Are red and green really complimentary?

When I was in college, I remember taking a color theory class in which we learned that colors opposite on the color wheel work well together.  This always puzzled me, because I HATED red and green at Christmas time, it was just so potent.  In fact, I always decorate with an alternate color theme for Christmas, black and white, red and silver, etc.  But today when I added this dress after the sweater to the shop and their photos were right next to each other, I started thinking that they could look good together in the right proportions. And though I wouldn't recommend wearing these as an outfit, I think the photo of the room below them is lovely example.

last photo found here.

Confection Perfection

 I love marketing and packaging, so even when I know that marketers are trying to lure me in with their pretty packages, I don't care.  I consider it a reward for all their hard work!  I went to Trader Joe's the other day with Ruby and as I was rounding the corner of the dairy aisle, these amazing vintage bake shoppe style boxes caught my eye.  I have no idea how these will taste or what I make them for, but if they are like anything else at TJ's, I'm sure they will be delicious!

A Chanel ad from a 1967 Seventeen Magazine I picked up from the flea market.

Another Anthro Excursion

Trips to Anthropologie never get old. Here are a few photos from my last visit to the one in Corona.

Yesterday I was taking pictures of a dress for my shop and I noticed some other things around with similar colors. Just a little collage of close-ups...

Peacock Love

I shared some of my peacock collection with you a while back. Here are a few more inspiring images.





Print, Wallpaper

Marie and Me

I have been M.I.A. (the military term, not the singer) :) the last few days because my best friend Lara and her sweet son came to visit and then we had a heat wave that my little girl didn't handle very well. I haven't had much sleep the last few nights, so I have been a little slow getting things done. Over the weekend I watched Marie Antoinette for the second time. I don't generally buy DVDs, but I had to have this one because the set and costume design in this movie is magnificent! I was even happy to watch the movie without being able to hear portions of it while my husband was vacuuming, of course that could have just been because I was so thankful I was watching a movie while he was cleaning. I love you hubby! I'll leave you with a few pictures for now and I'll try to get going on some catch up posts soon!

Esty Search: MUSTARD

I hate mustard the condiment, but I love mustard the color! Check out these picks from Etsy.



chunky knit hat, aspasia. wallet, maddyreid13. flower pillow, mariescozycushions. ipod cozy, the crafty devils. 3 hanging birds, denardi. jacket, yellowcake. blossom tree pillow, bannerbabe. shoes, smallearthvintage.

Pretty Pastels

I've had lots of time to browse the internet while feeding the baby, so here is the first of many inspiration collages.



pink damask wallpaper, fabrics and papers. child's bedroom, land of nod. Miss Cherie Ad, Dior. blue damask wallpaper, historic new england.

ZOOEY DESCHANEL

My obsession with Zooey Deschanel is growing with the count of times I have listened to Volume One. I love how her voice and her sense of style are a throw back to old Hollywood. Here are some pictures of her fab vintage style!

BETSEY is the Besty!

It's a cheesy title, but it sounds like something I would have said when I was little and I have loved Betsey Johnson for as long as I can remember. I love that she is true to herself, even if she is a little weird. Her Fall 2008 collection is just as Betsey as ever with her signature prints and quirky styling. I am coveting all the lace-up boots and red stockings. Fall can't come soon enough!

POLYVORE...FINALLY!

I think I am the last person on the planet to catch on to the Polyvore scene. Here are my first four fashion collages.

BE INSPIRED By Today's ETSY Search: Yellow Vintage

1980's Fashion: Thank you Madonna!

It's been creeping in for a few years now, but I think it is time for my very belated admission: The 80's are here to stay. I was resistant, due to what I would consider decade-long faux pas. Let's recall the tremendous shoulder pads, neon scrunchies and thick matching socks which were made exponentially worse by layering several pairs. I think when trends come back around they are often done more tastefully, or so we perceive it at the time. I guess there is no getting around the fact that today's fashionista is tomorrow fashion victim. Here's to living in the moment - a little inspiration from the queen of the 80's herself: MADONNA!