Handmade Flags, Jones Soda and Little Pies

For the third installment of Steve and Camille's wedding, I will share what we did for the decor.  The centerpieces featured vintage books, tea cup, frames, handmade flags and wildflowers.  We didn't get a great photo of the centerpieces on the day of the wedding because it was so windy, so I included one of the sample we did.  They had a Polaroid guestbook under a gazebo where people could write on an instant photo which would later be made into a book.  The wedding favors were Jones (their last name) Sodas which doubled as place cards, cute huh?  Dinner was a build-your-own crepe bar by Crepes Bonaparte.  Instead of cake there were individual pies in four flavors and one large one for the bride and groom.

 

1, 2, 3 by me, 4 by Ashley Marimon, 5, 6 by Cynthia Ryan, 7, 9, 10 by Dansky Photography, 8 by Katie Ruiz

Shopping in My Own Store: Vintage Knit Dress

When I was at selling at Unique LA, I sold so much on Saturday that I needed to bring more clothes for Sunday, so I ran by the studio that morning and grabbed some of the clothing I had just gotten in.  There was this gorgeous cream knit dress in the pile and later that day when there was a lull, I decided to try it on over my clothes.  My friend Kassi and I agreed that I just had to keep it, at least for now.  I wasn't sure if I would get a chance to wear it before the fall, but to my surprise it has been very cold the last few days, so yesterday I threw it on with some, tights, boots and a bold leather trench. 

 dress ~ vintage

trench ~ vintage

tights ~ anthropologie

boots ~ aldo

necklace ~ salvage life

It's Warm Here and My Favorite Tights

I feel so bad posting this outfit while so many people are having bad weather, but it's warm here and that's only one of the reasons I will never leave Southern California. (the others being family, mostly).  I've had this dress from Anthropologie for a few years now, but it is still one of my favorites, I remember when I saw it in the store window!  I added a leather belt, tights, and gold shoes.  By the way, if you haven't noticed these tights are a staple in my wardrobe, when I found them at Loehman's, I immediately hoarded all the pairs in my size and I have designated one for boots and the other for open toed shoes.  I have a third pair on reserve in case something happens to one of the others and the fourth pair I gave to my sister, but I really had to think about it. :)

Note: For those coming over from lovely Lindsey's blog, I am really trying to get more then one outfit a week, but it's tax time and the terrible two's around here, so please understand.  :)
 Oh, and I was so busy talking, I forgot to mention that these photos were taken when there was no where to stand except in front of my little shop background, so enjoy the view of my studio/house. Pretty sure I spotted a cheerio, while this shot was being taken.

dress: anthropologie

belt: vintage

tights: free people

shoes: vintage

What I Wore on Wednesday

Yesterday I had to be somewhere by 9am and even though I got up at 6:30, I was rushing around at the last minute to get ready.  I threw on some tights, boots, a dress and a sweater and when I looked in the mirror, I had two issues: 

1. I looked like a raincloud, so depressing to be wearing all black and gray.

2. Due to the dry weather, my hair was super frizzy.

And so, a colorful vintage hat was a no-brainer to solve my dilemma! 

My photos turned out a bit interesting since the camera was focus on the vine, rather than on me, but I kind of like it.

Hat: Vintage
Dress: Alice Temperley for Target
Sweater: Anthropologie
Tights: Target
Boots: Thrifted

Necklace: Salvage Life

Coming soon...HOUSEWARES to Seed

I used to sell vintage housewares in my online shop because I love interiors about as much as I love fashion, but it was just too difficult to store and ship them, so I retired the idea for the time being.  After chatting with Tara at Seed People's Market, where we currently sell clothing and accessories, we came to the conclusion that I should sell vintage housewares there too.  So, I am in the process of unearthing some lovely things from the garage and getting them ready for the store.  Here are some of the things you will be able to find at Seed by the end of the week!

There are six in each set of the glasses shown, I could only fit two of each in the photo.

 Ceramic owl and creamer set.  It has a matching tray that I already packed up.

 Mad men style glass set with rack.

Some great vintage books, including Plato's Republic from 1924, and two ceramic birds.

A petite candelabra and two little trunks.