6.28.2013

BEST OF THE WEEK : JUNE TWENTY-EIGHTH.



Hopefully all of you get through the weekend's heat wave with plenty of popsicles and swimming. See ya Monday! (above artwork by Michael C. Hsiung)

6.25.2013

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : BACKYARD PARTIES.












One of my favorite things about summer are the outdoor parties. Warm weather is the perfect excuse to get everyone outdoors for lovely gatherings: cold beer, twinkle lights, sundresses, upbeat music, and ice cream a must.

Sources (from top to bottom): Samm Blake, Eat Drink Chic, Vintage Home, Bash Please, Feather Love, Our Labor of Love, Gayle Brooker, Brandon Kidd, Alec Vanderboom, and Kate Headley.

6.23.2013

BEST OF THE WEEK : JUNE TWENTY-SECOND.



I hope you're enjoying the first weekend of summer! (above artwork by Olivia Mew)

6.21.2013

COLLECTIONS : SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMERTIME.



It's here! I am going to ignore the fact that it's drizzly here in Portland- beach trips, vacations, and plenty of slushy drinks are on their way. Yay!

1. West Coast, Best Coast Tote ($15), 2. Picture Bliss Necklace in Ice Cream ($16.99, sale), 3. Lomography Coral Mini Diana Camera ($69.30, sale), 4. Womens Summer Hat with Yellow Stripe ($35), 5. Emily and Fin Lucy Geo Lime Dress ($95.16), 6. Wooden Screen Printed Wattle Brooch (AU $29.95), 7. Floral Printed Tweed Shorts ($196.63, sale), 8. Roundabout Shades in Red ($16), 9. Ice Cream Deck ($12.95, sale), 10. Set of Four Neon Melamine Bowls with Lids ($67.74), and 11. Pretzel Pool Float ($24)

6.19.2013

WITH CARE.






Check out: With Care, beautiful handmade jewelry pieces with vintage elements. Absolutely wonderful. (See also: shop)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : OPTIMISM.



"Good Things Are Going To Happen," by Vermont-based illustrator Michael Mullan. (See also: shop)

6.17.2013

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : TYPEWRITERS.












In a time of crazy technology, there are a few old-fashioned items I like to surround myself with: records, film cameras, and typewriters. This evening I'll focus on the latter, which I have always crushed hard on. Not only can they be beautiful, but I still love using them whenever I can- the sound brings me comfort.

Sources (from top to bottom): Design*Sponge: Lydia & Julia, Kate Spade, The Glamourai, Fjeldborg, Design*Sponge: Meghan Mcewan, unknown, The T-Cozy, 79 Ideas, unknown, Design*Sponge: Michael & Kristin.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : ESCAPE.



"Orange Summer by Louisa.

6.15.2013

BEST OF THE WEEK...



Enjoy your Sunday, folks! (above artwork by Sophie Blackall)

6.12.2013

COLLECTIONS : MINTY GREEN.



I'm thinking that mint is going to be my color for the season. It makes me think of retro trailers, vw bugs, and waffle cones of mint chip ice cream- totally perfect for the summertime.

1. A Whole New Twirl Dress ($124.99), 2. Old Havana Dinnerware ($12-$18), 3. Vintage Retro Fan ($102.82), 4. Vintage, Retro Typewriter Green, You're Just My Type Quote ($23), 5. Mint Dog Brooch ($26), 6. Joy and Merri-mint Flat ($57.99), 7. Chevron Native iPhone Case ($11.99), 8. 1 Roll of Mint Green and White Pinstripe Masking Tape ($4), 9. Milk Bottle Basket (£25), and 10. Vintage Metal Tray Mint Green Dogwood ($14)

6.11.2013

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : VINTAGE SNAPSHOTS.












There's just something absolutely wonderful about vintage snapshots. For as long as I can remember, I have been collecting them from thrift shops, estate sales, flea markets, and antique stores. I also adore digging through all the ones of my family from years and years ago. Captured moments in specific periods of time- I can look at them all day.

Sources (from top to bottom): John Van Noate, Style Sight, Vintage Burlesque Photos, unknown, Jan Willemsen, Saddle Shoe Habitat, unknown, Roz Leibowitz, Shorpy, and sctatepdx.

6.10.2013

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : CHOOSE JOY.



"We have to choose joy," from Kelly Cummings's Year of Lettering project. (See also: society6)

6.07.2013

VINTALIER.






Such a pretty lookbook from Portland-based vintage shop Vintalier. Everything is so well-curated, and shot in gorgeous Pacific Northwest locations. (Via Honey Kennedy)
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