I'm here today to talk about hair! Now that I've settled into a routine with my haircut at shoulder-length, I thought I'd show you one way I set my hair for a late 1930s/early 1940s look. It's just a nice hairstyle that I think is easy to wear and easy to style. No fuss, no frills. I know over the years I've learned a ton from vintage hair tutorials online, so hopefully this will help someone out there and I can pay it ... Read more »
The Vintage Bazaar
Yesterday was the Vintage Bazaar in Logan Square. It's what they call a pop-up flea market and has been held in different locations. It's an event that I somehow didn't know about until May, and we were unable to attend the last one. So this was our first time.It was held in and outside an old historic theater, the Congress Theater. Sadly I have no photos from the event except one! It was a drizzly, humid, dreary day and ... Read more »
New Mexico vacation – Part 2
Time for part 2 of vacation photos! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed the first batch. Thank you for all the nice comments! I think New Mexico is one of those under-appreciated states... although it's kind of nice that way. :)These start with the second and longer part of our trip, in and around Taos. On our way there, we stopped for another scenic view and you can see our furry friend who was on the trip, too, our dog Pia.We ... Read more »
New Mexico vacation – Part 1
I finally got a chance to upload my vacation pictures and since there are so many of them, I decided to split them up into two posts for the two parts of our trip!What did I wear on vacation, you may be wondering? I went for very casual and easy on this vacation since I knew we'd be spending a lot of time in the mountains hiking and staying in a cabin, and didn't feel like much in the way of high-maintenance routines or ... Read more »
Possible Land Girl knit-along?
Hi everyone, I'm back from vacation! I love when you have a good trip but are gone long enough that it also feels really nice to be back home! I have tons of catching up to do on blogs and of course at least one vacation round-up post to write, so you'll be seeing more of me soon again!But first, I had to post something I was mulling over on vacation. As the weather shifts more towards Fall (not that you'd know it by our ... Read more »
Vacation
By the time you read this, we'll be on our way to New Mexico! I thought while we were gone, I'd tide you over with some photos from the vacation we embarked on about this time last year, to Ireland. These are all from Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Island, where we had a wonderful day trip. And the best ending to a cool, rainy day. Locally caught fish and chips!So this time last year we were enjoying the cool, damp ... Read more »
Winner of That Clever Clementine Giveaway #2…
And the winner of the Cindy Sue Cinch Sack is....*drumroll please*Stephanie Lynn of The Girl with the Star-Spangled Heart! I'll be emailing you today to get your address, yay!Thanks for entering, everyone!! ... Read more »
Trying a slightly different vintage hairstyle
I've been so busy! We've been running around and trying to accomplish pre-vacation things, because on Thursday we're leaving for one of our favorite places, New Mexico. We'll spend a few days with my family and then head to a cabin in the mountains near Taos. Point being I haven't had time to write up any blog posts! So I thought I'd just post a couple of photos of when I tried something a bit different with my hair. ... Read more »
Finished project: scalloped collar Pendrell blouse
This weekend I finished up a sewing project, and I'm so excited to reveal it! I started my scalloped collar Pendrell blouse back in early July and got it about 80% complete, then life got in the way and I didn't pick it back up until this weekend when I finished it up lickety split. I was tired of it taunting me from my dress form every time I walked past it! I'm kind of over the moon about this blouse! First of ... Read more »
That Clever Clementine Giveaway #2!
Ready for another giveaway??As you may recall, my mom is selling bags on Etsy in her new business, That Clever Clementine. She's generously donated another awesome bag to give away on my blog.This giveaway is for one of her Cindy Sue Cinch Sacks, and it's my favorite bag of hers so far!Here it is from the outside... And the equally cute (and functional) inside!It's a handy dandy size at 12" wide x 15" tall x 4" deep. I ... Read more »
Late summer entertaining
Thursday evening we entertained two of our close friends. I took some photos as I prepped, enjoying all the colors and patterns and the summery foods. Don't get me wrong, normally our coffee table looks like this. Magazines, remote controls, knitting needles and yes, a calculator I've had since grade school that I use for knitting math. That's the usual reality of our living room. (Can you tell we're going on vacation to ... Read more »
Vintage Renaissance
No, not a vintage renaissance, vintage in the Renaissance. The Renaissance Faire, that is! This past Saturday we went with our friends to the Bristol Renaissance Faire, which has become somewhat of a tradition for us. It's just across the border from Illinois in Wisconsin. The weather, while sunny in the morning, wasn't going to stay ideal for long. But we were been running out of weekends to go, so it was a "now or ... Read more »
Stripes and polka dots outfit
Happy Friday!I just have a little outfit post for today. This was actually an outfit I wore a few weeks ago when it was ungodly hot out. I tried to be as cool and comfortable as possible, while wearing a new pair of shorts I bought.Outfit details: sailor top from Bombshell Shocked, high-waisted shorts made by Sunny Threads via eBay, espadrilles from Mod Cloth, purse made by Milloo on Etsy.My hair was being uncooperative ... Read more »
Winner of That Clever Clementine Giveway #1!
And the winner of the Briar Rose Loopy Lulu bag is....**drumroll please**Casey of Elegant Musings! Lucky number 10. Casey, I'll be emailing you later today about mailing off this fab little bag!And everyone should keep their eyes peeled for another That Clever Clementine giveway! I'll be giving away another great bag soon. I'll give you a little hint... it's a cinch sack. I know that was a favorite type of many people who ... Read more »
Campus-inspired vintage fashions for fall
Autumn! Crunching leaves, cooler temperatures...oh I know, I know, it's still summer! But if I don't start thinking about fall/winter sewing and knitting now, I may not get to the projects I have in mind until it's starting to warm up again next year! August is when everyone involved in school life beings to gear up for the start of a new school year. While my own 10-year college reunion took place two years ago, ... Read more »
Volo antiquing
Our original plan for Saturday was to take a day trip to a state park or forest preserve since we've been itching to get into nature. With the wedding, work and the general obscenely hot temperatures, we haven't been able to go camping or hiking almost all summer. But we woke up to rain Saturday morning! Lots of rain. So we decided to do a day trip that involved one of our favorite indoor activities, antiquing, instead. ... Read more »