Midwest is best... for vintage!

I went to my favorite antique mall today. It was really exciting, because the last time I was here around Christmastime I didn't find anything! Vintage is so much easier to find here than the east coast. Being back in KC is like a treasure trove of vintage goodies...

Needless to say, today more than made up for my empty handed last visit!

Silk Panama scarf... this thing is HUGE! Like 40 inches square!

Nassau chiffon scarf, the graphics are so wonderful on this one...

Printed Rome scarf, gift for my bestie Morgan, she won't know, because she never reads my blog!

Shield/crests scarf, also silk, also huge...

It's really saturated in color, I really like how nautical it looks...

Navy airplane tie clip for Colin

Daisy sweater clips with pearl centers

Early fifties rayon dress in almost mint condition! It fits like a glove!

Pink and blue lamb planter. This little guy is really adorable, I can't wait to plant something in this!

Up There

Up There is a really beautiful mini documentary about sign painters and mural advertisements. It is a wonderful twelve minute experience, and I hope you take the time to enjoy it as much as I do.

UP THERE from The Ritual Project on Vimeo.

Peonies!

Peonies are my absolute favorite flower. Late May is always a wonderful in KC, everyone's yards are blooming with huge, tissuey glory.

 My parents have a huge peony bush behind their house, and all the flowers are in full bloom right now. I cut a bunch of these big, pink, fluffy blossoms and put them in a vintage yellow pitcher. The colors are just so pretty! Especially in the late afternoon sun on my parents front porch.

Vintage-y Speakers

I'm considering buying a new ipod dock/speaker for my house... I really want something that will blend in with the majority vintage furniture I have, or have inherited. I was thinking about this crosby vintage looking speakers. What do you think?

My Senior Printmaking class, MICA 2010!

Video Tour

Video Tour of my thesis show at MICA
I recorded this for my bff morgan, because she can't be in baltimore for my graduation. I thought it might be nice to post it here too though...

Channeling my inner preppy today

Would a real prepster be so frugal? This whole outfit cost less than my lunch did yesterday...

Ralph Lauren Shirt - on sale at Filenes Basement store closing $8

Coach Striped Elastic and Leather Belt - garage sale last summer in Crestwood in KC $. 50

Lilly Pulitzer pink mermaid mini - Village Thrift $3

I finally finished printing my thesis work on Monday... So I'll be framing and photographing everything late this week. The show will hang Tuesdayish, so pictures to follow after that!