Tell us a bit about you and your shop
I am a San Francisco-native photographer and multi-media artist, and a lot of the inspiration for my work comes a very specific period from the past -- the psychedelic era from about 1967 to 1973. I love the music and fashion and design from that brief era and I wanted to combine my love of cooking and nesting and comfort with my attraction to bright color and wild paisley and floral designs. I think my curator style could best be described as “Psychedelic Farmhouse.”
How did you choose your shop name?
I got the inspiration for my shop name in part from a band I was in college, called “Owl Party.” Nest Party seemed a bit more general and more akin to what I wanted to sell.
I am a San Francisco-native photographer and multi-media artist, and a lot of the inspiration for my work comes a very specific period from the past -- the psychedelic era from about 1967 to 1973. I love the music and fashion and design from that brief era and I wanted to combine my love of cooking and nesting and comfort with my attraction to bright color and wild paisley and floral designs. I think my curator style could best be described as “Psychedelic Farmhouse.”
How did you choose your shop name?
I got the inspiration for my shop name in part from a band I was in college, called “Owl Party.” Nest Party seemed a bit more general and more akin to what I wanted to sell.
Where else can we find you?
Right now, just on Etsy.
Where did you get your love of vintage from?
I’ve always had a romantic fascination with certain eras of the past that I never lived in and always wondered what it would have been like if I had. I also started collecting vintage clothing when I was in high school as that was the only form I could afford to buy.
Right now, just on Etsy.
Where did you get your love of vintage from?
I’ve always had a romantic fascination with certain eras of the past that I never lived in and always wondered what it would have been like if I had. I also started collecting vintage clothing when I was in high school as that was the only form I could afford to buy.
Do you have a vintage obsession, for instance, I am totally addicted to vintage glasses, I have way too many?
Pyrex nesting bowls, and psychedelic mini-dresses. I have way too many of both.
What’s the strangest item you have ever found?
When I was at a flea market in Rome, I bought myself this novelty carrot and potato peeler from this Neopolitan guy who was a Youtube star. There were supposed to be a dozen different ways you could peel and cut your veggies with this thing, and the guy was doing a demo when I bought it from him and I was pretty charmed by his performance. It wasn’t vintage, but it was definitely a strange experience at the flea market.
Pyrex nesting bowls, and psychedelic mini-dresses. I have way too many of both.
When I was at a flea market in Rome, I bought myself this novelty carrot and potato peeler from this Neopolitan guy who was a Youtube star. There were supposed to be a dozen different ways you could peel and cut your veggies with this thing, and the guy was doing a demo when I bought it from him and I was pretty charmed by his performance. It wasn’t vintage, but it was definitely a strange experience at the flea market.
What is your favourite item in your shop?
That’s difficult to say. I have a couple of enamelware stockpots that have beautiful floral designs on them that I will probably end up keeping for myself if they aren’t bought soon!
That’s difficult to say. I have a couple of enamelware stockpots that have beautiful floral designs on them that I will probably end up keeping for myself if they aren’t bought soon!
As I said above I am absolutely in love with the period from about 1967 to 1973. So much happened during that period of just a few years, and I feel like it was the most vibrant and exciting period in modern history. It seems like it would have been an amazing time to be a young person just starting out in life.
What advice would you give to people just starting out?
I feel like I am in that category still of “just starting out,” but I would say, make sure you are having lots of fun!
Is there anything you wished you had done differently?
I’m not someone who has a lot of regrets, and I am still experimenting and playing around a lot with the style of items that I sell. It feels like a constant work in progress. I am considering selling vintage psychedelic-era dresses as well, and possibly locally made jams and pickles.
If you could learn something new what would it be and why?
I would love to learn to sew so I could make vintage-inspired aprons with some of the beautiful vintage fabric that I have.
I feel like I am in that category still of “just starting out,” but I would say, make sure you are having lots of fun!
Is there anything you wished you had done differently?
I’m not someone who has a lot of regrets, and I am still experimenting and playing around a lot with the style of items that I sell. It feels like a constant work in progress. I am considering selling vintage psychedelic-era dresses as well, and possibly locally made jams and pickles.
I would love to learn to sew so I could make vintage-inspired aprons with some of the beautiful vintage fabric that I have.
Where is your most favourite place on Earth?
Rome, Italy is the most magical city I have ever been to, followed closely by Kyoto, Japan.
Rome, Italy is the most magical city I have ever been to, followed closely by Kyoto, Japan.
I’m a big foodie fan, what is your dream meal?
I’m obsessed with Burmese food, though it’s so complicated to make, I never make it for myself. It seems like every dish includes about a hundred ingredients! They use a lot of fried garlic and shallots, which I adore!
Once upon a time……
I was an English as a Second Language instructor in Italy, then in Japan.
I was an English as a Second Language instructor in Italy, then in Japan.
What question do wish I had asked and what would you answer be?
Who are your biggest role models/idols?
Currently, my older friend and mentor and astrologer, Joyce, and George Harrison of the Beatles. Along with many, many more...
Currently, my older friend and mentor and astrologer, Joyce, and George Harrison of the Beatles. Along with many, many more...
Thank you for a lovely interview. I'm a huge garlic and shallot fan myself. I'm dreaming of my dinner now :)
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