2017 Calendar and Holiday Cards Now Available in the Shop

I'm so excited to announce that my 2017 Calendar and Holiday Cards are now available in the Shop! This special limited edition calendar is my third collaboration with Jennifer Young Studio (photography).  Inspired by Jennifer’s travels across the U.S., moving from California to New York, and our love of clean, simple design, this calendar is available in an edition of 100 copies. Each calendar is hand numbered on the front cover.

Special bonus: The first 25 calendars purchased will come with a limited edition set of 5 postcards featuring our favorite images from all the calendars.

Get an exclusive set of 5 postcards for the first 25 Calendar purchases!

I've also added new 2017 custom Holiday cards to the Shop.

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Banchan Workshop No. 5

Lately I've been having a love affair with kimchi. We've been eating it at least twice a week with rice, seaweed, and a stack of tofu slices dipped and pan fried in egg--an easy weeknightmeal (perfect for #meatlessmonday).

I had so much fun a few weeks ago shooting Banchan Workshop #5 for Selina at SKYCreatives at the EatWith kitchen studio in San Francisco. Unlike Banchan Workshop No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, this workshop was all about making one dish--KIMCHI. The guests were so much fun and included some old and new friends including Shu from Aplat who also sponsored the event with her amazing totes, Leslie from Spotted SF, and my friend Carrie and her husband Chris (the class was her Valentine's Day gift to him!).

Here are some of my favorite shots. You could find more details, photos and recipes on the SKYCreatives blog and on her Instagram @skycreatives.

Shujan Bertrand, owner of Aplat, sponsored the event with one of her tote bags for each guest. It was my first time meeting Shu, and she was so sweet, easy going and kind. Stay tuned for an Instagram giveaway for one of her totes.

These cucumber ones were my absolute fave!

Selina's mom showing everyone how it's done.

Delicious kimchi pancakes!

Selina in action

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Free Shipping until 12/18 on our 2016 Calendars

If you're still looking for an awesome holiday gift, you can pick up one of our 2016 Calendars with FREE SHIPPING (everything in my shop! woohoo!) until Friday, 12/18 using code FREESHIP at checkout. It's my second collaboration with super talented photographer Jennifer Young and is available as a special limited edition of 250 in each of our shops--each calendar is hand numbered on the front cover.

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+ As seen on Anthology Magazine, Rue Magazine, Shop Sweet Things, Mother Magazine, Oh So Beautiful Paper, and Shutterbean
+ Also available in these awesome shops: Social Studies, Len Collective, Left Field and Ruby Rose

Banchan Workshop No. 4

It was that time again--another opportunity to attend, pig out, oh and shoot photos for Banchan Workshop No. 4 hosted by Selina Lee of Skycreatives and Feastly. Remember Banchan Workshop No. 2 and No. 3? This time the workshop was held at the beautiful Feastly studio in San Francisco. With its flood of natural light and high ceilings, the space was a really nice backdrop for all the delicious food and fun guests.

Here are some of my favorite shots. Tons more details, photos and recipes on Skycreatives.

Love how Selina decorated with succulents for each guest sitting on top of Korean newspapers with white paint strokes.

Lots of goodies donated by the awesome Whole Foods Market Berkeley and Allegro Coffee from Whole Foods Market Gilman.

Look how cute my friends Nancy and Meg are!? ;)

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Selina doing her thing.

Um, drooling! I need to make this for my kids!

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West Coast Craft - Summer 2015

A few weeks ago I attended West Coast Craft with my friend Nancy mainly to shoot some photos for the Anthology magazine blog, but also because the last time I went, I was really impressed and excited about many of the vendors (including Jen E, Natalie Davis of Canoe, Half Hitch Goods and Micaela Greg. This summer's show did not disappoint. Here were some of my favorites.

Half Hitch Goods and Welcome Stranger

Liz Robb - see more about Liz in her feature on the Anthology magazine blog

Aleksandra Zee

Brook Perdigon Textiles

That vintage stool!

Stuffed Hipster Emblems by Mimi O Chen - hilarious and oh-so-awesome!

Drawn Home - really loved those quilts!

Remedy Quarterly - the colors, the photos, the recipes!

Ilano - loved those rugs and the booth was so bright and inviting

People I've Loved - loved the quirky illustrations

Meghan Shimeck (discovered her at last year's show and I'm still wishing I owned one of her pieces) and Gallanter and Jones with the most innovative heated outdoor seating that warmed my always cold butt cheeks. Seriously. Such good design and totally functional, especially during these Bay Area "summers". Also turns out that Miranda Jones and her brother Aaron started this company. I know Miranda from her Sunset Magazine days when she worked on our house feature in the January 2011 issue! Seems like ages ago!

Pine and Boon - loved the painted dash and suede dot punch collections

Luca Jackson - Love Julia's textiles! Also love how her company name is just like Lucas' name! Julia is so sweet and has two little boys as well.

Mt. Washington Pottery - one of my favorite products at the show were these peace bells

Knotwork LA - Such neat products from this vendor, lots of stoneware with porcelain inlays

Ventana Surfboards and Supplies - With its amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail in all of its products, this company has figured it all out when it comes to environmental and social responsibility. So much respect for that!

