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Crew Colors

My sister-in-law Esther started running a fabulous little preschool out of her home in LA, and I recently starting sending Freida there on Mondays. It's an incredible opportunity that I can't pass up; being able to introduce Freida to the concept of "school" while still in the comfort-zone of a home that's familiar to her, her aunt as the Morah, and her cousin to buddy with. It has made for a lovely transition (thanks so much, Esther!!). The concept of having a few hours alone to myself on a weekday morning was the more novel part of the venture... : ) I had a few errands to run today (a quest for those $7 Gap pajamas, a few questions at the Apple Genius Bar etc.), and whilst on my leisurely detour I stopped in to J. Crew and discovered some fantastic boxed-up nail color! Apparently Essie and J. Crew have joined the collaboration party and landed themselves some pretty practical nail options: 4 mini Essie current-colors-of-the-season in a minimalistic cardboard box. Love it. I had been on the lookout for some new nail color (since I missed the Chanel Khaki train!!), and fell for this little $20 box of lovelies.

I find that after a year, nail polish goes bad, and I never use up an entire bottle over the course of a year; these mini bottles are convenient, practical, and won't wind up still full in the trash. Not to mention the fact that these would make for easy, no-fail gifts.  Hat-tip, J. Crew!

(In my box: Demure Vixen, Vermillionaire, BBF Best Boyfriend, and Mink Muffs.)

Why fix it if it isn't Baroque?

My husband and I have been getting lots of inquiries on reclaimed and refurbished items in our home for a while now... we keep finding more items we'd like to work on, but don't really have the space to keep them. We finally decided to move out some of our pieces and free up some space for some new productions. We put some beautiful mirrors up for sale on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, and I thought I'd share the offer here (for those of you readers who are local). We are selling two Baroque wooden framed mirrors:

The white mirror has great detail and is glossy white, measuring 28" x 34".

$200

The black mirror is a refurbished antique, featuring hand carved wooden detail gone dramatically modern in jet-black. It measures 35" x 53", and would be absolutely stunning in an entry way (it can be used vertically as a full-length mirror), or as a piece of art.

$450

Both pieces would do wonders for any space, bringing a hint of luxurious charm to its walls - entry way, dining room, over a breakfront, hallway, bedroom, or simply in leu of art.

If you are interested, please email me: FreidaFroo@gmail.com

(I didn't plan on shipping these, but you truly fall for one (or both) I'm sure we can work something out...)

My Very First App, by Eric Carle

iPhone holders - rejoice (if you've got little ones, that is)! Straight from the iconic illustrator (best known for his aesthetically pleasing but oh-so-hungry caterpillar) in collaboration with the fabulous team over at Night & Day Studios (the same guys that brought us Peekaboo Barn), comes a toddlers world of "firsts" - literally, at their fingertips! Based on the wonderful best-sellers My Very First Books, and brought to life by the genius of Night & Day + the technological availability of Apple, this app is sure to delight those pudgy baby hands long enough for you to fill out that form at the doctor's office...! My Very First App, ¢99 (!!)

Going "green" Under the Green!

With cardboard furniture a current rage, I figured I'd join the party! Freida had fun helping put up her own little version of a sukkah, decking out the interior, and making an "art show" (freelance marker scribble, stickers, pictures etc.) on the outside walls. I let her mess around with tape and experiment with its stickiness, putting tape on her pictures and letting her have fun sticking them up all over. We just used cutout cardboard (from random boxes), and some green drywall tape (leftover from renovations) for the scach. Cardboard makes for super simple, low-tech play space. Children love having a little fort/house/booth to crawl into and play in; it makes them feel independent and gives some much needed personal space.  We gave ours a corner of the dining room, and Freida crawls under there at random to read a book or two, add a finishing crayola touch, or share some snacks with her "freinds". A great way to (literally) bring a mitzvah to the little guy's level.

Check out some other cardboard furniture goodies:

1 & 2. Forty-two Roads Cardboard play kitchen & washer/dryer

3. Cardboard Castle

4. Cardboard Chair (David Graas)

5. Belkiz Cardboard High Chair

6. Foldschool Cardboard Furniture

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