tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55784365093363127482024-03-13T02:42:12.967-07:00WalrusUpcyclers of vintage and pre-owned goods for the home.
Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11099412902613816953noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-33891421960519352752014-04-24T21:50:00.002-07:002014-04-24T21:50:26.626-07:00Our Own Page in "THIS IS OAKLAND" <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We are so thankful to Melissa Davis and Ruby Press for giving us our own beautiful page in their new gorgeous coffee table book called "THIS IS OAKLAND: A Guide to the Cities Most Interesting Places"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And Here's our lovely spread! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> We plan to have a few copies for sale in Walrus so come in and get one starting late May! </span></div>
<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15195713496237308753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-60440529147672229102014-03-05T21:57:00.000-08:002014-04-24T21:38:20.910-07:00Item of the Week: Chair Socks by Marie Mary Knits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">These <b>Adorable chair socks</b> from Mary Marie Knits are the perfect way to keep your chairs from scratching or scuffing your beautiful floors. (And keep downstairs neighbors from complaining about noise.) This little socks come in a variety of colors and are available in both a knitted and crocheted style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You can find more hand-crafted delights from Mary Marie Knits <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/marymarieknits">here</a> at their etsy and in Walrus, of course. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>We’ve been so busy</b> in the workshop crafting new things for the home and beyond. Our sewing machines are working overtime creating fabric basket sets and placemats out of our collection of unique fabrics. Our neighbors at MindsEye Vintage were also kind enough to share a beautiful sequined and cross stitched tunic which we transformed into some really special pillows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The Temescal Alley</b> collaborations don’t stop there! We recently whipped up some sweet herb sachets, sew from upcycled wool blankets, sweaters and linens. The divine organic lavender and rose on the inside is from the wonderful folks at Homestead Apothecary. Pick one of these up to fill your life with the soothing aroma of lavender or rose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Adorable chair socks</b> from Mary Marie Knits are the perfect way to keep your fantastic chairs from scratching or scuffing your beautiful floors. These little socks come in a variety of colors and are available in both a knitted and crocheted style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Emily Winston</b> is one of our favorite makers. Everyone raves about her gorgeous lights, upcycled from empty liquor bottles. This month she’s graced us with even more great stuff. We now have wonderful upcycled glass tumblers that are the perfect edition to any home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Also new this month, we now have <b>gift certificates</b>, hand embroidered by the talented Miss Olivia Carter. Starting at $20, these are the perfect gift for your friends that have recently moved and are in need of fresh and unique home goods to adorn their space!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition, <b>Olivia</b> has a few new pieces in the shop. Her small art work is hand embroidered and displays the perfect combination of sweetness and humor. Her “I acorn Oakland” piece is a great addition to any proud Oaklander's home!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Our newest contributor</b> is Holly Strauss who specializes in decorative painting. We’re so lucky to have her on board. Her ability to take anything from unremarkable to gorgeous is truly phenomenal. Check out the table above that she recently re-did! Looking forward to this and many more beautiful creations from Holly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>For First Friday</b> this month, we’ll be having a 15% percent off spring cleaning sale. Be sure to come and visit for some great deals. Also, wine and cheese will be provided!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Keep an eye out</b> for plenty of Walrus events on the horizon. There will be a workshop on the last Sunday of this month where you can talk to and learn from one of our fantastic creators. A not to be missed event!! Also, our popular furniture painting workshop will return April 27th, be sure to sign up as this is one of our most popular events!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As always, <b>stay updated</b> with what’s new at Walrus through our blog, instagram, twitter and etsy!