Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012

wintry wind

"No boughs have withered because of the wintry wind;
The boughs have withered because I have told them my dreams."
-Yeats


electric litany- a dream worth dreaming


It finally snowed!! And then it was gone..it's 68 and sunny right now,this has been the weirdest winter ever!


It was freezing when we took these but I had to get a shot of this amazing vintage cape I found at the flea market. As I was buying it a little old lady ran over and hugged it saying "ooo this looks like sherlock holmes!" haha back off grams, this one's mine! I never thought I would be battling grannies for the same things haha what can I say, I like what I like.







In other news, this is the last time you'll be seeing me with my hair up in a sad little bun...I chopped it all off! I mean full-on almost Pixie. I cut it myself as usual so I'm still perfecting it, a little bit more is coming off everyday haha Short little layers are harder than I thought, escpecially in the very back. Thank goodness for haircutting videos. I'm hoping I can get it how I want, super nervous to show it off!



Saturday, February 18, 2012

hark!



     
♪ Shyness, let it go
 Never have to feel so lonely ♪



I'm sipping some fresh fruit/veggie juice and catching up on e-mails and messages..does anyone else get shy when it comes to responding to people online? I always want to make sure my personality shows through but I often wonder if I've said the wrong things or made any sense at all. Duckie's voice pops into my head "Do I offend? when I catch myself after the fact or over analyze what I've just said haha Pretty in Pink is one of my favorite movies of all time so that's the kind of silly thing I would think. I wish I could talk to everyone as easily as I talk to Luke, or the animals, or myself..that sounds crazy doesn't it haha Forget about calling people on the phone, I'm horrible at it!

It's a get it done Saturday, shyness and all..

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

my funny valentine

Nothing Like You and I by The Perishers on Grooveshark






Luke and I had a perfectly low key Valentine's Day, just the way we like it. I made breakfast, he made dinner. It's a partnership..we balance each other out. He's practical and sensible, I'm impulsive and a bit fickle at times. I didn't dream of my wedding day as a little girl but I knew how I wanted to be loved, Luke is my very best friend. He also does the dishes after I wreck the place,folds socks, and is the best kitty/puppy/bunny daddy in the world..they love him the most haha I'm so glad he held my hand that summer night years ago, we've been inseparable ever since!

favorite vintage mugs

heart shaped breakfast-pecan/peach pancakes with fresh blueberry syrup and southwest eggs

pretty bday/vday roses




heart brooch and velvet neck bow-handmade by me



love this wall on my street, I can't imagine anything ever costing 5 cents!


We watched Picnic at Hanging Rock later that night, I didn't realized it was set on Valentine's Day! It's been on my Netflix queue for over a year..a "misplaced" mad men disc was finally found and this was the first movie to come in yesterday, perfect timing!

I hope everyone had a sweet Valentine's Day!


Friday, February 10, 2012

heart of gold

Heart Of Gold by Neil Young on Grooveshark



 I celebrated my 26th birthday on Wednesday doing exactly what I wanted..vintage shopping and sushi! We went to my two favorite places in town and it couldn't have been a better day. February is my very favorite month..Valentine's Day is coming up next!



I used my birthday as an opportunity to play dress up and wear some of my favorite pretty things. I dipped into my vintage glitter to add some sparkle to the heel of these mary janes, my vintage shoe clips made them extra fancy!



My loot. The vintage elephant valentine makes my heart melt.

This pretty 50's dress was 2$! It's missing all its buttons and needs a little repair work but I adore it, perfect little project.


Happy Friday!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

aquarian child



One of my favorite places to be growing up, the woods at Pleasant Ridge. I love the little natural river and waterfall and all of the moss and mushrooms.  I would come here to collect morels(so tasty!) and hike the trails but mostly to read and be alone..I'm an introvert like that haha


the "octopus" tree







I picked up this vintage(1930's) book at the flea market. I couldn't resist the pretty faded colors, it's one of my favorite subjects..Astrology!


My birthday is tomorrow so I thought I would share a bit from this book about my sign, Aquarius! Humor me. It's my almost birthday!

gentle
helpful
inventive
humanitarian
kind-hearted
impulsive by nature(so true!)
money means very little to them
modest and unassuming,are at first often overlooked
birth sign of the optimist, see things from a cosmic standpoint
it matters little what their environment is, they are equal to it, whatever it may be
plenty of sleep,fresh air, and a simple but nourishing diet is essential to their well being

aquarian character is like a cube of rock among spheres
there is no other set of people so controlled from within,so nearly master of themselves, as the aquarians!

date specific- Jan 31st-Feb 9th
born in one of the best signs of the zodiac and in one of the best parts of that sign

You are what astrology calls an "Aquarian Child"

Planetary colors- blue, bluish green, and black
Flowers- primrose,pansy,and daffodil
Stones- agate,marcasite,emerald,topaz,opal,and sapphire

wearing these will be dressing in harmony with your stars

The Aquarius Wife- You are any man's equal-and know it. Your husband may as well understand that fact.(very true haha)


Today is my last day being 25..I can't believe I'm turning 26 tomorrow

Happy Tuesday!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

hark!

♪ Turn the dial on my words
I can feel they fall short ♪
joy formidable-whirring




Whew! This has been some kind of week, the weekend couldn't come soon enough!  It's a rainy, dreary Saturday here..time to unwind.

Have a great weekend!