Studio Latte

Save the Date for a Spring Workshop

2012-02-21T22:32:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends,

I'm so happy and honored to tell you that I'll be teaching a shadow box workshop in a lovely place called Tangerine in Dublin, CA.

If you are in town; please mark your calendars to come by for a special day together...

❤

April 1st, Sunday, 10:30-1:00

Welcome spring With Nily's little
vintage bird shadow box

Come celebrate spring and create a delicate shadow box made with vintage ephemera and found objects.

In this class, I will also be doing a paper clay tutorial.

A class kit will be included and will contain one of my birds to embellish.

Students are welcome to bring personal items to place in the shadow box if they would like.

All skill levels welcome.

The fee is 65.00.

Limit 10 students.

❤

You can contact Tangerine or e-mail me to be in this class.

Please make sure to check all other wonderful classes in here.

❤

Looking forward to it!

xo,

nily

Keeping myself busy...

2012-02-20T00:08:00.000-08:00

Sad News

2012-02-10T11:07:00.000-08:00

My heart is in so much pain...

It's been ten days since we said goodbye.

I'm still having hard time starting each morning without my boy, Pasha...

Hope he's in a better place playing his favorite game 'fetch'

or swimming in a beautiful lake...

oh and I hope he's drinking ice cold water from fountains...

He was a gift to us...

He made me a better person during our time together for 15 years...

He left beautiful memories to remember...

But missing him everyday is something I have to learn without him...

Which is so, sooo hard...

2012-01-26T01:52:00.000-08:00

Now I know...

This blogging business is not my forte!

Everyday, {I mean every-daaaay}I tell myself to come here and type something...

But it seems like; hubby, girls, doggies, brushes, paints and life grabs me more and more...

No complains but I'll try better...

Take care,

Dream On!

2012-01-13T14:25:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!

Just wanted to share that my birds have traveled all the way to Europe and all are in a beautiful online store right now.

They are one-of-a-kind and created only for Hayal Dükkanı!

Thank you Hayal Dükkanı! I'm very honored!

Good Luck my 'lil day dreamers...

Be happy there!

xo,

See you next year!

2011-12-29T04:33:00.000-08:00

Hello DEER friends!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and still enjoying this time of the year.

I'm so excited and ready for 2012!

Well...

Wishing you all a healthy & happy new year!

Only two more days to go! :)

See u next year,

Daily Inspiration :: book for a good cause!

2011-12-20T03:27:00.000-08:00

Sooo...

I've been away for a great reason.

I've been working on this beautiful book for a charity called Bridge to Turkiye.

Bridge to Türkiye Fund is devoted to mobilizing and generating philanthropic resources benefiting the socio-economically disadvantaged segments of Turkish society, with emphasis in children’s education and health care.

This book is created in less than a month and already in Blurb's bookstore now.

When you buy this book; you'll be helping the kids in Van who survived a devastating earthquake in Turkey.

Daily Inspiration by Good People | Make Your Own Book

It's such an inspiring book, done by the help of many good people who wish the same for those kids in need.

Please help us spread the word!

Thank you!

Daily Inspiration :: for a good cause

By Good People

Last Pins of 2011

2011-11-30T13:20:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends!

Just a quick Hello to let you know that there will be some new pins at my etsy shop on Monday!
They will also be the last ones for the year 2011!
Hope you like them all!

Can't believe 2011 is almost over!

Don't miss the shop update on Monday!

Thanks for visiting...
xo,
Nily

Afternoon light by my girl...

2011-11-24T05:13:00.000-08:00

This wonderful photograph is taken by my sweet five year old daughter...

I didn't realize she took this until I uploaded the pictures to my computer...

I loved it! ~ like all mothers loving everything their kids do! :)

And it sure made me smile...

Oh well...

I've just finished some beautiful pins and can't wait to share them with you...

Maybe I should tell my private photographer to take their pictures!

Happy Thanksgiving All - if you celebrate!

xo,

Fun to blow our noses now!

2011-11-18T14:06:00.000-08:00

Finally a Kleenex box captures my heart... :)

Cori Dantini love...

Have a lovely weekend all!

xo,

Japanese Book Love

2011-11-08T12:34:00.000-08:00

I really don't have to understand a word to get inspired!

Beautiful details...

