home | ironing

i don't know why, but we sure have a lot of laundry for two people, which leads to a lot of ironing. my mother loved to iron. i don't mind it, but don't love it, either. the result is the best part. the process - eh.

we visited the new extension to the high line this weekend and i'll have some photos coming up later in the week, including a marriage proposal. have a good one!

xo, cindy

ps yesterday, i received an email from rachael of the beautiful blog made from scratch regarding a feature on our shop, which was exciting. based out of new zealand, she compiles the most wonderful finds with lovely mosaics to go with them. thank you, rachael!

color | bits of yellow

although pink seems to be the color of choice for spring, i do love the yellows whether on a sunny day or through the fog. i'm sorry i've been mia, but this shop business takes a lot of time. how do people sustain personal relationships, blog, tweet, facebook, flickr, create, have a shop and/or another job and sleep? i really don't know!

xo, cindy

ps sometimes, i learn about wonderful bands on twitter and the walla recovery is one of 'em. i love their cello-folk sound and they're giving away a free download.

work | pictory

i photographed my mom's handmade apron back in july 2009 and submitted it to pictory for a happy place showcase last september. yesterday, i found out it was included in a gorgeous handmade showcase curated in conjunction with etsy and i could not be happier. sometimes, you work & work & work and wonder if you're getting anywhere, so to be included with such incredible photographers is a just reward.

the timing is also interesting since i just opened a vintage etsy shop, and although this apron is vintage, it will never be for sale.

xo, cindy

life | spring, you there?

it has been really cold, rainy and windy this spring, which doesn't make you want to go to a public garden. but, we've realized there are plenty of spring blooms right here in the city and how cute is that little birdhouse? it seems to be scaled to size of the typical nyc apartment :). enjoy the day.

xo, cindy

ps it's still a work in progress (especially the banner), but i have started to add things to our vintage shop. let me know what you think if you get a chance and please sign-up for our mailing list here.