</span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-2815209799587891242014-02-27T22:16:00.002-08:002014-02-27T22:16:38.418-08:00Item of the Week: Vintage Little Red School Desk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are so many charming things about this little red school desk. This classic vintage desk was refurbished with some TLC and a fresh coat of red paint. The bold and bright red color make this adorable desk both classic and modern. It has fantastic flared iron legs that really add this little desk's classic aesthetic and sturdy appeal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the front of the desk is a wooden seat that can fold up for storage or moving it about the house. The desktop comes equipped with a slot for holding pens and pencils. Last but certainly not least, this cute little guy still has a ruler attached to it's top, a beautiful vintage detail and excellent resource for little learners of your own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Come into Walrus today and add this fantastic old-school desk to your home! Or visit our etsy shop <a href="http://shopwalrus.etsy.com/">here</a>!</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-53768799612968233212014-02-18T12:16:00.000-08:002014-02-18T12:16:07.414-08:00Item of the Week: Ornate Grey Chair with Blue Accents<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This beautiful chair is fresh from the workshop, redesigned from the ground up by the talented Ms. Wendy. The soft grey paint and jacobean patterned cushion make this a classic addition to your home or office. The ornate stretchers and blue paint accents give this chair an extra degree of charm and style. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next weekend, Wendy will be hosting a workshop where you can learn upholstery from a pro! We'll provide all the supplies, all you need to do is bring a chair or seat that is begging for a fresh new look! Snacks and drinks will be provided! This is an awesome opportunity to explore your creativity through design and learn a skill you can carry with you into the future. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 15.84000015258789px;">So, please join us on </span><span data-term="goog_33286726" style="line-height: 15.84000015258789px;">Sunday, February from 23, 2014, 3:00-5:30pm</span><span style="line-height: 15.84000015258789px;"> in the Temescal </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.84000015258789px;">Alley for the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 15.84000015258789px;"><em>Chair Seat Upholstery</em></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15.84000015258789px;"> workshop presented by WALRUS. It is an on-site comprehensive course that will dive into the basics of chair seat upholstery in all it's glory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.84000015258789px;">You can register <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/feb-2014-walrus-chair-upholstery-workshop-party-tickets-10566511721?utm_campaign=new_eventv2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=eventurl_text">here</a> through EventBrite or by visiting us in person at our cozy little shop nestled in the Temescal Alleys. </span></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-38203594243012204912014-02-04T12:11:00.000-08:002014-02-04T12:11:28.278-08:00New Walrus Pieces at Ruby's Garden!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.rubysgarden.com/">Ruby's Garden</a>, located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?q=5026+Telegraph+Avenue,+Oakland,+CA&hl=en&ll=37.836852,-122.262232&spn=0.009117,0.017552&sll=37.836797,-122.262392&sspn=0.009117,0.017552&hnear=5026+Telegraph+Ave,+Oakland,+Alameda+County,+California+94609&t=m&z=16">5026 Telegraph</a>, is one of our favorite neighbors in The Temescal District. If you haven't been there yet, Ruby's is the go-to spot for hip new children's clothes & shoes, fantastic consignment finds, dolls, stuffed animals, educational toys, books and more! Here are some of the latest Walrus projects that are making themselves home at Ruby's Garden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A beautiful refurbished doll house will make a great home for all of your little one's little treasures and special trinkets. We also gave this handsome wooden drawer with its original hardware a new life by adding wheels to it. Now this piece can do double duty as a movable storage unit for the bedroom or as a mini-wagon your special kid can use to cart their favorite toys around. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> This old storage piece makes a cozy home for plush toys and more with a beautiful coat of red paint and low profile that makes it easy to organize beneath larger pieces of furniture. Look at how darling these stuffed animals by Jelly Cats look in it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A fantastically fresh coat of dusty blue paint with gorgeous cream handles are just some of thing that'll make you fall in love with this bedside table. Two slim drawers and a cabinet below have the perfect amount of space to store those bedside essentials. Also, the height of this piece make it the perfect companion for a children's bedroom or play area!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This simple box is a small, light and deliciously functional piece for the kid's room and beyond. Use it to house you're little one's favorite plush toys or as a desk organizer for school and art supplies.</span></div>
