She posted an easy tutorial on making this wonderful Soopa Pompom Christmas Wreath on their blog:
Of course, if I were that good with my fingers, I would make my own natucket cowl instead of scheming about how i can justify buying one from her.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
DIY: Pompom Christmas Wreath
One of AHV's favorite Etsyians, Yokoo (creater of the most fabulous oversized knit scarves and other accessories) has been discovered and exploited by Urban Outfitters ... to everyone's benefit!
She posted an easy tutorial on making this wonderful Soopa Pompom Christmas Wreath on their blog:
Of course, if I were that good with my fingers, I would make my own natucket cowl instead of scheming about how i can justify buying one from her.
She posted an easy tutorial on making this wonderful Soopa Pompom Christmas Wreath on their blog:
Of course, if I were that good with my fingers, I would make my own natucket cowl instead of scheming about how i can justify buying one from her.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Vintage Online Photobooth: La Photocabine
Ooo La La. Who doesn't love a vintage photobooth?
Now you and your webcam can recreate the fun in this little french "photocabine."
Did I just waste an hour taking photos of myself? Maybe.
Visit the booth here.
Now you and your webcam can recreate the fun in this little french "photocabine."
Did I just waste an hour taking photos of myself? Maybe.
Visit the booth here.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thankful
I have a very long list of things I'm grateful for. I found this picture and it captures some things about this blog that I'm grateful for. I am very grateful to have great stylish friends like Bex, who live in SF with me, and love beautiful old clothes. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
*see more amazing pictures by Tom Palumbo here
*see more amazing pictures by Tom Palumbo here
Friday, November 20, 2009
Best Gift Ever: 5 Year Diary
The holidays are upon us, and everyone will be hunting down the perfect gift. Make it easy on yourself - give everyone a Five Year Diary.
What is this magic journal, you may ask? The cute little book lets you keep track of your life with just a few lines every day for five years. Each page of the journal is devoted to one day of the year and subdivided into five sections, so that as time goes by, past entries for that same date can be read as new ones are written. In other words, you can see what you did on November 20 every day for five years running! Plus, even someone with as short an attention span as me can fill out a few short lines a day.
Of course, I was pretty excited when I stumbled upon a vintage five-year diary from the 30s in the thrift store. Turns out, they were kind of a big deal in the 20s and 30. Yet again - those brilliant folks of the past prove they had all the good ideas first.
You can often find really great vintage ones on eBay (though it can sometimes be tough to find them new and not written in by someone else's grandma).
This little red gem is available to bid on right now:
OR, there are a few cute new versions you can buy in bulk:
One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book from Chronicle Books
5 Year Diary
And the best part is, whoever you give it to has to think about you every day for the next five years. (thanks to MLE for discovering these first)
What is this magic journal, you may ask? The cute little book lets you keep track of your life with just a few lines every day for five years. Each page of the journal is devoted to one day of the year and subdivided into five sections, so that as time goes by, past entries for that same date can be read as new ones are written. In other words, you can see what you did on November 20 every day for five years running! Plus, even someone with as short an attention span as me can fill out a few short lines a day.
Of course, I was pretty excited when I stumbled upon a vintage five-year diary from the 30s in the thrift store. Turns out, they were kind of a big deal in the 20s and 30. Yet again - those brilliant folks of the past prove they had all the good ideas first.
You can often find really great vintage ones on eBay (though it can sometimes be tough to find them new and not written in by someone else's grandma).
This little red gem is available to bid on right now:
OR, there are a few cute new versions you can buy in bulk:
One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book from Chronicle Books
5 Year Diary
And the best part is, whoever you give it to has to think about you every day for the next five years. (thanks to MLE for discovering these first)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Buy it/Make it: Scarves!
It is getting chillier (I was just in Denver over the weekend and it had the nerve to SNOW on me) and that means pulling out the cold weather accessories. This is a round-up of scarves that I covet, and where you can buy one or make your own!
The Knotted Necktie Scarf
Buy it: Knitted Bow Scarflette by the SnootyPoodle
Make it: Knitted Neck Scarf
The Ruffled Scarflette
Buy it: Knitted Scarf and pin by Silvia66
Make it: Craftzine's "Sew a Ruffled Scarf"
The Circular Scarf
Buy it: AA's Unisex Circle Scarf
Make it: Refashioned Sweater Caplet from My Mama Made It
The Gathered Scarf
Buy it: Gathered Knit Scarf from Banana Republic
Make it: Happy Together's Ruffly Elastic Scarf
Hooded Sweater Scarf
Buy it: gray hooded sweater scarf from Ruche
Make it: the "scoodie" from Blueprints
Chunky Knit Cowl
Buy it: HoldMe Neckwarmer by LoveandKnit
Make it: Kiwi and Company's Chunky Knit Cowl
Knit/Crochet Spiral Scarf
Buy it: Spiral Scarf from TrucksandPearls
Make it: Free Knit Spiral Scarf Pattern from Caron
T-shirt Ruffled Scarf
Buy it: Mustard Seed Ruffled Scarf from Ruche
Make it: T-shirt scarf by Ruffles and Stuff
The Knotted Necktie Scarf
Buy it: Knitted Bow Scarflette by the SnootyPoodle
Make it: Knitted Neck Scarf
The Ruffled Scarflette
Buy it: Knitted Scarf and pin by Silvia66
Make it: Craftzine's "Sew a Ruffled Scarf"
The Circular Scarf
Buy it: AA's Unisex Circle Scarf
Make it: Refashioned Sweater Caplet from My Mama Made It
The Gathered Scarf
Buy it: Gathered Knit Scarf from Banana Republic
Make it: Happy Together's Ruffly Elastic Scarf
Hooded Sweater Scarf
Buy it: gray hooded sweater scarf from Ruche
Make it: the "scoodie" from Blueprints
Chunky Knit Cowl
Buy it: HoldMe Neckwarmer by LoveandKnit
Make it: Kiwi and Company's Chunky Knit Cowl
Knit/Crochet Spiral Scarf
Buy it: Spiral Scarf from TrucksandPearls
Make it: Free Knit Spiral Scarf Pattern from Caron
T-shirt Ruffled Scarf
Buy it: Mustard Seed Ruffled Scarf from Ruche
Make it: T-shirt scarf by Ruffles and Stuff
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Baby, it's cold outside
We're getting ready for Fall and Winter over at AHV. Check out some of the coats, capes, fur and fun that we will be posting next week:
Don't forget to sign up for our twitter feed to find out the second we update the shop.
Don't forget to sign up for our twitter feed to find out the second we update the shop.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Supplie(d)
I'm loving the "vintage vingettes" that ethanollie is putting together on etsy. Fantastic styling and a great idea for pairing vintage finds together to make a perfect gift.
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