More Japanese books here :)

xo,

Beauty of Passion Tea

2011-11-02T01:32:00.000-07:00

Last week, when I was enjoying a cup of Passion tea, I saw the beautiful dried roses by the window.

Their lovely color matched perfect to my delicious cup-o-tea...

Then I found some old white fabric in a basket, along with some lace ribbons...

Hmm...

Ten minutes later, everything white around me turned this beautiful pink color.

I'm still dying some ribbons here... and I don't know when will I get bored!

If you have a white shirt on you, make sure you don't come too close to me...

Happy November friends!

Halloween - 2011

2011-10-31T22:19:00.000-07:00

Hello!

If you celebrate; happy halloween friends!

Halloween is not my favorite holiday but I still can't help myself to play around a little with this concept...

Here's my birds on Halloween 2010!

He! He!

Boo to all!

New Faces

2011-10-22T21:56:00.000-07:00

I just took a little break from my birds...

Can you tell?

New faces in my shop!

But no worries... More birds will be back soon!

xo,

Nily

Sunny Bunnyville

2011-10-10T16:13:00.000-07:00

Today, it's dark and cloudy outside...

Therefore, it's a perfect day to stay inside and create!

Hello from the bunny filled shelf in my studio!

xo,

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

2011-10-05T23:16:00.001-07:00

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life".
- Steve Jobs

Rainy Days...

2011-10-05T09:04:00.000-07:00

It's been raining on and off past couple of days...

My little visitors are back at my door!

Time to create more!

Hello October!

On the way...

2011-09-19T14:11:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned for the new pins...

xo,

Happy Friday!

2011-09-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

I wish I could say; working very hard in here but I'm just trying new heads and having fun...

Until I can share those new ones, here's a picture I posted on IG last week...

Hope life treats you kind dear friends...

xo,

nily

Hello!

2011-09-06T14:50:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my long break to blogging...

We were away in Turkey and it was an amazing trip.

It's always great to go back and see everyone!

Now I'm back in my studio though!

All refreshed!

Putting things in order and ready for the new adventures!

Hello September!

Hello You!

xo,

Notes from My Trip :: CUNDA

2011-07-29T02:08:00.000-07:00

Wish you were here...

2011-07-07T18:09:00.000-07:00

When you live in this city, this is what you see in your any ordinary day...
It is so magical to me...
I feel so inspired!
I love being here!
I belong here!

PS. I finally figured out how to upload pictures here!
I used my mom's labtop! :-) xo

Greetings from Istanbul !

2011-07-07T16:23:00.000-07:00

Dear friends,

So sorry for my long absence - once again....
I'm in my hometown Istanbul; visiting my family & friends at the moment...
I'm posting from my I-pad and unfortunately I can't upload any photos thru blogger... :(

Hopefully I can figure out how to do it so I can share this beautiful city with you as well...
In the mean time, please feel free to visit my Turkish blog which is a typepad platform and I have no issues with my posting...

Hope all is well with you friends...

Happy Summer!

Nily

Somerset Studio GALLERY

2011-06-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Happy June!

Just wanted to share some happy news here...

My pins were published in Somerset Studio Gallery.

I'm so honored to contribute to this lovely publication as one of the Spotlight artists.

Thank You! Thank You!

xo,

Nily

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating

2011-05-16T23:10:00.000-07:00

It was a rainy day here today. It felt good and calm.

I realized how much I missed rain.

I love coming home when it rains... Having a cup of tea or coffee... Reading my book...

And I love seeing snails crossing my path...

I brought one home with me today...

I showed him the book I was reading...

I asked him if he has ever heard of Elisabeth Tova Bailey?

???

I also told him the name of the book; The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating

???

Nope, no signs of interest!

He just looked...

Then I asked;
"Are you wild my friend and can I please hear you eating?"

...

That same look on his face again...

Hmmm...

Not very chatty today, huh?

Oh well...

Come see me again not-so-wild buddy; another time when you feel chatty!

My Celine is turning 7 today!

2011-05-11T01:03:00.000-07:00

Today is a big day here, in Studio Latte.

It's my daughter Celine's 7th birthday.

Celine is such an inspiration to me. She is full of ideas in her little world!

She loves art!
If she sees me drawing or taking notes to my sketchbook; she would usually ask to draw some of her ideas as well.. I love it when she draws in my sketchbook. Such a treasure to keep!

