it ends on May 2. I love all things paper so I've always been fascinated by cutouts and pop-up books. The amount of time involved though is mind boggling! I'd like to incorporated paper items in my Etsy store so I've been jotting down ideas here and there. In the meantime I'll practice with origami. The best online site for origami instruction is Origami Club. Here are a few samples:

A Want, not a Need

This linen bag by Etsy seller sraige is gorgeous!

Don't forget to get your free ice cream scoop from Ben & Jerry's today. It's a perfect day for this annual event because it's so hot here in Los Angeles! It's been in the 90s where I am. This morning I left the house with the fan aimed straight at my poor cat Iggy. He looked absolutely miserable!

Grand Opening: The Sewing Lounge

FIDM alumni Jessica Dooley has just opened The Sewing Lounge in Burbank. The beautiful space is part boutique, part sewing lounge. People who want to learn to sew can take private or semi-private classes. You can also reserve the space for customized sewing parties! The boutique sells handmade items by local crafters and artists (including me!), as well as vintage goods. Here's a first-look photo tour:


The storefront on Magnolia Blvd.


Boutique carries almost everything, including prints by The Mincing Mockingbird and The Frantic Meerkat.


Screen printed tote bags.


Children's clothing.


Jars of buttons.


Sewing goddess Jessica Dooley


Amy Winehouse in her convertible!


Check out the grand opening reception this Saturday from 5-8:00 p.m.

George Harrison

My favorite Beatle finally gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. His star will be located in front of the Capitol Records Building at 1750 Vine Street.

My First Cake

Yippy! I finally made my first felt food. I decided to make a felt cake for my four-year-old niece's birthday. With instructions from the fabulous "Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals" book, I created the base of the cake. I veered away from the book by adding two pieces of piping and an orange as the topper.

Upon presenting my niece with the cake, she tightly scrunched it up in her hand and threw it across the room. To be fair, she was frustrated because her best friend wouldn't play with her. Oh well...

Where the Wild Things Are

I can't wait for this movie! Directed by Spike Jonze. Music by Karen O and Carter Burwell. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitacker and Lauren Ambrose. It can't get any better than that!