It's not too late to feel a little more alive...

photos by Tom b.

- vintage yellow sundress from 1385
- UO canvas wedges
- vintage Coach purse
- listening to: Broken Bells - "Vaporize"



I plan on trying to squeeze every bit of fun I can out of this weekend because first thing Monday morning I have to report for jury duty! Ugh! I suppose it's my civic duty and all, but I really hope I'm not picked. There's just too much else I need to be doing these days!

The fun shouldn't be too hard to come by because on Sunday we're heading down to DC to catch The National play the DAR Hall. I'm too excited! We're going to spend the day walking around Georgetown and taking in some touristy sites. I'm expecting my new digital camera in the mail today so we're sure to take tons of photos. I suppose if it doesn't show up I could always go old school and actually shoot film. That's a novel idea!

Etsy Update: Pretty Skirts

Here's a little peek at today's Etsy shop update!

Vain & Vapid

This is my favorite dress in the new Vain & Vapid spring collection! I love the color, the loose fit and the cute ruffle around the hips. There are lots of other lovely pieces to choose from as well...

Etsy Update: Floral & Denim

Today we're going back to the 90s! I tried a pair of these adorable overall shorts but I don't think I can pull them off. So, I'm sending them off to new homes. Everything's now in the Etsy shop. **

** Yay! My phantom computer issue somehow worked itself out overnight. All these items are now in the shop and more are coming this afternoon.

But never have I been a blue calm sea...

photos by Tom b.

- 40s chambray dress
- UO canvas wedges
- vintage Coach purse
- listening to: Fleetwood Mac "Storm"



Sunday afternoon Tom and I wanted to get out and enjoy a bit of the nice weather so we drove out to the Hans Herr House. The Hans Herr House was built in 1719 by the Mennonites that originally settled in this area of Pennsylvania. Now it's been turned into a museum but to be honest, we've been out there a few times and the museum portion never seems to be open. Nevertheless, it's always nice to go walk around the grounds. There's a lovely orchard of crab apple trees, an Amish farm next door that usually has its work horses in the stables close by and a 1700s smokehouse that still smells like smoked meat (not sure if that's a good thing or not). Of course I couldn't resist feeding the rabbits and chickens some clover through the fence.

Etsy Update: Sundresses

Today's Etsy update consist of a collection of pretty sundress to celebrate the official beginning of summer!

June Wish List

I sat down to write out a wishlist for June and to be honest, came up with a pretty short list. Truth be told, there's really not too much out there that I'm pining after right now. My closet is stocked full of summery sundresses and I already found the perfect vintage sandals to pair with them. What else can a gal ask for?

I don't really need any more dresses but I suppose if one of the above suddenly fell into my lap, I wouldn't say no. The one on the left is from Anthropologie and the one on the right is by Ivana Helsinki from The Moon and Mars.

I think the biggest (and most unrealistic) thing on my wishlist right now is for my hair to hurry up and grow out already! I love this girl's hair! I think my hair will be a similar color once it all grows out. I've been dying it for so long I'm not really sure what my natural color will look like! I remember reading an interview with Cate Blanchet and someone asked her what her natural hair color is. She answered that she thinks she's vaguely blond but not really sure anymore. That's about how I feel.

I have to say I'm still not convinced 100% on the whole clogs thing. I know for sure I'll never wear those backless mule type clogs. You can mark my word on that! Ugh. But, these t-strap Hasbeens are beginning to grow on me a bit. I blame this photo of Kelley Hoffman. I'm not sure I'd wear them with summer dresses but I'd like to stash them away until fall when I can wear them with tights.

My beloved Canon SD1000 took its final swan dive yesterday. I was taking photos from the shop, got my feet tangled up in the tripod and over it went. Now the screen just glows a weird shade of grey and you can't adjust any of the settings. It served me well and makes me a bit sad to lose it! I've already ordered its replacement in the form of the Canon SD1300. The one thing I haven't found is a wireless camera remote that will work with the Canon SD series cameras. Anyone have one that they use a remote with?