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FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : DRESSED UP.

Untitled by sunken treasure. (See also: shop)

COLLECTIONS : FEELIN' SPOOKY.

With just one day away until Halloween, I'm definitely feeling the spirit. Every single year, I can't help but get terribly enthusiastic over this time of year.

1. Winter Collection Print 1 ($35), 2. small alligator head taxidermy ($28), 3. Vintage Ram Skull ($75), 4. Ghost Girls October - original gouache painting on paper ($85), 5. Anatomical Heart Brooch ($20), and 6. Gothic Skeleton Bride Dangle Earrings ($42)

JUST SOME VINTAGE BEAUTIES...

...to start the week off. Out with the new, in with the old.


ship at sea / original vintage painting from oh, albatross ($89)


Vintage 1960s metallic gold mary jane shoes ($69)


Vintage Medicine Bottle Collection ($39)


Vintage 1930's Medallion Purse ($40)


Vintage 1930s Art Deco Green Flower Brooch ($58)


Mid Century Wood Side Chair ($145)


Vintage Patina Metal Galleon Ship Decor ($65)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : IT'S COMING.

"The Best," a text type travel photograph by Alicia Bock. ($35, see also: website)

So sorry for the silence on here the past week! I've been under the weather and have had family in town, who are now stuck here in Portland due to the storm. I hope all of you on the east coast are cozy and safe!

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : FLOWER GIRL.

"K. Riley" by Parker Fitzgerald. (See also: website)

COLLECTIONS : WOOD AND WATER.

A collection that seems so very Portland to me, especially with the rain tapping on my window and maple tree right now.

1. Wood Slingshot ($21), 2. Ash Wood Cutting Board ($56), 3. GYPSY WATER EAU DE PARFUM 50ML, BYREDO PARFUMS (£88), 4. Pretty Slicker Rain Coat in Blue ($129.99), 5. transparent, 8x8 photograph ($29.99), 6. Woodcut ($29.95), 7. Vintage Misty River Camp Wood Canoe Paddle ($169), and 8. wooden pyramid ring ($24)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : LACK OF WORDS.

An untitled papercut piece by Elle of A Slippery Maiden. (See also: photostream)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : HALLOWEEN DECOR.

It's that time! Just eight days to go until Halloween, one of my favorite days of the year. Who else is excited?

Sources (from top to bottom): Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Hostess with the Mostess, HGTV, Remodelista, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, and Country Living.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : ROOSTER.

Untitled by Liu Shuwei. (See also: portfolio)

COLLECTIONS : PUMPKIN.

I am currently eating a home-baked pumpkin bar while looking at the line of pumpkins in my dining room window- how could I not be inspired? It's the color of the season.

1. Wool Throw - Orange ($150), 2. Le Versha Chair ($248), 3. Pumpkin Up the Jam Dress ($44.99), 4. Hindi Pumpkin, and 5. Orange Zip Foldover Cross Body Bag ($59.90)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : WINNING.

"Conquerer Poster," a tactile typographic piece by Dominique Falla. (See also: Postcards From Rome)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : DECLUTTERED.

Sparse and stylish spaces. Much different from my usual style, but sometimes I just feel like selling everything and living with less.

Sources (from top to bottom): Shootfactory, Design*Sponge: Hilary Petrie, Emmas Designblogg, thesetingstaketime, Riazzoli, Lerkenfeldt, 6 Petals, Ekohus, Design*Sponge: Greg Grey, David Kohn Architects.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : BLACK + WHITE.

Untitled by emiliebjork. (See also: blog)

A PRETTY LIL' BREAKFAST NOOK...

1. Cameo Mirror #2 ($98), 2. victory pendant lamp ($179), 3. limited edition framed snow owl photograph ($185), 4. echo orange chair ($89.95), 5. Dipped Juice Cup ($25), 6. DOCKSTA Dining Table ($199), and 7. Stacking Chair - Red ($79.99, set of 2)

HIS & HERS.

Check out: the His & Her's new shop. Awesome Portland folks taking awesome photos together- I adore these two. (See also: Whitney & Dave's photostreams and blog)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : MOTIVATION.

"Work Hard," a silkscreen poster by Pasadena-based artist Erin Dollar. ($30, see also: website & blog)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : SIXTIES GIRLS A GO-GO.

Oh the fashionable girls of the sixties. Style for miles, I tell you- style for miles.

Sources: Flavorwire, Faithfull Forever, Valentino Vamp, Dear Golden, Retro Girly, Valentino Vamp, Simple Dreams, Sylvie Vartan la Jolie Poupee, 40's, 50's, 60's, cali vintage.