San Francisco

It’s been well over two months since my last blog (I know, I know) and in that two months a lot has happened in the life of Jenna. Namely a long-term and rather intense interview process, culminating with a great offer and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

So with that being said, I should let you all know (if you don’t know already) that I’ll be leaving Seattle on the 3oth of January and moving to wonderful San Francisco. I’ve accepted an offer with Apple to be a Program Coordinator for their Campus Rep program, and I couldn’t be happier! It’s exactly what I want to be doing with myself right now, and everything so far has fallen together flawlessly! I received my official offer letter/packet a few days back and below are some photos. You have no idea how exciting it is to get a stark white folder in the mail, where the first page just says “Welcome to Apple.” It’s been a long-time coming, and I can’t wait to get down there and start throwing myself into my work! And I look forward to all of your visits, as well!

ATYS

While bumming around SF I stumbled on this hidden gem of a spot- ATYS. It’s a specialty design shop that carries everything needed for contemporary living– from Alessi watches & kitchenware, to Maly fireplace accessories, Dondolo + Dondolino furniture, to Starck’s Smart Clocks & flameless lighters. This shop is filled to the brim with cool shit you probably don’t need, but will want really bad anyways. Right up my alley. It’s located at 2149 Union in San Fran, but is in the back corner of a hidden courtyard. If you’ll be in town, you really should make the time to check it out and find it. The owner Paul Kerr is the only employee, so he holds it down and might even make you some espresso while you shop. Visit online here. I always talk about wanting to own my own architectural bookstore/design shop– so I’m taking notes from ATYS.

I love you

Saw this random stencil multiple times while in San Francisco and it made me smile everytime. It’s sort of like the You Are Beautiful stickers– something simple, nothing fancy, but if it doesn’t lighten you up, you must be heartless.

Lotta Jansdotter

 I really love stationary. Cards, notes, paper, post-its, all of it– even if most of it goes unused and just sits on my desk. Some of my favorite as of the last year is Lotta Jansdotter. Her screen printed designs are so beautiful and organic. Her main work is in textiles– another ridiculous interest of mine. I bought her stationary set awhile back, and then was happy to find matching post-its on my recent visit to MoMA SF. Can’t wait for the new set of stationary goods to drop in the fall & for the order I just placed to arrive! I was bummed that I didn’t happen on her store while I was in SF, but I hope to be back soon. Add a tablerunner from Urchin for a table I don’t even own, and my Jansdotter collection is well underway. Check out her website here, and her blog here. She’s quite amazing.