Appeale

Last night I had my most exciting Canvas Underground experience yet – A dinner party held in an empty house in West Oakland. The house, an 1865 Victorian beauty, sits on a street lined with similar facades just begging to be fixed up. I was at the event to pitch in wherever and snap photos. I couldn’t help but get caught up in the scenery, which greatly reminded me of an Anthropologie catalogue. Or in other words completely adorable.

The amazing Vera Devera was responsible for the decor; be sure to check out her blog for great DIY ideas. The dinner featured seasonal produce from local organic farms, and the proceeds went to Agrariana, an organization founded on the idea…“To Rescue for Human Society the Native Values of Rural Life.” Some of their past programming has included working tours of local farms, a Food and Farming Film Series, Women in Sustainable Agriculture panels, and skills workshops for making sauerkraut, mead, and leather.  In addition to amazing food, there was an incredible duo, Vagabondage, who featured accordian and guitar music.

I took tons of photos, all of which can be seen here.  If you have the chance make sure to check out a Canvas event in the future!