Paper Mothball Vintage

Just the other day I had the good fortune of stumbling across Paper Mothball Vintage, the visually stunning and very inspirational blog of Laura Otaki.

Laura is a vintage fashion designer, stylist, vintage editorial blogger and -as you can evidently see from the pictures- an extremely beautiful model.

(Learn more about Laura HERE)

 The ease with which she seems to move through eras and styles and always embody them so convincingly is magical to watch.

In Laura's own words:

'I enjoy working as a stylist, mixing modern,vintage and new vintage.As a model, I always try to bring the clothing to life.Every garment has it's own story that it wants to tell. When I step into a dress, I step into being that girl.'  

Lauras blog: Paper Mothball Vintage

Merry Christmas!

New Total Black Ruffle Cuff

New ruffle cuff in total black.

Quite dramatic on impact but very easy to wear.

You can just as easily wear it with jeans as you can with an elaborate costume or outfit.

It looks good peeking out of a jacket too.....

 Next time I'll add some lace, like this one or this one.

Or another layer.

I love the tiered ones as much as I love the more simple ones.

Or another layer.

I love the tiered ones as much as I love the more simple ones.

Linked to:

Annemarie's Haakblog

Christmas Ornament Inspiration - Felt

If you haven't seen the wonderful Christmas inspiration floating around Pinterest, then you sure are missing out!
Here are some of my favourite  felt ornaments from my Pinterest Christmas board.

Click on any picture to go to the pin -and the link.

Top 10 Summer Time Picks

This is a selection of  some of my favourite summer images from my Summertime Pinterest board -though I must confess to being partial to just about all of the images on that board.....
A mixture of vintage and current and all-time classics of surf, sun and bathing-suit clad beauties.

Click on any image for link.

EST Fabric Swap

Last month we had a fabric swap over at the EuropeanStreetTeam, arranged by the lovely Diana.

This is what I got.

Thank you Eva! They're all very special!

Eva owns and runs the etsy shop The BlueRabbitHouse that makes the prettiest pouches, purses and accessories. Be sure to check it out.

Tickle Me Tuesdays - Red, White and Blue

Here are some of my absoloute favourite images this week and they're almost all vintage or retro:

1. A breathtaking Marilyn Monroe at the beach ! 

 I've been returning to that bag she's holding again and again....

I'm pretty sure I will be making some version of this in the not-too-distant future! 

2. It's been raining a lot here lately and this is exactly how it feels.

(the69th on flickr -can't find that link.....)

3.Red velvet 30s hooded coat.Fully lined in silk. Love it!

AllenCompany

4. Great Lady In Red photograph by Thirteen13Creations.

5. Oriental inspired vintage 50s pattern by PatternCentre.

 I'd pick the blue one with the wrap.

For more Tuesday favorites, visit Yes,Teacher!

Also linked to: Gingerbread

Monday Moodboard - Old Lace

1. Diohej

2. Kallia'sWonderland

3. Hypericumfragile

4. ShinyJane

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

There was no way I could choose just one of these beautiful cards to wish you all a

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

So here's another Top 10  -of my favourite greeting cards this time, both vintage and not, with a little retro thrown in.



TheVintageGreeting



RetroRosesCollage

NatalieCandlish

vpauld

HeartsGrowFonder

CartoulesPress

PixelsPlusPaper

MidCenturyMonkey

SevenStar

JanneKunst

Plus one:

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