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We've planner such a busy February at Walrus! Check out what's happening at our little shop in the alley!</div>
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<strong>This Sunday</strong>, February 2nd, we’ll be at the Alameda Point Antique Faire in booth. Be sure to visit us for great antique furniture and vintage garments, where you’ll be sure to find something you love. For early-birds, the event begins at 6 am and ends at 3 pm. For more information about admission, directions, parking or whatever visit the event’s website <a href="http://alamedapointantiquesfaire.com/" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_self">here</a>! Be sure to wear layers, we can’t wait to see you there!<br />
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<strong>First Fridays! </strong>I am so excited about Walrus’s February Artist of the Month, Amber Jean Young. Her show, titled <strong>“I Remember it in Pieces”</strong>, uses quilts and photography to explore ideas of nostalgia and place. Her work hits a place that is simultaneously enigmatic and reassuring. This show is not to miss. The opening reception will last from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, February 7th.</div>
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Our friends at <strong>Eno Wines </strong>will be hosting a complimentary wine tasting. This boutique winery specializes in small batch productions using the highest quality of grapes for a truly unique and luxurious experience. Perhaps a bottle (or two!) might be the perfect addition to your romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner? Learn more about their story and passion at their <a href="http://www.enowines.com/" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_self">website</a>.</div>
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Our resident paper creator, <strong>Olivia Carter</strong>, will be holding a pop-up shop so you can snag some beautiful cards and handmade paper goods for your valentines. Her work is a perfect combination of irreverent & sweet and a must to check out!</div>
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<strong>From February 1st through the 15th, We’re having a pillow sale! </strong>Pillows are essential for comfort and personal style in the home. Here at Walrus, we have so many great pillows, we don’t know what to do with them all! Lucky for you, we’ve decided to pass on the love and have a pillow sale! Prices will range between $5 and $25 dollars, a giant discount! They’ll make a sweet Valentine’s day gift or addition to your love nest!<br />
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Can't wait to see you at any of the great events we're hosting this month and be sure to check out <strong>our <a href="http://www.shopwalrus.com/" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_self">blog</a></strong>, which is featuring more than ever with new items and features weekly!</div>
<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-59624402552578818502014-01-27T14:53:00.000-08:002014-02-18T11:59:28.622-08:00Item of the Week: Upcycled Piano Bench with Storage & Natural Distressing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I fell in love with this refurbished piano bench as soon as it came into the shop. The seat is made beautiful blonde wooden slats with just the right amount of natural distressing. When you lift up the seat, there is a small storage compartment, making this bench the perfect combination of stylish and functional. To give it a unique personality, we dressed the bench up with a fresh coat of rich teal chalk paint. Of course this bench would be right at home in front of a piano or any music room, but its hidden storage and low stature also make her a fantastic addition for the kid's bedroom or play area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To see it in person, visit the Walrus shop Wednesday through Sunday at our location in the Temescal Alleys!</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-42729747703156683622014-01-19T11:17:00.002-08:002014-01-19T11:17:18.998-08:00Item of the Week: Antique Footlocker, Coffee Table or Trunk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We just refurbished this fantastic trunk with a beautiful distressed wood look. This guy is ideal for tackling any of your storage needs and comes conveniently equipped with four sturdy wheels so you can easily move it to where it needs to be! In the bedroom, this would make a great place to store linens and blankets. For creators, crafters and tinker-ers alike this trunk is spacious enough to hide away tools, supplies and more!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-20531527242837126732014-01-02T10:36:00.002-08:002014-01-02T10:36:43.793-08:00JANUARY at WALRUS!!
