sweet times & finds with friends

On Tuesday, some friends and I went to get shaved ice and do some thrifting.  I FOUND THE BEST NECKLACE EVER.  It was love at first sight.  I spotted it immediately in a sea of other necklaces and bracelets.  The rest is history.  Later I got to finally catch up with my friend who was in Europe for six weeks.  So happy to have her home!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting up with Amy to browse the mall and get Sprinkles cupcakes.  It was a lovely time!  I even found velvet magenta flats at Banana FOR UNDER $7.  I love finding bargains like that on nice brands.  Plus, they are super comfy.  I can't wait to wear them this fall with bright tights. 

When I got home, I found Izzy as seen above.  With blue in her hair.  This is not the first time this has happened, although the blue is new.  Apparently I can't leave my family alone for an afternoon without them causing mischief...

Happy Thursday!  Hope you have an exciting weekend ahead of you.  

summer lovin', lovin' summer

Coffee with Erin. (I obviously chose my caramel machiatto to match her.)  So happy to be home and sitting at our usual table at Starbucks.  What would I do without this girl?  Take two years to knit a miniature cactus, for starters.

Pittsburg Willy's with my grandma and papa.  That is the Big Willy Mac n' Chili.  This place is such a guys place, but I love it so much.  Only downside was that they didn't have pirogues left when we got there.  Sadface.  I need to make some pirogues soon too!  

Next my grandma and I antiqued at Merchant Square!

Here are some of my favorite finds.  Obsessed with brooches, 50's/60's dresses, girly finds, and state memorabilia. 

Oh, and this ridiculous shell suit!  To my excitement, they expanded their outside space to what they now call the "Picker's Alley"....  I could have roamed this alley of rusty treasures for hours if it weren't 106 degrees here already.

And finally...my favorite finds.  These two pieces are everything I believe in style-wise.

Erin found this somewhere and said it was me and Ted.  When I edited it to black and white, I realized that it is obviously the opening sequence of our children's cartoon series from the 50's....  Of course!

It's summertime when the fruit sorbet from Costco is in the freezer.  I enjoy sculpting it as I slowly eat it with one of the gloriously small plastic spoons that they come with.  And yeah, I am starting to really miss that cuddly bearded guy...

But don't worry, I have been keeping busy with my internship/job working for a local costumer.  Right now we are working on Beauty & the Beast.  It has been a lot of fun and I have been learning a ton!  I have gotten used to industrial sewing machines (I don't know why I was so afraid of them in the shop at school) and have been doing a lot of crafty things, mostly including a glue gun.  Today involved a lot of gold ribbon and trim, which is fine with me!

Enjoying the heat (for now) on the patio, getting excited for the Glee season finale (Tuesday's two hour episode was so beautiful), finally reading Mockingjay, and watching Mad Men (almost completely caught up!)...  Life is good.

i ♥ fred flare

I love these necklaces, that in lieu of "sweetheart" or "I love you", things such as "fireworks" or "Lindy hop" are etched in.  If I had a say, I would probably choose "cupcakes", "antique stores", or "blogs".  What would you want?

i ♥ old stuff

To start out the new year right, my grandparents and I went antiquing.  I could do this everyday--and probably do this close to every other week.  There is something wildly comforting about being surrounded by old things, 60's music, and other people who enjoy likewise (when the Beatles come on, you can be sure someone is singing along).  The people who work there always recognize me, which is also pretty nice!  This trip I got a blue beret, a cowboy scarf, orange fabric, sequins, and a tea cup.  Not too shabby, huh?  This year is already grand!

how to show the kitchen some love

i love you toast stamp, $6

measure your love cups, $14

you warm my heart hot cocoa mix, $8

When I wear my glasses, I get the whole, "You look like a librarian" thing. In fact, I do lend my books out to 3345 people already.

Okay, so I'm not so good at math, but I do tend to hand out my books to a LOT of people. So I pretty much need this kit.