magic plan

my least favorite part about being a designer is taking measurements, i'm always afraid of measuring wrong.  so just when i think i should create an app that will help me do something, someone has already thought of it and created it.  enter, MagicPlan!!!  this might be the end all of great apps for me.  the app helps you measure a room and creates a floor plan for you in seconds.  it's amazing.  my only qualm is that it doesn't work so great when you're room is as big as fishcake.  go figure.  but if you have an iPhone, download it and check it out for yourself.

retail therapy

whenever i'm feeling blue, i always turn to retail therapy. the weather is making me a bit sleepy and a bit sad. so i bought these gorgeous vintage hankies from our "vintage rose" pop up shop. if you haven't come down to visit, please do. it's chock full of memorabilia from the early to the late 20th century. the hankies are just a few of the items that you'll find in that little nook. think vintage jewelry, suitcases, dainty tea cups, milk glass and so much more.

also, debuting this thursday the 12th of april @ 6pm is the aggro roadshow. there will be works of art by big island artists scott yoell, margo ray, keith tallet, sally lundburg, ethan froney, shelby b. smith. click on each individual artist's name and it will take you to their web page.

the valentino garavani

i've always enjoyed the fashions of valentino, even tho my wallet has never stretched quite far enough, there is something you can admire about work that has been hand made with care and year of expertise. and even if you aren't a die hard fashion fan, i'm sure you can enjoy the valentino garavani virtual museum. walk through galleries and view close ups of the clothing and history behind each piece. it's inspiring!

download it here! warning!! be prepared to waste innumerable time during work procrastinating!

mega download or update? whatever you wish it call it!

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hi fishers.

spring is in full effect, at least here in the store it is. i can honestly say we had a pretty barren winter, and thank the sea monkeys for delivering us some brand spanking new eye-talian pieces that will be sure to make your eyes pop! don't believe me? here is a little sampling....

we have loads of new products so come and check it out. lots of cute little things to fill easter baskets like coin purses and pencil cases by blue Q, these oh so cute matchstick bottles by jen pearson designs and the ever so cute mini tube top lamps by pablo designs. no, i'm not gonna post those pretty pictures, you just gotta come down and see for yourself!!! hehehe.

also, last but definitely not least...

check out the opening reception for a/d curated (a curious little new pop up shop) only available here at fishcake. take home a bit of the shop or take the whole thing. it has been collected and curated with uber chic style by our friend dean geleynse. oggle pieces by john koga, and also various artists around the world. and for those of you who are like me with budget issues, there are limited edition prints available for only $25.

also, still showing artwork by hal lum. catch you in the pond soon!!

steal that look

for all of you who always ogle our countertop....


i came across this on remodelista.. and thought of you

this cool industrial kitchen was designed by tank architects of toyko. a low cost solution to high style and great function. what are you waiting for? go steal this look!

let's get sunny!

summer is fast approaching, that means barbecuing, friends and fun fun times. our friends used to gather at our condo barbecue area in past years, but now since we're homeless and living in grammy's house there is much overhaulin' to do in order to get it ready for summer.

i've been browsing pinterest for some fresh ideas for my back yard makeover. but i came across this from lisa's blog (bungalownine). love how clean and simple this looks.

how will you be getting ready for summer?

let them eat apples

wow wow wow! so my love affair continues...

images via: this is glamourous