Like Icing on the Cake

Vintage hat detail with satin and velvet.

WWII Inspired Treasury

maybe its dorky, but i like making etsy treasuries every once in a while.
check it out here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=122518

Inspiration for Today

Self-portrait by Francesca Woodman

A Lightening

I am finally lightening the color palette in my shop a bit for Spring. I love dark browns and blacks, so this is hard for me! The sky is too blue to not break out a few pastels. Here are some items currently in shop and some soon to come.

Song for Today

I can't get enough of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. When he took the reins for their new album as the Dave Rawling Machine, I was prepared for some major swooning. Here is a great song "Ruby" from the album. And thanks alot NPR for the sepia tone...heaven knows that bluegrass music should only be seen in shades of brown...

Another Dose of Inspiration

I am trying to get some photo inspiration back these days. Here is a look at the work of Loretta Lux, a modern artist who mixes photography, painting, and digital manipulation to make these haunting and surreal images of children. I love how sparse and awkward they are. Awesome styling as well!

I want to live outside

I LOVE how accessible, practical and homey the Colorado Yurk Co. makes these tents and tipis appear. oh how i want to live in the woods in a tipi with a wood stove and my dogs! am i too young for a summer home?
Also, check out this more affordable, small tipi by ReForm School

Desperately Seeking Organization

I am usually not that into fake old furniture and prefer actual age and distress, but Anthropologie is spot on with these hutches and shelves. I rarely use the term need when it comes to things, but I really really want one!

New Noisy Friend

I have woken up multiple times in the past week...usually right around 8 am...to the sound of my new woodpecker friend banging on the roof right above my bed. I have also spotted several downey woodpeckers at my feeder and in the trees at my house in the past few days. It is a charming way to start the day!

Print by Charley Harper

Shop Hat Preview

I hadn't realized how Brady Bunch this would be, but keep an eye out for these amazing hats coming soon to my shop!

song for tonight

i get the good chills everytime i hear the singer from dark dark dark cover my friend joe's song "wild goose chase" from his project elephant micah. check out both artists...such lovely songs.

sisters

Give and Take by ashleyg

going home

i keep coming across the work of this photographer, Anastasia Cazabon, and i just love it. They are dark and surreal in most cases. These few felt appropriate as....
I am headed home today and i dont quite feel ready but it will be nice to see dear sisters and parents and hit up all the overflowing thrift stores up there.

a bit darker

here are a few more images that i have been working on. vintage and older fabrics can be so beautiful and creepy and seductive all at the same time.

first ride of spring

An Etsy ode to the perfect season for biking.

Hello My Friend by jzroszell
The Trick Rider by Roadside
Spike Bracelet - Recycled Inner Tubes by BeatriceHoliday
14 Bike Series by Hillarie Tasche
Clock Made From Recycled Bike Wheel by pixelthis
Miller Family by SweetRide

First Time

i have never had a blog before, but i burden everyone close to me with too much talk about vintage and this may be a better place to get it all out. i also have been experimenting with a new photo project involving all of the vintage clothing that is taking over my home. this is a sneak peak. of course, i will keep you updated on what is going on in my etsy shop.