a sort of southern gal living in brooklyn, ny

I made this dress out of some IKEA bedding I found on sale for $5. What little girl wouldn’t want to wear this?

How awesome is this poster?

Check out more of Postal Press’s designs here.

Kelley got a new espresso maker for Christmas, and we had lattes this morning. Yum! Trader Joe’s sells D’Aquino espresso. Perfect for making at home. Who needs Starbucks?

Paul Rand was so very correct. One of my goals for 2010 is to use my hands to create more often than I currently do. I will sew, draw, paint, build, cut, and cook.

Check out the poster in the picture. When Eddie made these a few months back, I wanted one right away. It’s my everyday reminder to not be a cow.

I saw this on DUMBO NYC and fell in love.

*Photo courtesy of mopostal.

I love Apartment Therapy’s Best of 2009. Check out their list of 25 DIY Projects That Cost Less than $50. I’ve been working on my own T-shirt quilt for years now. I should really finish it in 2010.

Image courtesy of Michelle Kempner

I love Pocky. They remind me of shopping in Chinatown with my mom as a child. I’ve never seen coconut, though! Yummy.

The snow stopped falling sometime before daylight this morning, and this is what we’re left with. Sledding last night in Fort Greene park was really fun. Now I just need some waterproof gloves so I can make a snowman!

I didn’t make it to Santacon yesterday because I was out craft fairing. Looks like I missed a really good time.

Photo courtesy of erik_madsen1

Photo courtesy of Kellan

Photo courtesy of Toast to Life

Photo courtesy of Toast to Life

More photos on Flickr.

*Update: Jenny doesn’t read. Martha Stewart’s Craft Sale was last Saturday. Oops.

Check out some of these awesome looking craft fairs happening this weekend. I’m trying to make them all.

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Sale at Lena Corwin’s home studio
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
218 Adelphi (between Willoughby and Delkalb)

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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Holiday Craft Sale*
Saturday, 12-6 p.m.
Starrett-Lehigh Building
601 West 26th Street (between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues)
9th Floor

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3rd Ward and Brooklyn Based Handmade Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, 12-6 p.m.
195 Morgan (at Stagg)

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Clay Space 1205 Holiday Market
Saturday, 11-6 p.m.
Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
1205 Manhattan Ave (North of Ash Street)

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Cafe Grumpy’s Hearts and Crafts Affair
Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
193 Meserole (at Diamond)

Thanks to Clinton Hill Blog, newyorkshitty.com, and Greenpointers for the tips!

*Not in BK. I know.