Words for 34

My mom gave me these words on my birthday this year, personalized verses inspired by Thoreau:

                                               To hear beyond the range of sound,
                                               To see beyond the range of light,
                                               To pursue the rainbow,
                                               and embrace it in the next mountain.

Mom has taught me to make my own path.

Enjoy the full spectrum

Have fun, even in a jam.

Dip my toes in new water, or just dive in.

I must add this in case of draught -- make your own water! Thank you mom... xxxooo

mold a necklace

Isn't this the coolest moldable piece ever??!! thanks to Apples Carson, I will never be bored with this necklace/bracelet! Not to mention its in-destructability, it has become my son's fav new toy!

Happy Clogs

Rise and shine with two brilliantly different eyes

Since Paula unveiled her handy work this morning -- from a brown paper bag to be exact, I have been giggling like a kid every time i gaze down at my clogs, can you see why,  just a little?? I mean, these are MEGA AWESOME!!!

The tatoo artist with my new "i-heart"

I am a fan of this adorable fan!

Paula, thank you for putting all my favorite things on 2 clogs!

Lovely quail on Paula's arm, one of many on her cute self.

Tattooing shoes -- I will never run out of real estate.

Captain Jack's Genesis

What a tender aged Johnny! I found this issue 

at Wild and Crazy Vintage, among a pile of Sassys, what luck!

Make a Yarn Shop Stop

A client of mine is well-known crochet designer, I've been wanting to take her classes ever since she told me what is possible by the end of 4 sessions -- make my own little vest. So I paid a visit to Stitch Point for registration, a local yarn shop where her classes are held. These ivory and silk bundles grabbed me immediately, not to make that little vest I've been dreaming of, but necklaces!

Punchy and fun for summer; shimmering for fall.

Will I learn how to do this, too? :)
I think it's calling for a crisp white shirt!

Make a yarn shop stop soon, you'll never know what might fun ideas might bubble up!

Bag'em Up



A hand-me-down purse gets 3 new looks. Straps from top: a short springy belt; saches from two dresses.




Love my purse finds at Wild n Crazy Vintage (336.272.WILD)
Middle black one, a distillary bag made perfect as a purse.
An old bottle of booze did come with it, i admire it on the shelf.
Olive green, chic & yummy.

Vintage Eigners were made to last. (bottom left)
This navy and white little number has cool ropey handles. (top)
Multi-pleated coin purse, plus-sized to marry functionality and lady-like prettiness. (bottom right)

More fun finds from Wild n Crazy.
Vintage Coach under 20 bucks, can't beat that. (bottom left)
This one looks like a shrunken Reed Krackoff, thankfully it did not shrink my wallet. (bottom middle)
Who says vintage purses are all dainty? 'Love this yellow one, bold in every way.

This vintage Samsonite is top top top. Doesn't a good messenger bag make you feel more purposeful? :)



Belting It Out

I may only have 2 sweaters, but there is a drawl-full of belts to accessorize.

I love a versatile belt, like this one with movable rings!

A dash of sunny-dee.

This old J.Crew number has been with me since college.

Nice hand-me-down beaded flower belt.

Calico-esque

Black and tan, classic.

Got the mouse buckles from Wild & Crazy Vintage; added my own belt.

A reversable belt means one can double dip.

Pretty Chinois.

Glamorized armors, mini size.

This wraps like a present.