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Fall is here...

2008-11-16T16:19:00.000-08:00

I don't love cold weather, but when it starts getting chilly, I can't help but get excited--it's sweater time. I love sweaters. I feel like my wardrobe doubles in fall and winter with the addition of cardigans, boxy wool sweaters, acrylic gems, and the celebrated Christmas sweater. I've had a bad flu/cold this past week, and nothing makes me feel better than good soup and an oversize grandpa cardigan. Lovely.

the most thoughtful gift

2008-11-09T18:27:00.000-08:00

My husband has taught me to love giving gifts. Giftcards, while valuable and good in their own right (I love keeping my itunes stocked) just aren't the same as a gift that has been personally selected. Now I love finding gifts that I genuinely think the recipient would enjoy. My only complaint is not having enough money to give my #1 choice. (Some day!)

For me, a found vintage gift is sacred. It means someone thought enough of me to give a one of a kind gift, something that they could have kept to themselves, but didn't. My favorite gifts I give are ones I would rather keep myself. The sacrifice is tough, but it makes me feel like I'm giving a piece of myself to the person. Not all gifts have to be vintage, or handmade, local, organic, green, all that stuff I feel like I'm reading about every two seconds. They are all good as you consider options, but to me what's most important is giving someone that "This is exactly what I wanted!" feeling. Practical, impractical, expensive, cheap, handmade, store bought--it doesn't matter.

Is it too early to talk about this? Maybe, but its been on my mind lately.

dress addiction

2008-11-05T20:04:00.000-08:00

I love dresses. It's my first stop at any thrift store--I get the shakes otherwise. I love how a dress can be personalized to fit anyone's style. This dress is a seemingly common silk-like belted dress, but the rich blue color and asymmetrical button closure give it a unique flair. You can pair it with bright purple tights or a boxy cardigan, chunky heels or a beanie. You create a different look every time you wear it. (I like its working girl secretary vibe!)

I found this dress in Boise, my hometown and one of my favorite places to hunt for treasures.

one of a kind!

2008-11-05T11:36:00.000-08:00

The moment I saw this, I knew I had to have it. At the estate sale I just gripped it and couldn't let go. The fake deer head (so in right now) and the fact that is has a thermometer covered in slightly bubbled glass? So awesome! I wasn't sure when this was made, but it looks like the 60s or 70s. It would be such an interesting and practical wall piece! The people that lived where I bought it had some interesting taste. They had some great furniture, with a sign indicating that vintage playboys were available. They seemed like an interesting couple!