Posts made in September, 2009

Where the hell is Likely??

Posted by Lindsay on Sep 23, 2009 in CA, Featured Articles, Likely, Me | 1 comment

Sorry about the -::gasp::- swearing! But it’s a little catch-phrase around here. You can even get it on your bumper sticker. I just thought I’d elaborate a little on the blog name and where we call home – the sprawling town of Likely, California. The REAL Northern California (7 hours NORTH East of “Northern California” San Francisco).  I know a lot of you know where Likely is, but for those of you who don’t, hold on and enjoy the ride!

As I said, we live in Likely.  We have our own Wikipedia page. Population 200.  Not 200 thousand – only 200.  And yes, we have a general store. And they have a Facebook page. You can buy gas, groceries, wrapping paper, a “Where The Hell is Likely?” hat, travel mug or sweatshirt, rain boots, candles, vintage metal signs, screws, spray paint, dog food, beer, office supplies, cast iron pots and pans, pinatas, bullets and more.  We also have a saloon (the Likely Saloon), a cafe (the Most Likely Cafe), a school (kindergarten – 8th grade with 2 teachers and 35 students), a cemetery (the Likely Cemetery), a volunteer Fire Station, a post office (you guessed it – the Likely Post Office) and that is about it within the “city” limits.  Outside of town we have a really nice golf course and a BLM Fire Station (where Glenn works!).  I think I might add a video of the drive through Likely.  It would take about 28 seconds.  But the thing is – I like it that way.  My neighbors are the post master and the k-3 teacher on one side, and a field on the other.  Across the road is another neighbor (a family of 4), and another field.

Sacramento isn’t even showing on this map.  We’re basically in Oregon.  If you’ve driven from Reno to Oregon, then you’ve passed through Likely.  My husband’s fire station is here, too, but his commute is a whole 3 miles out of town.  He grew up on a 700 acre cattle ranch 14 miles east of Likely in Jess Valley (technically their address is Likely, but the area is called Jess Valley).  His family still owns the ranch, and his parents run a guest house in the house he grew up in, and they live in his great-grandmother’s house.  It is gorgeous out there.  And that is why we live here.  Plus we got a great deal on our house.  And don’t worry – we are 20 miles outside of the big ‘ol town of Alturas – population 3,000.  There’s a Rite Aid there.  And a Quizno’s.  They’re new.  No big deal.  It’s where I grew up.  And I just found out that Lonni Paul from the most recent season of Design star went to Modoc High School, too!!  I’ll have to see if she remembers my mother-in-law because that’s who confirmed the rumor and she told me a few stories about Lonni!  Good ones, don’t worry, Lonni!

This is a picture that I took on a walk last winter. Those are the Warner Mountains, where we like to go play!

I’ve obviously lived other places (I do have a college degree in Interior Design) – beautiful Santa Barbara, California to attend UCSB, and I also went to Shasta College in Redding, and CSU Chico, which is another one of my favorite places.  We finally settled back here for good a year ago.  And we won’t live in Likely forever – the plan is to move to town, aka Alturas, by the time Harper is in middle school so that she can play sports.  You know those Christensens are athletes!!

This was taken off my front porch.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed my quick little Likely plug!  And I’d love to hear a shout out from more small town designers!! Thank goodness for the internet, right??  And by the way, the Likely, CA Wikipedia page says that the only internet available in Likely is dial-up.  That would have been a deal breaker for living here if it were true. 

{Likely Giveaway} Mio Culture Softbowl WINNER!!

Posted by Lindsay on Sep 22, 2009 in eco-friendly, Environmental, Freebies, Giveaways | 0 comments

After a great roundup of comments to win a Mio Culture Softbowl, random.org has chosen: Sarah as the winner!!  She will be shipped a yellow “Beehive” Softbowl straight from AllModern.com and wants to plant a tree in it that is leftover from her recent wedding!!  Congrats, Sarah!!

Don’t forget to visit a few of the 200+ stores which are part of CSN Stores, where you can find anything from modern furniture to kid’s chairs.  And Sarah, enjoy your new Mio Culture Softbowl!!    Thank you to everyone who entered my 1st giveaway – more to come soon!!

And Happy Fall, everyone!!

xo, L.

Ghoulish Glam Halloween!

Posted by Lindsay on Sep 21, 2009 in Crafts, Decorations, Etsy Finds, Featured Articles, halloween | 4 comments

I just thought I’d share my newest cupcake topper project with you – these are up in my Etsy shop now! I’m also going to add a print-at-home set so that you can be creative and make more than just cupcake toppers!  Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll get them up soon.

I’m calling these the “Ghoulish Glam” Halloween set because the graphics are a little more sophisticated and I think they would be great for an adults-only Halloween party. But they will also work for kids or a mixed-party. If you look close the graphics has neat swirls in them to make them a little more fancy and grown-up.  I’m almost done with the kid’s party set, which is ADORABLE, so be on the lookout for that!!

This set is pre-made and ready to ship! This listing is for 16 toppers priced at $7.00 with FREE SHIPPING! If you’d like a different quantity, just let me know and I can make a custom listing for you.  Click on the link to check them out!

I am so excited for Halloween!! I still don’t think Harper is old enough to enjoy it, but I’m sure I will enjoy it enough for the both of us!! I’ll keep you updated on her costume soon.

