Metallics and Other Sparkling Items

Do you love shiny, sparkling attire as much as I do? I'm in the process of listing a few items that will illuminate the shop with their marvelous glimmering abilities! Stay tuned for a few silvery metallic dresses, shiny florals, and even a sheer silk golden striped dress. Here are a few newbies coming today and a few that are already in the shop now! 

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Killer Bagel, on Bread

Hello friends! Hope you don't mind the occasional food post from me! While I wouldn't define myself as a "foodie" since those aficionados seem much more well-informed than myself, I would call myself a food LOVER.
Long ago when I was in college there was a coffee shop a few blocks away that served something called Killer Bagels. I was crazy about 'em! Usually I would order mine with an Asiago bagel. (so delish!) but since I didn't have bagels at the time I made these little open faced sandwiches below, I just decided to put it on Asiago bread instead. (Trader Joe's has an awesome loaf! )  I also used goat cream cheese instead of regular. If you're interested in making these just layer these in order:

• Toasted Asiago bread or bagel
• Cream cheese
• Lettuce blend, or just spinach leaves
• Thinly sliced Tomatoes & Cukes
• Nutritional Yeast & Salt & pepper to taste

Let me know if you try it and like it! It's one of my favorite light mid-day lunches!

Going Greener

Happy Saturday, blogger friends! I think this is the only green blouse I own. Maybe even the only green piece of clothing that is part of my closet! When I spotted it, I knew it was for me. The puffy sleeves, wide neckline, fitted seams - so pretty. AND it's vintage 1950's, made of a super comfy cotton, and zips on the side. Keeper!

Oh, and this post isn't just about my blouse! As the title suggests, I'm celebrating this week of being the 2nd week in a row that I've juiced every single day. My brother kept urging me to watch the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead and after I viewed it, I was sold! I've had a juicer for about 2 years now, but have only used it regularly about once a week, or when I felt I was needing a little vitamin boost. (nights after drinking!) The last picture is one of my favorite blends lately: kale, a bit of watercress, cucumber, granny smith apples, guava, and cucumber. I've been trying to incorporate as many greens into the juices as I can handle, some blends are way too bitter for my liking. (no more mustard greens for this girl!) But, I've been feeling so great since I've been juicing every day! I highly recommend it -- you know it can only be good for you getting that much fresh produce in your system in one day!

I'll save the longer version of this story for another blog post, but the movie wasn't the only reason why I started to take my health more seriously. Two years ago I was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder that makes me feel like I'm hungry WAY too much. Not only that, I'm prone to crave salt, which we all know makes our bodies retain water. NOT FUN, let me tell you! I feel like I've been battling with my energy levels for the last couple of years, and in the process have gained weight that has very much challenged my view of health, diet, and exercise. . .  More on this later, I promise! For now, BOTTOMS UP to greens! ;)



:: outfit ::
green cotton 50's blouse: thrifted
high waist 70's jeans: ebay
leather braided vintage belt: thrifted
butterfly pin: thrifted (I love butterflies!)
earrings: had for forever!
black Bass cork wedge sandals: DSW

a little thanks to my brother for taking those pics of me!

Rescued Images of Clarence H. White

One of my recent finds while out and about thrifting was an early 1970s Camera magazine. The two photographers featured were Diane Arbus and Clarence H. White. While I was familiar with the work of the former, Mr. White was someone whose work I'd never seen before. I instantly fell in love with these images, and saved the magazine, (which was falling apart at the seams) so that I could frame his work and put it up in my apartment. Now I just need to find the right spot in my place to display these lovely women.

(via wikipedia)

Clarence Hudson White (April 8, 1871 – July 7, 1925) was an American photographer and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement. During his lifetime he was widely recognized as a master of the art form for his consummate sentimental, pictorial portraits and for his excellence as a teacher of photography. Toward the end of his career he founded the Clarence H. White School of Photography, which produced many of the best-known photographers of the Twentieth century...

My favorites of all of the images are the girls playing the game in the sun-lit room, and both of the pictures in the last photo. Beautiful!

Welcome, August

Happy August, everyone! I'm still in disbelief that all of June and July 2011 are now just memories! It's alright though, because we have a definite month of summer yet ahead of us, right? My son is away at camp, but I'll get to pick him up this Sunday and I can't wait! I'm missing him like crazy. Parent visits and phone calls are discouraged, (camp focuses on independence) but I was able to send him a little care package full of goodies. Remember how fun it was getting packages as a kid? Gosh, it's STILL fun, what am I talking about! :)

Here are the latest pretty additions to the shop listed yesterday and today. If you don't see an item listed yet, don't worry, it will be by the end of this evening! XO
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Shoulder Ties Sun Dress

One of my favorite things to wear in the summer time is the cotton sun dress with shoulder ties! It really reminds me of being a little girl sometimes. Remember wearing those cute little smocked sun dresses growing up? I also love this one because it's fun twirlin' in that super full tiered skirt! Super comfortable cotton too. Paired it with a leather belt that honestly gets paired with nearly all of my sun dresses, I like it that much.

The rose necklace is pretty special to me. It reminds me of my Grandma because she used to wear something very similar. My sis is now the lucky owner of Gram's original rose necklace, but I found one that is just as pretty, and the sentiment is still there.♥





 ALSO ---
Check out our garden's progress! I've been using that basil fresh off the stem for homemade pizza, and the kale I planted myself! :) The blackberries are what I'm most thrilled about, though. There are seriously a TON growing in our far backyard. It's great because even if I go out and pick a bowlful one day, another bowlful is ready the very next day. Mmmmm berry pie & vanilla ice cream is heaven on a hot summer evening, my friends!





vintage black bow hat: thrifted
vintage tiered sun dress: thrifted
vintage heart necklace: Mitten antique store
leather belt: thrifted
leather sandals: DSW

Dresses for the Countryside

I grew up on ten acres in the middle of NOWHERE. Seriously there existed 1 grocery store and 1 gas station in the entire little town where my dad decided to build his house back in the early 1980's. Back then, I never appreciated it half as much as I do now. There is really something to be said about peace and quiet and all of that LAND to enjoy on the countryside! Every time I visit my parents I dress differently than I do in the city in which I now live (app. 3 hours away). Just looking through my little shop, I'm reminded of how living in the country has affected what pieces I decide to choose for the shop!

That first dress (1970's Calico Cotton Dirndl) is my faaaaaavorite right now. 

p.s. that is my dad in the bottom picture, tending to his horses on a misty afternoon. He's been crazy about those pretty animals ever since I've known him! ;)

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