Whether I needed these or not is still in question. But I am absolutely thrilled... and feeling somewhat guilty. I have a love hate relationship with standard retail shopping. Do you know what I mean? That guilty feeling which comes after the dropping of cash. I'm thinking it will quickly dissipate upon the wearing of these gorgeous boots.
I'm kind of excited about this. We used to have something similar at the University, but last year it never happened. Very sad. But! This year is our first ever Crafty Mart. I'm hoping this will be an annual thing. If you live anywhere near Akron, Ohio, please come visit!
Random.org just picked a winner for Tiffany's ring giveaway. Congrats, Amber! Please contact me with your information so we can get this lovely ring on your finger.
Nothing beats the warmth of a cozy scarf on a chilly day. But really, I'm not much of an accessorize-with-scarves kinda girl. I bought this ruffled yellow and brown striped scarf at Lenny & Me in Chicago (one of my favorite vintage clothing shops) last year, but it looked so wimpy and sad each time I attempted to work it into an outfit. So I haven't worn it since. Then, it dawned on me. Pair it with another scarf! So I did. And here we have it. Layered scarves.
I found this early 90s floral denim shift dress at The Salvation Army last week. I put a yellow belt on, only because I wanted my scarf to make more sense. But to be honest, after I took these pictures, I decided I liked the dress better without a belt cinching it. Sometimes baggy and comfy is just the way to go. (I guess I kind of preach that a lot here, don't I?)
I live a block away from a park called Dogwood Park, and there are so many lovely trees to shield you from the neighborhood beyond. Not that my neighborhood isn't cute. It's a lovely little 1920s bungalow, 4-square house, and gambrel Dutch Colonial kind of neighborhood right next to the historic Hoover Company. But the park is so lovely for photos.
Phil has been taking most of my wardrobe pictures lately. I know a lot of you ask if I use a tripod. The answer is, sometimes yes. Last week's photos were taken with my tripod. But usually the park pictures are taken by Phil. He has gotten quite good with the camera! Although, usually I take a photo first, show him the screen, and say "Take it like this, only put me there..." and point to where I will be standing. He's a good study. And it saves me a lot of time running to a fro while the self timer ticks away impatiently.
Just a little reminder, if you haven't commented on Tiffany's ring giveaway, be sure to do so! It's a lovely giveaway, and I will be randomly choosing a winner this evening.
I'm already getting into the holiday mood, kids! (Don't hurt me, I'm terribly festive and this is my favorite time of the year!). Of course, Christmas music must wait until the day after Thanksgiving, but I've already started to pull together little baubles and bits for my holiday accessories.
I found these green thigh highs at an antique shop, still in their original packaging. Brooches are a new love of mine, and I love this little deco era dear. Obviously, I have a new thing for bow ties. So the bow tie brooch was a no brainer, and the real bow tie is a clip on.
I'm also super excited for this lace collar, and I think I'm going to use it as a template to make additional collars. Perhaps a tutorial is in order? I haven't done one of those in a while....
Lately I've been super inspired by the pretty photography on flickr. I love when people take simple things and turn them into an image that makes me feel happy all over. Here's the latest...
Pretty mattresses? Who knew?
I've been loving braid headbands lately, but what about making them into a casual updo? Totally on my to-do list.
Hanging up pretty dresses on your wall is sort of like instant artwork, eh?
I think I want to have a portrait photoshoot with some of my favorite inanimate objects. Like typewriters? (seriously, how sweet is this?!)
Old clunkers. Definitely charming. I would certainly drive one around town if they weren't so unreliable...
And lastly, balloons. I know they've been done, and done, and done again. But they're just so lovely and they remind me of the wedding I was in as a flower girl when I was a preschooler. Everyone had bunches of balloons that they let go when the bride and groom exited the church. It's a memory I'll cherish forever.
What are some of your current inspirations?
This page makes me really happy. And I'm quite sure it's nothing to do with the design. It's not exactly earth shattering. I think I just like the paper. And the girls in the photo . Lord knows I love a button, and tickets have been a favorite of mine since I was a child. Isn't it funny how small things like this stick with you and have such an effect when they're all put together in one spot?
Here's what Tiffany has to say about her shop:
"My goal is to adorn women with beautiful jewels to bring out their best. I'm a stickler for details, as you can see in my work. From the handmade clasps, to the unique features that I try to bring to all of my work so that it sets you apart, you are purchasing a very special piece of jewelry. I've been designing jewelry for over 10 years, and this past year I was bitten by the vintage bug. As a result of designing vintage inspired jewelry, and my desire to share my favorite work with everyone, I decided to launch my line to the public."
Today, Tiffany is offering one of you darling readers this ring pictured at the top of this post. Isn't it wonderful? Just leave a comment below and I will randomly select a winner next Wednesday. Good luck!