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<b>The New Year is here</b> and there are so many exciting things happening at Walrus! This month will be our 1 year anniversary of opening our brick & mortar location in Temescal Alley and we couldn’t have done it with out the support of our amazing customers and clients!! This Friday, January 3rd, we’ll be having a special anniversary party to celebrate this milestone! Join us for wine and refreshments. In addition, we’ll be giving everyone <strong>15% off</strong> as a big <strong>THANK YOU</strong> for helping us make it to this milestone!!</div>
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<b>This Sunday</b>, January 5th, we’ll be setting up fantastic antique furniture and vintage finds at the Alameda Point Antique Faire, where you can find us in booth G 02. For early-birds, the event begins at 6 am and ends at 3 pm. For more information about admission, directions, parking or whatever visit the event’s website <a href="http://alamedapointantiquesfaire.com/" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_self"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>! Be sure to dress warm, we can’t wait to share all of our fabulous finds with you!!</div>
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<b>2014</b> has brought some very talented new artists and items into the fold at Walrus. We’re extremely excited about our new line of knit baskets from Mary Marie Knits. These soft, cotton rope baskets make wonderful storage for the odds and ends around your office, living room or even to help round up toys in the kid’s room. In addition to the items we have in our shop, you can find more pieces by Mary Marie Knits on their etsy,<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/marymarieknits" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_self"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>!</div>
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We’ve also fallen <b>head-over-heels</b> for the clean and delicate aromas of WanderingEye Candles. These beautiful candles are made entirely from salvaged and repurposed materials and come in two calming fragrances inspired by the subtle smells of nature. </div>
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<b>Thanks again</b> for helping us make 2013 an amazing year! Here’s to a happy, healthy and creative 2014 for everyone! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This month our featured artist will be Jennifer Holmes! Her photography boldly explores the colors and spaces that inhabit both urban landscapes and the natural form. More of her work can be found on her site <a href="http://www.greendragonphoto.com/">Green Dragon Photo</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>So much of what I attempt to explore in my work is the search for beauty.</i><i> </i><i>The photographs you see are a reflection of that desire; the beauty of the human form, the exploration of the abstract, the microcosm of natural detail that otherwise might go unnoticed, the gritty urban reality.</i> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I attempt to play with the negative and positive space that is created by the juxtaposition of shapes, or color or focal points; like puzzle pieces that fit together - or do not. </i> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I believe the viewer should see what they want to see in art - to stimulate their senses. I love when people see something differently than what I necessarily intended to create.... I have presented something provocative, creating a conversation and having them involved with my art. </i> </span></blockquote>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Originally hailing from the East Coast, I have lived in Oakland my entire 24 years of residence in California. I have exhibited in a variety of locations throughout the East Bay and California, including the Esteban Sabar Gallery, the Studio One Arts Center, the North Valley Art League Carter House Gallery, the Joyce Gordon Gallery, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts, the Lightroom Gallery, the Back to the Picture/SOMA Gallery, the CK Gallery, and Art on the Balcony Gallery, and the Walrus Shop at Temescal Alley.</span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Join us this <b>Friday, December 6th</b>, for an opening reception at Walrus from 6 to 9. Friday is also the Temescal Winter Art Hop, so there is sure to be a wealth of amazing local artists, artisans, and craftspeople throughout the neighborhood! Be sure not to miss it!! More details can be found <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/185080405019160/?ref=22">here</a> or through our facebook page!</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-43885459132861552662013-11-29T16:32:00.004-08:002013-11-29T16:32:45.191-08:00Alternative Kitchen Innovations: An Upcycled Island for Your Cooking Space<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are so pleased to share a pictorial of our latest home innovation project! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recently, one of our clients reached out to us in need of an alternative counter space in his new, yet surface-less kitchen. For a family that spends a large majority of their time cooking & feasting together, he expressed that a large and simultaneously centralized space was of utmost necessity. With only a basic idea of a fixture and it's use, he reached out to our team for concept, design and carpentry support.