my first reupholstery project

I have been trying to get back in touch with my creative spirit lately and decided to work on some fun projects. The first one has been to reupholster a chair. It took me a while to find the chair but I eventually found one that was in perfect condition on craigslist. It turns out that it wasn't the easiest chair to begin my first reupholstery project. However, I managed to complete the project and I think it looks beautiful. I bought some amazing fabric that was way over my budget! But it was sooooo irresistible and I am glad I did because the chair looks amazing!

I am now looking a for a good home for my chair. It is such a great accent piece, I can imagine billions of ways to make it work in either a room or a living room. Let me know if you are interested...

here is the before pictures:


Tito claimed the chair as soon as he saw it, but he only got to enjoy it for one day because as soon as I started working on it, it was off limits to kitties.

...and here is the completed chair...believe me, it is so comfy!

fix my room!!!

I love decorating and anything interior design...actually anything that involves creativity and inspiration. This past week my good friend Dalena asked me to help her decorate her room. She was temporarily sleeping on a futon cover while she waited to purchase her new bed frame at ikea. I agreed to help her if she chose not to purchase the ikea frame. She hesitantly asked..."what do you have in mind?" I told her..."well, I would like to stretch your money more...I think we can get much more than just a bed frame." Her large room was pretty empty and she was in need of more furniture. She agreed and together we jumped on the crazy wagon and we focused on our mission to find the best deals. I thought it would take us more like 2 to three weeks to finish the room, however, since we were both so into this project, we finished it in two working days...lets say three days.

Here is her room before, pretty much that was all you could find in her room.

And here is the room after (we still have to add a couple of accents, but for the most part it is done). We recycled what ever we had and although not all the colors matched, somehow it came together so well. I bet she now feels like a brand new woman in her new room! I am so happy for her.

Pictures taken with my iphone.

berkeley's colorful farmer's market

Tony and I love going to the Farmer's market...and I bet you can tell. It is such a great and relaxing way to spend Saturday/Sunday mornings. The best part is all the delicious fruits, vegetables, breads, and cheeses that are available to purchase as well as a full variety of other goodies. The fruit samples are the best! How many different peaches and nectarines do you think there are? TONS! and many times you get to try them all! Yup, you can get a whole serving of fruits just by trying all the sweet samples. Another thing I love about the farmer's market is the vivrant colors that fill the space. It is unbelievable what beautiful colors nature can create...and no, it is not food coloring!

Since many people don't know when and where farmer's markets take place, I decided to put together a list of some of the locations around the bay area. Enjoy and remember to support our farmers!

Berkeley
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Center Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way

Tuesday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Derby Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way

Thursday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
All Organic
Shattuck Avenue @ Rose Street

Oakland
Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Old Oakland Farmer’s Market
Ninth Street @ Broadway and Clay

Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3801 Howe Street

Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Grand Lake
Grand Ave @ Lake Park Ave

Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jack London Square

Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fruitvale
34th Ave @ East 12th St.

Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Montclair Village
La Salle Ave @ Moraga Ave

Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Temescal
5300 Claremont Ave (DMV)

San Francisco Ferry Plaza
One Ferry Building along the Embarcadero and Market Street

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Year round

Thursday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Spring-Fall only

Saturday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Year round

Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Spring-Fall only

Hayward
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
27400 Hesperian Blvd.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
777 B Street

Castro Valley
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Castro Valley BART Station
May 16th through October