Heirlooms

Ashley Gilreath

Marni Resort 2013

I am loving the colors and shapes in the Marni Resort 2013 collection. And of course the old school prep always steals my heart. 

 

Dutch Wax Prints

Alright, check this out. This is Belleville to Bamako. Smells like Stella Jean to me.

 

Here's an interesting article to know a little bit more about Dutch Wax Prints/ Batik.

Stella Jean

My mind was blown when I saw Stella Jean's 2012 Spring collection on Honestly WTF. I have some reading to do on Dutch wax prints now.

Swedish Hasbeens

I relate a lot to the name of this company. I also adore their products.

Ballerina Hepburn

Saddle Shoe

Margot

The National Commercial Detective Association

Last weekend I took a trip to Wabasha, Minnesota. I visited a local antique store and picked up this lovely find for about $8. If these get you curious for a good story there's this site to fill all your old timey gossip needs. Miss Cora Strayer's Private Detective Agency 
Below is a dictation of the Notice on the inside of the cover.

The text on the Notice is pretty hilarious. As to not strain your eyes on the image, I've dictated here for you. It is as follows:

NOTICE

Kindly observe the following rules in the use of these forms:
1. Always use an unprinted envelope in mailing these letters. After sending out the first form furnished, wait a reasonable time for results, and if not forthcoming? Mail letter No. 2 in the same manner. If this letter also fails to produce returns in a reasonable time, send out the last form in the same manner as the others.
2. BE SURE-To mail them from some other post office than the Town in which you reside. If you live in a small place, the best results are usually secured by mailing them from the largest city or town near to the place in which you live. When it is convenient to do so, a good plan is to give the letters to the mail messenger on a train. But at a station distant from your own place of business or residence, for in that way the envelope will not get a post office postmark and the person to whom the letter is addressed will not be able to tell where it was sent from. If you have a typewriter, it is better to fill out the forms in that manner.
If written otherwise, do not use a pencil, but pen and ink and if there is a possibility of your debtor being acquainted with your handwriting, get some friend whom you can trust to do the writing. In this manner, the person addressed is kept mystified as to the origin and it will bother him, for the word "DETECTIVE" is not greatly relished by him, gives him shudders and he will worry over the matter to the extent that he will pay whole or part to ease his mind. If he comes to you with excuses and requests more time to pay, tell him that you have given him all the consideration possible, when he would not listen and that nothing but payment will stop further action and put him right with the Association.
There are times when "patience ceases to be a virtue," and you can not afford to be sympathetic after you once have your debtor scared, which is the time to follow out this System until you have secured what is honestly due you.
PRICE $5.00

Honey Kennedy x Love & Victory

I'm a big fan of Honey Kennedy's site and this Love & Victory giveaway they have going is fantastic.

#2

Wow, here I am blogging about pencils, never saw this one coming. They are so adorable though; they look like Steve Zissou pencils! I got a batch and I think they are fun and nobody's going to take that away from me by making me feel dorky about it. 

Map Meets Dress

I love these map dresses. They are wonderful and I wish they were real fabric so they could be worn.

Via: A Lovely Being

Breakfast

Oh perfect! All in one breakfast station.

Via Laughing Squid

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Wow, look at these! The Office of Angela Scott is spot on with these Mrs. & Mr. Smith shoes.

Apothecary in the Big Easy

Yay! Old medical things! My favorite! This New Orleans Pharmacy Museum that Gregory Han posted looks like such a delight. I also really enjoyed New Orleans when I visited last year and can't wait to return some day. I didn't know about the museum at the time but, will be sure to check it out next time I go.

We did however stop in a few times at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar which is reputed to be the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States.

Backyard

I want to buy a house just so I can have a backyard fort house thing.


Via Poppytalk

Buro Collection

Sure they're not old timey looking like everything else I post but, they are pretty snazzy.What's there not to love about a matching series of office supplies.

Via Fast Company

Dream Hideout

Most of these photos of this cavernous place  are pretty dark but, I am loving the space. I imagine this is what my hideout will look like when I become a revolutionary rebel and have to hide from the bad guys.

via NOTCOT

Speaking of inspiring interior design. The talented Hollister Hovey and her sister Porter recently launched their Interior Design site, Hovey Design. I adore her taste.

Tape, Paper, Scissors

Beware: You are about to be exposed to some high levels of dorkage in regards to office supplies. 

Recently I was in a conversation where a couple friends and I were discussing our favorite childhood toys. I didn't even have to think about it, my favorite toys were: tape, scissors and cardboard. Apparently I used to tape the small cracks in the walls of the stucco house grew up in and when my mother asked why I told her I was trying to fix them. I also once made a slot machine completely out of cardboard with the help of scissors and tape. I really wish I could inspect that project today.
Still today these are my favorite things to play with. Examples here and here.
So I've complied what would essentially be my "dream toys" to own.

Gold Plated Dressmaker's Shears
These just look classy I've actually never used them before. 

 

Forged Shears

We have something similar to these at my work. They are basic, clean and glorious. They are the type of scissors that you know you're not supposed to run with. The only unsatisfactory thing I've noticed is that they can get squeaky.

Fiskars 

Memories of my mother and learning to sew. 

Scotch Tape (CLEAR)

This picture is rad and so is this tape. I'll take any kind that is clear and glossy. Most scotch tape is matte or frosty; it's labeled as "magic" or "invisible", neither of which are accurate descriptors. The clear, gloss finished Scotch or packaging tape is actually closer to being invisible and magic. This is the tape I use the most often.

Masking Tape

I haven't used this until recently. I like the 2 inch because it doesn't seem like masking tape anymore. Also any kind of colored masking tape that's not tan is highly appreciated.

 Strapping Tape

This is a new discovery for me as using it as a visual element. It's got these kind of silver strands in it. I wish they made strapping tape with gold strands. :)

Paper

Anything old works. Letterhead and manila folders are also nice.

Crepe De Chine

Achingly magnificent images from Sophie Duran's UNDISCOVERED WONDERS OF THE WORLD scarf project. I love the colors and fictive tones. 

via Miss Moss

All Good Things

Heidi Merrick Spring 2012 line is perfect.

via Black Eiffel

Summer Dress

I already miss Summer. Thanks for the reminder, ASOS.

New Stuff

Schoolhouse Electric upped their game since the last time I was on their site. They used to just be old timey fixtures, lights, and bulbs but, now they've expanded into the entire household.  This chair is just the sexiest thing.