I had fun photographing these – and I didn’t even have to make the cupcakes!! Harper and I went to a 1st birthday party and we got to take some cupcakes home so it worked out great!! Plus they were delicious afterward (and during the party, of course!).  Aren’t chocolate-y faced babies the cutest?

Do you have any plans for Halloween? I’d love to hear about them!! xo, L.

New Fabrics!

Posted by Lindsay C on Sep 18, 2009 in Crafts, Etsy Finds, Fabrics | 0 comments

I think I have an addiction.  My newly purchased fat quarters of designer fabrics have arrived — all 12 of them!  I have a lot of fun ideas planned for them, and most of them will be found in my Etsy shop!  What do you think of my new favorite prints?

Bottom to Top:
Paula Prass – Garden Trellis in Lime
Amy Butler – Dandelion Field in Grey
Joel Dewberry – Lodge Lattice in Azure
Heather Ross – Seahorses in Natural

Bottom to Top:
Metro Market – Beaters in Red
Erin McMorris – Circles and Stems in Lime
Holiday Magic – Studio E – Floral in Red
Amy Butler – Wall Flower in Green

Bottom to Top:
Amy Butler – Garden Maze in Olive
Amy Butler – Park Fountains in Fuschia
Paula Prass – Garden Trellis in Pink
Paula Prass – Cobblestone in Pink

PSST – Want to know where I got them? I love the “Choose Your Own” Fat Quarter Bundles you can find on Etsy.   I did have to go through 3 different sellers to get all of the ones I wanted, but I think it was worth it!!

{Likely Giveaway} Mio Culture Softbowls!

Posted by Lindsay on Sep 17, 2009 in Environmental, Featured Articles, Freebies, Giveaways | 29 comments

**This giveaway is no longer accepting entries.  Check back tomorrow for the winner!**

Woo-hoo!! Likely Design (that’s me!!) is hosting it’s first sponsored giveaway!! Can you tell I’m excited? And I wish I could win it because I hand-picked the prize myself thanks to the generous folks over at CSN stores. If you haven’t checked out CSN and their HUGE variety of stores (over 200 stores – wowow!), I highly recommend it. This extra special giveaway is from my favorite site — so far — of the bunch: AllModern.com, which is a great resource for modern furniture at any price point, and there is quite a variety to choose from!  You know how I love modern and mid-century modern furniture. And if you don’t, you should keep reading!

Alright, alright – to the PRIZE!! This giveaway (open to US residents only — sorry if you’re not here!) will offer ONE lucky Likely Design reader their… choice… of… a… Mio Culture Softbowl! Wha-what? What is a Mio Culture Softbowl? Well allow me to elaborate. Straight from their site.

“Designed as an alternative to energy intensive decorative vessels, SoftBowls provide function and beauty with a reduced energy footprint. Available in three different designs, they can be mixed and matched into fun groupings. Practical as storage containers, planter cozies or decoration, these SoftBowls will liven any home or office.

* Available in Beehive, Wobowl, and Swoop designs
* Made from 100% wool
* Renewable, recyclable, compostable”

As soon as I saw them, I just couldn’t help myself. Function. Check. Aesthetically pleasing. Check. Eco-friendly. Check. A little quirky. Check and check!  They’re handmade in Philadelphia from locally sourced wool, molded by local crafts people using traditional millinery technologies, all to reduce their carbon footprint.  Awesome.  And if you have a chance, check out Mio Culture’s full website and browse their amazing wallpaper, lighting, and accessories.

Now what would I pick and how would I use it if I could win?  (Obviously I can’t, but I’m excited for you!!)  I really like the Beehive in Charcoal or the Wobowl in Pumpkin.  I’d use them to hold my new embroidery projects that I’m creating as Christmas gifts, or to hold oversized matches by our wood stove.  I might even put fruit in them and display them on the kitchen table!

How do you enter, you ask? Easy! There are a few ways and you can enter up to 4 times… (once each way, and leave a separate comment for each entry).

1.  Leave a comment below (by Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 11:59PM PST) telling me how you’d use a Softbowl if you win!! And don’t forget to tell me which Mio Softbowl, and in which color you’d like if chosen: The Swoop, the Beehive, or the Wobowl!

2.  Blog about my giveaway! Not sure what to say?  Here’s a little blurb to copy and paste: “Likely Design is having a great eco-friendly giveaway sponsored by CSN Stores and AllModern.com, who carries everything from kids chairs to modern furniture. Giveaway ends September 20th!”  Be sure to leave a comment below, linking to your post.

3.  Tweet about my giveaway! Here’s a sample blurb: “@likelydesign is having a great eco-friendly giveaway! Enter by September 20th! http://trunc.it/20jyg“  Be sure to leave a comment below, linking to your Twitter page!  And feel free to follow me: http://www.twitter.com/likelydesign!

4.  Be my fan on Facebook!! Leave a comment here letting me know that you’re a fan — even if you already are one.  You can find my page here: Likely Design.

Good luck and thanks for entering!!

xo, L.

Giveaway ends Sunday, September 20th, at 11:59pm PST. Winner will be chosen randomly via random.org and announced on Tuesday, September 22nd and will be contacted by e-mail. Open to U.S. residents only. Prize will be shipped to you directly from AllModern.com.

(images: via Mio Culture)