The Periwinklebloom Baby

April 30th, 2009 by Admin

Have you ever fallen in love with clothes made for toddlers and bigger kids and thought, I’d love to wear that!?  You know we have!  On an aside, have you noticed how much cuter clothes are for kids now than they were in the 60s, 70s and 80s?  It’s unbelievable! We discovered Periwinklebloom and love their sensibility of simple, comfortable looking clothes in natural colors and fabrics.  Perfect for your stylish sprite!

Capelet.  Cute and cuddly, perfect for keeping your little one warm and well dressed!  Made of nubby sherpa.

Gathered dress, in chambray.  Comfy for summer, and whimsically cute.

Mangle dress, made of vintage reclaimed cloths.  Earth-friendly and summery too!  Love the details at the bottom–too cute!

Check out Periwinklebloom for more baby beauties!

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You’re one tough cookie, Cupcake!

April 28th, 2009 by Admin

Love cute? Passionate about the subtly subversive?  You know we are!  We discovered a delightful shop called PNUT Jewelry, and we want one of almost everything in the shop.  Look and love, darling, because it’s impossible not to!

18kt Solid Gold Switchblade Pendant.  Variations in plain silver and with stones.  We’re actually feeling the gold and the silver.  Hard to decide…

Medium Lockheart Bracelet.  Variations include red with pink stones and red stones.  This would make an amazing gift for a sweetheart.  It’s tough and romantic.

And our super duper favorite, Cupcake ring.  Available in so many varieties, gold with diamonds, white gold with sapphires, yellow and white gold or silver!

So, are you in love yet?  Check out the site for more tough as nails and cute as kittens goodies!

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Atomic !

April 17th, 2009 by Admin

We’ve fallen in love…again.  These vintage flavored items have snagged our hearts, and are sure to get to yours, too! Check them out, and start celebrating the beauty of Spring.

Made to your measurements, this Audrey and Grace dress features contrast prints, colors, and textures (velvet bow!) for a charming and unforgettable look.  Super swoon.

Luscious color? Check. Fetching bow? Check.  Retro charm?  Absolutely! Vintage kelly green clutch from Tiddleywink.

This whimsical cameo by So Very Charming has vintage inspired style, with a modern dose of color and style.  It’s unusual and unexpected, yet nostalgic in feel.

And finally, The Green One Piece by The Charm School Dropout.  Ah, the glamor of vintage advertising!  Behold her amazing swim cap and necklaces, which you can never wear enough of at the beach.  Awesome collage art.

Check out their shops for more fashionable nom noms!

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That pretty white dress

April 3rd, 2009 by Admin

The white dress–that little iconic slip of fabric that causes people to stop and stare.    Whether yours is summery or wintery white, wedding or picnic white, you’re sure to be sensaysh when you don this powerful color!

These are our choices for ensnaring hearts–from semi formal bridal to barefoot in the park, these will do the trick and woo wordlessly.

Night Gown Slip Dress - by econica.  Clingy and super sexy, for at home or checking the mail.  Or, if you a good slip, in public. Oh la la.

Society Street Dress by Carol Hannah.  Dior, eat your heart out!  Paired with white gloves and white slingbacks,  this is oh so Marilyn.

The Darling Dress, Cherry Pie Vintage.  Perfect for a picnic in the park and causing passersby to stumble into one another.

Ivory or White Pleated Collar Dress by Amanda Archer.  Perfect date dress.

Get in on the action.  We promise you romance will ensue!

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Getting Stacked

March 27th, 2009 by Admin

Lately we’ve been feeling obsessed.  We’re always big huge slobbery fans of the jewels, especially rings.  In particular, stacked rings.  These offer a glam look with maximum stonage and color.  Here are some we find droolable.

Sunset Stack, Garnet Girl Designs.

Raspberry Ring Trio, Bella Bijou Jewellery.

Faceted purple lilac stack, Tre Anelli

These feel just right for spring: fresh, unfussy, and clean!  Pair with some simple sterling silver earrings, and you’re ready to go!

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A truly great American, Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19th, 2009 by Admin

There have been many great American men and women over the years, people that have made us proud to be members of the human race countless times.  Martin Luther King, Jr. is one such man.  He unified in one being correct thought and just action, proving that the ends and means can be in total harmony.  Today we join our fellow humans in a joyful celebration of a fantastic human being!

Martin Luther by  Another Bunnylove Production

Martin Luther King - A Scrabble Tile Pendant, The Gilded Lily

MLKing Jr. Stained Glass Votive, Qassa

No matter how you choose to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day, we hope his message of peace and action inspire you to live your life on a grand scale!  Have a great one–we know we are!

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The red and the green

January 15th, 2009 by Admin

Bold as a red rose and vivid as the leaves, there’s not much to dislike about the red and the green!  Here are some items in this fab color combo to ponder.

Mens Shaving Gift Set With Shave Cube, Stand and Lotion by Red Leaf.  This item comes in a variety of fragrances or unscented.  Yummy!

Green Hair Flower, Mollisher Fashions.  How completely gorgeous is this (not to mention the flawless model!)?  This would be a sure scene stealer any where you wear it.

Bamboo and silk DRESS, Econica.  Amazing what a subtle detail can do to bring out the fabulousness of this dress.

Flowers Clutch, Daphne Phen.  Quirky straps in stripe look sensational with a charming floral pattern.


And finally, we couldn’t resist this hat!

Mens Tartan Hat, Nancy Gamon.  Awesome, addictive, vintage styling for a seriously dapper dude.

Vibrantly vivid and vivacious!  Say yes to color!

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Stunning Silhouettes

January 14th, 2009 by Admin

Like Victoriana?  If you do, most likely you have a fondness for silhouette art, as we do.   The drama and simplicity always offer maximum impact, and the classic feel is rather addictive.  Here are some we found and fell in love with.

Old Time Bicycle Rider Decorative Wood Silhouette by Mountain Brook Store.  This shop was the inspiration for this post.  You must check out their other items.

Autumn Kiss - Original papercut Art by Tina Tarnoff.  We love the details and romantic aura.

The Heron’s Wife - papercut print Mon Petit Fantome.  There’s something about this piece; it’s haunting somehow.  Love the white silhouette on the black background.

Custom Couple Silhouettes by Jenny Lee Fowler.   It doesn’t get more intimate and romantic than this.  This would be great for newlyweds.

We love the mood silhouette art creates for us, plus obviously it feeds our addiction to black and white decor.  It makes an impression and matches with everything!  Check out these shops for more cool, classy and classic arts.  We love arts.

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