Spring Break, Pt I

This week I'll be taking a little break from the blog. I need a little space to breath and relax and think about a few upcoming projects. So for this spring break I think I'll take a look back at the photos Tom and I took in a soon-to-be-demolished abandoned house. The photos were just a little practice for me at styling a shoot before I worked on styling a real shoot. I'm happy with the end product and I never did get around to having a real lookbook made out of them so I figured I would share them with you this week rather than just letting the blog sit stagnant for the week. Here's the first set and I'm wearing a pair of chiffon H&M shorts and vintage sweater and oxfords. It was so, so cold that day I honestly can't look at these photos without getting a bit of a shiver. I'll post a new set everyday and I hope you enjoy them!

Well I got some friends in LA telling me to head out their way...

- 40s rayon dress from Smilin' Gal Vintage
- UO canvas wedges
- thrifted belt
- vintage felt hat
- listening to: The Rosewood Thieves From the Decker House "Los Angeles"



It's been a really lovely, albeit busy week around these parts. I'm finally convinced that spring has officially arrived and have been taking every opportunity to spend time outside. The other night we had friends over to finally (!) use our back patio. The cherry tree that has been blanketing the bricks with pink petals really let loose when the wind blew and we were basically eating and drinking cherry blossoms by the end of the night. They were in the salsa, in chips, in the beer, everywhere! It was kind of a pain, but so pretty I didn't really care.

Etsy Update: A Few of My Favorite Things

Row A: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... Row B: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5...

Etsy Update: Polka Dots

Row A: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... Row B: 1... 2... 3... 4... 5...

New Old Things

A week or so ago I mentioned that I had thrifted some David Hamilton worthy pieces for summer wear. I often think that polyester completely ruined the entire decade of the 70s but then I find a pretty sheer cotton blouse and my faith is restored that some good things did come out of those years (plus I was born in the 70s so it can't be all bad, right? ha, ha).

I know that first dress doesn't look like much hanging there on the wall but I've pretty much been living in it for the last week. At first I thought it was just a pretty floral print but after wearing it for four days straight I finally realized there are little mama and baby koalas hiding amongst the leaves. So stinkin' cute! The other three pieces are sheer floral print blouses that I plan on pairing with high waisted shorts. That's sure to be my go-to outfit whenever I don't know what to wear this summer. And don't worry, I didn't hog them all for myself. I've already done one 70s floral inspired Etsy update and I have another one in the works.

The Royal Nuptials

photos by Tom b.

- 40s lace dress
- Fletcher for Lyell cardigan
- vintage hat & purse
- Rachel Comey boots

On Friday afternoon one of my favorite local vintage shops, Hinesite, had a little get together to celebrate the royal nuptials. I really hadn't gotten caught up in all the hype surrounding the event but any excuse to get dressed up and wear a fancy hat sounded like fun to me. For the record, I thought the ceremony was quite lovely and Kate, er Catherine, looked wonderfully classy and elegant.

Also, here's your first peek at our newly landscaped backyard. You may be able to see some begonias, impatiens, huechera and hostas. There are also astilbe, ostrich ferns, caladiums, clematis, daffodils, brunnera, and corydalis. I can't wait for everything to fill in. The vegetable garden is planted with snow peas, jalapenos and brussel sprouts. Now I just need to get some tomato plants.

TBA Fall Preview

I know it's always a bit strange to be posting about fall collections when spring has only just arrived but this little sneak peek of TBA's fall collection via Alice in Wonderland was just too good not to mention. Plus the dresses would be just as appropriate worn as sundresses this summer so it's really not too much of a stretch.