Can't take a good day without a bad one...

- 70s lace camisole
- vintage Lee jeans
- vintage belt
- 80s flats
- John Romain satchel
- listening to: Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine "Better Version of Me"

Things are cah-razy around here these days. We're enjoying some beautiful, warm spring weather. Along with the return of sunshine is the return of our house renovations. Oh, if you could only see the mess that is our backyard right now! We're having new windows installed, insulation added and a brand spanking new back door put in. The joys of having a door that we don't have to stuff kitchen towels around to stop the draft! I can hardly contain myself. :)

So... the backyard is all scaffolding and piles of lumber and windows stacked one on top of another. And anyone who's ever fixed up an old house knows with every board removed comes a new mystery. Termite damage! Rotten framing! Old rain damage! Oh boy!

Not to worry. Things around the blog and shop shouldn't change a bit. I have this week's Etsy items already photographed and ready to go. I'll try to keep up with the outfit photos too. These days do make for some casual outfits like today's. These vintage Lee jeans have quickly become a favorite thing to wear.

Etsy Update: A Little Bit of Sunshine

Sorry for my MIA-ness the past couple of days. I was busy enjoying the sunshine and forgot all about blogging. Now there's an unexpected rain shower outside so it's a good time to get back to work. Today's Etsy shop update is just a little piece of the sunshine we've been enjoying the past few days. Hope you enjoy it too!

Dalena Vintage Giveaway

Good morning on this lovely Easter weekend! What better way to start the day than with an equally lovely giveaway from Dalena Vintage? Isn't this pink beaded purse the perfect thing to accessorize your spring outfits? It reminds me of those little purses that Victorian women would wear hanging from their wrists.

All you have to do for a change to win is hop on over to Dalena Vintage, have a look around then leave a comment here about your favorite item in the shop. She's got so many cute vintage dresses, spring blouses and swimsuits I sure it won't be hard to pick a favorite!

The contest is open to everyone (international readers included). You have a week to leave your comments and I'll announce the winner next Saturday. Good luck!

Etsy Update: Easter Eggs

Today's Etsy shop update is brought to you by the Easter bunny! Lovely pastels in every color of the rainbow. It's finally feeling like spring around these parts!

Do You Think They Would Let Me Live There?

Castle Gibson in all of its run-down glory is near perfection in my book. Go take the tour and see if you aren't ready to pack your bags and move in!

Etsy Update: Red, White & Blue

All of these lovely frocks have been added to the Etsy shop! There are polka dots and stripes and little florals all in red, white and blue. That cotton and chambray romper (top middle) is a serious contender for my closet but I'm trying to be good this week and not keep anything for myself. :)

And I knew without asking she was into the blues...

photos by Tom b.

- Fletcher for Lyell blouse
- vintage dress
- Target socks
- 30s peep toe shoes
- vintage wool beret
- 40s carpet bag
- listening to: Sublime - 40 oz. To Freedom "Scarlet Begonias" (I like this version better than the Dead's)