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Needless to say, we are so proud of the upcycled kitchen island we designed & built for our client and his family! After visiting our warehouse inventory, we decided to create an island with an antique dresser base, which provides not only ideal height, but loads of tucked away storage space. Additionally, we've resourcefully decorated the side areas of the dresser foundation with beautifully crafted branch & rebar hooks by local artisans Willa Mamet & <a href="http://bohemianblacksmith.com/" target="_blank">Joe Karr of Bohemian Blacksmith</a>. For the counter top, we upcycled the top of a old oak school desk, which we sanded, refinished and fine tuned in our offsite studio workshop. Project by Wendy and Coal from WALRUS with help from <a href="http://asawoodworks.com/" target="_blank">Asa Bartholomew. </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Temescal District is full of so many great shops and restaurants, but one of our favorites is </span><a href="http://www.rubysgarden.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ruby's Garden</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, a hip children's clothing store located at </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps?q=5026+Telegraph+Avenue,+Oakland,+CA&hl=en&ll=37.836852,-122.262232&spn=0.009117,0.017552&sll=37.836797,-122.262392&sspn=0.009117,0.017552&hnear=5026+Telegraph+Ave,+Oakland,+Alameda+County,+California+94609&t=m&z=16" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5026 Telegraph</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. We recently got to partner with them sharing some of our kid-perfect upcycles and reinventions inside their shop! Here's a few pictures of the adorable pieces we have there but check out Ruby's Garden in person for great children's clothing sized from infant to eight years and a fun, playful dose of Walrus design!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">vintage </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">nightstand ($125): there is nothing more perfect and practical for your special kid than this upcycled nightstand with an antique handles. it can store and display your little one's favorite nighttime stories and before bed essentials in a chic and stylish way that would fit any room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We’re so lucky to have such an amazing rotation of beautiful things and talented people in our world. New this month is <b>Olivia Carter’s </b>beautifully delicate paper crafts. This creative CCA graduate has a refined attention to detail and can create anything with paper. Come check out her hand embroidered notebooks in our shop or custom order one of her beautiful registries for a baby shower, wedding or new home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Pendleton Pillows by Walrus</b>! Pendleton Mills Fabrics are an American classic and their thick, warm wool is perfect as the cold season gets closer and closer! Here at walrus we upcycled these throw pillows from old Pendleton blankets. Their bold patterns and soft wool will add the perfect amount of warmth and character to any cozy living room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Join Wendy and other local craftspeople this <b>Sunday, October 27th</b>, at the Chabot Carnival Craft Fair. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with an assortment of locally made and handcrafted gems. The Craft Fair will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room from 11 am to 3 pm and a portion of the proceeds will go to Chabot Elementary. See you there!</span></div>
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Join Walrus's Wendy this weekend at the East Bay Mini Maker's Faire for some painting and crafting fun! From 10am to 5pm, Wendy and the lovely ladies who run HackerMom's will be celebrating the joy and excitement repurposing and crafting can add to your life. The East Bay Mini Maker Faire is a family-friendly celebration embracing <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 23px;">rockets and robots, digital fabrication, DIY science and technology, urban farming and sustainability, alternative energy, bicycles, unique hand-made crafts, music and local food, and educational workshops and installations. Admission is $20 for adults on the day of the event or tickets are available for $15 advance purchase <a href="http://ebmakerfaire2013.eventbrite.com/">here</a>. We hope to see you there!!!</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 23px;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So much of the magic that makes a Walrus item is created in the workshops of our talented artisans and craftspeople. Luckily, Cipriano Mendez, one of our talented woodworkers, has a great Youtube channel where he invites us into his working space. There, you can see how he handcrafts a number of beautiful items for Walrus. This video shows how he crafts these gorgeous wooden bottle stoppers we have in the shop.</span></div>
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Our owner & product designer Wendy, is always on the local hunt for raw materials for us to re-work, and with a more recent fascination with "found wood", she's created and curated a petite collection of varying deadwood & driftwood based objects along with hardware by local designer Willa Mamet to resourcefully decorate your dwelling space with.<br />
