June 16, 2008

Tile File

Palette Customized Wall Tiles

You’re a parent, so there’s no escaping adulthood. Which means it’s time to replace your dorm room movie poster decor with sophisticated works of art.

Start with personalized wall tiles from Palette. The handmade wooden slabs are painted by local artists Anna Conklin and Genevieve Smith, then coated in resin for a glossy finish. Assembled individually or in groups, they look chic in the kitchen, bathroom, nursery, or baby’s bedroom.

Choose from shades like lime green and chocolate brown accented with persimmon or bronze. Add a letter, select an image — bird, airplane, butterfly — or emblazon with your baby’s name and date of birth.

With a couple of these on your walls, you’ll still be a poster mom.

Available at Lavish, 540 Hayes Street, between Octavia and Laguna Streets (415-565-0540 or shoplavish.com); online at paletteartwall.com.

SHOP
Honeys & Heroes Sale
What: Up to 50 percent off merch from Billabong, Miss Sixty, and more.
Why: Save yourself.
When: From Tues., 9 a.m. (Times vary, call stores for details.)
Where: 3366 Sacramento St., b/t Presidio Ave. & Walnut St. (415-567-6780); 23 Sunnyside Ave., near Laurelwood Ave., Mill Valley (415-380-1782); 855 El Camino, ste. 120, Palo Alto (650-326-1899).

READ
The Best Birth
What: Birthing expert Sarah McMoyler signs her new book while expectant parents enjoy goodie bags, a nursery raffle, and free family photo sittings.
Why: Get out and about.
When: Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Giggle, 1359 N. Main St., b/t Cypress & Duncan Sts., Walnut Creek (925-746-0300).

PLAY
KidStage Drum Workshop
What: As part of the Stern Grove Festival, tots make their own racket before the main stage show begins.
Why: The beat is on.
When: Sun., noon-1 p.m.
Where: KidStage in the West Meadow, Sigmund Stern Grove, at 19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd. (415-252-6252).