Howdy peeps, it’s Ashley here. As the mama to two rad little boys, I’m always on the hunt for cool “guy inspired” thangs. This collection is full of simple, graphic and modern basics. Check it out!
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Oh the things you can find if you just keep your eyes peeled! The inside of this old library book was stamped DISCARD! Which was probably how it found its way into the book bin at our local thrift store. The cover was well worn, but often these are the books that contain the greatest treasures.
One peek inside the well-worn cover reveals a treasure trove of beautiful illustrations by the infamous Alice & Martin Provensen. (You can read a little more about them here!) Let’s take a look!
Hmmm….don’t those leaves look familiar???
Here, lets take a better look at those beautiful drawings:
Aw, that little curley-haired boy reminds me of Wolfie….
Yay for well loved library books!
A Child’s Garden of Verses – by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Alice & Martin Provensen (1951).
I’m so crazy busy with my new client but I always have time to check out the fabulousness on Etsy, so let’s get to it!
Don’t you love this sweet little clown dress? I do!
This tulip dress is too darling not to pass up!
I want a pair of these snuggly slippers in my size!
This coat makes me excited about the weather getting colder…
I’m so crushing on this terrific Marx dollhouse.
This sweater is so cozy, it makes me think about apres ski parties.
You know I’m mad for plaid, and this little coat is killing me with its cuteness!
This little bank is too marvelous for words–featuring kids working! LOVE IT!
And last but not least, what shall we wear?
Hee hee! Happy Monday, folks!
This summer we spent a really fun week in my home state of Michigan. Greg is always a patient companion and takes me thrifting and to the local vintage shops!
We stumbled upon a little antique mall and there were soooo many cute things. I managed to restrain myself and not buy yet ANOTHER vintage purse. (of course i kind of regret not getting that one on the left!!!)
Ahhhh that harlequin music box was SO cute. And as big as a small ice chest!!!
At the thrift store I found a couple of really cool paint by numbers (much more unusual to find lately!). There were two of them with an asian theme—oddly one was painted much better than the other. I couldn’t tell if the artist just got tired by the time he/she got to the second painting OR if it was a duo and one just didn’t have the skillz. We shall never know!
I loved this box. Cool graphics!
One of my favorite Vintage Shops in Ann Arbor is The Get Up. It’s the cutest (and very reasonably priced!). I scored this awesome Pat Boone charm bracelet and that little black and white purse!
Loooooove those silver shoes, but alas they were just a tad too small….isn’t that always the way with vintage shoes?? And then oddly, these deadstock sandals below were tooooo big.
Those Ice Nude ice cube molds just cracked me up. “When good people get together, make ICE NUDES to chill their drinks!” You can be sure if you ever come over, I’ll be making you a beverage with some ice nudes, you GOOD PEOPLE, you!
Oh hello, friends, it’s your old friend, Dottie! I know I’ve been kinda quiet, but with the traveling and my new client, I’ve been super super busy. But never too busy to give you guys a bit of love in the form of the RETRO ROUND UP!
And away we go!
Is this dress just rosy perfection or what? From Etsy seller, Thrifty Vintage Kitchen.
Let’s go ride a bike! Wearing this darling little cardi! From Etsy seller, Fuzzymama.
Vintage Hot Wheels cars? Heck yeah! From Etsy seller, Fox Lane Vintage & Games.
Pity this sweet mod sweater doesn’t come with a scooter. From Etsy seller, Fun Finds Vintage.
This yellow dress can’t help but make this cutie of a girl smile! From Etsy seller, Potato Cake Vintage.
Because man, they do like to ask questions... From Etsy seller, My Vintage Childhood XO.
You know I can’t say now to a goood pair of plaid pants! From Etsy seller, Boochie Boo.
Whatever, Holly Hobby–I think your friend Heather, is getting her own little tote! From Etsy seller, Izzy & Ever.
This makes me want to throw a kiddo party right now! From Etsy seller, UDAs Kids.
Aren’t these shoes just too darling for words? I KNOW! From Etsy seller, the Bere Necessities.
Happy Monday, friends!