PaperMichelle

PaperMichelle on Venerate

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:06:41 +0000

Many thanks to Claudia over at Venerate Blog! She did a super-sweet feature of some of my work and I am so grateful! Check out her adorable, paper-loving blog.

Weird Science

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:51:36 +0000

Well, it has been a while! Forgive me. I have been busy partaking in all that the summer has to offer - travel, food, family, housework, etc. It has been lovely.

Alas, all things come to an end; I am returning to the world of the working in a few days - as a 7th grade science teacher! Earth science teacher to be exact. How cool is that? It is mega-nerdy and super-awesome all at once. I can’t wait. Here are a few science-ish things that would look great in my class!

Periodic Table Painting from rlwalker3

Felt Coffee Sleeve Caffeine Molecule from Ragnazldar

Mad Scientist Soaps from twoeggplants

Know It All No 2 Pencil Set from paperpastries

Geekery Drinking Glasses from WhitewashSundries

State Fair

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:46:19 +0000

Another reminder that summer is coming to a close: State Fair! A visit to the fair is always entertaining. Some of the highlights here in Wisconsin are the piglet races, cream puffs (YUM) and all the dairy products from around the state (we are the Dairy State, if you didn’t know.) It usually makes for a fun, food-filled time - a perfect way to wrap up festival season. Here are some appropriate Etsy finds!

Vintage State Fair Pennant Pencil Souvenir from carpebellus

iPhone Art Photograph from Stuies

Carnival Dress from neneee

Belted Galloway Miniature Painting from sbmathieu

Felted Corn on the Cob from GoBuggy

Vintage Ladies Boots from MotherMidnight

First Place Ribbon Necklace from ShymaliLlamas

Vintage 4-H Shirt from vicmizzy

Thin Wood Cuff from ruthmikos

County Fair Embroidery Pattern from wildolive

Weekend Vintage: Summer Winding Down

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:55:13 +0000

This week I started to feel like fall was close. I’m really ready for it, actually - but in the meantime, I will be making the most of these last few weeks of summer. Here are some pieces that will transition with us all into fall.

Vintage Floral Skirt from persephonevintage

Vintage Leather Handbag from santokvintage

Vintage Michele Lamy Frames from empireofdire

Vintage Owl Pendant from FreshyFig

Vintage Ferragamo Wedge Oxfords from SmallEarthVintage

Twin Shadow - Slow

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:24:33 +0000

Really loving Twin Shadow. Don’t be deceived by the - um - creep factor of the video. It is a jam worthy of your time. If you find that you are down with their sound, check out “I Can’t Wait.” It is an amazing addition to your summer soundtrack.

Twin Shadow ‘Slow’ (NSFW) from Twin Shadow on Vimeo.

Weekend Vintage: GermanFest

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:25:05 +0000

Another one of my favorite weekends - GermanFest in Milwaukee!! Beer, brats and girls with braids in their hair - my kind of time. Here are some vintage finds from Etsy that fit the occasion - Prost!

German Vintage Cuckoo Clock from GallivantingGirls

German Vintage Dirndl from DearGoldenVintage

German Vintage Beer Stein from SweetLoveVintage

German Vintage Sunglasses from whatthefunk

German Vintage Folk Art Plate from catsinthecradlesoap

Barbershop Quartet Dress!

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:59:46 +0000

I’m in love. I saw this dress on Etsy about a week ago in violetvillevintage’s shop. I couldn’t handle it anymore - had to get it! The best part is that the print is a barbershop quartet - how adorable is that?! I don’t think I have to worry about wearing the same thing as anyone else. Can’t wait for it to arrive.

Vintage 50s Dress from violetvillevintage

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Take Away Show

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:16:05 +0000

Two things I love: Take Away Shows from la blogotheque and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. This is so great - I kind of hate that I wasn’t there! Oh well, here is the next best thing:

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Video: Gayngs, “The Gaudy Side of Town”

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:21:32 +0000

Photo credit: Cassie & Jessi/Flickr

Just wanted to share a little jam with you guys. There is a lot of awesome happening here. Gayngs is an indie mega group including the likes of Justin Vernon (Bon Iver,) members of Solid Gold, members of Megafaun and about 15 other artists from the midwest. Another interesting bit of trivia: the theme of this Minneapolis show was “The Last Prom on Earth” - which is sort of frightening.

The vid is an eight minute commitment, but if you’re in the mood for a slow jam - the eight minutes is worth it. Love it.

Video: Gayngs, “The Gaudy Side of Town”.

You Are Beautiful

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:06:38 +0000

Just a reminder…xoxo.