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Banchan Workshop No. 3

A few weekends ago I had the opportunity to attend and shoot photos at the Banchan Workshop No. 3 at The Berkeley Kitchens hosted by Selina Lee of Skycreatives and Feastly. Remember Banchan Workshop No. 2 and how delicious and fun that was? I love Korean food!

If you missed this sold out class, Selina and Feastly will be hosting Banchan Workshop No. 4 (Korean Street Food) on September 26th in San Francisco. Sign up here.

Love these tea towels by Vintage Create Room

Fluffy rolled egg demo

Would love to try making these Korean meatballs with ground turkey.

How cute are these mini bibim bap bowls with quail eggs? I could have eaten every one of those bowls -- so good!

Dessert included almond petits fours by Cakes Made by M.E. and coffee by Blue Moby Coffee.

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This and That Lately

Oh man, it's been super crazy busy around here. Between work at both jobs, room parenting for the kids' preschool, the kids' schedules, and just trying to keep up with everything, I am so not ready for the holidays! I need another month to prepare myself mentally. Anyway, here are some recent photos of what's been going on lately.

Lots of cozy brother time / Theo totally chooses to wear those glasses and hat

We got a Christmas tree!

I've been so floored by the love and support for the 2015 Calendar I designed in collaboration with Jennifer Young. It's been such an awesome experience and we've nearly sold out of them. The calendar has made it into several gift guides curated by some rad mags like Rue (see here) and Mother. Thank you!

I was lucky enough to make it to the Lovemade (Hi Jeanne and Janette!) DIY Gift Wrapping event with Yellow Owl Workshop (Hi Christine!) at Rare Device with my friend Lisa and her daughter Bijou. How cute are Bijou and Theo together?

One of my faves -- Lucas said here, "Ahhhhh, this is the life." (stole that from The Pigeon Needs a Bath, and he's right!)

Went with my friend Nancy of Anthology magazine to the West Coast Craft show. Got to see some amazing designers/artists and ooh and ahh at all the things I wish I could make or have in my home. Nancy has been featuring a few stand out designers each day on the Anthology blog with the photos I shot. Can't wait to go back!

In the midst of all the craziness, I somehow find time bake Cranberry Orange Morning Buns and Apple Turnovers. I guess baking (and eating the end product) is kind of therapeutic for me in a way.

I made this countdown to Christmas scratch off treasure hunt calendar for Lucas inspired by one of the projects in my friend Erin's new book Make and and Give. He's been scratching one gold circle off since December 1st. Underneath each circle is a clue to where a small gift is wrapped and hidden around the house -- anything from a pair of new socks, a piece of chocolate, a new book, or a trip to the museum.

Happy weekend friends!

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NEW Holiday 2014 Photo Cards in the Shop

The holidays are just around the corner and I'm so excited to announce that I'll be selling a few Holiday 2014 photo cards right here in my shop. Customize yours with a personalized greeting and photo. Each card design comes in three colorways to choose from and includes kraft envelopes. Take a look here and let me know if you have any questions!

From now until 11/6/14, get 20% off your holiday card order. Use code HOHOHO at checkout.

+ Photos by Sarah Hebenstreit of Modern Kids Photo

Banchan Workshop No. 2

Last weekend I had the opportunity to shoot a Banchan Workshop for Selina at Skycreatives in Berkeley and eat a bunch of delicious Korean food at the end of the class. I met some wonderful people and had a blast learning about all the work that goes into making those little side dishes. Everything tasted so good and wasn't too spicy for my taste buds (I'm total weak sauce when it comes to spicy foods). Here is just a snippet of the photos I shot -- see more details of the workshop along with a printable recipe book on the Skycreatives blog.

There's something really soothing to me about washing rice.

This Bakesale Betty Coleslaw Bibimmyun was one of my favorite dishes. Who knew Bakesale Betty Coleslaw would go so perfectly with fried chicken and ramen noodles!?

I also made my favorite Cardamom Coffee Cake in mini bundt cake form for the workshop guests to enjoy with coffee after all their hard work. I will post this recipe here on the blog soon. Thanks Selina for having me!

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Favorites: Instagram Finds No. 2

I Iove photography and I love food so these Instagram finds are all about gorgeous food photography. There are so many more I want to share with you but I'll have to save that for another post. Who are some of your favorite food photographers on Instagram?

// 1. Super talented photographer/friend who shoots everything brilliantly. Following Eva is a MUST. I was lucky enough to be shot by her in this series @evakolenko
// 2. Plenty of gorgeous food and travel shots @dicanelo
// 3. Beautiful wooden spoons, bowls, and food @nikoleherriott
// 4. Los Angeles photographer takes gorgeous food pics from his phone and shares his photo tips here @rick_poon
// 5. A fairly recent discovery, Molly Yeh is a baker and a musician who takes beautiful food photos on her blog and has the most creative recipes @mollyyeh
// 6. Beautiful editorial and commercial photography focusing on food. Also coming out with Wild Apple magazine dedicated to gluten-free cuisine @taradonnephoto
// 7. Natural foods that are healthy, tasty, and beautifully shot @jodiwhatscookin
// 8. A long time favorite of mine. Plus all gluten-free recipes! @canellevanille
// 9. One of my very favorite Instagrammers for food porn. So well styled, moody, perfectly imperfect @linda_lomelino

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