calling cards

Ever so slightly I'm reminded of afternoons spent in my Gigi's formal living room where my brother and I would be forced to sit and visit with friends, family, essentially all those who decided to pop in.

Oh! I could barely take it as a child. Sitting there, so fidgeting, drinking my tea and waiting for the moments Gigi would play piano and I could finally jump off the couch and dance to my delight for all who would watch.

No calling cards were exchanged, but I suppose it's the idea of visiting as such formal mode of entertainment and socializing that is reminiscent.

Along with letters and landlines, wouldn't it be lovely to bring back the calling card! I stumbled across these over at Dull Tool Dim Bulb along with a nice little history.

in the shop

Check out these lovelies in the shop today!

roaring 20s

I am completely smitten with Chris Nicholls' collection of photographs, Roaring 20s. From tones and focus to makeup and styling, everything, it seems, is spot on.

nouvelle vague

Because Nouvelle Vaugue enchants.
Because Anna Karina bewitches.



Won't you dance with me?

it's all in the name

It's true, yes, I'm hopelessly captivated by those vintage sellers whose photos seem to effortlessy seduce me into their shops. But no, forget not! The name. The title. The screamer. Behold! Headline to article, there's always something to be said for those shops whose words entice grins and giggles in a single line.

A shop I recently came across (and immediately fell in love with) does just this with its nostalgic names. Thrush is filled to the brim with words reminiscent of women from eras past and uber cute frocks and sunnies to boot!

The Marilyn Monroe Sunglasses

The Audrey Hepburn Dress
Then there's Tilted Tulip Vintage whose cutesy clever names allude bits of literature, indie actresses and other lovely thoughts passing through the wind. I admit, perhaps my love is a teensy bit bias as Little Brown Jug just happens to be a song I'm quite fond of! Nonetheless it's a treasure trove of a shop.

Little Brown Jug Vintage Dress

Grapes of Rapture Vintage Pin

let's get away from it all

With June half past, so have passed 16 days of my month long restaurant ban. Difficult? Well, yes, actually. I had only an inkling of how many of my social excursions revolve around dining out. Needless to say, in the past few weeks I've become quite proficient in the art of politely declining lunch dates and weekend brunches. But food and entertainment are such a perfect match, how ever can a girl resist! And so it is, cooking with roommates, dinner parties, potlucks and picnics are now in full swing.

And oh, the picnic, how wonderful you are! Perusing Etsy, I couldn't help but dream of toting the above to my next outdoor excursion.

Vintage Japanese Fan, The Honeycomb
Grey Gardens Playsuit, Neneee Clothes
Vintage Brown Leather Oxfords, Santoki Vintage
Wicker Picnic Basket, Anti-Nu

what's to come

After a weekend of family family and family, I'm home again! Stay tuned for these pieces I'll be posting tomorrow in the shop.