California Trip in Pictures

It was so very nice to get away for a while.

The powerful presence of the mountains made me not want to leave.


Stay with me, sunshiny perfect moments. . .


So pretty it can bring one to tears!


Celebrity sighting at King's Highway restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive. Guess who? ;)



Funniest picture taken!


Looooooooooooove.


My boyfriend's babies that he brought back from the Moorten Botanical Gardens.


The song immediately started playing when I saw this hotel!



Loved the brightly colored modern look in the place we stayed.


While at the botanical gardens, I got too close to a cactus taking pics on macro setting and this is what happened! Don't worry, I was laughing, not crying.


Inside the cacti green house.


My sis was in town the same time we were, was nice to meet up for a bit, she'd just bought those pretty earrings.


One of the highlights of the trip, picking fresh citrus off of trees just outside. I mean, COME ON! Paradise! :)


I posted many more pics on Flickr, but these were some of the highlights for me. I took SO many scenic photos, I couldn't believe it when I counted them all. Isn't it nice to get out of town for a while? The wedding we attended was also lovely as ever! I ended up finding out that it was the same place Christina Applegate was married!

This trip made me realize I probably won't be a mitten girl forever. The sunshine, fresh fruit just out the doorstep, warmth, and those breathtaking mountains have convinced me that I need to be in a warmer, sunnier climate for my overall happiness. No immediate plans as of yet, but I'm starting to really think about it.

On another note, I missed you blogger and twitter friends! Cannot believe I was without the internet for 5 days. I did manage to tweet from my little phone here and there, but that's about it. I was thrilled to see my son after over a week yesterday, and I'm feeling completely refreshed. Now it's time to return to routine, and get BACK TO WORK! Expect a shop update soon. :)

XOXO

Sheer Ruffled Pink & a Surprise!

Why am I smiling? For a few reasons. First, I scored this ridiculously cute dress at a flea market recently at a great price. I initially wanted to call it the "Lola Vintage dress" just because if you put something in front of my face that is pink, ruffled and sheer, chances are I'll probabaly love it! :)  The button detail and pintucks in front and back are also very much my cup of tea. Aren't those frilly cuffs just so doggone cute?

The second reason I'm smiling is because I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon to be in sunny California for a week with my honey.  {Please keep this in mind in case you buy anything from tomorrow until The 30th, as shipping will be delayed.) We'll be attending his brother's wedding in Palm Springs and afterward we're going to try camping in the Joshua Tree National Park. SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED!

Lastly, see that cute chained wicker vintage purse I'm holding in these pics? One lucky winner will be the new owner of it by next week when I get back because. . .

I'm having a G I V E A W A Y on Erin's blog which starts today! You'll find another little surprise that will be going along with the giveaway once you drop by the CALIVINTAGE blog. Don't miss your chance to enter gals, and good luck!

XOXO

This is the face of a gal who knows she's going to be in sunshiny warm weather in only ONE DAY! :)

Spring (Continued)

I've been stocking the shop like crazy this weekend with spring-worthy pretties. Be sure to take a gander for some of the cutest florals and light colored pieces from the 50's - 80's. Below are some already listed and those coming to the shop hopefully within the next 24 hours. I leave for my trip to Palm Springs, California in 2 days so I'm a super busy bee today and tomorrow, but I promise to do my best to get the ones not yet listed up in the shop ASAP.
XO


1960's Falling Flowers Cotton Day Dress

1970's Bohemian Bride Crochet Trim Cotton Maxi Dress

80's Pleated Ascot Royal Blue Blouse

80's Draped Lace Cream Blouse

80's A Thousand Daisies Black & White Romper

Five Tiers of Ruffles 80's Party Dress

1950's Sea Foam Lace Cocktail Dress with Bow

Colorful Pheasants 80's Polished Cotton Black Skirt

1960's Tapestry and Velvet Burgundy Mini Dress

80's Painted Bouquet Maxi Tank Dress

1960's Ceeb Watercolor Flowers Bright Cotton Romper

70's Pale Beige Ruffled Boho Dress (L/XL)

1950's Embroidered Eyelet Lace Circle Skirt

80's Raw Umber Lace Collar Dress by Act I

Brick Bash :: For the Love of Legos!

Saturday March 19th marked the first Brick Bash that my son and I attended together. By chance I found out about the event while looking on my local library's website. Really made me realize there is so much going on right in and around my town that I need to be checking out. We had so much fun, and the best part about it was that I kept it a complete surprise to my boy, he didn't know what was going on until we walked in. :) As a matter of fact, he was under the impression that we were going thrifting for the entire day (something he highly dislikes) and so to see the look on his face upon the awareness of where we were was PRICELESS! Sometimes it's so hard to keep the good surprises a secret! Here are some fun pics of of the event, that first one was my favorite. Isn't it amazing what some people have done with tiny little LEGOs? More pics of the event on my flickr page.

Hope all of you are enjoying the last day of the weekend!
XO

SO happy my son had a good time, I LOVE surprising him!

This is the guy we ended up buying. Isn't he cute?

Flowers and Birds and Lace, Oh MY!

I LOVE spring and summer shop updates because I always think they're the prettiest ones! Here are a few goodies that I've just recently added to the shop, and there may be a few in this batch that haven't made it there yet, but definitely will in the next 48 hours! Click any of the pics to take a peek. XO

{Shop Lola} Vintage 70's Mesh Lace Bleubird Dress

Vintage 80's Bright Mums Floral Dress with Bow

Vintage 50's Cornflower Blue & Lace Dress Suit

Deadstock 80's Silk & Angora Cream Crochet Sweater Top

Vintage 70's Gorgeous Monet Muse Sheer Floral Dress

Vintage 80's Caramel Stripe Necktie Bow Blouse

Vintage 80's Peach Roses Backless Floral Dress,

Vintage 80's Magenta Pink High Waist Flounce Shorts

Vintage 60's Clover Lace Doily Dress

Mug Messages and a Hello

Hello blogger friends, sorry I haven't updated in almost a week, I have been feeling overwhelmed with the busy-ness that comes with the onset of spring, there seems to be a gazillion things I have to plan for ALREADY! I also visited my family last weekend, and it was so very nice to be home and away from the city and computer (for most of the time anyway), even if for a day or two. My trip to California is only about a week away, and I'm getting nervous just like I always do before I travel anywhere. Any travel anxiety tips? I'll be attending a wedding with my boyfriend in Palm Springs and our plans include possible camping in the Joshua Tree National Park, I'm SUPER excited!

Just wanted to say hello and give a little update about where I've been. Also wanted to share pics of these adorable little Holly Hobbie mugs and the cute little messages on them. A little while back my sister had me and some of our friends over and I was delighted that she served us a little treat in these! Aren't they cute?

Hope you're all enjoying your week!
XOXO