If you see it in the sun, it’s so.

I’m back guys! (Try to contain yourself.)

It feels like forever since I posted on my blog. The last few months have been nuts, but things are starting to wind down a bit. It was nice to spend some time with my family, move out of my apartment, work on my house and sort of clear my head - but the break is over and it is time to get down to business. I will be updating my shop over the next few weeks - hopefully adding some things, changing some things and trying to get back into the daily blog habit.

Something to look forward to - I got a screen printer for Christmas, so you should see some larger prints in shop soon. I’m excited about moving beyond my dear little gocco, but I won’t abandon her. Along those lines, I bought myself this gorgeous print (1897, Louis Rhead.) “If you see it in THE SUN, it’s so,” is a quote from the infamous newspaper (THE SUN) article that inspired, “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.” But I like to think of it in the literal sense - if you see it in the sun, it’s so. Lovely.

Hooray for birthdays!

OK, I’m jumping the gun a tiny bit. Today is not my birthday, but tomorrow is! I will be a whopping 28 years old - which is really wild to me because I remember when my parents were 28. I cannot believe how fast time goes by. Better make the most of it!

As for birthday plans, I’m hoping the day is filled with lots of pink frosting, pretty dresses and maybe a margarita or two with friends and fam. Cheers! xoxo…

Birthday Cupcake Soy Wax Tart Melts from TheTemptingTart

How about a jam for the big day? Loving this…been playing it in my car all week. (Sorry, audio only…but so worth it.)

Etsy {Weds}day: Some Old, Something New…

Wow, it feels like forever since I’ve posted an Etsy {Weds}day collection! I was looking over a few of my past collections and I’ve noticed a trend: I prefer short wedding dresses, I like touches of 50s style, I love a punch of color, I’m not very traditional. So, true to form…here are today’s picks which were loosely chosen around the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” concept. Love ‘em all!

Vintage Couture Recycled Wedding Dress from jitterbonesbaby

Vintage Art Nouveau Heart Pendant from nouveaumotley

Vintage Black Leather Clutch from allthingsretro

Half Carat Diamond Pebble Ring from singleBbeautiful

Vintage Cage Stilettos from deluxanyc

Vintage Love

Here in Wisconsin things have been cooling down and getting almost fall-like. The leaves are even starting to turn a little bit! Its crazy…but I am loving it. I tried to find some apple cider yesterday but its still too early for that. On the other hand, it is a good time to take a look at my summer wardrobe and put together some summer-to-fall outfits…

Here are some vintage Etsy cuties that would work perfectly in this not-very-hot, not-yet-cold weather. Happy September!! xoxo

Vintage Hand Tooled Leather Bag from thegreedyseagull

Vintage Floral BabyDoll Dress from leasvintage

Vintage 1960s Sunglasses from modhuman

Heart Locket Bracelet from LaLah

Red Leather Peep Toes from CometSalvage

Weekend Vintage: Casual Saturday

Today’s Weekend Vintage Etsy picks are perfect for a laid back, sunny Saturday. I’m on my way to my family’s cabin for some summertime relaxing myself. Can’t wait to turn off the electronics, hang out on the porch and catch up on some reading. Happy weekend! xoxo

Vintage Sunglasses from toffie

Vintage Pollyanna Blouse from ggiotta

Vintage Sliding Heart Bracelet from moonacre

Vintage Denim Mini from thelasthurrah

70s Vintage Leather Wedges from snappyfishvintage

Tandem Love - Etsy Front Page!

Making Etsy’s front page will never get old. I guess my little Tandem Bike card made it yesterday, although I didn’t get to see it. Thanks to Craftcult, I can still get a glimpse at the company I was in. Lovin’ all the bikey goodness!

Etsy {Weds}day: Summer Black & White

When it comes to formal events, black and white is a classic and sophisticated option. The trouble with black and white is that it can be associated with stuffiness and very serious affairs. For a lighter (but no less beautiful) approach, a summer black and white wedding featuring soft shapes, organic materials and a variety of patterns is perfectly appropriate. Today’s Etsy {Weds}day picks are just what I have in mind.

Pure Confection Dress from georgegabrielle

Mr and Mrs Wedding Table Sign from Funkifolkart

Black and White Flower Girl Dress from beaneandco

Black Pencil Dress from cippcipp

Black and White Petal Boxes from PipingHotPapers

Pretty Paints

I unintentionally came across a lot of really soft and feminine original paintings on Etsy tonight. I thought I should share a few of my favorites. All of these artists are incredibly talented and the works are beautiful. Their shops are filled with even more fabulous finds.

Original watercolor by rosiemusic

Bird Talking Original Painting by TheNightJar

Rosita Original Painting by holli

Original Art Card by hrsmithjones

Original Painting by lilymoon

MKE to NYC

Ahh yes, its just about time to leave my sweet, little midwest for the big city. It should be fantastic. I’ll leave you with these amazing finds from sellers in the NYC vicinity. Back on Tuesday with photos and stories to tell.

Check out BROOKLYNrehab’s tribute to the Great Lakes! I love, love, love these fun things!

Brooklyn Track Tee by TeeShirtGnome

linocut print by livefrombklyn

Souvenir Pigeon Mug by BROOKLYNrehab

Snap Bones Shirt by ruffeoheartslilsnoty

i heart new york city card by GreenwichLetterpress

Saturday at the Market

There are very few things that I like more than an open air Farmers’ Market. We have a couple nice ones here in the Milwaukee area, and I also live across the street from Whole Foods (which gets me through our brutal, terrible, unfair winter months.)

There is just so much to love about an outdoor market…pretty pretty flowers, fresh seasonal produce, vibrant colors, all those earthy smells, the farmers with stories and remedies, the wares of local artisans and on and on. With the warm weather headed our way, I’ve got the itch to get out to the market and do some shopping. Here are some pretties inspired by this lovely weekend and the market.

Farmers Market Bag by dingmandesign

Vintage Hat from thevintagecloset

Hand Printed Tomato Card by maliday

Floral Skirt by TallGiraffe

Cherry Picking Necklace from luxedeluxe

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