My Sparrow-stylish responsibility

Secret Wedding in Central Park

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:26:00 +0000

Umm.. this is the cutest! It does look a little chilly though! What do you think would you?

Images by Scott Clark via 100 Layer Cake

Back from the Snow..

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:01:00 +0000

I know a lot of people are trying to get away from it but we went to play in it this weekend!!

Now back to work!!

Alice in Wonderland...

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:35:00 +0000

Will you be watching Alice in Wonderland this weekend??

A week in Paris: A few of my favorite places to eat..

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:06:00 +0000

They are not fancy or especially "French" but they are perfect for a girl in Paris who likes very few types of food... in place du Marché St. Honoré I found two such places that I would eat at day and night if I could (even at home). I love Le pain quotidien, which they have here in the states but not close enough to me at home. Le Pain quotidien is my breakfast stop of choice. They have Pain au Chocolat, amazing granola with yogurt, eggs and toast and it is all organic. Each visit I bring home my favorite organic blueberry jam from here!

My true love for dinner is Fuxia l'epicerie, this is a little Italian place in the same square that I LOVE, their food is simple and delicious - not to mention the decor it follows the same simple lines. I know it is not very adventurous of me but sometimes you have to eat a little more than croissants, baguettes and macaroons - only sometimes!

There is also a nice little market in the same square a couple of days a week, where I like to pick up fruit, cheese and other goodies to take for a little picnic on the Seine.

Le pain quotidien
18, place du Marché St. Honoré
75001 Paris
A proximité: Place Vendôme, Jardin des Tuileries

Hand embellished pillows

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:21:00 +0000

I have fallen hard for these pillows.. Now available on our site!

Organic linen bedding on My Sparrow

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:09:00 +0000

I am so excited to share our new line of organic linen bedding! Available in flax colored linen. It is so soft and wonderful!! Please come by and take a look see...

New site up and running...

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:49:00 +0000

Come on over and check it out.. Still working out a couple of kinks (like the weird green color) but it is up and ready for you to shop our new spring items and some of your old favorites. We will be adding more items in the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled!!

Coming up... New site and new goodies!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Sorry to be MIA lately.. I have been working day and night on the new site and hope to have it ready to go in the next 2 days! This is a new necklace from our spring jewelry pieces... Have a good day..

New Antiqued brass Jewelry coming next week!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0000

Just having some fun creating a new line for Spring! What do you think?

New Vintage Jewelry just added on Etsy...

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:25:00 +0000

New items just listed on Etsy..

Vintage Mirrors as art

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:56:00 +0000

I have always had a thing about unframed vintage mirrors. I love these collages of them! I have a set of 3 just waiting to be hung in the guest room - I am inspired I will have to finally hang them up!

images via dave coote

Green design: Reusing Vintage chairs

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:01:00 +0000

I was so excited to see that other designers feel the same way that I do. Sometimes you just cannot beat reusing a piece, giving it a new life, and getting something a little bit more unique. While emailing with Doug at Tracery Interiors about a project that they had just completed, which has a wonderful guest suite in all greige, I noticed the chairs in the photos. In this particular home Doug used a few sets of chairs that were reupholstered and refinished in some cases, to create a very unique and inviting look. Please visit their blog for additional information.

all images via tracery interiors

Green Design: Reuse containers and crates for potted plants

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:27:00 +0000

I just love this outdoor space from a great shop in Copenhagen. A great way to reuse and reduce is to pick up vintage crates, pots and other containers to pot your patio or indoor garden. They work wonderfully for herbs and veggies to keep them close at hand for harvesting.

Stop by the InteriorRevolution this week were we are doing a series of guest posts..

My Sparrow - stylish responsibility

New Spring items on My Sparrow sneak peek!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:09:00 +0000

Lady on bed giclee canvas art

Owl Paper weights

French wire votive holder

Hand blown tumblers
(to match our other hand blown glassware)

Rope Garden stools in cream

Just a little sneak peek of the new items coming to My Sparrow for Spring...

A week in Paris: La Tour Eiffel

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:45:00 +0000

I know I know.. it's touristy- it's crowded.. but it is always one of my favorites! If I went to Paris and I did not visit the Eiffel Tower I would somehow feel that I had missed something. I have tried to at least visit the park each time I have been to Paris and each time it is different. We have eaten at the restaurant and loved it, been to the top to watch the sun set at 10:45pm (best ever), and watched the lights come on in the evening. I love the gardens below and on a rainy day it is nice and quite. When we walked up to it and I saw the cherry tree in full bloom I almost died- the lighting was so perfect!

