Steele Storage now online

 

We are very excited to have Steele storage pieces online at My Sparrow... 

Perfect for home or office, rugged and super cool!

These pieces are made in the US and will stand the test of time.

I am curious...

 

do you have chickens?  I really want them and i am curious about them...

When I was young my dad had them... I loved them...

I think I may have my husband warming to the idea but I am wondering if I should push on.

What do you think?  What do you know?

I would love to hear!

Eclectic love....

 

I am so falling for the mix of styles and pieces in here!  Fun!  

The lighting is my favorite.  It is like putting on that super cute pair of shoes with jeans and a t shirt!

Eco friendly business cards

I think these are a great way to show your eco friendly style....

Sweet Petula soaps

Loving the sweet little soaps from Sweet Petula!  I think I need some of the scull wrapped soaps for sure..  stop by their etsy shop and see what they have.

images via sweet petula

Vintage framed flash card art new on Etsy

I just listed some new vintage flash card art on Etsy... come by and see!

My Garden - It's Complicated part 1

After seeing the move It's Complicated not only did I want to move into her house I wanted to get my hands on that Garden!  The garden in the movie is not realistic I realize that, however I wanted to have something special too.  A Potager garden.   My yard is a mess literally!  We moved into our house 2 years ago last month and I have not been able to do much around here.  When we bought our new house we had big dreams- they included a pool and a lot of other amenities, and here it sets almost completely untouched.  Our yard is bigger than most for Southern California so it has a lot of potential however more space seems to mean more money...

So with all of that I decided to start small.  I wanted to see if I could grow something- well grow anything that is.  I am good with flowers but since our move here my success has been limited.  I decided to make myself a small raised planter and get to growing.

I am so excited to share my garden with you (although it really is not much) and I hope this will encourage me to do more!  Maybe even tear out some of the grass and really spread out..  We shall see.

Stay tuned for part 2 of My Garden - It's complicated....

Thank you to Natalie for getting my excited and inspiring me to stop talking and start doing!

Long Beach Flea Market..

Vintage documents and artwork..

English, French and Chinese antiques...

So this past Sunday I finally had a chance to fit in the Flea Market @ Long Beach.  I was so excited!  We were lucky to find some of our favorite vendors there with their fantabulous goodies.  I did manage to buy a few things for myself, a few things for you and a few things for some clients...  But you will have to wait and see what they are.  Until tomorrow then! 

SEED People's Market update...

Here is a much needed update on SEED People's Market.  I was just in today and wanted to share a bit of it with you... (because I finally remembered my camera.)  They have opened up the entire space and  have so many wonderful things!  You have to go down and check it out!!!  The store is full of the most amazing things..  succulents, handmade cards, garden and cleaning equipment,  clothing, aprons, furniture, accessories, books, picnic gear,  handmade jewelry, art , shoes and bikes.   Go by and visit today for the full experience.  They are located at The CAMP at 2937 Bristol in Costa Mesa.                                                                                                                                                                           

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Woolly Owl

Sorry this is just too cute not to post and it goes with my mood HAPPY!!

Check out these little guys and more on Etsy at Wool Crazy!

Photos from Wool Crazy

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Dolan Geiman Bird art..

I have seen his work on The Scoop and a few other blogs and I just love it!! Dolan is an artist based out of Chicago and is heavy on the green (super eco conscious). His pieces are fun, creative and interesting!

Dolan Geiman's views on green: "I was taught at an early age that everything around me could have multiple purposes. These tenets provided a solid foundation on which to build a career as a found object and mixed media artist, satisfying a deep-rooted appreciation for turning the discarded and ordinary into the extraordinary."

This is an idea that I hope we can all pass on to the next generation, so many things in our lives can have multiple uses and can be saved from a sad ending in the landfill. Visit his website here to find out about his other green practices and to view additional art pieces.

Song bird Construction, rescued wood circular

So as usual I am partial to the birds.. You can find more of Dolan's work at his Esty shop.

Enjoy!

All images from Dolan Geiman.

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Palecek eco friendly furnishings..

Palecek has been one of my favorite furniture manufactures for years. I have used their pieces in so many design projects that it is hard to count. With amazing craftsmanship and quality they bring us designs that stand the test of time. Palecek has been an Eco friendly manufacturer since the beginning (before it was cool)! I am proud to carry their woven and rattan pieces along with their great accessories! Here are a few of my favorite things!!

Square back parlor chair (love it for the covered porch!)


Sweater Weave Lounge chair


Campaign Dining Chair (have these in my dining room- love them!)

Cross back dining chair (reminds me of french farm houses)



Campaign Lounge Chair...

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