Wtf did I do before Pinterest? It’s pretty much my only recipe source/inspiration nowadays, and I can’t remember life before it.
A quick weekend lunch, inspired by this.
Road Trip Recap
May 23, 2012 by · 8 Comments
I’m back! As you know, Mark and I packed up the car (and Atlas!) and headed out on old historic Route 66 to Albuquerque (someday I want to do the whole thing!). Unfortunately Mark had to work most of the time, but that gave me plenty of time to scour through the town, which I hadn’t visited in a few years. If you haven’t been, Abq is a sleepy but beautiful city with some really REALLY great food (if you’re not familiar with New Mexican cuisine, you should seriously get on that).
Here are some photos from the trip!
Atlas had his own little perch, complete with a comfy blanket to navigate from.
Oklahoma wind farm.
Neither Mark or myself are into country music, but when we saw this sign, we realized we both have weird stories about meeting Garth Brooks. What are the odds?
Just in case it wasn’t clear what this gas station didn’t want your dog doing, they spelled it out.
He loves Combos. So gross.
This awesome vintage Airstream! I so want one.
Just when we entered New Mexico, we hit some crazy storms.
The Sandia Mountains.
Being from flatland Illinois, I find mountains insanely fascinating and beautiful. I took a drive up a scenic byway to Sandia Peak. You basically drive up a curvy mountainside road until you hit over 10,000 ft above sea level. It’s amazing.
Albuquerque down below!
Lots of shopping was had. I passed this thrift store a few times, and then one day this perfect sign was outside! $1 sale? YES PLEASE.
We stayed at a cute place found on AirBnB most of the week, but extended our stay one night and our place was unfortunately already booked. So, we checked into a nice hotel, where Atlas enjoyed his first hotel stay in a king size bed!
The view was nice, too.
Last but not least, I treated myself to this lovely antique celluloid & rhinestone bangle from a tiny antique shop run by the sweetest old man. I’ve worn it every day since!
It was a very relaxing week in which I learned the very real difference between dry and humid heat. Also, I am ready to live near some mountains. Like, NOW. In the mean time, let the post-road trip diet detox begin…
Road Trip: Chicago to Albuquerque!
May 10, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Mark and I made a spur of the moment decision this morning to drive to New Mexico…on Saturday! He has to go for a work project, so we’re making a little adventure out of it! I absolutely love Albuquerque/the Southwest, and have been really feeling burnt out, so I’m REALLY looking forward to it.
The best part is that I’ll be spending most of my time sourcing goods for the shop! If you have any suggestions on good vintage or thrift shops in the Abq/Santa Fe area, let me know!
Seeing as I had zero time to save/plan for this trip, the shop is marked down 25% today and tomorrow, and everything will ship before I leave. (There are also some ebay auctions running at the moment).
Little Guy
May 8, 2012 by · 3 Comments
This is a gif of my dog yawning and being snuggly. That is all. :) xo
(click on the image if it’s not moving)
Peplum
May 7, 2012 by · 4 Comments
If you’ve opened up a fashion magazine in the last few months, you’ve likely heard that peplums are “in” right now. While they are making themselves known, perhaps for the first time to today’s stylish ladies, they have made their way in and out of fashion dating back to the days of ancient Greece!
It drives me a little crazy (okay, more than a little) when something becomes trendy for a season, and everyone jumps on board without deciding if it works for them…or even bother to find out exactly what it is. I’ve been seeing many a stray ruffle being referred to as a peplum these days.
pep·lum/ˈpepləm/
Noun:
- A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman’s jacket, dress, or blouse.
This 1940s cranberry rayon dress was plucked from my shop inventory, as it has a few stains and spots I couldn’t lift. It’s a little big on me, and floral dresses typically aren’t my thing, but this has been my go-to dress on warmer days! And yes – I do love it’s tiered peplum waist…trendy or not!
wearing: 40s dress, vintage // belt, thrifted vintage // shoes, korkease
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