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April 18th, 2008
cakehouse brooklyn


based in clinton hill brooklyn, cakehouse is the studio of kristen couse, an artist specializing in home accessories made from recycled fabric. mainly using secondhand sheets (cleaned, of course), kristen creates all sorts of designs for the home ranging from napkins and placemats to tablecloths. she’ll be debuting some new pieces at the brooklyn flea this weekend so follow the link for directions or click here to shop cakehouse’s etsy shop. [thanks, kristen!]

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6 comments
sydney said:
April 18th, 2008 - 11:09 am

Congrats Kristen!!! I love you and the foxes!!!!

Meredith said:
April 18th, 2008 - 11:17 am

I really love that the first item in her shop uses 1960’s Bloomingdales’ floral sheets that I have vintage from my parents trousseau! So cute

julie said:
April 18th, 2008 - 1:20 pm

There is something about napkins made out of second hand (bed) sheets that does not quite seem to fit together. they are cute. but the whole concept grosses me out a bit.

Joshua Martens said:
April 18th, 2008 - 1:54 pm

Love the nature/animal graphics she uses!

Lisa said:
April 18th, 2008 - 2:15 pm

Her stuff is even more amazing in person!

kristen said:
April 18th, 2008 - 2:46 pm

hi julie –

it may seem a little odd, but all of the sheets i use are washed very well in warm water, with a natural enzyme cleaner in with the detergent. and then they are dried in the sun, which definitely kills any stray bacteria/weird stuff. and when i’m shopping for materials, i don’t choose anything with any odd stains…..:)

and of course you could always go with the coasters or placemats or tablecloths, if that seems less off-putting. ;)

- kristen/cakehouse

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