le petite flea launches.

well, since i’m moving, and kind of going for a whole new look, it’s come time to pass along some of my vintage treasures. you must understand, it is not easy for me to part with some of these belongings. many have fond memories behind them, but i feel good about passing them along to good homes, like yours. so without further ado, i bring you sfgirlbybay’s new vintage etsy shop, le petite flea.

i’ll be adding more of my vintage finds to le petite flea, from trips to london and italy, and just across the bridge at the alameda flea market, as i go through my stash of collectibles and loosen my grip on the past. time to move on. time to purge and find new, old stuff! but you know what they say, one gal’s trash is another’s treasure. i hope you find something you like at le petite flea.



never too much turquoise.

i saw this fantastic and inspiring image (above) at vintage printable (which i found via design for mankind – thank you, erin!) and then i couldn’t help but notice all the turquoise that kept popping up in the sfgirlbybay flickr pool. so, i thought it might be a fun color study to seek out some more, and share a little bit of design inspiration in the form of that very ‘poppie’ color turquoise blue! thanks very much everyone, for including these inspiring images in the group!

love this antique chair with these modern-looking lockers from foundnowhome.

office & accessories from …jutta… & a cute vintage clock from junkculture.

hints of turquoise pop in this room from dottie angel.

cute votives from abbytrysagain.

turquoise accessories, clockwise from left: madeline bea, ATLITW, jackie rueda and spot color print from sfgirlbybay.

just a single splash from ATLITW.

i love yellow & turquoise together. clockwise from left: dottie angel, cori kindred, dottie angel’s unexpected use for clogs, and the perfect candles from reflect / refract.

a bold sitting room from jaboopee.

amazing map from ethanollie.

styling with turquoise, clockwise from left: via gathering spriggs, MellieMell, simply hue, and luzia pimpinella ♥ {nic}.

an adorable bedroom & paint-by-numbers from candi mandi (above & below).

London Times Top 50 Design Blogs.
I am so honored and excited to have made No. 10 among the London Times 50 of the World’s Best Design Blogs! and i’m especially proud and happy to be included in such a grand group of creative and inspiring bloggers! Here’s a complete list — I hope it inspires you, too! congratulations to all these bloggers, and here’s to seeing some fresh new blogs on the list next year!

1. Apartment Therapy – Every aspect of interior design is covered in this American mega-blog, with the useful option of posing your design dilemmas to its readers.
2. Design Sponge – With a book in the works, Design Sponge includes readers’ DIY ‘before and afters’ and inspiring house tours.
3. The Selby – Uber-cool photographs of creative people in their living spaces, taken by photographer Todd Selby.
4. Desire to Inspire – Interiors inspiration galore, co-written on different continents by an Australian and a Canadian.
5. Oh Joy! – Stylish selections which complement the cool aesthetic of the writer’s own successful stationery range.
6. Decor8 – All-round comprehensive design blog written by an American living in Hannover, Germany.
7. Poppytalk – Vancouver-based blog with a marketplace for independent designers.
8. Emma’s Design Blog – Scandinavian style from a Stockholm-based design enthusiast.
9. Creature Comforts – Featuring Flickr favourites and promoting handmade design, this blog’s layout is itself a visual treat.
10. sfgirlbybay – Bohemian chic from San Francisco-based Victoria Smith, a former art buyer.
11. Design is Mine – A perfectly picked selection of art and design from independent designers worldwide.
12. Young House Love – Interiors advice, DIY and moodboards from a young couple renovating their own home.
13. Bloesem – Kuala Lumpar-based writer Irene also has an offshoot blog featuring child-specific design.
14. Swiss Miss – Unique ideas and products picked by a Swiss graphic designer living in New York.
15. Print and Pattern – Popular British blog focusing on colourful surface pattern design.
16. Grain Edit – Mid-century inspired graphic design.
17. Frolic! – Relaxed style from a Portland-based floral stylist.
18. Lobster and Swan – Hastings design muse Jeska shares her photography and vintage-styled vignettes from her home.
19. This is Glamorous – Consistently classy selections with a high glamour factor.
25. Wee Birdy – Incredibly cohesive: London shopping and birds-inspired design, authored by an Australian magazine writer living in London.
26. Coco & Kelley – Trend watch from a Seattle-based interior and events stylist with a penchant for elegant glamour.
27. A Field Journal – Visual eye candy featuring this talented student’s own photography and craft projects.
28. Bliss – Photographer Mrs French’s ‘I heart Monday’ wishlist is a weekly highlight.
29. Fine Little Day – Quirky Scandinavian style from a Swedish designer and photographer.
30. Oh Hello Friend - Beautifully-designed and curated posts from a graphic and jewellery designer.
31. Making it Lovely – Feminine favourites, independent design and home decoration.
32. Mint – Design, art and more from graphic designer Ellie Snow, with an interesting recent series on adapting to a freelance lifestyle.
33. Home Shopping Spy – Technically the blog of Ideal Home magazine run on the writer’s sparky comment.
34. The Design Files – Melbourne homes, shops and design.
35. The City Sage – California-based Anne Sage’s features include seasonally-themed styling and book reviews.
36. Oh So Beautiful Paper – Wedding invitations and inventive stationery ideas.
37. Modish – Portland-based champion of indie designers.
38. Simplesong – Design favourites with a clean and simple quality.
39. Katy Elliott – New England-inspired selections from an ex-Domino writer
40. Chez Larsson – The interiors and craft projects of a Stockholm family home.
41. Please Sir – Vintage purchases to covet and more from a North Carolinian designer.
42. Delight by Design – Glamorous interiors and classy styling ideas.
43. Brooklyn Limestone – The renovation of a traditional Brooklyn limestone townhouse.
44. Oliveaux – A Brisbane-based interior designer shares her passion.
45. Nestled In – Home renovation and thrifty finds from Finland.
46. Automatism – The daily visual inspirations of a Canadian illustrator.
47. Pillar Box Post – London style and observations from an American ex-pat.
48. Design Squish – Design blog with an emphasis on nature, sustainability and eco issues.
49. The Fabric of my Life – Musings and photo collages from a London interior stylist.
50. Lovely Clusters – Pretty design finds chosen by a Hawaiian-based graphic designer.











































