xo,
Brittany
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
i got a new camera...
I got a new camera (Nikon Coolpix) last week & I have been playing around & trying to get the hang of it. Oh, also I have been making lots of new jewelry. But the most exciting thing is Matt & I finally got internet!
graffiti on the roof top of our building
our adorable dog Riley
our favorite bar - the horseshoe lounge
me in front of my dream ride
a new necklace i made
xo,
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
leading ladies...
I have been really into female vocalists as of late.
All my favorites happen to be real adorable & fashionable.
All my favorites happen to be real adorable & fashionable.
alison sudol of a fine frenzy
kate nash
zooey deschanel of she & him
jenny lewis of rilo kiley
regina spektor
Pretty & talented. Lucky gals :)
xo,
Brittany
Friday, January 14, 2011
featured seller friday : the vintage design shop
Happy Friday!
This weeks featured seller is Rena from TheVintageDesignShop on etsy. Her shop is filled with amazing vintage patterns, women's attire & accessories, plus some home goodies.
See our chat & some of my favorite items from her shop below...
When did you decide you wanted to start selling vintage?
I had the idea for quite a few months before I actually opened my Etsy shop online in August 2010, during which time I did research and developed my plan. I've always loved old things and stories about the past. My day job is in archaeology and I have gone to school for many years. I actually left my PhD at Cambridge because I wanted to find another way to engage with the past rather than strictly through academic settings. As it turns out, I believe that vintage is another way to keep more recent objects alive through a greater audience, as well a chance to both reuse existing objects and make a distinctive fashion statement.
I love creating, and selling vintage online allows me to dip my toe into other interests, like photography and fashion. Plus it's a real thrill hearing back from my customers when they're just as excited by a vintage item they've ordered from my shop as I was to find it!
I find inspiration is all around me. Sunny days really energize me for photography and getting stuff done in general. My aesthetic runs to bright, minimalist and fresh. I loved working at the Design Museum in London and the exciting design objects and energy from the city's varied design scene, from emergent to established designers. I also feel that you can express yourself through select clothing, whether a vintage find or a new creation through a vintage pattern. Also, I love fashion illustration and I'm totally hooked.
TheVintageDesignShop is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vintage-Design-Shop/170526406298084?ref=ts
and Twitter as 'theVDS'
Please email thevintagedesignshop@gmail.com if you would like to join our e-mail list for our quarterly newsletter with sneak peaks and special offers. :)
Rena also told me that she is going to be posting lots more vintage goodies soon, so keep an eye on her shop!
Thanks Rena!
I am looking for more shops to feature! If you are interested comment below with a link to your shop. :)
xo,
Brittany
This weeks featured seller is Rena from TheVintageDesignShop on etsy. Her shop is filled with amazing vintage patterns, women's attire & accessories, plus some home goodies.
See our chat & some of my favorite items from her shop below...
When did you decide you wanted to start selling vintage?
I had the idea for quite a few months before I actually opened my Etsy shop online in August 2010, during which time I did research and developed my plan. I've always loved old things and stories about the past. My day job is in archaeology and I have gone to school for many years. I actually left my PhD at Cambridge because I wanted to find another way to engage with the past rather than strictly through academic settings. As it turns out, I believe that vintage is another way to keep more recent objects alive through a greater audience, as well a chance to both reuse existing objects and make a distinctive fashion statement.
I love creating, and selling vintage online allows me to dip my toe into other interests, like photography and fashion. Plus it's a real thrill hearing back from my customers when they're just as excited by a vintage item they've ordered from my shop as I was to find it!
50's sheath dress & 60's maternity dress patterns
What has been your favorite vintage find?
I'm not sure how to pick just one! I suppose the only trend there is that I usually find vintage items in the most unlikely places and times, so the trick is to always keep looking.
One of my favourite items is the Japanese leather piggy bank currently listed on my site.
Another favorite find I admit I couldn't part with is a gorgeous 50s black wool dress.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I find inspiration is all around me. Sunny days really energize me for photography and getting stuff done in general. My aesthetic runs to bright, minimalist and fresh. I loved working at the Design Museum in London and the exciting design objects and energy from the city's varied design scene, from emergent to established designers. I also feel that you can express yourself through select clothing, whether a vintage find or a new creation through a vintage pattern. Also, I love fashion illustration and I'm totally hooked.
Can we find you anywhere else?
TheVintageDesignShop is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vintage-Design-Shop/170526406298084?ref=ts
and Twitter as 'theVDS'
Please email thevintagedesignshop@gmail.com if you would like to join our e-mail list for our quarterly newsletter with sneak peaks and special offers. :)
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Rena also told me that she is going to be posting lots more vintage goodies soon, so keep an eye on her shop!
Thanks Rena!
I am looking for more shops to feature! If you are interested comment below with a link to your shop. :)
xo,
Brittany
Thursday, January 13, 2011
rooms i wish were mine...
All from apartment therapy.
I love this site - so much inspiration!
xo,
Brittany
I love this site - so much inspiration!
photo credits: apartment therapy
xo,
Brittany
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