So, a few weeks ago, the craziest thing happened- I won a giveaway! The lovely Miss Kait hosted a giveaway for a $25 credit to The Lovely Hunter vintage shop. After some debating, I settled on this summer dress.
Sofia was super sweet and the dress arrived right away! I’ve favorited her Etsy shop and I’m sure I’ll be back, especially this summer during my second-hand pledge.
dress:The Lovely Hunter cowboy boots: vintage from ebay about 10 years ago! peacock necklace: gift from my sis vintage owl basket: birthday gift
How awesome is this vintage owl basket? It was a gift from my good friend, Sara. I love to use it as a purse but not too often because I’m always afraid of ruining it! I always have that dilemma when it comes to vintage- I want to use it but I also want to keep it safe from the world… (aka: my clumsiness!)
A couple of years ago, the Musical Instrument Museum opened less than 1/2 hour from our house. We were always meaning to go but before we knew it, two years had passed and we hadn’t made it yet. How does that happen?
Saturday was Brian’s birthday so we decided we would finally hit up the MIM. Seriously, if you live here or ever visit, this is a must see.
The museum is split up into regions of the world and you are given an audio guide that actually works. As you approach each country, the audio guide will automatically sync and play the music of the instruments on display, which makes it so much more interesting and interactive than just reading about them.
There were SO many pretty accordions from all around the world, I love how that instrument is a part of the regional music of so many places!
Music is such an important part of every culture and it was neat to see what a big part of people’s lives it is, no matter the economy or technology of the area- they are going to make music happen! It was really cool to learn about regional music and dance traditions, such as the Scissors Dance in Peru.
In the Experience Gallery you get to play around with some instruments and I tried my hand at the Theremin. Okay, I totally want one of these now! I never realized that you play this instrument without even touching it! The vertical antenna controls pitch and the horizontal one controls volume. Such a trip!
If you’re interested in more Theremin, check out this video of Clara Rockmore, one of the most famous Theremin players.
It’s funny how when we are on vacation in a new place, we rush around to see everything we possibly can, yet sometimes we overlook places in our own city. Is there a spot in your town you’ve been meaning to visit?
I love the bright colors and playful prints of these vintage wrap skirts and couldn’t resist adding another one to my collection. I love Isabelle’s blog and bought this skirt and another top from her vintage Etsy shop.
Not only does she have great style, but reading her blog just confirms my suspicions that I would love Montreal, a city high on my list of “must-sees”. (I don’t really count the night I went clubbing there as a 20 year old living in upstate New York, even though it introduced me to my love of vinegar on french fries… But I digress…)
Wrecking your bike can make you feel like a kid again, knee scrapes and all!
top & camera bag- thrifted skirt- Etsy (Yeye) necklace & brooch- yard sale finds by my Grandma shoes- ASOS (last year) sunnies- Target
Happy Friday, everyone! What are your plans for the weekends? Tomorrow is Brian’s birthday (yay! I love birthdays!), so we have some fun plans ahead…
There’s a door-to-door salesman that comes through my neighborhood. He’s not peddling insurance, vacuums, or religion. He sells the most delicious homemade tamales. The vegetarian ones are special order so he brings them to my door fresh, hot, and ready for me to shove like 3 in my mouth.
Today he came by to drop off my order and he saw the road rash from my bike wreck on my elbow. He ran to his car and brought back a spray bottle of “beauty water”. He sprayed my elbow and knee and said it will fix me right up. So, we’ll see how that goes. He might just have the fountain of youth on his hands.
I got this vintage ottoman in hopes of it being the coolest cat bed ever. Maybe it’s the location, but they don’t use it for more than “hiding” under to attack each other.
Owl coasters:
A shin length, straw skirt that I don’t know what I’m going to do with, but couldn’t pass up for $3 :)
And I recently found this credenza on Craig’s List, it’s part of the craft room makeover that’s about to take place over here.
Last night was a little bit of a milestone, I had my first bike wreck in 15-20 years. I was making a turn and my front tire got caught in railroad tracks and I. went. down. The worst part of it? I was wearing a vintage dress that got pretty beat up- a strap ripped off, the gathered waist seam ripped, and it’s covered in sidewalk dirt. Luckily, all the damage is on the seams so it can be fixed, but since there’s gathering involved, I’m taking it to a pro tomorrow.
I’m happy there were no major injuries, but between my bloody knee & elbow AND my dress falling apart, I looked like a serious mess riding home. Good thing it was dark out. :)
Some internet coolness this week:
As a girl smack-dab in the in-between, I appreciated Kyla’s post…
If your pic isn’t showing up when you comment on some blogs (like mine!), you need a Gravatar! Sarah tells you how…
I love Polly’s dress re-style and a goal for the summer is to get more confident with my alteration skills.
Jessica’s felt boxes would be cute & easy to make for gifts…
And just for fun, this is one of my all-time favorite songs and I’m watching and re-watching this video for my last project of the semester. Please tell me you love this song as much as I do!
Did you all have a good weekend? Hopefully no embarrassing bicycle accidents…