So, today all my pin girls are gathering to surprise my little girl who styles their hair...

They are baking a little birthday cake for Celine who is their half-mommy!

R stands for Ring

2011-05-05T01:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

I'm here working on new things...

Yes, it's a ring!
And I'm quality testing this ring at the moment...

If you may ask what I do lovely friends...

I'm washing my hands while the ring is on... Planting flowers... Writing journals... Putting my hand in my pocket... Loading the dishwasher... Holding hands... Making the beds... Walking the dogs...
Or
Dropping the ring on the floor - on purpose... Etc.

You know how it is...

As soon as it passes the tests; I'll make more...

Let's see how it'll go...

So far, so good while I'm typing this post...

Happy Yellow Monkey!

2011-04-30T03:02:00.000-07:00

Doctor removed her stiches. So she is as happy as a monkey now!
Finally!

Maggie Rudy's mouses...

2011-04-28T00:47:00.000-07:00

Have you heard about Maggie Rudy's new book? Just received my copy and it's lovely...
My 6 years old daughter enjoys reading it, too but it's mine! I'm just sharing!:)

I want body parts like legs and arms for my birds now... I want them to fall in love and have a family... I want houses, nests full of furniture made out of everyday items that we -humans- throw away...
Oh! I feel so inspired...
Here's a peek into her world...
Enjoy!

Blog

Book

Weekend...

2011-04-24T23:59:00.000-07:00

...was very delicious in here!

We ate some bunnies!

Oh yes! Some yummy bunnies!

So; I'm off to gym early in the morning!

Hope yours was good and yummy, too.

Organizing... Spring Cleaning...

2011-04-20T16:11:00.000-07:00

I've been organizing... I've been cleaning...

I love the organizing part better than cleaning...

It's been so nice and neat around here in my little creative space...

Everything is in their boxes and pretty things are around here and there to inspire me...

The only difficult thing for me is that; now I can't find anything I need!

*ugh*

The best part of organizing right!?

Hope all is well and neat with you friends!

Spring in the air...

2011-04-08T02:18:00.000-07:00

Can you feel it?

My Honey-Bunny had a boo-boo...

2011-04-05T02:54:00.000-07:00

I apologize for my long absense, dear friends.

I know I said I'll see you tomorrow and never showed up. My little Honey-Bunny had some though days so I had to take care of her... She is in a long recovery but acting very strong so I'm a proud mama...

Isn't it amazing how much we can learn from our lovely pets?
To me; it's also amazing how much we need them in our lives... I mean - Oh My! I truly learned that past couple of days...

Oh well...

Hope all is well with you...
I'll be back sooner than last time - I hope!!!

Take care, OK?

~n

And the pin goes to...

2011-03-28T23:02:00.000-07:00

It's still Monday here and finally I can announce the winner...
Sorry for the long wait though dear friends, it was a busy busy day here...

First of all, thank you all so much for commenting and participating...

I wrote all these lovely quotes in my "feel better" notebook and I'm sure they'll help me whenever I feel the blues...

Thank you again...

I used the random generator to pick a number between 1-25!

And the winner is #19 - Delfina!

So now I'm off to pack a surprise pin for this dear friend!
Hopefully you'll love it Delfina! Thanks for your time!

I'll be back tomorrow friends...

In the mean time have a lovely day, OK?

Giveaway

2011-03-21T02:15:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

In honor of my new blog, I'd like to host a little giveaway this week.

All you have to do is just sign-up to become a follower, comment and share a quote or saying that inspires you. That way, we all can read it, get motivated, smile, or at least print it and hang it on our boards and start this new week with some hope and encouragement.

I think we all need that, right?

I'd love to pick a winner and send one of my pins in a customized box.

Please check back next Monday to see if you are the winner!

Here's the quote that inspires me today:

–Nicholas Sparks

Hopefully it will be a good week for the world, friends...

xo,

Nily

Hello!

2011-03-17T19:20:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Finally, I'm here!

I've been meaning to start this blog for so long. I already have one in Turkish; where I stay connected with my family & friends back in Turkey.

This blog -on the other hand- will be a journal of my whimsical world where I get to play, color, sculpt and be a little girl myself when my kids are taking a nap or in school.

I hope you'll enjoy being here; in this corner of my world.

Once again, hello & thanks for stopping by!

Nily