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Fall day trip

November 19, 2012 by Tasha 34 Comments

Last weekend, it was so warm that we decided to get in a small road trip to Wisconsin. It’s one of our favorite things to do, and this year with buying the house and settling in and everything that comes with that we’ve had very little opportunities to do it. So with temperatures 20 degrees warmer than earlier that week, we hit the road in style.

Outfit details

dress: made by me
1940s alligator shoes: Randolph Street Market
cardigan: knit by a friend
belt: Gidjit on Etsy
scarf: somewhere or other
locket bracelet: handmade by Made with Love SV on Etsy
modern wool coat: bought in Ireland on the high street

We spent the day in and around Kenosha, and had lunch at a cute little café, the Secret Garden Café and Gallery. We found it thanks to sitting in a parking lot by the lake and looking for Yelp reviews nearby… ah, the wonders of technology.

I had tasty tomato basil soup and a grilled cheese sandwich which looked like a heart.

They had something called a Little Free Library in the entrance way. I love projects that promote literacy. You can even get plans from them to build your own!

Along with a used bookstore stop, where I found a 1960s copy of the Bishop Method of Clothing Construction, we went to an antique mall and picked up an ornate mirror and a few small antique prints for our bedroom. I’ll have to photograph them when we eventually paint and decorate the bedroom and hang them all up, but the room is quite lackluster still.

Did I mention what was outside the antique mall? Actually this pig had a couple of friends with him as well (not including Mel of course).

We also took the opportunity to revel a bit in the amazing autumn colors in a park. This is one of my favorite pair of shoes lately, 40s alligator pumps.

The bench just matched the leaves so perfectly.

We saw a jeweler in town that had amazing relics in the window from its long history.

I loved these vintage ring boxes in particular. I definitely need one like in the middle or on the right!

I couldn’t miss the chance to pose on the stairs of this amazing side entrance to a church, it looked right out of Europe to me.

All in all it was a lovely way to spend one of the last hurrahs of fall!

I hope you’ve been finding ways to enjoy it, too!

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Filed Under: Travel and Adventures Tagged With: outfits, road trips, wisconsin

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  1. vintagelovingal says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:04 am

    These picture are simply dreamy! What a wonderful day this looks like..a road trip leading to antique store hunting is also my favorite kind of day! You two look great! I adore everything about your outfit but especially am in love with those amazing shoes!!

    You make fall look wonderful!

    xoxo,
    tina

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  2. Eartha Kitsch says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:20 am

    That looks like such a fun day! I loooooove that pig and both of your outfits.

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  3. Robert Dulaney says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:26 am

    you both are so cute, i could cry. mel’s sweater is perfect! did you make it?

    there’s a free library like that one down the street from my house. it’s the sweetest thing. i stop by and drop things off as often as i can.

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    • Tasha says

      November 19, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      That’s great that you use it! And thank you. And to answer your question no, I didn’t knit Mel’s sweater, it’s a vintage cowichan. 🙂

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  4. Dakota says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Ahh, I love these pictures… the epitome of a fine fall day!!! Makes me miss New England right now, where the leaves and little towns look quite similar!
    (Your hair is also just too good to be true– what perfect waves!)

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    • Tasha says

      November 19, 2012 at 7:09 pm

      Thanks Dakota! I always miss New England in the fall too, it’s where I went to college and nothing beats it for fall colors, that’s for sure!

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  5. caitlin says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:29 am

    i’m always writing comments for you on my phone and then i always have trouble posting them, and i never bother to retype them when i get home so you never get to see them. anyway, now that i have my new cat-eye glasses i really want a vintage hairdo. i’m not even sure how to find one that’ll work for my hair. both of my grandmothers had wavy hair, and it leaves me with no ideas for my stick straight 60’s flower child hair. anyway, i’m so excited to hear about your trip to kenosha because lisa has never been to wisconsin and we’ve been thinking about taking the metra up there. my only complaint is i never see photos of you and mel in the same frame! i’m sure her fedora looks great next to your red nails 🙂

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    • Tasha says

      November 19, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      You guys should definitely go! We saw where the Metra station was right in downtown Kenosha. The lakefront was neat, and within walking distance of their (little) downtown area. The antique mall wasn’t in town, but the cafe, park and used bookstore all were within a few blocks of one another.