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15617866286773737325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-17811708682174690822013-09-05T10:52:00.003-07:002013-10-01T13:14:10.031-07:00HELLO SEPTEMBER! <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">September is here bringing all sorts of new things at WALRUS</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>First Friday tomorrow night</b>! Come out for some <b>homebrewed kombucha</b>, wine, apples & honey for New Year, and new photography show by <b>Justin Lewis. </b> View Justin's work <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/octagon/sets/72157594231235238/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/octagon/sets/72157594231246903/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://couples.howaboutwe.com/dates/605-artsy-accoutrement." target="_blank">Sept 15 Furniture Painting</a> for Couples through HowAboutWe $75 per couple</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sept 21 <a href="http://www.localitetours.com/tours/maker-tour/" target="_blank">Maker Tour</a> through Localite $45 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://shopwalrussept-eorg.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">Sept 29 Furniture Painting</a> $45 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Oct 13 Stenciling and Painting Designs on Furniture $45 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Oct 27 Furniture Painting $45 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nov 17 Chair Upholstery $40 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nov 24 Jute Photoboards as gifts $40 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec 8 Cork Projects as gifts $35 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec 22 Letter and Number Pillows as gifts $35 per person </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">REGISTER NOW on <a href="http://shopwalrus.eventbrite.com/">shopwalrus.eventbrite.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Apothecary Lamp and others by local talent <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmilyWinstonDesignBuild" target="_blank">Emily Winston</a>, who just did all the lamps for <a href="http://www.toastoakland.com/" target="_blank">Toast</a>'s new addition!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Also come see <b>new pillows</b> by Walrus, the most <b>beautiful vintage sari quilts</b> yet, and gorgeous <b>live edge wood bowls</b> that fly out of the store! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">LAST BUT NOT LEAST, <b>Jenny Lane</b> is our new <b>Interior Designer</b> and will have her own page on our blog soon! </span><br />
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15195713496237308753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-13429579974425500272013-08-12T15:40:00.000-07:002013-10-02T12:22:27.746-07:00What's Trending at Walrus: We Love Faux Inlay!<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We're always in the market to try something new at the shop, and recently, we've found that our current love lies within repurposing some of our favorite distressed pieces with a faux inlay stenciled motif! </span></div>
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15617866286773737325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-9679943488738378052013-07-30T19:19:00.000-07:002013-10-02T12:22:36.558-07:00August Update And First Friday!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">August promises to be a busy month at Walrus!</span><br />
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On Aug 2nd from 6-9 we have First Friday in the Alley and a reception for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/holly.wach" target="_blank">Holly Wach</a>, a talented painter from New York supplanted to Oakland. Come join us for the usual wine and nosh to see her work and chat with Walrus ladies! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We've been having tons of fun teaching painting workshops! We are teaching a private furniture painting workshop for <a href="http://www.howaboutwe.com/" target="_blank">HowAboutWe</a>... for couples coming up on <b>Sunday August 18 from 3-5:30pm</b> in the Alley. So if you're a couple seeking a unique date and want to learn about furniture upcycling Walrus style, then check this one out! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Vintage fame from Walrus collection painted with Graphite color chalk paint and waxed to hang cow skull! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Last but not least, we are going to the <a href="http://www.alamedapointantiquesfaire.com/" target="_blank">Alameda Antiques Fair</a> on <b>SUNDAY AUG 4 </b>from 6am-3pm! Come see us in <b>BOOTH J12</b>! We'll be selling all sorts of new vintage aquistions such as Army metal cases and racks, 1950's tiki bamboo and gold living room set, mid-Century modern dressers, and MORE! </span><br />
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<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15195713496237308753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578436509336312748.post-61253988916050021852013-07-26T10:10:00.000-07:002013-10-02T12:23:29.431-07:00Truth of Triangles<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">As you may have noticed we've been really into triangles lately. Something so simple and true about the 3 sides and 3 angles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">The first piece we did with triangles was this work table we built from a butcher block someone was using as an door. We cut a bigger hole in the door to fit an Eppendorf beaker with work tools and cut a second symmetrical hole for another beaker or cords. We used metals legs given to us and cut corner blocks from scrap wood. We painted the table with long black triangles to look like a giant backgammon board. Waxed and sealed with tongue oil to give it an inlaid look.</span><br />
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