The neighborhood that surrounds it has the most amazing architecture! I would love to live here... maybe someday!

Visit the official site for what is happening right now and to buy tickets... And don't forget there are so many places that you can get a glimpse of the tower all over the city so keep your eyes open..

images by me and the last one is by Trevor

Postal bags by Yah Bags..

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:16:00 +0000

These are so fun I had to share!! These are up cycled bags made from Vintage postal bags and Military bags. I love love them! I saw them here this morning and wanted to share with you!

"Yah Bags are built with fabrics that have stood the test of time. Providing their loving owners with comfort, safety, and trust for many years. To me, "Yahee" means comfort, safety, trust, and love. Those are the feelings I put into my bags and what I want you the buyer to feel when you own one.

Keep your treasures safe in a Yah Bag."

Sounds like us! Please visit her Etsy shop here..

Be back soon!

Simple Home Book Giveaway on greige

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:52:00 +0000

Please take a minute to enter our book giveaway over on greige!! You cannot win it if you don't enter!!

A week in Paris: Shopping @ Astier de Villatte

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Astier de Villatte is always one of my first stops when I arrive in Paris! I discovered this store about 4 years ago and I am totally obsessed! The store front on Rue St. Honore is very non discript and almost hidden like a secret treasure trove. Each piece is made by hand in their factory in Paris. On my last visit we, my cousin and I, were lucky enough to go to the factory and see how each piece is made and dipped by hand - can I say best day ever!

Astier de Villatte also makes furnishings, candles and glassware. The store and the company in general have this amazing feel that I am sure you only get in France, they are new but create an imperfect and vagabond feel with every piece. The details are amazing. It is a must see and take home at least one piece in your suitcase!

173 rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris
+33142607413
www.astierdevillatte.com
Tue-Sat, 11:00-19:30
at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre‎

Images via paris.unlike, astier de villatte and patch NYC

A week in Paris: Hotel Terese

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:38:00 +0000

I have only been to Paris a handful of times but each time I think I love it more! On my past 2 visits I have stayed at the Hotel Terese, which is on the Right bank in the 1st. Hotel Terese is a converted 18th century townhouse in my favorite neighborhood in Paris. The rooms are clean and comfortable and from what I hear the breakfast is just wonderful (I always opt for a Pain au Chocolat with tea). This little hotel is within walking distance of the Louvre, Rue Saint Honore (favorite shopping), Palais Royal and just a hop skip and a jump onto the Metro.

We typically fly in to Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport and take the train into the city. It is very inexpensive to take the train in, but for me (who will always always choose the wrong direction if given any choice) it can be a little confusing. I am usually turned around when I come out of the Metro stations and will go the wrong way for sure! After a few days I get used to it and can find my favorite locations easily again. But for that reason I will give no directions here or in any travel post!!

Hotel is a great home base while in Paris! And they only looked at me a little strangely when I kept coming back with bags and bags and bags of purchases that were surely too large to fit in any normal suitcase...

Hotel Terese is well priced (I mean very well priced in my opinion). I like nice hotels and I really like nice boutique hotels and this is on my list! They are also in an area that I feel comfortable in at night. As I often split off from my husband when I get to Paris this is an important factor for me!

Hotel Terese
5-7, rue Thérèse - 75001 Paris
Tel. 33 (0) 1 42 96 10 01
Fax 33 (0) 1 42 96 15 22

Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport

23 km North of Paris taking highway A1.

Information-flight schedules
Airport: 0 892 68 15 15
General info: 01 48 62 22 80

Flower love...

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:07:00 +0000

One of my favorites... Happy Sunday! Happy Valentine's day!

Happy Heart day!

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0000

Wishing you a Happy heart day!!

image via Debi Treloar

Lonny Issue number 3

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:26:00 +0000

The latest issue of Lonny Magazine is online today!! Enjoy!

A week in Paris..

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:54:00 +0000

So I usually take a trip to Europe in the Spring each year.. This year I won't be able to go, but in this the month of romance I thought I might take you on a little trip to my favorite city... Paris...

Next week all week I will take you to some of my favorite places in the city.

image via Shine by SHO

Wall art

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:08:00 +0000

I am loving this "mud room" How fun!

image via hus and hem

Bird duplex

noreply@blogger.com (christina) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:15:00 +0000

I thought this was so fun (maybe more fun for the birds).. Have a good weekend! Hope to see you in Irvine this weekend before the game!