How to wash a wool sweater

Today I did a guest post on Casey's Elegant Musings about How to Wash a Wool Sweater!

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After Christmas shopping

Photos by Ruth

Today my cousin and I went downtown to do some shopping with some christmas money and gift cards we received. We went to Macy's, Forever 21, and the new H&M. All were super busy, especially H&M, Portland has been wanting one for years, and they had some pretty cute stuff! I got some socks :)

A few weeks ago I finished this beret to match my yellow cardigan. When I made the cardigan I knew I wanted a matching hat, but after watching The Secret Garden I just had to make a huge floppy beret like Marys. I would post the pattern I used, but I just had it as a guideline, I couldn't find one that was close enough to hers, so it turned out nothing like the original pattern :)

And isn't this little kitty necklace cute? I saw it and just fell in love with it, it has green eyes just like Hobbes!

The third photo is of a spot in Pioneer Square where you can stand and anything you say echos in a weird, eery way. It's always fun to do, before I knew about it, I would just see people standing there, saying "Hello!" to no one. It's right by the corner Starbucks, in the middle of the circular steps. Go there and echo!

Skirt and boots-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Cardigan-Made by me using this pattern

Beret-Made by me.

Burberry coat-Brown Bag Vintage

Necklace-Magic Beans and Vintage Things

Christmas Eve

Every Christmas Eve my family meets at a restaurant on the river for brunch. The view is very entertaining for the little ones, I'm sure they'll have lots of fond memories of the tradition. Even though I am lucky enough to see my family often, it's nice to get together with everyone all at once and share a meal and some laughs.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, can't wait to see what other bloggers have to show!

1950s suit, hat, and purse-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Coat-The Red Light

Shoes-A gift from Twila Jean

Brooch-Forever 21

Christmas shopping

I found a funny little hat to match my coat, isn't it cute? Honestly I think it's a bit silly, but so are the best hats. It was a hit while shopping downtown today though, I had no problem getting attention, even with the holiday rush ;)

At one store in particular (can't say which, christmas presents!), a number of men left their counters to assist me with one small purchase, boys are so funny when a well dressed girl walks through the door!

My mother and I had lunch at Jakes, as a gift from my grandmother. It was a wonderful, cozy lunch, complete with dessert and tea. Afterward I just wanted to curl up next to the fireplace and take a nap, a sign of a really good lunch :)

Hope everyone is having a nice holiday season, I've still got some presents to make!






Coat-Fab Gabs

Hat-Ebay

Shoes-Chie Mihara, from a garage sale

Purse-Urban Eccentric

Gloves-A gift

Pretending it's spring

The other day it was so bright and sunny out, heavy wools seemed unnecessary. It was, of course, still cold, but hey, it was like a little winter break. Or spring break?

*wooo!*

Aaaand, it was finally dry enough to wear my new shoes, aren't they lovely? I feel so dainty in them ;)

Dress-Buffalo Exchange, Portland, Or

Shoes-Courtesy of Modcloth

Brooch, and hat-Gift from mother, brooch from Decades Vintage

New camera lens!

So I may have opened my Christmas present early, and it may have been a new camera lens, and I may have spent hours last night and this morning taking pictures of my cat.

May have.

I'm still playing around with it, Sam and I went out and took pictures this afternoon and I think they tuned out just wonderful.

Also, be sure and check out this interview I did for The Vintage Fashion Club!

Skirt, boots, scarf, and hat-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Jacket-Buffalo Exchange, Portland, OR.

Long johns-Target

Gloves-Thrifted

Purse-Michael Kors


Kitty found a place in my closet to rest in :)

Sense and Sensibility

Screencaps from here

This past couple of days have been cozy, rainy days, full of tea, and costume dramas. Which of course, must include some Jane Austen. I can't decide if I like this version, or the latest BBC version better, both are excellent.

This film makes me want to move to the English country, where sheep cover hillsides, and I can wear gauzy empire dresses and straw bonnets tied with ribbon. And have tea aaaaalllllll the time. And eat dinner by candlelight. And have a writing desk.

Actually, these are just things I want anyway, but this film just justifies the beauty of it all :)