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Monday Motivation

I don't know about you, but today really feels like a Monday. I had an incredibly fun weekend with my pals in town and I'm finding it hard to get back into the swing of things. But Julian Bialowas' images are doing wonders. He's been posting a motivational photo once a day for his 365 project. Be inspired.


{Images via Lanalou Style}

Shakin' My Groove Thang

I'm signing off early this week to host this gal and this guy who are in town to throw a Hot Peas & Butta event at the Lo-Fi. We'll be shakin' it to some vintage funk/soul/jazz on original vinyl. Yesss!

Have a spectacular weekend, friends! Enjoy some links...

15 ways to use an avocado.

Take a tweed ride.

Would you wear a hat as a bride?

Give a heart to someone you love.

Now your suitcase can see.

Snail mail your email.

A solar powered popsicle truck.

IKEA goes vintage?

Amazing pencil shaving portraits.

A wall of wishes.

 

And some posts of mine you may have missed...

• Dress Boys
• Red Hair & Freckles
• Faux Foliage

 

{Images via Dust Jacket Attic by David Gubert}

Froschkind Collages

Le sigh. Sabrina of the Etsy shop, Froschkind, makes the loveliest collages. They remind me of carefree summers.


{Images via Olive Green Anna}

Roni Kantor Shoes

Happy pretty feet lying in the grass. I'd buy Roni Kantor's vintage-inspired shoes just for the styling alone, wouldn't you? But they're also handmade and vegan. Sweet!


{Images via One Fine Dae}

A Rajasthani Princess

Elizabeth and Isabella of the Australian gypsy collective, Spell, visited the home of Lani, their friend and main source of vintage fashion, to photograph her extensive collection of antique Indian jewelry. She ended up putting on every single piece she owned all at once! I'd like to try this someday.


{Images via 79 Ideas}

Spool Invites

Wouldn't you love to get one of these spool invites in the mail? Casey made them for her craft party. They'd be darling for a wedding too!


{Images via My Life As A Sugar Lander}

My Interview on The Daylight

My new Seattle friend, Laura of The Daylight, featured yours truly today for her Music + Style series! Would you like to see?

She interviewed me awhile ago but I had no idea she would put together such beautiful style boards. Makes sense, she's a talented artist herself. Also check out her first interview with Charity Rose Thielen from The Head And The Heart.

Thank you again, Laura! I'm flattered beyond belief!


{Image by Christopher Bachmann Photography, artistically rendered by Laura Burkhart}

The Happy Film

I am eagerly awaiting the completion of The Happy Film. It's a documentary currently in production.  Graphic designer, Stefan Sagmeister, undergoes a series of self-experiments to discover whether it's possible to create your own happiness. If it's anything like this creative teaser, I'm sure it won't disappoint.


{Images via Swiss Miss by Sagmeister}

A Timeless Pursuit

Aren't these old-Hollywood shots glamorous? A vintage polka dot Oscar de la Renta dress was the muse behind photographer, Gray Malin's series, A Timeless Pursuit. He followed this faceless woman all over the cities of Los Angeles, Paris and New York and compiled the images into a book.


{Images via Matchbook Magazine by Maison Gray Photography}

Exciting Felt Pennants

Have you noticed I'm a fan of the triple exclamation mark? I used them here and here. Sometimes, there's just no better way to state your excitement. So naturally, when I spotted Libby's old-school felt pennants, I said, "OMG, Yaaay !!!"


{Images via Anne Louise Likes by Rank and File}

My Album on iTunes !!!

You guys, I'm thrilled to announce that my band, Lorelei's debut full-length album is finally available for purchase on iTunes!

A lot of blood, sweat, tears, and money went into the writing and recording of this baby. For those of you who have asked when it would be done, I thank you for your patience. A myriad of personal and financial problems set us back. I can't even explain to you how good it feels to release it out into the world.

If you happen to like our music, please be so kind and leave us a comment on iTunes so music execs and the like will think we're cool and give us money!  ;)

Thanks for your endless support, my dear ones. xoxo


{Image by Angela Burdine. Cover art by Exothermic Design}

Field Guide Butterflies

Japanese artist, Eiji Watanabe, frees butterflies found in field guides. His installation, Butterfly’s Eye View, was created by delicately cutting them out of his illustrated reference book and pinning them en masse to ceilings and walls. Don't they look real?


{Images via Colossal}

A Cheese & Charcoal Party

What an excellent combination, cheese & charcoal. Brittany and Landon threw this inventive little party for what may be my new favorite online magazine, Kinfolk, a guide for small gatherings. I want to host one too. Making messes with friends is fun.

Tip: cheese before charcoal!


{Images by Little Lady + Landon}