      We should setup to tripod to get pictures of us together– we’re usually snapping the picture of one another and I don’t like to accost strangers to ask their help. lol

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  6. Moe says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:43 am

    I love that dress! It’s nice to see it again. And it reminds me that I really wanted to make something from that fabric. Can you post the link to it again?

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    • Tasha says

      November 19, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      You bet. They still have it, too, and on sale! The name is different from the selvage, which reads Yuwa Live Life Collection.

      http://www.fabricworm.com/keijaedch.html

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  7. Bunny Moreno says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:04 am

    What a beautiful fall day captured! You look adorable in your outfit-like a flash from the past! xox

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  8. CatMoJo says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Your hair is immaculate! Wonderful job. Would love to see a how-to on those bangs!

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    • Tasha says

      November 19, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks! I will be happy to do a tutorial on those bangs, I’ll try and work something up soon. 🙂

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    • CatMoJo says

      November 28, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      Hooray! What joy. I recently chopped my hair to a bob & while I love the style, I’m looking for some variation. A front roll bang is almost too much, so I think these will be poifect! Thanks Tasha!

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  9. MistressCatgirl says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:34 am

    What a great weekend trip! I love that green cardigan such a pretty color and pattern. I wish we didn’t have this darn wind. It makes it at least 10 degrees colder.

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  10. Gail says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Gosh I love your dress! I’m wondering if you made Mel’s sweater too?

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  11. Sarah says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:14 am

    What a lovely day! You and Mel both look so snazzy 🙂

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  12. Anthea says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:36 am

    You bot look great! Did you knit the sweater for Mel as well?

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  13. Lucy says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:52 am

    What beautiful autumnal pictures – I love the coat!

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  14. Sew little time says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:53 am

    that dress and cardigan combination – lovely!

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  15. Trina44 says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Great photos the side photo of you is amazing.

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  16. LLADYBIRD says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    You two look amazing! Love the pictures 🙂

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  17. RetroGran says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Love the pictures, you two look great! One of my sisters lives in Wisconsin and every time we visit I am in awe of the architecture.

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  18. Tasha says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Thanks everyone! And to answer the question several have asked– no I didn’t knit Mel’s sweater, it’s a vintage cowichan style sweater/jacket. 🙂

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  19. Jessica Cangiano says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    You gals both look absolutely fantastic, cozy, and beautiful! I adore the autumnal colour palette running through your outfits. Lovely, lovely photos, day out, and ensembles. Thank you for taking us along to Wisconsin with you.

    ♥ Jessica

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  20. LandGirl1980 says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Ahhhhh – I love Autumn 🙂 And your cardy & bag!

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  21. wacky tacky says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Great photos!!! There is so much here to love but I find myself obsessed with your lunch! The heart sandwich is such a simple, cool idea…it’s the little things, I guess.

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  22. wardrobeexperience says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    looks like you both had a great day … love your dress and the red coat.

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  23. Debi says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I just love your outfit! Perfect for autumn!

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  24. BusyLizzie says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:36 am

    You both look fantastic – I love autumn, we just don’t have it here in tropical Brisbane. Do you know what pattern your friend used to knit the jumper – I love it! Thanks!!

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  25. Incendiary Blonde says

    November 21, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Oooh what a fun trip! I love your dress, such a cute print! It’s also making me giggle that everyone keeps asking if you knitted Mel’s Cowichan, teehee! 🙂

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  26. Kestrel says

    November 21, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I love your outfit – and your cardigan is beautiful.

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  27. TheBlackPinafore says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Hi Tasha, congratulations, you won, you pass by my blog
    Debora

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  28. Rochelle New says

    December 26, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    Hi. Just me. Stalking your blog again. Mel looks FANTASTIC in that sweater, and your dress is crazy amazing. …It’s cramazing, even.

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